Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast

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What's Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast about?

Join us On Deck as we cover Cruise News, Planning, Trip Reports, and More. We will sail from Royal to Disney to Norwegian. With Michelle McKnight of TouringPlans Travel and Doug McKnight of Rope Drop Radio.

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Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast episodes:

05.07.2024
RDOD 66: Celebrity Silhouette Trip Report with Lauren of Touring and Cruises
Welcome aboard! This week sail on the Celebrity Silhouette with Lauren of Touring and Cruises. Word of the Day - CLIA News - No news because we recorded early Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media...
04.30.2024
RDOD 65: Icon Trip Report with Anthony
Welcome aboard! This week embark on Icon of the Seas with Anthony. Here what this experienced cruiser has to say about a week on the Icon. Word of the Day - Fleet News - Carnival celebrates Arbor Day, Royal takes...
04.16.2024
RDOD 64: 5 Things to Do Different On Your Next Cruise
Welcome aboard! This week we share some thoughts on 5 things you could do differently on your next cruise. Don't just follow the crowd or get stuck in a rut. Word of the Day - Turnaround Day News -...
04.02.2024
RDOD 63: Picking Port Adventures in Alaska
Welcome aboard! This week we break down our choices for port adventures for our up coming Alaska cruise. We share what and why we picked what we picked. Word of the Day - Inside Passage News - The Treasure...
03.17.2024
RDOD 62: Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 Itinerary Release
Welcome aboard! This week we break down the Summer of 2025 on Disney Cruise Line Word of the Day - Fish Extenders News - Nassu sets more records, No to the scooter, Haiti, and NYC is worried about things....
03.05.2024
RDOD 61: Motion Sickness
Welcome aboard! This week look at motion sickness and how to deal with it! Word of the Day - List News - Palo lets Doug wear shorts Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More...
02.20.2024
RDOD 60: What Does $5,000 or $10,000 Get Me?
Welcome aboard! This week we find out what $5,000 $7,500 or $10,000 get you as far as Cruise fare. Doug fails to understand the homework. Word of the Day - Porter News - NYC thinks Cruises cause noise...
02.15.2024
RDOD 59: Rotational Dining
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about Rotational Dining Word of the Day - apparent wind News - more taxes and a dock has seen better days Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle...
02.06.2024
RDOD 58: River Cruise ABD with the DCL DUO!
Welcome aboard! This week we talk with the DCL Duo of Sam and Brian. They did a Adventures by Disney River Cruise in Europe. Word of the Day - Mooring News - Unlikely Florida Port gets traffic and Carnival shows...
01.30.2024
RDOD 57: Icon of the Seas Trip Report with Lauren of Touring and Cruises
Welcome aboard! This week we talk Lauren of Touring and Cruises about her time on Icon of the Seas! Word of the Day - Ship Class News - Blue Lagoon is back! Find Lauren here! Check out Back To the Mouse...
01.16.2024
RDOD 56: Why 2024 is the Year to Cruise!
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about why 2024 is the year you should take a cruise! Word of the Day - Passport News - Someone wants thier bill paid, The Bank of NCL is closed, Nassua wants more, and...
01.09.2024
RDOD 55: Disney Dream New Years Eve Double Dip Trip Report
Welcome aboard! This week we take you along on our 5 night Disney Dream Double Dip over New Years Eve. We had a great time. We stayed in a catagory 8A Stateroom. Two days at Castaway Cay too. Word of...
12.26.2023
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from the Rope Drop On Deck Crew Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a quote [email protected] More of Doug The original Rope Drop Radio
12.19.2023
RDOD 54: Dream Double Dip Trip Preview
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about our upcoming double dip on the Disney Dream over NYE! Word of the day - Adrift News-Age Changes to Disney Cruise Line Kids Club Make sure to check out Back to the...
12.12.2023
RDOD 53: Private Island Show Down- Perfect Day Coco Cay vs Castaway Cay
Welcome aboard! This week we have the show down of private islands. We compare Perfect Day Coco Cay and Castaway Cay. Word of the Day - Private Island News - The Star is bookable Check out Back To The...
12.05.2023
RDOD 52: Trip Report Allure of the Seas
Welcome aboard this week we take you on a 3 night sailing on the Allure of the Seas. Hear about our state room, dining, activites, and cabana as we sail through the adventure. Word of the day - Crew Member...
11.21.2023
RDOD 51: How To Dress Your Best on a Cruise
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about how dress your best on the cruise. We talk about what type of clothing you might want to pack. Word of the day - Galley News-New terminal in the Everglades, Gummies get...
11.14.2023
RDOD 50: Why To Verandah
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about Why to Verandah, or when to Verandah? Word of the day - Anchor News- Galveston spends some money, Port Canveral sets a new bar, and BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! Make sure to check out Back...
11.07.2023
RDOD 49: Unwritten Rules of Cruising
Welcome aboard! This week we explore all the unwritten rules of cruising. Word of the day - Shore Power News- new info on light house point, and tips are looking up on Royal Make sure to check out Back to the...
10.31.2023
RDOD 48: Planning Allure of the Seas
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about the plans for our upcoming cruise on the Allure of the Seas. Word of the day - Ballast News- New Bar for Disney, Sitka at it again, and Itinerary releases. Make sure to...
10.17.2023
RDOD 47: Planning Excursions with Joe From Back To The Mouse
Welcome aboard! This week we help Joe from Back To The Mouse plan his Excursions for Greece and Italy! Word of the day - Stabilizer News- Petition Failure in Alaska and Did we get the stage show we all wanted...
10.09.2023
RDOD 46: Building Our Own Cruise Ship
Welcome aboard! This week we build our own ship! Yep we talk about what we would like to see on a ship made just for us and why. Word of the day - Ship Yard News- Changes in the Med,...
10.03.2023
RDOD 45: Listener Questions
Welcome aboard! This week we answer your listener questions! Word of the day - Bulbous Bow News- Name change for Royal Lounge, Celebration Key opening dates, and did we just "Rope Drop Radio" some age limits? Make sure to check...
09.26.2023
RDOD 44: Adults Only on Disney Cruise Line???
Welcome aboard! This week we answer a question we have gotten a few times. Why should I do adults only on Disney Cruise Line. Word of the day - Swell News- Another Port wants limits and more Disney Bands...
09.19.2023
RDOD 43: Multi generational Cruising
Welcome aboard! This week we discuss multigenerational trips. Why would you want to do such a thing? We cover the pros and the cons of this topic. Word of the day - Transfer News- Adult only area on Coco Cay...
09.11.2023
RDOD 42: Finding The Disney Treasure
Welcome aboard! This week we discuss the announcments about the Disney Treasure. This ship is the second in its class. How will it stack up to the Disney Wish. Word of the day - Wake News- The whole darn show....
09.04.2023
RDOD 41: Favorite Port for ...
Welcome aboard! This week we discuss our favorite ports for... We cover a wide range of things from snorkeling to art and everything in-between. Word of the day - deck plan News- loss of Jimmy Buffett, Ice in a drink,...
08.29.2023
RDOD 40: Big Ship Vs Little Ship
Welcome aboard! This week we compare what we love about big ships and little ships! Word of the day - Capacity News- Australia scraps Vaccination, Cookie Drama, and More parking at the busiest Port. Make sure to check out Back to...
08.22.2023
RDOD 39: Rhine River Cruise Adventures By Disney (ABD)
Welcome aboard! This week we welcome on guests Jacqueline and Daniel. They share the stories from their recent river cruise that is also a ABD! Word of the day - Leeward News- Norwegian donates money, Dry embarking, Disney announcing that...
08.14.2023
RDOD 38: Trip Report 7 Night Eastern Caribbean on The Disney Fantasy with Sarah
Welcome aboard! This week we welcome on guest Sarah. She is fresh off the Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Sailing. Find her @stolch314 on Twitter or X which ever you call it. Word of the day - Windward News- Charging...
08.07.2023
RDOD 37: Cruise Vacations Vs Theme Park Vacations
Welcome aboard! This week we are debating the differences between a Cruise Vacation and a theme Park Vacation. Word of the day - Galley News- Nude Cruise, Cancelled Show, Development of Ocean Cay, and DCL internet prices. Make sure...
07.31.2023
RDOD 36: 25 Things We Love About Disney Cruise Line With Back To The Mouse
Welcome aboard! This week we celebrate Disney Cruise Lines 25th Anniversary by sharing 25 things we love about the line. We also do this with friend of the show - Joe of Back to the Mouse .com Word of the...
07.24.2023
RDOD 35: Explaining Guaranteed Rooms
Welcome aboard! This week we are explaining guaranteed rooms. This is a type of room booking that is complicated! Michelle confuses Doug several times. Word of the day - Lido Deck News- Bahamas taxes passed on, Comicon, Halmark, and...
