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Join the Cruise Trade News editorial team as they embark on a series of in-depth conversations with some of the cruise sector's biggest names. This podcast aims to arm travel agents and cruise industry professionals with the latest insights and product information to help them sell cruise holidays with confidence.
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- Bonus episode: what’s behind Windstar’s move into river cruising? · 16 min · Episodio 43In this special bonus episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, Windstar Cruise’s Helen Beck and Augustus Lonsdale chat to us about the line’s groundbreaking ocean-to-river packages…
- How to sell: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · 14 min · Episodio 42How do you sell the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions experience in 30 seconds or less? In the latest episode of Cruise Corner’s How to Sell series, co-host Jack Carter is…
- Why expedition travel remains the UK's big-ticket getaway · 39 min · Episodio 41It’s been 60 years since Lars-Eric Lindblad pioneered the first non-scientific tourist journey to Antarctica. Fast forward to 2026, and his passion for not only exploring the…
- Cruise Corner: Cruise Summit 2026 Special · 27 min · Episodio 40In the latest instalment of the Cruise Corner Podcast, we rewind the clock two weeks to the Cruise Summit, which brought 200 delegates together for a day of learning and…
- How to sell: Windstar Cruises · 14 min · Episodio 39How do you sell the Windstar Cruises experience in 30 seconds or less? In the latest episode of Cruise Corner’s How to Sell series, co-host Jack Carter is joined by Windstar…
- How 40 years of cruise experience is shaping Windstar's next chapter · 26 min · Episodio 38In the latest episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, co-host Will Payne is joined by Windstar Cruises’ Helen Beck and Augustus Lonsdale, who between them bring more than 40 years…
- How to sell: Crystal Cruises · 12 min · Episodio 37In the latest instalment of the Cruise Corner's How to Sell series, Crystal Cruises vice president of trade sales UK and EMEA Luke Smith reveals his three top tips for travel…
- How Crystal is spearheading the ultra-luxury evolution · 24 min · Episodio 36In the latest episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, co-hosts Will Payne and Josie Klein are joined by Crystal Cruises vice president of trade sales UK and EMEA Luke Smith to…
- How to sell: Princess Cruises · 14 min · Episodio 35Up next in the Cruise Corner's How to Sell series, Princess Cruises UK, Ireland and EMEA sales director Yasmin McKechnie shares how the cruise line's portfolio of onboard…
- How Princess Cruises is building for the future · 19 min · Episodio 34Taking on one of the cruise industry's most high-profile sales roles was never going to be straightforward. In the latest episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, Yasmin McKechnie…
- Cruise Titans: Dondra Ritzenthaler · 14 min · Episodio 33There are few people in the cruise industry who command a room quite like Azamara CEO Dondra Ritzenthaler. In the first episode of our new Cruise Titans podcast series, we sit…
- Bonus episode: how I became the cruise industry’s first chief scientist · 15 min · Episodio 33HX Expeditions’ Dr Verena Meraldi joins the Cruise Corner Podcast to talk about her journey from guest lecturer to becoming the cruise industry’s first-ever chief scientist…
- How to sell Unforgettable Croatia · 14 min · Episodio 32Up next in Cruise Corner’s ‘How to sell’ series, CEO of Unforgettable Croatia, Graham Carter, reveals why the small ship operators is perfect for clients looking for unique…
- What’s driving the boom in small-ship cruising? · 26 min · Episodio 31It doesn’t take an expert to see that the cruise industry is in rude health. After several years of back-to-back growth, the prospect of a holiday at sea is more appealing than…
- The future of cruise discussed · 26 min · Episodio 30The evolution of luxury, the strength of the lates market and the power of cruise industry collaboration were just some of the key takeaways from Cruise Trade News' inaugural…
- How to sell HX Expeditions · 9 min · Episodio 29Is there a hotter ticket in travel right now than expedition cruise? Fuelled by a desire for unique experiences and the possibility of exploring remote destinations, travellers…
- Inside the expedition evolution · 31 min · Episodio 28We explore the surging world of expedition cruising with HX Expeditions' Mark Walter and Dr. Verena Meraldi. We discuss the growing trend of younger travellers entering the…
- The secret to writing a winning Wave Awards entry · 12 min · Episodio 27With just over a month to go until the deadline for this year's Wave Awards entries, co-host Will Payne and Real Response Media COO Lee Hayhurst reveal exactly what judges are…
- Everything you need to know about Norwegian Luna · 16 min · Episodio 26Just over one week on from attending the launch of Norwegian Cruise Line’s second Prima Plus-class ship, Norwegian Luna, Cruise Corner co-host Will Payne shares his first-hand…
- How to sell P&O Cruises · 10 min · Episodio 25In the next instalment of our new 'How to sell' series, associate vice-president, sales & distribution at P&O Cruises Ruth Venn reveals the three key selling tips all agents need…







