PostHeaderIcon About On Deck!

The unbiased and unmitigated back-door guide to the world of cruise vacations, On Deck! with Scott & Allie is a podcast aimed at both new and veteran cruisers who want to get the most out of fun on the high seas. Since 2009, the hosts have been incorporating their personal experiences, interviews with fellow cruisers and experts, listener feedback & questions, as well as occasional travel-related news and trivia. You can subscribe to On Deck! by clicking the podcast or iTunes icons on the left.  Leave us feedback on facebook or send us an email.  We love hearing from our listeners.

 

PostHeaderIcon Episode #63 - Cruise Booking Tips

BookingIn our first episode of 2012 we'll talk about the different options you have for booking as well as some important pointers to keep in mind when you book.  Maybe there's a different booking method you hadn't considered and are you aware of some of the benefits of booking different ways?  Also, some excellent listener feedback which spawns a chat about cruise line tipping policies.

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PostHeaderIcon Episode #62 - Luggage Services / New Ships

Steamer TrunkIn this episode Allie talks about luggage services including luggage handling services offered by many cruise lines when you leave the ship.  Additionally, she'll have an overview of the new ships being deployed in 2012 by the major cruise lines and some of the ship highlights.  Happy holidays!

Check out this supplemental On Deck! article about luggage handling services from the ship.

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PostHeaderIcon Episode #61 - Oasis Cruise Director Amy Fickert

Amy FickertIn the second part of our Oasis of the Seas episode, we sit down with Oasis Cruise Director Amy Fickert to get behind-the-scenes and a little insight into the job of a cruise director aboard such a large ship.  Great information and some suprises.  We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the interview.

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PostHeaderIcon Episode #60 - Hosts at Sea: Oasis of the Sea

Oasis of the SeasJourney with us on this engineering marvel as we take a cruiser's look at the RCL's famed Oasis of the Seas.  Hear our opinions and thoughts as well as a few from fellow cruise passengers about the modern Goliath.  Is it for everyone who loves cruises?  Or is the overall cruising experience "watered down" a bit?  And how does entertainment, service, and meals hold up with such a large number of guests?

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