07.17.2023
RDOD 34: 10 Tips on Tipping
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about 10 Tips for Tipping. We want you to feel prepared for when to and when not to tip while crusing on the 7 seas. Word of the day - Cruise Director News- Norweigan...
07.10.2023
RDOD 33: 13 Cruise Cabin Hacks
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about 13 cruise cabin hacks. We share some ways to make the most of your space on the ship. Word of the day - Gangway News- Celebrity has some good and bad news. Make...
07.03.2023
RDOD 32: Trip Report Disney Fantasy 7 Night Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Castaway Cay)
Welcome aboard! This week we set sail on a 7 night adventure on the Disney Fantasy! Visiting ports of Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth Jamaica, and Disney's Castaway Cay. We share stories of the sailing from our port adventures to a...
06.27.2023
RDOD 31: What our kids love about cruising!
Welcome aboard! This week we talk to our kids! We ask the whole McKnight house hold why they love to cruise. They share their opinions! We also talk about a few highlights from our recent cruise. You will get the...
06.19.2023
RDOD 30: The Suite Life with Chris / Celebrity Alaska Trip Report
Welcome aboard! This week we talk to Chris after a sailing to Alaska on Celebrity Cruise Line. We talk about the Suite life with him as well as Alaska excursions. Find Chris on twitter @Chris_Magic_DCL Word of the day: Suite...
06.12.2023
RDOD 29: Trip Preview- Disney Fantasy
Welcome aboard! This week we preview our upcoming cruise on the Dinsye Fantasy. We chat about why we booked, what we booked, and what we will do. Word of the day: Cruise Cruise News! Make sure to check out...
06.05.2023
RDOD 28: Is the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser a Cruise?
Welcome aboard! This week we ask the question, Is the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser a Cruise? Doug is back from a Rope Drop Radio trip and answers all of Michelle's questions about the cruise. We also each give our thoughts...
05.31.2023
RDOD 27: Interview with Ryan - DCL Cruiser
Welcome aboard! This week we were in Disneyland before Doug went to Disney World to do the Starcruiser. So, this is a short little show with an interview of one of the guys cruising with Dour on the Starcruiser, Ryan....
05.22.2023
RDOD 26: Cruising FAQs
Welcome aboard! This week we answer your FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Word of the day: All Aboard Cruise News! Make sure to check out Back to the Mouse Find us on Social Media More of Michelle Contact Michelle for a...
05.15.2023
RDOD 25: Pampering On A Cruise
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about pampering those special people in our lives (or just ourselves) in the spirit of Mother's Day. Word of the day: Underway News of Nassau port enhancements Make sure to check out Back to...
05.02.2023
RDOD 24: 11 Tips for a Smooth Disembarkation
Welcome aboard! This week we talk about everyones least favorite part of the cruise... The End. We share 11ish tips about how to get off the ship in a way for smooth sailing! Why 11? because Doug cant count. Word...
04.25.2023
RDOD 23: Odyssey of the Seas Trip Report with Anthony
Welcome aboard! This week we set sail with Anthony on the Odyssey of the Seas. We enjoy the details of his 8 night cruise. Word of the Day - Bridge News of ship limits in Juno and Can you fish...
04.18.2023
RDOD 22: 5 Cruise Mistakes We Won't Make Again
Welcome aboard! This week we share some mistakes we, I mean Doug, has made before and won't make again! We share some cruise news. Word of the Day is Funnel. Check out Back To The Mouse find us on line...
04.11.2023
RDOD 21: You Don't Know What You Don't Know -Disney Cruise Line
Welcome aboard as we share what you didn't know you didn't know about sailing on Disney Cruise Line. Lots of great tips and tricks for your cruise. Word of the day Embark News - More Fans and DCL does what...
04.04.2023
RDOD 20: Packing For Your Cruise
Welcome aboard Rope Drop On Deck! This week we pack our bags for a cruise vacation! We run down all the things you need to pack so you are prepared to enjoy you cruise. Word of the day: Mid...
03.28.2023
RDOD 19: I Booked a Cruise, Now What?
Welcome aboard! This week we break down the Disney Cruise Line summer 24 itinerary. Then we discuss the things needed to be done after you book a cruise. Word of the Day: Itinerary Follow us on all the things!...
03.20.2023
RDOD 18: Disney Cruise Line Amenities with The DCL Dude Podcast
Welcome aboard! This week we are sailing with Wes of The DCL Dude Podcast. We rank the amenities you find on the Disney Cruise Line Fleet. We have lots of fun and laughs as we work our way through. Word...

