Episode 1

Our First Adventure: Norwegian Aqua, Bermuda & Why We'd Cruise Again With Auntie Judy - Ep. 001

Welcome to the very first episode of Geekin' On Travel! 🎉

If you've enjoyed years of Geekin' on Walt Disney World, you're going to love this new adventure. This podcast is all about sharing real travel stories, honest trip reports, destination reviews, cruise experiences, travel planning tips, and inspiring each other to explore more of this amazing world.

To kick things off, Curtis is joined by good friend and Travelin' Tiaras travel advisor Judy Ludwig as she shares her recent seven-night cruise aboard the brand-new Norwegian Aqua sailing from New York City to beautiful Bermuda.

Together they discuss everything from embarkation challenges and accessibility lessons to amazing dining experiences, onboard entertainment, Bermuda highlights, and whether Norwegian Cruise Line measures up to Disney Cruise Line.

In this episode:

  • 🚢 First impressions of the brand-new Norwegian Aqua
  • 🗽 Sailing from New York City and passing the Statue of Liberty
  • 🇧🇲 Two unforgettable days exploring Bermuda
  • 🍽️ Favorite restaurants, specialty dining, and must-try foods
  • 🎭 Entertainment, live shows, trivia, and the hilarious "Elevator Roulette"
  • ♿ Accessibility tips for travelers with mobility challenges
  • 🇺🇸 Norwegian's outstanding recognition of military veterans
  • 💡 Planning advice and cruise tips for first-time Norwegian cruisers
  • ⭐ Judy's overall rating and whether she'd sail Norwegian again

Whether you're a lifelong cruiser or just starting to dream about your next vacation, we hope this episode inspires your own next adventure.

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Thank you so much for listening and Geekin' On Travel with us! We hope today's adventure inspires your next one. Until next time, keep taking care of each other, keep exploring this amazing world together, and may your passport always have room for one more adventure. 🌎✈️

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Curtis Stone

I’m a husband, dad, grandfather, Disney Geek, podcaster, traveler, classic-rock fanatic and technology guy from Connecticut.

For more than a decade, I’ve hosted the *Geekin’ on Walt Disney World Podcast*. What started as a fun way to talk about Disney became something much more meaningful — an amazing community where listeners became friends and Disney became the thing that brought us together.

When I’m not podcasting, you’ll usually find me traveling with my wife Margita, listening to classic rock on vinyl, hiking with our yellow Lab Sawyer, playing around with new technology or dreaming about the next adventure.

As I head toward the next chapter of my life, I’m trying to keep things pretty simple: **travel more, stay curious, keep creating, spend time with the people I love and enjoy the good stuff while it’s happening.**

There’s still a lot I want to see, learn and experience — and I’m looking forward to sharing some of it along the way.