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Professor Melissa's Cruise Pod

Professor Melissa's Cruise Pod

Hosted by: Professor Melissa

Welcome to Professor Melissa's Cruise Pod, your go-to guide for everything cruising! Tune in for top tips, savvy hacks, advice, and stories from a cruise enthusiast who’s been there and done it all (well, not "all",...

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Are High-Tech Cruise Ships the Future or Just Marketing Fluff?

What happens when cruise ships turn into floating tech labs? From facial recognition at embarkation to wristbands that summon champagne, today’s cruise experience blends convenience, novelty, and a fair share of...
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Cruise Chaos: Onboard Brawl, Loyalty Drama & Hidden Royal Caribbean Deals

Would you turn a cruise ship around mid-voyage? That’s exactly what happened aboard Wonder of the Seas after a major onboard brawl left passengers injured and the ship headed back to Miami. In this week’s jam-packed...
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15 Cruise Rules Everyone Breaks (But Shouldn’t)

Headed out on your dream cruise? Before you set sail, are you sure you’re not that person everyone whispers about by day two? This episode is your no-BS guide to cruise ship etiquette, from avoiding the dreaded chair...
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Cruise Chaos: Passenger Jumps Overboard, Disney Delays, Carnival Backlash & Crime Surge at Sea

What would make someone jump off a cruise ship on purpose? Let's unpack a wild mix of stories, from a shocking overboard incident tied to a massive gambling debt to a real-life helicopter rescue on my own Carnival...
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First-Time Mediterranean Cruise? What to Know About Itineraries, Ships & Shore Days

In this episode, we'll unpack the most important decisions you'll make when planning your Med sailing, from choosing between the culturally rich East or the classic West, to understanding why a closed-loop itinerary...
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Roatan’s Little French Key: Real Review, Booking Tips & Big Red Flags

Planning a cruise to Roatan, Honduras and thinking about booking a day at Little French Key? Before you do, watch this! From fake booking websites and legal drama to what’s actually included in your day pass, this is...
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The Weirdest Things Banned on Cruise Ships in 2025

Ever gotten your bag flagged at cruise embarkation and thought, “Wait, what did I even pack?” Let’s talk about the ever-growing list of banned cruise items, and some of them will absolutely surprise you.
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Massive Cruise Controversies: Tragedies, Fights & Royal Caribbean's $600M Problem

What do cruise controversies, a glacier flood, and a 2 a.m. chicken tender brawl have in common? This week’s cruise news, that’s what. Plus, Royal Caribbean’s $600M Mexico project sparks outrage with over 200,000...
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Surprising MSC World America Cruise Review You Need to Hear

Can a cruise line win you back after your worst experience ever? Here's my honest take on MSC and comprehensive review of MSC World America My top recommendation for casino comp matching programs is URComped, sign up...
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Massive Cruise Updates: Fights, Failures & Future Ships

Another wild week at sea, my favorite cruiseline is back in the headlines with a viral dockside brawl, Royal Caribbean’s record-breaking slide cracks mid-ride, and a musical legend backs out as godmother of Star of...
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Celebration Key Truth: What Carnival WON’T Tell You

Celebration Key or Celebration Fee? Here's my honest take on Carnival’s brand-new $600 million Celebration Key. In this video, we'll explore the great things about this new island paradise, but also the things to be...
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Wild Weeks at Sea: Cruise Fights, New Rules & a Hawaii Tsunami Alert

What happens when a dream vacation turns into chaos? In this episode, we’ll fall ship about the cruise news that’s been making waves. From a massive 30-person brawl at Royal Caribbean’s Coco Cay to a dangerous pool...
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