What's Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast about?

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Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast episodes:

RDOD 66: Celebrity Silhouette Trip Report with Lauren of Touring and Cruises

RDOD 65: Icon Trip Report with Anthony

RDOD 64: 5 Things to Do Different On Your Next Cruise

RDOD 63: Picking Port Adventures in Alaska

RDOD 62: Disney Cruise Line Summer 2025 Itinerary Release

RDOD 61: Motion Sickness

RDOD 60: What Does $5,000 or $10,000 Get Me?

RDOD 59: Rotational Dining

RDOD 58: River Cruise ABD with the DCL DUO!

RDOD 57: Icon of the Seas Trip Report with Lauren of Touring and Cruises

RDOD 56: Why 2024 is the Year to Cruise!

RDOD 55: Disney Dream New Years Eve Double Dip Trip Report

Happy Holidays

RDOD 54: Dream Double Dip Trip Preview

RDOD 53: Private Island Show Down- Perfect Day Coco Cay vs Castaway Cay

RDOD 52: Trip Report Allure of the Seas

RDOD 51: How To Dress Your Best on a Cruise

RDOD 50: Why To Verandah

RDOD 49: Unwritten Rules of Cruising

RDOD 48: Planning Allure of the Seas

RDOD 47: Planning Excursions with Joe From Back To The Mouse

RDOD 46: Building Our Own Cruise Ship

RDOD 45: Listener Questions

RDOD 44: Adults Only on Disney Cruise Line???

RDOD 43: Multi generational Cruising

RDOD 42: Finding The Disney Treasure

RDOD 41: Favorite Port for ...

RDOD 40: Big Ship Vs Little Ship

RDOD 39: Rhine River Cruise Adventures By Disney (ABD)

RDOD 38: Trip Report 7 Night Eastern Caribbean on The Disney Fantasy with Sarah

RDOD 37: Cruise Vacations Vs Theme Park Vacations

RDOD 36: 25 Things We Love About Disney Cruise Line With Back To The Mouse

RDOD 35: Explaining Guaranteed Rooms

RDOD 34: 10 Tips on Tipping

RDOD 33: 13 Cruise Cabin Hacks

RDOD 32: Trip Report Disney Fantasy 7 Night Western Caribbean (Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Castaway Cay)

RDOD 31: What our kids love about cruising!

RDOD 30: The Suite Life with Chris / Celebrity Alaska Trip Report

RDOD 29: Trip Preview- Disney Fantasy

RDOD 28: Is the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser a Cruise?

RDOD 27: Interview with Ryan - DCL Cruiser

RDOD 26: Cruising FAQs

RDOD 25: Pampering On A Cruise

RDOD 24: 11 Tips for a Smooth Disembarkation

RDOD 23: Odyssey of the Seas Trip Report with Anthony

RDOD 22: 5 Cruise Mistakes We Won't Make Again

RDOD 21: You Don't Know What You Don't Know -Disney Cruise Line

RDOD 20: Packing For Your Cruise

RDOD 19: I Booked a Cruise, Now What?

RDOD 18: Disney Cruise Line Amenities with The DCL Dude Podcast

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