Cruise Corner Podcast

Analysis Ep. 41 40 mins listen

Why expedition travel remains the UK's big-ticket getaway

In this latest episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, we're joined by head of UK sales for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Danielle Bates about how agents can harness the power of adventure travel to grow their businessIt’s been 60 years since Lars-Eric Lindblad pioneered the first non-scientific tourist journey to Antarctica.

Highlights from Cruise Summit 2026

In the latest episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, co-host Josie Klein and World of Cruising digital content producer Amaris Proctor are joined by delegates from the 2026 Cruise SummitWe hear from some of the suppliers who formed part of our biggest-ever Cruise Summit, which was held at 30 Euston Square on 14 September and had more than 200 attendees.

Ep. 39 14 mins listen

How to sell: Windstar Cruises

How do you sell the Windstar Cruises experience in 30 seconds or less?

Ep. 38 26 mins listen

How 40 years of cruise experience is shaping Windstar's next chapter

In 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 of cruise industry experience to the lineWe discuss their careers, their time at Windstar and how their combined expertise is helping shape the small-ship cruise line’s next chapter.

Ep. 37 12 mins listen

How to sell: Crystal Cruises

In 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 agents looking to boost their ultra-luxury sales with the brand.

Ep. 36 24 mins listen

How Crystal is spearheading the ultra-luxury evolution

“What does the next chapter look like for Crystal Cruises?

Ep. 35 14 mins listen

How to sell: Princess Cruises

Up 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 amenities and shoreside experiences can entice travellers of all ages https://player.

Ep. 34 19 mins listen

How Princess Cruises is building for the future

Taking on one of the industry's most high-profile sales roles was never going to be straightforward.

Ep. 1 14 mins listen

Cruise Titans: Dondra Ritzenthaler

There are few people in the cruise industry who command a room quite like Azamara CEO Dondra RitzenthalerIn the first episode of our new Cruise Titans podcast series, we sit down with one of the sector's most respected leaders to explore the journey that took her to the top, the lessons she's learned along the way, and what it's really like leading a global cruise brand.