Cruise Episodes

In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I'm talking about my first-ever cruise aboard the Carnival Dream and the many “firsts” that came with it. I’ll share the excitement, the surprises, and a few unexpected lessons along the way. Plus, you’ll hear how the experience turned me into a lifelong cruiser and planted the seed for starting my travel business. ✨ Travel Tip: Packing smarter for your first cruise. 🚢 Ship: Carnival Dream 📍 Destinatio...

This episode is packed! I open up about the shocking truth behind my adoption story, and then take you on a wild ride through my second cruise with my best friend Ann—filled with unforgettable excursions and a dramatic dash to avoid getting stranded in Cozumel! ✨ Travel Tip: Is the drink package really worth it? 🚢 Ship: Norwegian Jewel 📍 Ports: Cozumel, Belize, Honduras From family secrets to fish pedicures and pier-runner panic, this is one story you do...

DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and molestation.Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know need support, please refer to the resources listed in the show notes. On this week's episode, I will discuss cruising 101, offer a travel tip and share some more about myself. At 15:39 is when the trauma topic starts so feel free to stop at this point if it is uncomfortable to you. Website: https://rainn.org/resour...

In this episode of Travel Time Stories, I'm sharing our spooky-silly Halloween cruise aboard the Carnival Dream! It was my second time on this ship and the first time celebrating Halloween at sea—with costumes, casinos, and cruise director craziness! I also discuss my childhood move to Tennessee. ✨ Travel Tip: How to make your cruise more fun by joining theme nights and onboard events. 🎃 Special memories with my best friend Ann 📍 Ports: Costa Maya, Beliz...

Join me as I relive one of the most breathtaking trips of my life—an 8-day Alaskan cruise on the Celebrity Solstice. We were celebrating our anniversary, and the journey delivered everything from glaciers to wildlife. I also discuss life in a small southern town. ✨ Travel Tip: What to pack for Alaska (and what I wish I had packed!) 🚢 Ship: Celebrity Solstice 📍 Ports: Ketchikan, Skagway, Victoria BC, Dawes Glacier If Alaska’s on your bucket li...

On this week’s episode I talk about my experiences with spirits, demons, premonitions and gift's from God, offer a travel tip, and discuss my cruise on Carnival’s first mega ship Mardi Gras!

Get ready for a tropical escape — and an unexpected ending. In this episode of Travel Time Stories, I’m taking you aboard my Southern Caribbean cruise as we explore the ABC Islands: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. From jeep rides through salt flats, to blue cocktails under palm trees, and island hospitality that warms the soul — this was the perfect getaway… until things took a surprise turn. ✨ What’s inside this episode: Island highlights from Aruba, Bonaire & Cur...

On this episode of Travel Time Stories Shannon and her co-host Ann dive into their recent 14 day cruise on the Carnival Dream and tell all....giving honest reviews of each port, the pros and cons of the ship and sharing some of the shocking things they saw and experienced. This is Part 1...there was so much to discuss it had to be divided into two parts so make sure you tune in to both episodes so you don't miss anything. This part covers Embarkation Day; Port Review...

On this episode of Travel Time Stories Shannon and her co-host Ann dive into their recent 14 day cruise on the Carnival Dream and tell all....giving honest reviews of each port, the pros and cons of the ship and sharing some of the shocking things they saw and experienced. This is Part 2...there was so much to discuss it had to be divided into two parts so make sure you tune in to both episodes so you don't miss anything. This part covers Life Onboard, Shocking or Unexpec...

What happens when your cruise almost doesn’t happen? In this episode of Travel Time Stories, Shannon and Ann sit down with their sister and best friend Kristen to break down her recent Virgin Voyages sailing — starting with the travel chaos that nearly kept her from ever boarding the ship. From stressful flight delays on the way to Miami… to the first impression stepping onboard… to the now-famous balcony hammock — we’re diving into: 🚢 Boarding Day experience 🛏️ Cabin layout...