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
Episodes
263 episodes
Lesley Carter, Bucket List Publications, “The Most Amazing Traveler I’ve Ever Met”
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Lesley Carter, the creator of Bucket List Publications. This episode is particularly special
Tosh & George, GNT Travel Pros, George's 70th Birthday Trip: Paris, Barcelona, then Embark Azamara Onward for a 9-day Med Cruise, then Rome-Part 2
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Tosh Junior and George Hodges, owners of GNT Travel Pros, a Dream Vacat...
Tosh & George, GNT Travel Pros, George's 70th Birthday Trip: Paris, Barcelona, then Embark Azamara Onward for a 9-day Med Cruise, then Rome-Part 1
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Tosh Junior and George Hodges, owners of GNT Travel Pros, a Dream Vacat...
Karyn Clay, Credentialed Professional Gerontologist, Yes! You Can Travel
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Karyn Clay founder of Yes! You Can Travel. Karen is located in Hawaii—which Cheryl and I were blesse...
Shelton and Ke', Your Favorite Couple; Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Shelton and Ke' creators of the YouTube channel, Your Favorite Couple. I first met Shelt...
Stacey Parks, Co-creator & Producer, Prime Video Series, Grand Voyages
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Stacey Parks, the co-creator and producer of an amazing new television series that passionate cruisers like m...
Scott Fleming, President of Aon Affinity Travel Practice, Cruisers Protecting Themselves On Vacation
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Scott Fleming, President of Aon Affinity Travel Practice. Scott and his team work closely with ma...
Nyasia Monroe, Singer, Songwriter, Cruise Ship Headliner, Performing On the Ocean
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, NyasiaMonroe, a Richmond, Virginia–based—hey homegirl—singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her power...
Michele Edington, Certified Sommelier, Wine Writer, and Founder, Cruising With Wine
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Michele Edington, Certified Sommelier, Wine Writer, and Founder, Cruising With Wine. Michel...
Kevin Jordan, Stand Up Comedian, Author, and Screenwriter, Performing On the Ocean
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Comedian Kevin Jordan. Listeners know I am passionate about music and stand-up comedy. So, when I get an oppo...
Deanne Moses-Wright, Founder, Wheelie on The Waves
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Deanne Moses-Wright, Founder, Wheelie on The Waves, an accessible travel and cruise consulting br...
Jeff Nease, Stand Up Comedian, Children's Book Author, Performing On the Ocean
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Comedian Jeff Nease. Listeners know that in addition to my passion for cruising, I am passionate about music ...
Mike Jirout, Founder, Ship Mate/Cruise On; Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Gangwaze
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Mike Jirout. Mike is one of those entrepreneurs who transcend consumer cruising history. Along with his br...
Jeff Cuellar, Chief Executive Officer, Sixthman: Music Festival Experiences at Sea
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Jeff Cuellar, Chief Executive Officer, Sixthman, which offers Music Festival Experiences at Sea. ...
Filippos Venetopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Variety Cruises
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am honored to welcome Filippos Venetopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Variety Cruises. Variety has been creating a better...
Wayne and Charlotte’s Adventure on Norwegian Luna
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome Wayne and Charlotte Carter, first guests I have hosted who can share with guests all about Norwegian Cruise...
Ralph DeFalco, Cruise Ship Speaker; Author, The Counterfeit
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Ralph DeFalco, a former U.S. Navy Captain turned cruise ship enrichment speaker, who brings a rare blend o...
Life of R and R (Reign & Royce, daughters of A Rich and Jazzy Life)
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul, and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am excited to welcome Reign and Royce, the creators of Life of R and R. Reign and Royce are 10- and 8-year-old cruise and lifesty...
Carra Miller, Maritime Attorney; Cruise Passengers and the Law; Hantavirus Outbreak
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Carra Miller, a maritime attorney. I have long wanted to bring to listeners a perspective of matters of la...
Jason Gelineau, Luxury Cruise Industry Expert, Seatrade Cruise Ambassador for Guest Experience & Wellness
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Jason Gelineau. Jason is the answer to a The Joy of Cruising Podcast trivia question, as h...
Travel With Josianne
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Josianne Jocelyn, Travel With Josianne. Josianne worked for several years for different travel agencies.
Tiana, Crew Life on Deck
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Tiana, Crew Life On Deck. Tiana works in a hotel department, on a European river cruise ship call...
Colin Stewart, Future Cruise Director
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome back Colin Stewart. Colin was a guest along with another Future Cruise Director, Nick Jackson, wh...
Rose Perry, SipWatchTravel; Attorney, Certified Sommelier, Cruise Lover, World Traveler
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast; I am delighted to welcome Rose Perry, SipWatchTravel. Just being a cruise enthusiast and world traveler means she has the k...
Paul & Cheryl, Reflections of Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady, Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage 2026 Featuring Nile Rogers & CHIC
Hello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul, and let me introduce my co-host for today’s episode, Cheryl.Welcome to this episode featuring our reflections on Virgin Voyages newest lady ship, Brilliant Lady which we had the pleasure to sail ...