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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we look at the the evolving experience of main dining rooms on cruise ships, discussing what has changed, what remains beloved, what doesn't and which cruise lines excel at providing memorable dining experiences and as usual we take a look at some of the more interesting recent cruise news stories.  If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership which starts at just 99p per month https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:14 The decline of traditional main dining charm 02:11 Recent cruise experiences and expectations for hot food 03:15 What do passengers still love about main dining? 04:41 Concerns about cheese quality and menu variety 06:36 Impact of specialty dining options on main dining quality 07:33 Gala nights and traditional parade dishes 09:28 Changes in dessert service and meal pacing 11:48 Condiments, butter, and service adjustments 12:56 Personalised service and dining team consistency 15:23 Cultural differences in dining styles and cost-saving ideas 18:47 Recent industry innovations and new initiatives 27:15 Cruise stories: Santorini port issues and Virgin’s new routes 32:11 New trial for paid prime theatre seats 34:30 Episode wrap-up and final thoughts Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat about how cruise lines can better leverage their strengths, from dining experiences to onboard entertainment, and discuss recent ship refits and menu innovations, and our recent time on Majestic Princess.  If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership which starts at just 99p per month https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:07 Discussion on cruise lines not playing to their strengths 02:06 Example: Cunard's afternoon tea and potential for a Betty's-style venue 06:41 MSC's potential for a dedicated pizzeria at sea 09:33 P&Q: British cuisine and fish and chips venues 12:00 Princess Cruises' cocktail range and bar experiences 17:49 Virgin Cruises' nostalgic and music-themed venues 24:57 Queen Victoria's upcoming refit and upgrades 30:53 Celebrity Reflection's extensive refurbishment plans 35:37 Menu and dining upgrades on Iona and Arvia 37:32 New signature dishes and menu refreshes 38:02 Closing remarks and episode wrap-up Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In episode 60 of the Suite Natured cruise cast we explore the quirky and unexpected behaviours of cruise passengers, the things they do on a cruise they'd never do on land. From bread obsession to nude sunbathing, and discuss recent cruise news including Marellas adult-only ship and the controversy surrounding the Atlantis cruise in Turkey. If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership which starts at just 99p per month https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams 00:00 Introduction to Cruise Behavior 02:25 Indulgent Eating Habits at Sea 07:08 Social Interactions on Cruises 11:43 Unique Experiences: Nude Sunbathing and More 16:27 Dining Rituals: Three-Course Meals and Snacks 20:58 Tourist Behavior: Paying for Local Experiences 24:43 Decorating Cabins: A Cruise Tradition 25:43 Cruise News: Marella's Adult-Only Ship 31:08 Cruise News: LGBTQ+ Charter and Moral Standards 34:30 Sea Spirited Song Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of pre-cruise hotel stays, comparing budget options versus luxury accommodations. Sharing personal experiences, hotel anecdotes, and practical tips for travellers planning their cruise prep. We also dive into some of the more interesting recent cruise news stories and give our thoughts, and as always, we have a new Marky song at the end of each episode  Chapters: 00:00 Pre-Cruise Hotel Dilemma 21:55 Choosing the Right Pre-Cruise Experience 23:14 Cruise News and Updates Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail This is not your usual Suite Natured Cruise Cast Episode, instead Late Night Linzi has taken over for a Cruise Confessions special, and these are ADULT confessions, this podcast is absolutely NSFW.  So with that out of the way, enjoy these confessions with Late Night Linzi, read out, with her own thoughts and whether to forgive or not (LNL is a very forgiving person).  00:00 Introduction to Late Night Cruise Confessions 01:02 The First Cruise Confession: A Poolside Surprise 06:54 Anniversary Cruise Mishap: The Pink Toy Incident 10:59 Late Night Hot Tub Adventure: A Close Call 16:08 Unexpected Nightcap: A Fantasy Realised 24:31 Too Much of a Good Thing: Martini Madness 29:58 Accidental Voyeurism: An Unexpected Show 38:52 Flipped Out: The Atlantis Experience 48:030 Out of Sight: An Unintentional Performance Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail With all the new stories of late, one of the most common questions we keep getting asked is, "Is Cruising Safe" and so in Episode 57 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast we are delving into the recent new stories and giving our thoughts on what's changed, what do you need to be concerned, or not with, and ultimately, do we think cruising is safe and will the recent new stories and events effect our choice in cruising, or where and with who we might cruise?  As usual we also look at some of the recent cruise news stories (not about the ones we've just talked about though) and give our thoughts on them.  Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail Everyone seems to be full of cruise tips for new or seasoned cruisers, but what about the unspoken tips that people never talk about? In episode 56 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we look at those cruise tips and more.  The Cruise Podcast is a bi-weekly lighthearted look at the world of cruising through the eyes of Linzi & Mark of Suite Natured. The Cruise Podcast also takes a look at some of the interesting cruise news stories over the past couple of weeks and how they might affect your next cruise vacation.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Unspoken Cruise Tips 02:25 Understanding Cruise Attire Etiquette 06:45 Engaging with Cruise Crew: A Human Connection 10:19 Balcony Etiquette: Smoking and Vaping 12:46 Luggage Tips: Avoiding Delays 17:11 Cruise News: Updates and Changes Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In episode 55 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast we chat about the future of cruise ships, focusing on upcoming vessel launches, innovative features, and industry trends. Getting the grey matter going with our thoughts what we'd want out of some of our favourite cruise lines including - Princess, Virgin, P&O, and MSC, sharing our thoughts on design, food drink, and market strategies we think they will take.  Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast we explore the concept of sexy versus chaste cruising, has cruising become more sexy or more chaste? We chat about various cruise lines, ship vibes, food, entertainment, and onboard experiences. We compare Virgin, Cunard, Celebrity, Fred Olsen, and others to determine what makes a cruise line feel sexy, trendy, safe, or traditional, and you might be surprised who turns out to be "sexier" that we thought! As usual we also chat about some of the recent cruise news story, and go off on many tangents, and of course we have a new track from Marky, "Leather or Lace", and he may have gone off course slightly with the brief on this one!  Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In episode 53 we are going down a rabbit hole of Linzi's favourite topic, mysteries and conspiracies! Looking at cruise destinations that visit locations you'd find in episodes of Ancient Aliens, The Why Files or Ancient Apocalypse!   To say Linzi is excited about this episode would be an understatement!  As usual, we will also have a chat about recent cruise news and we have an absolute belter of a new song from Marky, check the end of the episode for the full length version.  00:00 Introduction to Conspiracy Cruising 01:06 Exploring the Azores and Atlantis 08:09 The Bermuda Triangle: Myths and Experiences 10:06 Peru: Nazca Lines and Ancient Mysteries 14:41 Egypt: Pyramids and Ancient Aliens 16:55 Malta and Other Ancient Sites 18:54 Loch Ness and Scottish Mysteries 21:43 Cruise News and Upcoming Adventures 32:00 Redacted - Markys Song Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 52 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast we talk about one of our favourite topics. Food!  And in particular the best dishes we've had on board, and what would make up our perfect fantasy meal.  As usual we also have a chat about some of the more interesting recent cruise news stories, and another of Marky's Songs. This week the challenge was a musical number.  Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In the latest Cruise Cast we delve into our own personal cruising regrets, and poor choices. Discussing various experiences that left us wishing we had made different choices.  From regrettable excursions to poor dining decisions and cabin selections, and even cruise ship choices.  There will be a part 2 to this topic at some point, that may involve us have a few glasses of wine first to pluck up courage to tell those stories. If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cruise Regrets 01:07 Types of Regrets in Cruising 02:37 Personal Regrets: The Martini Bar Experience 05:26 Excursion Regrets: The Wine Cave Incident 10:08 Ship Regrets: Choosing Ventura 14:21 NCL Epic: A Regretful Choice 15:41 Nostalgic Cruise Experiences 18:12 Regrets and Lessons Learned 21:59 Cruise News and World Records 25:04 Upcoming  Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In our 50th episode of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast we are celebrating all things romance, and look at the best cruise lines, ships and itineraries for that extra something special.   As usual we also take a look at some of the more recent cruise stories and another of Markys songs to play us out, with a romantic power ballad Chapters: 00:00 Setting the Mood for Romance 03:01 Romantic Ships and Destinations 12:45 The Allure of Sexy Ships 15:28 Intimacy in Smaller Ships 18:59 Choosing Romantic Destinations 24:25 Cruise News and Speculations Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In the this episode we dive into the Fjords, looking at which ship or cruise line is best for doing this in Springtime from the UK, or Netherlands. We look at the value for money vs experience and which one we'd personally pick.  With Dozens of different cruise ships and lines going to the Fjords each year, the costs and options are huge, and that't why we thought we'd have a bit of a deeper dive into this ofter asked question, about one of the worlds top bucket list vacations.  00:00 Introduction to Springtime Fjord Cruising 01:06 Exploring Cruise Options for Spring Fjords 02:32 Cost Analysis of Various Cruise Lines 06:22 Comparing Different Cruise Experiences 11:16 Evaluating Value for Money in Fjord Cruises 16:11 Unique Experiences with Hurtigruten 20:30 Final Thoughts on Choosing a Cruise 24:51 Cruise Confession: A Humorous Tale 28:09 Cruise News: Updates and Changes Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark

Send us Fan Mail In episode 48 of the Suite Natured Cruise Cast, we discuss the various annoying and disrespectful behaviours observed on cruises, such as loud FaceTime calls in restaurants, smoking in non-designated areas, and children running in adult-only zones. We also take a look at some of the more interesting recent cruise news stories and as usual end with one of Markys Songs Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Mood Music00:01:36 Annoying Cruise Behaviours00:20:06 Cruise News and Developments00:25:02 2026 Trends Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel https://youtube.com/c/suitenatured to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams Tune into the Suite Natured cruise cast for the latest cruise updates, personal experiences, and cruising news, all recorded live and unedited. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark