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Carnival Heads to Africa, Snow Hits the Lido, and Other Cruise Curveballs

Carnival Cruising Podcastaways
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👁️ 9 views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 33:39
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Transatlantic · Spring · 15 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am firm on that. I don't want You are not missing that ship.

We had a huge snowstorm la this week. I mean or this past weekend, you know.

Carnival Sunshine will begin in 2027 uh with uh itineraries to Tanzania and Morocco.

We are strongly in favor of getting there a day early, even though I don't practice what I preach.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fly in the day before your cruise to avoid missing the ship.
Wash your hands thoroughly during flu and cold season.
Use hand sanitizer at buffet areas and table games.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you always fly in the day before your cruise?
QWhat are Carnival Sunshine's new Africa itineraries?
QHow does weather impact cruise operations?

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YouTube Video Description

Trevor is out, but the show rolls on as Tom and Jenn take the helm for a wide-ranging cruise chat packed with news, debates, and classic Podcastaways chaos. This week, we dive into Carnival Sunshine’s upcoming Africa itineraries, including historic first-ever ports like Morocco and Tanzania, plus a transatlantic sailing that has us seriously tempted. We also tackle one of cruising’s most hotly debated topics: Should you always fly in the day before your cruise? (Spoiler: yes… but with nuance.) Along the way, we cover winter weather impacts, ships returning early, snow on the Lido deck, frozen Serenity waterfalls, and why Mother Nature always laughs at cruise plans. There’s also talk of private islands, mega-ships vs. smaller ships, hand-washing truth bombs, casino etiquette, and why some cruise traditions just won’t die. Cruise news, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs—just another day aboard the Podcastaways. 🎧 Listen now and cruise smarter. 📣 Leave us a voicemail: Speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways