Cruising Authority

20/11/2017

New Cruising Authority Series

16/06/2017

www.extraordinarycruise.com

Welcome to ExtraordinaryCruise.com! This is a rare and exciting cruise event that will be difficult to pass-up. Author, speaker, entertainer and Journalist, Barry Vaudrin will be hosting this Extraordinary cruise event aboard the fantastic MSC Divina, departing Miami on September 16th, 2017. The M...

21/01/2017

Cruising Authority 2017!

Ten years ago, Cruising Authority was birthed out of a passion for the cruise industry.  So to celebrate we are planning for a very exciting twelve months and in this email I want to share what is being planned.  The details are not completed yet, but we are tentatively planning a special group crui...

23/04/2016

Hurricanes and Cruise Ships

Having been on a cruise ship at sea while passing across the edge of a hurricane, I can say that it can be a bouncy, windy experience.  For me, personally, I had a blast walking around as the ship moved dramatically with lots of pitching and rolling.  I even ventured out on the highest deck forward…

11/03/2016

FATHOM, a brand new cruise line dedicated to offering IMPACT TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. I recently visited the Dominican Republic to experience first-hand the FATHOM Experience, and this video tells the story...check it out: https://youtu.be/wY9DRB-coIQ

https://www.travelsafe.com/index.php/consumer/portal/CRUISINGAUTHORITY The latest Cruising With Barry video is about Fathom, a new cruise line featuring Impa...

12/02/2015

Our latest video filmed aboard the Costa Mediterranea in the Caribbean: http://youtu.be/He3cYrKlCoQ

Join us on an eleven-night cruise aboard the Costa Mediterranea to the Caribbean. This unique itinerary is very exciting. Watch this first video is a series ...

25/01/2015

Here's the documentary I have been working on for several months. A lot of research went into this project. I was very pleased to have the opportunity to spent the day with Demetrios Kaparis, who has had a massive impact on the cruise industry, particularly with Celebrity Cruises. I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on this documentary: http://youtu.be/lyDOV1sw2xc

This is the first documentary in a four-part series featuring the ocean liner-themed restaurants aboard the Millennium-class ships with Celebrity Cruises

21/01/2015

http://youtu.be/cyjKIpK-v4s

This is a Blooper Real from our cruise aboard the Ruby Princess in February. Be sure and look at our line-up of videos on this YouTube Channel, to see the of...

21/05/2014

They don't build ships like this anymore....I love the powerful look of a hull with rivets. Anyone guess which ship this is?

This is what I'm using as my wallpaper right now.

21/05/2014

This was an interesting ship designed by Gibbs.

Looking down at Regent Rainbow's Bow in clear waters in Cozumel.

21/05/2014

This was a fun picture to take in Labadee.

This was in 1989. Does anyone know what ship is behind me and what beach this is? If you haven't "Liked" our Cruising Authority page yet, I hope you will. Also, for those who want to learn more about how to WIN an iPAD sponsored by iCruise during the premier of Cruising Authority's first Treasure Hunt. look at the left column

15/04/2014

Beyond the Sea sung by Barry Vaudrin aboard the Ruby Princess. http://youtu.be/hmK8Gu0CxBo

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/id185.html Part Two in a Four-Part series, in this episode experience the shore excursions in Grand Cayman and in Cozumel. This...

16/02/2013

OK, I'm back after somewhat of an Hiatus.

25/12/2012

Our latest video from our Alaska Cruise aboard Holland America's Oosterdam. http://youtu.be/aeGz9lplpSM

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/id184.html Join your Host The Cruise Journalist, on an Alaska cruise aboard Holland America's Oosterdam. In this episode two we...

28/10/2012

Here's my latest video project filmed during my recent ALASKA cruise. I'm fine-tuning my editing style so I value your critique. http://youtu.be/8d7S7NHNY3Q

10/10/2012

Here is the conclusion of my six-part series filmed aboard the Queen Mary 2. In this episode I surprise my wife during our interview with Captain Chris Wells, we explore the Canyon Ranch Spa and visit a Titanic Memorial in Southampton. Let me know what you think of this final episode. http://youtu.be/5R5udrDak8g

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/id179.html Experience a trans-Atlantic crossing aboard what is arguably the most Famous ocean liner of our day, the Queen Mary ...

30/08/2012

Queen Mary & Queen Mary 2 Episode 5 - Filmed aboard these two great ships...I hope you enjoy this episode about the dining aboard these great ships. http://youtu.be/AL8wEc9MNtY

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/id179.html Experience a trans-Atlantic crossing aboard what is arguably the most Famous ocean liner of our day, the Queen Mary ...

