
Carnival is giving cruisers stickers for prepaying their gratuities—but is it a clever incentive or an awkward way to single people out? Tony and Tommy debate the idea, and one of them might actually change his mind...


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Welcome to Cruise Talk Weekly with Tommy and Tony. Each week break down the latest happenings in the cruise travel and the cruise industry as only we can. Buckle up here we go. Video version of the podcast published on the Cruise Talk with Tommy and Tony YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@cruisetalktnt).
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Cruise Talk Weekly with Tommy and Tony. Each week break down the latest happenings in the cruise travel and the cruise industry as only we can. Buckle up here we go. Video version of the podcast published on the Cruise Talk with Tommy and Tony YouTube channel
Cruise Talk Weekly is hosted by Tommy Casabona, Tony Barnette. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "39. Carnival's Tip Stickers, Cruise Loyalty Letdowns & the Villa Vie Crisis" (31 October 2026, 85 minutes), "38. Is Carnival REALLY Giving Cruisers What They Want?" (22 October 2026, 108 minutes), and "37. Are Cruisers Wasting Money on These Things?" (13 October 2026, 103 minutes).
Cruise Talk Weekly publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 91 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Cruise Talk Weekly is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cruise Talk Weekly requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cruise Talk Weekly's contact route on record: verified email.
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Tommy Casabona, Tony Barnette hosts Cruise Talk Weekly, a society podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Carnival is giving cruisers stickers for prepaying their gratuities—but is it a clever incentive or an awkward way to single people out? Tony and Tommy debate the idea, and one of them might actually change his mind...

Is Carnival REALLY Giving Cruisers What They Want? Good Change or Money Grab? Carnival Cruise Line is shaking things up with new Fun Packs, a three-alcoholic-drink Cheers! Social option, and dynamic pricing for drink...

Cruise Talk Weekly #37 — Are Cruisers Wasting Money on These Things? Are you wasting money on your cruise vacation? This week, Tony and Tommy debate which cruise extras are worth the price and which ones might be a...

Tony and Tommy talk about the cruise things they used to do—but don't anymore. From drink packages and formal nights to pier running, snorkeling, cruise activities and more, how has the way you cruise changed over the...

Cruise Talk Weekly is back for Season 2! Tony and Tommy catch up and quickly go off the rails with a packed conversation about cruising. This week, they talk short cruises and why cruise lines are putting newer ships on...

Cruise Talk Weekly
Have you ever heard someone say they'd never take a cruise because the ship might sink… or that cruise ships are just floating petri dishes? This week on Cruise Talk Weekly , Tommy and Tony discuss some of the biggest...

Episode #30
What kind of cruiser are you? This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tommy and Tony introduce a new Cruise Frequency Framework and break down the different types of cruisers—from first-time cruisers and occasional vacationers...

<p>Cruise comedy is back in the spotlight after another Carnival comedian faces complaints from passengers who attended an adults-only comedy show. This week, Tommy and Tony dive into the ongoing debate over comedy...

<p >Cruise Lines Are Getting Pushback | Royal Caribbean, NCL & Carnival</p> <p >This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy dive into another wild week in cruising. From Royal Caribbean hitting a major roadblock in...

<h1>Cruise Fights, Virus Fears & Carnival Chaos </h1> <p>This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy dive into one of the wildest weeks in cruise news yet. From a slap fight at Carnival guest services that somehow...

<p >This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy break down one of the most unusual cruise experiences we've seen in a while… a sailing out of Philadelphia with no cruise terminal 😳</p> <p >From a chaotic...

Episode #27
<p>Cruise influencers / Cruise YouTubers have been banned from Margaritaville at Sea for a bad review. In this episode Tommy and Tony give their take on this situation and everything going on in cruising. </p>

<p >In this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, Tommy shares one of the wildest cruise stories we've ever heard — booking a cruise just hours before departure and barely making it onboard in time.</p> <p >But once the...

<p>There have been a lot going on with cruises over the last week. In this epsiode, Tommy and Tony talk about the latest impacts of the conflict in the Middle East in regards to cruises. They also breakdown the...

<h2>🎙️ Episode 24: New Cruise Charges, Outbreak Scare & That FAKE Pier Run?!</h2> <p>This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy break down a packed week in cruising—from rising costs to viral chaos and everything...

<p>Cruises are being canceled as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf. Cruise lines are scrambling to move ships and passengers while thousands of cruisers try to get home.</p> <p>At the same time, cruise lines are...

<p>This week on Cruise Talk Weekly, Tony and Tommy break down a jam-packed episode covering:</p> <p>- Tony's experience on the Kevin Smith "Cruise Askew" theme cruise<br /> - Escalating violence in Mexico and what it...

Episode #21
<p >The cruise world is shifting — and this week we're breaking down the biggest changes making waves across the industry.</p> <p >From leadership shakeups at Norwegian Cruise Line to new onboard policies and the...

<p>After 80 cruises, this one might have been my BEST cruise ever. In this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, we break down a family Comic Con cruise experience that delivered rare "Pure Cruise Bliss" — plus major cruise...

Episode #19
<p>Looking at the cruise trends for 2026 a question lingers. Even though Royal Caribbean is seen as the industry leader in many ways is Carnival actual better at this thing? Tommy and Tony also talk through the latest...
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