Episode

17. New Cruisers are Being Scammed

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Cruise Talk Weekly
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Jan 12, 2026
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Summary

Big cruise news, wild passenger stories, and honest cruise talk — this episode has it all. On this episode of Cruise Talk Weekly, we break down: Major upgrades coming to Norwegian's Great Stirrup Cay Why the Comic-Con Cruise is officially ending The future (and pricing problems) of themed cruises A real cruise scam story and how to avoid getting burned Passenger requests that went way too far Adults-only cruising, dress codes, and comedy show debates Why cruising today looks nothing like cruising in the past We also talk private islands vs. CocoCay, cruise port logistics, Virgin Voyages' evolving audience, and whether "ship-within-a-ship" cruising is actually worth it. Reach out: [email protected] Copyright 2026 - Cruise Talk Weekly