Cruise Nerds

By Paul Holmes

Join Paul and Sarah as they explore the high seas by cruise. Whether you prefer the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe or travel elsewhere, come along with us.... more

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How many episodes does Cruise Nerds have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Cruise Nerds episodes:

October 07, 2022 Episode 12 – European River Cruise with Willis
Today, Paul and Sarah are joined by special guest, Willis!

Willis, having recently returned from a cruising trip of his own, reminisces on his time in Europe.

The three of them discuss the pros and cons of river cruises versus sea cruises, and all around have a great time.

Be sure to also visit Willis’ YouTube channel.
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1h 23min
September 14, 2022 Episode 11 – Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas Review
Paul has returned from his epic adventures in the Caribbean aboard Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, the third largest passenger ship in the world!

Join Sarah in discovering Paul's adventures!

Paul leaves no stone unturned - the good, the bad and the ugly on board - the service, the ship, the activities, the shows, and the food! How well did they manage passengers during Covid? How was the travel to and from Canada? And much, much more!

Paul also shares his experience at "Perfect Day at Coco Cay", which truly was perfect for him and his family.
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31min
July 18, 2022 Episode 10 – Upcoming Cruise and Getting to Know Sarah and Paul
To celebrate our 10th ever episode, Sarah and Paul decided to share a bit more about themselves and the part of the world where we live.

We also hear more about Paul's upcoming cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral to St. Thomas, St. Kitts and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Paul will be detouring to Disney World and SeaWorld and gives a few tips for both.

We hope you enjoy the episode, and welcome your feedback!

Find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and your favourite podcast app. Visit our website at cruisenerds.net for more information.
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37min
June 16, 2022 Episode 9 – Royal Caribbean Pacific Coastal Review
Fresh off Sarah's Alaska review in Episode 8, Paul gives his review of his recent Pacific Coastal cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas.

Cruise stops included Catalina Island, San Francisco, and Victoria. The cruise ended in Vancouver, but Paul got off in Victoria - hear about the surprising way that happened.

Paul tells it as it is. Some of the experience was great. Some not so much. There are tips on shore excursions, packing, managing pandemic risks, travel rules, the importance of getting your passport as early as possible, and more.

Enjoy, and let us know what topics you'd like to hear us cover!

(And don't forget to check out Sarah's video from her cruise on our YouTube and Instagram channels.)
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1h 4min
May 20, 2022 Episode 8 – Having A Koningsdam Good Time!

Sarah and Paul both got back from their recent cruises, and this episode is all about Sarah's trip.

Sarah was on board the amazing Holland America Line ship Koningsdam on an inside passage trip to Alaska.

Here how it all went - the good, the bad, the great and the frustrating. Overall, Sarah was happy to report having a great time!

Enjoy the episode.

Find us on YouTube, too.
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1h 5min
April 22, 2022 Episode 7 – Top 10 Cruising YouTubers and Travel from Canada

On this second video episode (and third podcast episode) of Cruise Nerds, Paul and Sarah count down the TOP 10 Cruising YouTubers!

For a complete list and links, check out our Twitter countdown.

There are some amazing YouTubers, and we were super excited to mention them all, and what's awesome about them.

After that, we delved deep into the current Canadian travel requirements - an area that is evolving as the regulations and rules are changing regularly.

As Paul and Sarah prepare for our upcoming cruises, we look forward to bringing you more reviews, tips and ideas for planning your upcoming cruise!

You can subscribe to our show in most Podcast players now, and you can find us on YouTube.

Enjoy the show!
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1h 6min
April 08, 2022 Episode 6 – Pacific Coastal Cruise Preview

Paul is heading on a Pacific Coastal cruise, and Sarah is headed to Alaska. On this episode, we chat about the shore excursions, including the Los Angeles departure, Catalina Island, San Francisco, Victoria, and the final stop in Vancouver.

We talk about pandemic precautions, including rules for travel from Canada and the recent policy change by Royal Caribbean for self-serve buffets, which has ruffled some feathers in the cruise community.

This is our very first VIDEO episode, but Cruise Nerds has been around since 2017. Paul and Sarah will be producing new videos every two weeks, and probably a few others here and there.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram too. And be sure to check out our website at cruisenerds.net.

The podcast is also being added to various podcast platforms right now. We'll post updates on our Twitter feed as more get added!
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1h
March 19, 2022 Episode 5 – Cruising in 2022

Paul joins new Cruise Nerds co-host Sarah to discuss travel plans in 2022 and beyond. Alaska? Caribbean? Toilet bowl waterslides? We have it all!

Where are you going in 2022? Let us know on our social media channels.

* CruiseNerds.net Website* Cruise Nerds on Twitter* Cruise Nerds on Instagram* Cruise Nerds on Facebook* Cruise Nerds on YouTube
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48min
April 20, 2017 Episode 3: Dubrovnik port
Today Paul and Katharine talk about Dubrovnik, Croatia with Alex “The Cruise Queen” Yates, of Departures Travel. They also talk about how you should take the photo opportunities. Alex shares her tips after her many years of being a travel agent and talks about her experiences on the 70+ cruises she has been on.
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52min
February 21, 2017 Episode 2: Norwegian Pearl
On this podcast Paul and Katharine discuss their recent cruise on Norwegian Cruises’ ship, the Norwegian Pearl.
Learn about Pacific Coastal cruises, the Port of San Francisco, and how to plan for cruises if you follow a specialty diet.
Have ideas for future podcasts? Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail us at [email protected].
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34min

FAQs about Cruise Nerds:

How many episodes does Cruise Nerds have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.