20/08/2012

Holland America's Oosterdam

25/07/2012

Check out our first album of photos from the Queen Mary 2 crossing we did last month....watch the slideshow.
https://plus.google.com/photos/114418807600031523395/albums/5762521280813176849/5763189931489972546?banner=pwa

16/07/2012

Who has been to the Southampton Titanic museum and what did you think? The one thing I enjoyed seeing was the wood paneling from the Olympic.

16/07/2012

Follow as we cross the Atlantic onboard QM2

11/07/2012

In this episode I speak with the Entertainment Director, the Chef, the Social Hostess and the Chief Engineer. The Social Hostess tells us how to get invited to the Captains Table. The Entertainment Director talks about special protocol when a celebrity is onboard QM2. I also speak with executives at GE about the gas turbine engines on QM2 which were built by GE. For those who enjoy technical speak...you'll like hearing about these gas turbine engines...let me know what you think. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=644067&cmd=apop

Queen Mary 2 Episode One

09/07/2012

A link to some photos from our recent QM2 crossing: Album #1 https://picasaweb.google.com/114418807600031523395/QM2CrossingPhotos1?feat=flashalbum #5762521284718050370

Photos by Barry Vaudrin, Jun 17, 2012 - Crossing the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary 2

04/07/2012

Two FAMOUS Ocean Liners (Part One) A special video series filmed aboard the Queen Mary 2 during a trans-Atlantic crossing. http://youtu.be/iVwO6xXHuGs

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/id179.html Experience a trans-Atlantic crossing aboard what is arguably the most Famous ocean liner of our day, the Queen Mary ...

29/06/2012

http://youtu.be/_LeOWu9QtgU Here is a taste of our QM2 crossing. I made this test video first, and now I will get busy editing our six-episode video series Titled Two Famous Ocean Liners as I contrast the QM2 with the original Queen Mary.

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/id179.html Experience a complete walk around Deck 7 onboard the Queen Mary 2 while crossing the Atlantic. Three times around De...

14/06/2012

Queen Mary 2 crossing - Cruising Authority is embarking on a trans-Atlantic crossing departing out of Brooklyn on June 17th. Follow as I blog across the Atlantic and create a six-episode series of videos..http://cruisingauthority.blogspot.com/2012/06/preparing-for-queen-mary-2-trans.html

The Blog home for the host of Cruising Authority, Barry Vaudrin. This is where you can peek into the world of Barry as he cruises and produces shows. Don't forget to subscribe to this one!

24/05/2012

Listen to our latest podcast where Captain Stubbing and The Doc from the Love Boat TV series offer some advice. You'll also here from Peter Knego. In this show I play three great songs that are ocean or ship related: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/audioPop.jsp?episodeId=626624&cmd=apop

Cruise Music FOUR

15/05/2012

I don't know how I could have never seen this series? I couldn't stop watching for several hours...wow! Such great films of the liners. http://youtu.be/iDqlwlwLBcI

Four-part series from Channel 4 tracing the history of the ocean-going liners. This episode covers 1935-1958

13/05/2012

I saw these two kid's play sets in a hobby store today, and almost bought them, especially the Costa one considering all that has happened in the last few months. It's a weird play set, with a small Costa ship, a Costa bus, little Costa passengers, and a map to place your little ship on. Might be a collector item someday?

12/05/2012

My latest Examiner article: http://www.examiner.com/article/how-to-get-the-best-cruise-deals

We live in a challenging economy and discretionary spending is bugeted to cover bills and usual living expenses, so it's important to be smart with planning vac

09/05/2012

It was fun to watch a recent episode of The Simpsons where they go on a CRUISE and John Maxtone-Graham makes a cameo appearance. Thanks Xfinitey!

02/05/2012

Here's an interview I did with Mr. Doug Parker with Cruise Radio: http://youtu.be/l_KanhRo0QI

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/ In December of 2011, Cruising Authority Host, Barry Vaudrin, meets up with Doug Parker aboard the MSC Poesia, who runs a great...

01/05/2012

If you haven't seen our video of the SS NORWAY check this out: http://youtu.be/InRUkn1zpb8

http://www.vmanetconcepts.com/talkshow/ I found some video footage I took while cruising aboard the SS Norway in the the early 90's then I also found the vid...

24/04/2012

Here's the teaser video for The Cruise Journalist. It has taken me a while to get this out because I have had to learn how to use a completely new editing software....Apple's new Final Cut Pro X. Huge learning curve...it took me about a week and a half to put together this two minute video:http://youtu.be/I9LRNq7i8_8

http://www.cruisetalkshow.com/id179.html A Cruising Authority special introduction of The Cruise Journalist, which is a new reality-based show featuring a be...

22/04/2012

www.TheCruiseJournalist.com is not done yet, but wait till you see the video, I'm working on right now.