The Cruise Retreat Podcast

By Rita M. Perez

Society & Culture Business Places & Travel

What's The Cruise Retreat Podcast about?

Welcome to the Cruise Retreat Podcast. The podcast for corporate decision makers and service-based entrepreneurs to learn more about increasing their client or employee retention through a cruise ship retreat.

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The Cruise Retreat Podcast episodes:

10.25.2022
Ep 105 A Cruise Ship Made just for Retreats?
Ok, maybe it wasn't specifically created for retreats, but this new river cruise line is purposely building ships for meetings and groups to enjoy Europe while gathering together. Listen in to learn more! Schedule your Cruise Retreat...
10.18.2022
Ep 104 How Retreats on Cruise Ships can SAVE you Money
Yep you read that right! Hosting a retreat on a cruise ship can be so much more cost effective compared to their land counterparts. Listen in to learn more! Schedule your Cruise Retreat Voxer Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/ritaventures/voxer-half-day-retreat-consulting ...
10.13.2022
Ep 103 Summer Travel Trends that may be Relevant this Holiday Sesa
I originally recorded this episode during Summer of 2022, but I think some of these topics I outline in this episode are generally really great travel tips, as well as things you should be aware as we head into the...
09.26.2022
Where Have I Been?
A new episode of the pod hasn't come out since May--so what gives? Find out in this quick ep :) Get your Retreat Planning Calender! https://ritaventures.net/calendar Get in touch: Visit: http://www.ritaventures.net Email: [email protected] Follow me: ...
05.17.2022
Ep 102 What's New with Royal Caribbean?
I recently attended my first in-person supplier event since 2020! Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has some incredible new updates, including their latest ship to debut, Wonder of the Seas. Listen in on some of my favorite things aboard their new...
05.11.2022
Ep 101 What do Travel Advisors Do?
In this day and age, more people are noticing the benefits of working with a travel advisor like myself. Not everyone will use one for their personal or professional trips, and that's what part of this episode helps dispel. ...
04.27.2022
Ep 100 Is a River Cruise the Perfect Fit for your Next Retreat or Group Trip?
Happy 100 Episodes to the Cruise Retreat Podcast! Thank you so much for your support over the almost past 2 years, and helping this podcast reach more retreat planners like yourself. And, yes, I am still swooning over my...
04.05.2022
Ep 99 Destination Showcase: The Nile River
Pharoahs, Temples, and a Glimpse into one of the greatest civilizations that shaped aspects of even our current culture. A majestic sailing on the Nile River is perfect for cultural immersion, building relationships, and wandering with new friends and colleagues....
03.29.2022
Ep 98 Imposter Syndrome and Retreat Planning
Yep, imposter syndrome can even creep in when planning your next retreat. Thankfully, when you work with a retreat pro, you're not alone, and you have a guide who can ease some of your fears. I'm answering some common imposter...
03.22.2022
Ep 97 The Difference Between Corporate and Community Retreats
Who are these retreats actually for? And how or why is planning a retreat for your community different than planning a retreat for your team? These are just a few of the topics of discussion in today's episode. Schedule...
03.16.2022
Ep 96 The Reality of Travel Right Now
What types of retreats are better for ocean cruising and what types are better for river cruising? I'm geeking out this week exploring these differences with you from my experiences sailing these past 6 months. Schedule your Cruise Retreat...
03.09.2022
Ep 95 What Could your Retreat Agenda Look Like?
You're probably familiar with how cruises work, and you're probably familiar with how retreats work. But how exactly do retreats on cruise ships work? I'm going through how to structure your retreat agenda, upon arrival, and days at sea...
03.01.2022
Ep 94 Where Can {Cruise} Retreats Sail?
This week I'm peeling back the curtain and giving you a few ideas of where you can sail on your next retreat, as well as what types of itineraries are best depending on the goals of your retreat. Schedule...
02.22.2022
Ep 93 What Can {Cruise} Retreats Cost?
A popular topic of conversation from people in my circle recently is the thought that pulling off a retreat on a cruise ship can be expensive. I wanted to bring you some real-world numbers of what cruises are costing...
02.15.2022
Ep 92 Why Cruising for your Next Retreat?
Why do I choose cruising as the best location for your next retreat or group trip? I list out some of my favorite factors and how they benefit you or your attendees in this episode. Schedule your Cruise Retreat...
02.08.2022
Ep 91 Ocean vs River Cruise (For Retreats)
After my frequent recent cruising, it is starting to become more apparent what retreat are better for ocean cruising as opposed to river cruising. Join me in this week's discussion as I explore more thoughts with you! Schedule your...
02.01.2022
Ep 90 How to Get Started with Retreat Planning
There's one essential element that you must first figure out before moving onto the next steps of retreat planning. Listen in on what that one element is and how it affects the 5 C's of Cruise Retreat Planning. Schedule...
01.18.2022
Ep 89 When Retreats Go Wrong
Yep, as much as I preach how great retreats are, they can go oh so badly and oh so quickly. Listen in on my recent bad retreat experience (no I did not plan it lol!), and what I deemed were...
01.11.2022
Ep 88 What Does My Cruise Experience Mean for You (and Your Retreat)?
I've been on six cruises in the past six months. You may be thinking "Oh she's living the life", and I am lol! But my brain is never off when I'm cruising. Listen in on how I'm still "working" while...
01.04.2022
Ep 87 Who is the Host of the Cruise Retreat Podcast?
You may be new to the podcast, or you may have listened since I started in June 2020. Yet, I don't think I've ever fully introduced myself and my background and how I got into the travel business, as well...
12.29.2021
Ep 86 Cruise Ship Safety, Reflections (2021), and Hope (2022)
Back from 3 weeks of travel/cruising and needed an extra down day before coming back to the podcast :) Listen in on my reflections of the big changes that happened for me this past year, a review of my personal...
12.21.2021
Ep 85 Merry Christmas!! [2021]
Quick episode to share holiday wishes! Join the Email List: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fa713286996347a3b75cfa4 Schedule your Cruise Retreat Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/ritaventures/retreatbrainstorm Why your next retreat NEEDS to be on a European River Cruise: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/614105998a9a21678c2d48e9 Get in touch: Visit: http://www.ritaventures.net Email: [email protected] ...
12.14.2021
Ep 84 How Will you Captivate your Retreat Attendees?
This week is an overview on what might be my favorite C of Cruise Retreat Planning: Captivate. How are you going to WOW your attendees? I'm sharing some of those ways in this episode. Enjoy! Join the Email List:...
12.07.2021
Ep 83 How Should you Structure your Retreat Program?
The 4th C in Cruise Retreat Planning is Curriculum, and I'm sharing some of my thoughts on planning your curriculum for your next retreat program (on a cruise ship). Enjoy! Join the Email List: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fa713286996347a3b75cfa4 Schedule your Cruise...
11.30.2021
Ep 82 Lead Time to Plan a Cruise Retreat
In full transparency, there's a typical lead time that I recommend to begin planning your cruise retreat, and then there's the flexibility in lead time that the pandemia is currently still allowing. Listen in on my thoughts for how soon...
11.23.2021
Ep 81 Happy Thanksgiving!!! [2021]
No business talk on holiday weeks--just a short greeting from me :) Enjoy the week with your family and friends! Schedule your Cruise Retreat Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/ritaventures/retreatbrainstorm Why your next retreat NEEDS to be on a European River Cruise: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/614105998a9a21678c2d48e9...
11.16.2021
Ep 80 Cruise Retreats Cost LESS than Land Retreats
Yep, you read that right, cruise retreats DO cost less than land retreats, and in this episode, I'm breaking down how. I'm digging in deep into what components of retreat planning are actually included in the cruise fare, and how...
11.09.2021
Ep 79 Not All Cruises are Equal
There are so many cruise ships and cruise lines to select from when picking a location for your next retreat...and I'm not just talking about the typical ones you may see on ads or commercials. Listen in as I break...
11.02.2021
Ep 78 Work in Progress
In the constant pursuit of evolution and bringing you incredible value, I'm pouring some thoughts and going back to basics. Listen in on the direction I'm working on for the Cruise Retreat Podcast. Schedule your Cruise Retreat Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/ritaventures/retreatbrainstorm Get...
10.26.2021
Ep 77 Back at Home Cruise Reflections
The past two weeks, I've had the pleasure of sailing on two ocean ships, the MSC Divina, and the Carnival Mardi Gras. What were some of the commonalities I found, in general, and specifically to retreats on these ships? Listen...
10.19.2021
Ep 76 Sailing Again: Ocean Edition
I'm ocean sailing again--woohoo! Last week I was aboard the divine MSC Divina and this week I'm aboard the brand new Carnival Mardi Gras. I'm giving my first impressions on ocean cruising now, as well as comparing the different cruise...
10.12.2021
Ep 75 Hispanic Heritage Destination: Rhone River
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm featuring a few river cruise options that sail through Hispanic destinations. Second up is the delightful Rhone River, which runs through France, with a pre or post in Spain. Enjoy! Schedule your Cruise...
10.05.2021
Ep 74 Hispanic Heritage Destination: Douro River
