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Chillie Chats With Nate Vallier: The End Is Near

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Other Β· Winter Β· 60 nightsFrom AucklandVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I didn't do enough research to realize it's time in which is pretty much the same thing in Alaska and April and October as I your viewers and your travelers that not a good time to be in Alaska.

We were even on cruise high for the fact that the ship had a solid eight degree list for about six or seven hours.

I've now been in this cabin for 3 weeks. It's moldy. It stinks.

I literally said, guest services says, 'Why am I here?' I said, 'Unless you can fix this right now and cancel this, can I just get off in Lisbon?'

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Research your cabin location thoroughly before booking a long cruise.
βœ“Avoid using a debit card for onboard charges due to pre-authorization holds.
βœ“Be prepared for weather variability on world cruises, especially in off-seasons.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Handling long-duration cruise logistics β€” Research seasons, cabin locations, and billing policies thoroughly.
Managing finances on a long cruise β€” Use credit cards instead of debit cards to avoid extended holds.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the challenges of a 60-day world cruise?
QHow can financial issues arise from onboard billing practices?
QWhat should travelers consider before booking a long-duration cruise?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition1Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity3Β½ Sad BaconCabin Interior4Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona4 Sad Bacon
Cadiz
Lisbon
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Chillie Chats With Nate Vallier: The End Is Near is the lead interview on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, July 18, 2025 with Chillie Falls. Nae is the owner/operator of Alaska Travel Desk and has been on the Crown Princess World Cruise. Also this morning, Larger Ships Deployed in New Orleans; Vanuatu Reopens After Earthquake; Terminal Reductions In Barcelona; CDC Investigates Outbreak on Navigator; Ship Accused of Damaging Coral Reef; and lots more LIVE at 11 AM EDT. #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrypodcast #travelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://x.com/ChillieFalls πŸŽ™οΈ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4889083533852672