Today, The Golden Crew sets sail into the art (and chaos) of cruise packing! Trevor, Jenn, and Tom break down must-have items for first-time cruisers, from formalwear hacks to laundry service secrets. We swap hilarious travel mishaps, reveal unexpected cruise essentials (yes, even poopouri makes the list), and share why overpacking is the silent villain of every seven-day trip. Plus, we tackle an audience question: What’s the best U.S. port to cruise from if you're traveling internationally? Get ready for a perfect blend of laughter, life-saving tips, and a few unexpected detours into wrestling, haunted offices, and beach bag blunders. 🌴🚢🎒

It’s just Trevor, Tom, and Jenn on deck this week—and things get real weird, real fast. We kick things off by confessing the one thing we’ve each tried on a cruise and absolutely hated (hint: snails and slow check-ins don’t mix). From there, we stumble into the great passport photo debate—should you smile, or should you look like your soul left on embarkation day?

We also talk about Carnival’s new hardline stance on booze smugglers (spoiler alert: you could get banned), and share our own strategies for sipping smart while staying within the rules.

And then—finally—a podcast mystery gets solved thanks to a Speakpipe voicemail that had us crying with laughter. Toilet talk? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely.

All this, plus Jenn’s now-official nickname for Christine Duffy... "The Dove."

It's a Platinum Boys Special! Trevor and Mr. Kennedy are at the helm today, discussing Carnival Cruise Line's newest announcements and upcoming changes. They're diving into the updates on Carnival's loyalty program, including exciting discussions on new ship names, upcoming Excel-class vessels, and the mysterious "Project Ace." Listen as they debate potential ship names, speculate on loyalty program tiers, and hilariously navigate the news with plenty of laughs and cruise-loving banter. Don’t miss the chance to hear Trevor's thoughts on becoming a permanent blue card holder and his playful jabs at Mr. Kennedy!

Have thoughts on Carnival's upcoming loyalty changes or new ships? Let your voice be heard at Speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways by leaving us a voicemail!