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm featuring a few river cruise options that sail through Hispanic destinations. Second up is the charming Douro River, which runs through Portugal and Spain. Enjoy! Schedule your Cruise Retreat Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/ritaventures/retreatbrainstorm Get in...
09.28.2021
Ep 73 Hispanic Heritage Destination: Magdalena River
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm featuring a few river cruise options that sail through Hispanic destinations. First up is the magnificent Magdalena River, which runs through Colombia in this first of its kind sailing. Enjoy! Schedule your Cruise...
09.21.2021
Ep 72 Incorporating DEI to your Culture and Retreats
In this episode of the podcast, I interview, Michele Shelton, Founding CEO and Principal Consultant at Michele Shelton, LLC. Michele shares her insights on what diversity, equity, and inclusion really mean within an organization, how companies and businesses can better...
09.14.2021
Ep 71 How Employee Motivations Have Changed (Part 2)
In this episode of the podcast, I interview, Mary Miller, Owner of Transform Your Talent Coaching and HR Strategy. In Part 2, Mary and I discuss the importance of the in-person connection, the strategies you can incorporate to increase employee...
09.07.2021
Ep 70 How Employee Motivations Have Changed (Part 1)
In this episode of the podcast, I interview, Mary Miller, Owner of Transform Your Talent Coaching and HR Strategy. Mary shares her insights on the changing employee motivations, the importance of trust, and why yet again, pizza parties are not...
08.31.2021
Ep 69 Cruise Retreat from the Attendee Perspective
I've invited my new friends and fellow travel advisors, Teri Leonhard, Amy Little, and Vernita Patterson, to join me and speak on their experience as attendees of our mutual coach's cruise retreat on the Rhine River about a month ago....
08.24.2021
Ep 68 Cruise Retreats from the Newcomer Perspective
I've invited my friend and fellow travel advisor, Jenny Senter of Celtic Heritage Destinations, to come on and talk about her experience as a newcomer to the world of travel business coaches Sandra and Anthony McLemore of Travel Marketing and...
08.17.2021
Ep 67 My Rhine River Experience
Let me just geek out like this on every episode :) Listen in on my experience as I start coming down from my Rhine River high. I share the value I received as an attendee of this retreat experience, as...
08.10.2021
Ep 66 Why AmaWaterways is Best!
You have been recently hearing me geek out about all the benefits of river cruising in July. Today's episode is extra special because I actually recorded it while docked in France on my recent river cruise. I also have on...
08.03.2021
Ep 65 Coaching for Teams and Executives
In this episode of the podcast, I interview, Linda Heeler, Owner of Live Inspired Life Coaching. Linda shares her insights on being a coach for both executives and team transformations, as well as the benefits of using a coach trained...
07.27.2021
Ep 64 River Cruise Series: Flexibility (and more)
Welcome to Part 5 of the River Cruise Series :) I snuck another one in there for ya! This episode is part river cruise, part general information you need for traveling during these times. Flexibility is so crucial, and I...
07.20.2021
Ep 63 River Cruise Series: Cruise Themes
Welcome to Part 4 of the River Cruise Series :) One of the things I love about river cruising are all the different themes of cruises you can book into around the year. I share some of my favorite themes,...
07.13.2021
Ep 62 River Cruise Series: Packing Tips
Welcome to Part 3 of the River Cruise Series :) Today I share some of my favorite packing tips, as well as things to be mindful of when preparing to go on a European river cruise Enjoy! Get your Cruise...
07.06.2021
Ep 61 River Cruise Series: Danube vs Rhine
Welcome to Part 2 of the River Cruise Series :) In today's episode I discuss some of the different experiences on both the Danube and Rhine river cruises. Enjoy! Get your Cruise Retreat Toolkit: http://www.cruiseretreattoolkit.com Schedule your Cruise Retreat Brainstorming Session: https://calendly.com/ritaventures/retreatbrainstorm...
06.29.2021
Ep 60 River Cruise Series: 101
Thank you so much for your patience these past few weeks, as I tended to a family issue. I'm coming back strong and am cooking a 4 Part River Cruise Series, where I geek out on some of my favorite...
06.15.2021
Taking a Short Break
Hello! The Cruise Retreat Podcast will be going on a short break, as I help with a family emergency. Tentative come back date is June 29, 2021, so until then, please head over to my Facebook or Instagram accounts for...
06.08.2021
Ep 59 One Year of the Cruise Retreat Podcast
The Cruise Retreat Podcast is one year old!!! Such a big milestone to celebrate with you, as I walk down memory lane at some of the changes comparing this year to last year, as well as share some of your...
06.01.2021
Ep 58 Cruise Retreats for Health and Wellness Businesses
Join me and my guest, Elikqitie, as we discuss our autoimmune health battles, and how we've been able to navigate travel and business on our journeys. This is a different type of episode, but I think one you will get...

