The Joy of Cruising Podcast

The Joy of Cruising Podcast is a conversation with one of the dozens of amazing cruisers with fascinating stories that have been featured in The Joy of Cruising Trilogy—The Joy of Cruising, Cruising Interrupted, and new, The Joy of Cruising Again. In addition there will be conversations with global cruise personalities and cruisers I encounter with fascinating stories the cruise community would enjoy hearing. Order here: The Joy of Cruising; Cruising Interrupted; bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgain; Contact Me

Podcasting since 2023 • 223 episodes

The Joy of Cruising Podcast

Latest Episodes

Paul & Cheryl, Reflections on Princess Cruises Star Princess

Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome back my cohost Cheryl. For the first time since we moved into our new house, we are doing a podcast together. Some o...

December 22, 2025 • Episode 221 • 28:18

Sail with Gail and Mike, Cunard Queen Victoria, Celebrity Apex, P&O Arvia

Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Gail and Mike, from UK and creators of the Sail With Gail and Mike YouTube channel, Instagra...

December 18, 2025 • Episode 220 • 57:08

Wayne Schell, 89-Year-Old Resort Owner, Over 100 Cruises, Bare Necessities Great Barrier Reef Luxury Yacht Cruise

Hello, passionate cruisers! I am delighted to welcome Wayne Schell as my guest on The Joy of Cruising Podcast. Wayne is the 89-year-old owner of Laguna Del Sol near Sacramento, CA, one ...

December 04, 2025 • 49:54

Paul & Cheryl, Reflections on Holland America Line Rotterdam, Panama Canal and Columbia

Welcome passionate cruisers. Our brief thoughts about our dream cruise to the Panama Canal on Holland America Line Rotterdam.

November 27, 2025 • 20:51

Kenneth Jarvis, Global Citizen, World Traveler, Travel Influencer

Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Kenneth Jarvis. Ken is a confirmed Global Traveler (he’s visited 6 continents); Frequent Flyer (1.5 Millio...

November 20, 2025 • 45:50

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Fan Mail

I by loved this episode with Ms Cheryl, SIG Cruiser! She has definitely been a big inspiration to my cruising experience and I have both of her books as well. Thanks for a great interview! Stay blessed. ~Keshia H~

Greensboro, North Carolina

Paul Thornton

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