Cruising Myths and Misconceptions debunked plus ship stories with Paul Baya

05/04/20 • 35 min

Episode 4 discusses myths & misconceptions of cruising which means we get to debunk some things that just aren’t true...or are they? Plus stories from Special Guest Paul Baya (Oceania Cruises), who was on one of the last ships with guests in March 2020.
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Show notes:
0:01 Intro and show description
Myths & Misconceptions about the Cruise industry

00:35 If I go on a cruise, I will get seasick...Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stabilizer_(ship)
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cruise-secrets-how-ships-mostly-keep-you-from-124815777812.html

1:06 Isn’t cruising for senior or older people?
Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2020/03/08/cruisings-silver-lining-only-13-of-customers-are-over-70-years-old/#1d03268c2bc0
Link: https://www.cruise1st.co.uk/blog/cruise-holidays/how-old-is-the-average-cruise-passenger/
5:08 Link: https://www.carnival.com/onboard/bolt-ultimate-sea-coaster

5:53 Are we going to eat in buffets all week long?
Link: https://travelnoire.com/virgin-voyages-says-goodbye-buffet-a-cruise-ship-tradition

8:06 The rooms (cabins) are all small right?
Link: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-rooms/royal-suite-class

9:50 Mailbag questions:
Jen: What happens with the food waste? Do they just throw everything into the ocean?
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-symphony-seas-worlds-largest-cruise-ship-deals-with-waste-2020-3
Sean: Can you divulge the actual work schedule and responsibilities of crew so guests understands what happens behind the scenes?

12:58 Special Guest Paul Baya of Oceania Cruise Lines
- Was on one of the last ships at sea with guests in March 2020. - Any interesting stories from your life at sea?
- What was it like being one of the last ships at sea in March during the outbreak?
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Show notes:
0:01 Intro and show description
Myths & Misconceptions about the Cruise industry

5:53 Are we going to eat in buffets all week long?
Link: https://travelnoire.com/virgin-voyages-says-goodbye-buffet-a-cruise-ship-tradition

8:06 The rooms (cabins) are all small right?
Link: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-rooms/royal-suite-class

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Previous Episode

What will Cruising be like after Covid-19? With Special Guest Abe Hughes, Virtual of the Seas Creator

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The emerging health guidelines being released by cruise lines and how they will affect and change the global cruise industry. Special Guest Abe Hughes (former Cruise Director) and Virtual of the Seas creator discusses his new project and shares memories of Cruise Life.
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Show Notes:
0:13
Introductions & Show Description
Health protocols and future of global cruising, our favourite ports and Special Guest Abe Hughes - Former Cruise Director and Virtual of the Seas creator + surprise guests?

1:05
Changing Health Protocols
How cruise some lines will change health procedures for cruising when we get back into operations. Citing information from Princess and Genting cruise lines.

1:32
Genting preventive measures press release
https://www.dreamcruiseline.com/en/media/press-release/2020/press-release-20200407-gcl-announces-enhance-preventive-measures/

6:40
Princess Health Advisory updated press release
https://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/plan/Health-Advisory-and-Travel-Safety-Procedures.pdf

7:15
Updated: Cruise lines extend pause in global operations
https://www.facebook.com/CruiseDirectorMitch/posts/2826475277389053

8:49
Special Guest Abe Hughes - Creator of Virtual of the Seas - virtual cruise experience

Abe shares stories on how he grew up in the cruise industry, his first day onboard, favourite places cruising has taken him and his new project Virtual of the Seas.
https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/highlands_sun/why-not-take-a-virtual-cruise/article_679e8852-738d-11ea-966c-934de561cae1.html

39:15
Special Surprise Guest #1

47:40
Special Surprise Guest #2

57:25
Virtual of the Seas - follow online and join Abe onboard!
https://www.facebook.com/cruisedirectorabehughes/
https://twitter.com/royalcaribbean/status/1244425447225450497

58:38
Closing

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Next Episode

The Launch of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady and more with Charly McDonald

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Episode 5 features Spark Cooperatives Charly McDonald as we discuss the launch of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, the most anticipated ship in years. FF: Did you know Virgin Voyages was originally going to allow kids onboard? It’s true!

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Show notes:
0:01 - Welcome to episode 5
Mailbag questions answered and Spark Cooperative Principal and industry veteran Charly McDonald discusses all things cruising and Virgin Voyages.

1:15 - Shout out to the cruise lines working hard to get crew home
They are really going above and beyond in this unprecedented time.
Link: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22879-celebrity-prepares-to-send-crew-home-using-ships-and-charter-flights.html

4:05 - Mailbag:
1. Patti on Facebook asks: tell us about some of the craziest passengers you’ve ever met.
2. Marina on Facebook asks us to talk about the new patents RCI has applied for called “Seaface”
Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruises-sea-face-mask-trademark/

9:45 - Mitch shares his hiring story

12:30 - Special Guest Charly McDonald (Principal, Spark Cooperative)
Spark Cooperative consults on exciting new projects within the cruise and hospitality industry. Most recently, this includes working closely the past 5 years creating the Entertainment experiences for Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady.

13:40 - Charly discusses his journey in the Cruise industry

18:44 - Charly discusses Spark Cooperative
Link: http://www.sparkcooperative.com
23:55 - Charly discusses working with Virgin Voyages
He shares some information on the ship, venues and all things entertainment onboard. Wait, there's no Cruise Director?

32:54 - Name Association & thanks to Charly
Link: http://www.sparkcooperative.com

35:10 - Mike shares his hiring story & wrap up

Next Episode features Legendary Cruise Director Richard Spacey!

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