In this episode, we celebrate 3 years of On Deck! and share with you our Dream Cruises. Thanks to all who've written in, liked, and rated us on iTunes since the beginning!Download Episode #73

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In this episode we'll talk with wine expert and long time listener Marci Norkin about wine on cruises. Marci will give a Wine 101 crash course for those of us new to wine. Whether or not you plan...

Looking for something to spend that tax return on? And for something different, On Deck! researched some of our favorite itineraries for fall 2013 and 2014. Maybe you'll find inspiration for your...

You can be a tourist, but it doesn't mean you have to look or act like one. In this episode of On Deck! we cover some of the most common cruising mistakes we've encountered or in some cases have...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of different ship sizes? In this episode we'll take a look at the cruise ship fleet and see that ship size could be an important consideration when planning...

In this episode, Allie talks about her recent Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice.# Hear about the Premium Beverage package and her experience traveling with carry-on bags only.#...

In this episode, sit down and have a drink with us while Scott and Allie share their best cruising experiences. Favorite excursions, ships, ports and on-board experiences. Maybe you'll discover...

Since the addition of swimming pools to ships over one hundred years ago, cruise lines add more and more features to lure passengers and differentiate themselves from their peers.# In this episode,...

Wondering how to enhance your next cruise vacation?# Consider combining an activity you love with a cruise.# In this episode we'll look at Themed Cruises.# Prefer to host your own themed cruise?#...

In our#in-depth look at the major cruise lines, we put Carnival in the spotlight.# Discover the history and enormity of this cruise line and company controlling nearly 50% of the modern#cruising...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...

Journey 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...

In this episode Scott had the opportunity to talk with Andrew Lewis, a frequent cruiser-turned travel professional who's globtrotted on Crystal Cruises.##A great opportunity to hear about fine...

We've hunted the internet for smartphone and tablet apps you'll want to know about. #With the increasing number of people out there with mobile devices, it's no surprise at the huge pool of...

Scott shoved off without Allie for this special episode featuring Princess aficionado, Vickie Bowne. Via Skype, Scott & Vickie talk all-things Princess from the loyalty program, itineraries, ...

Grab your cup of cocoa and listen to travel trials and tribulations from around the seven seas. In this casual edition of On Deck!, we'll share some of your travel horror stores as well as some of...

You won't want to miss this travel health and safety episode. Even we were reminded of a few key things that help ensure your vacation remains just that, a vacation. What things should you bring? ...

Many of the major lines had some major announcements in recent months.# We'll distill it down to the more significant changes you should be aware of.# How much will specialty dining cost in the...

How should you plan and watch to stay inside your cruise budget?# This episode is about keeping an eye on the money you invest in your cruise vacation and controlling your costs to stay in line with...

Thinking about a Panama Canal Cruise?# In this "Destinations" episode, we hear from Scott and his personal experience traveling through the historic locks as well as cover the construction, some...

Ever wonder about the role of the#ship's captain and master?# What does it take to be the captain of these huge vessels?# We look at the captain, the personality and types of training and experience...

2 years of On Deck! and#now Episode 50!# In this special edition of#On Deck! we'll#divulge some little-known cruise secrets... oooh.# What are some of our very own secret cruise tips?# Will we tell?#...

In this episode, Allie talks about her coastal repositioning cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess from Los Angeles to Vancouver, also#dubbed a "wine cruise".## Looking for a different#type of cruise...