Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast

Michelle McKnight, Doug McKnight

mcfamily81@me.com

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Booking Overview

Rope Drop: On Deck is a cruise-focused planning show that blends cruise news, trip reports, and practical trip guidance for families and Disney/Norwegian/Royal fans. For PR pros, it’s a niche but highly relevant platform for travel brands and cruise experts who can share destination insights and planning advice tailored to cruisers.

Metrics

Episodes: 142

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

mcfamily81@me.com

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Host

Michelle McKnight - Co-host of Rope Drop: On Deck. The description notes she is associated with Touring and Cruises Travel, and offers cruise booking outreach via Michelle@TouringandCruises.com.

Doug McKnight - Co-host of Rope Drop: On Deck and associated with Rope Drop Radio (mentioned as a sister podcast).

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Cruise/travel practitioners or knowledgeable personalities tied to cruise planning, destination expertise, or cruise media (e.g., travel agents, cruise planners, or cruise content creators).
Required Achievements:  
Demonstrated cruising or itinerary expertise (e.g., trip report authority), Association with a cruise planning or travel media platform

Recent Guest Discussions

Lauren Shields - Greek Islands Expedition-style Cruising Aboard A National Geographic Expedition Ship, Including Ship, Ports, Excursions, Food, And Whether Expedition Cruising Fits Travelers Seeking A More Intimate, Destination-focused Experience.

Recent Topics

Cruises, Travel, Planning, Itineraries, Destinations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rope Drop: On Deck - A Cruise News and Planning Podcast
:

Sailing the Greek Islands with National Geographic: Lauren's Adventure

June 23, 2026

What's it like to sail the Greek Islands aboard a National Geographic expedition ship? Lauren Shields from Rope Drop Radio joins us to share her incredible journey through Greece, exploring stunning islands, unique excursions, and a style of cruising that's very different from the mega-ships most of us know. RDOD – Greek Islands Cruise Trip Report with Lauren Shields This week on Rope Drop On Deck, Doug and Michelle welcome Lauren Shields from Rope Drop Radio to discuss her recent Greek Isl...

Do's and Don'ts of Alaska Cruising

June 15, 2026

Planning an Alaska cruise? Before you pack your bags, make sure you know these essential do's and don'ts! 🐋🏔️ From whale watching and glacier days to packing mistakes and excursion planning, we're sharing the tips that can make or break your Alaska cruise vacation. Episode Summary This week on Rope Drop On Deck, Doug and Michelle tackle one of cruising's most popular bucket-list destinations: Alaska. Whether you're sailing on Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princ...

Disney Fans Try Norwegian? Our Next Cruise Revealed!

June 09, 2026

This week on Rope Drop On Deck, Doug and Michelle pull back the curtain on their next cruise adventure: a 10-night sailing aboard the Norwegian Viva. Why Norwegian? Why the Viva? And why a 10-night itinerary instead of a shorter cruise? We break down the decision-making process, what ultimately convinced us to book, and the experiences we're looking forward to most. From dining and entertainment to the itinerary and unique features onboard, we're discussing what caught our attention and what ...

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