What's The Cruise Retreat Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Cruise Retreat Podcast episodes:

Ep 105 A Cruise Ship Made just for Retreats?

Ep 104 How Retreats on Cruise Ships can SAVE you Money

Ep 103 Summer Travel Trends that may be Relevant this Holiday Sesa

Where Have I Been?

Ep 102 What's New with Royal Caribbean?

Ep 101 What do Travel Advisors Do?

Ep 100 Is a River Cruise the Perfect Fit for your Next Retreat or Group Trip?

Ep 99 Destination Showcase: The Nile River

Ep 98 Imposter Syndrome and Retreat Planning

Ep 97 The Difference Between Corporate and Community Retreats

Ep 96 The Reality of Travel Right Now

Ep 95 What Could your Retreat Agenda Look Like?

Ep 94 Where Can {Cruise} Retreats Sail?

Ep 93 What Can {Cruise} Retreats Cost?

Ep 92 Why Cruising for your Next Retreat?

Ep 91 Ocean vs River Cruise (For Retreats)

Ep 90 How to Get Started with Retreat Planning

Ep 89 When Retreats Go Wrong

Ep 88 What Does My Cruise Experience Mean for You (and Your Retreat)?

Ep 87 Who is the Host of the Cruise Retreat Podcast?

Ep 86 Cruise Ship Safety, Reflections (2021), and Hope (2022)

Ep 85 Merry Christmas!! [2021]

Ep 84 How Will you Captivate your Retreat Attendees?

Ep 83 How Should you Structure your Retreat Program?

Ep 82 Lead Time to Plan a Cruise Retreat

Ep 81 Happy Thanksgiving!!! [2021]

Ep 80 Cruise Retreats Cost LESS than Land Retreats

Ep 79 Not All Cruises are Equal

Ep 78 Work in Progress

Ep 77 Back at Home Cruise Reflections

Ep 76 Sailing Again: Ocean Edition

Ep 75 Hispanic Heritage Destination: Rhone River

Ep 74 Hispanic Heritage Destination: Douro River

Ep 73 Hispanic Heritage Destination: Magdalena River

Ep 72 Incorporating DEI to your Culture and Retreats

Ep 71 How Employee Motivations Have Changed (Part 2)

Ep 70 How Employee Motivations Have Changed (Part 1)

Ep 69 Cruise Retreat from the Attendee Perspective

Ep 68 Cruise Retreats from the Newcomer Perspective

Ep 67 My Rhine River Experience

Ep 66 Why AmaWaterways is Best!

Ep 65 Coaching for Teams and Executives

Ep 64 River Cruise Series: Flexibility (and more)

Ep 63 River Cruise Series: Cruise Themes

Ep 62 River Cruise Series: Packing Tips

Ep 61 River Cruise Series: Danube vs Rhine

Ep 60 River Cruise Series: 101

Taking a Short Break

Ep 59 One Year of the Cruise Retreat Podcast

Ep 58 Cruise Retreats for Health and Wellness Businesses