We’re back with new episodes of the Folo, and we’re kicking it off with two back-to- back episodes about cruise. And why not -- it’s Wave season. 

In this first episode we have three cruise industry experts talking about the new ships coming out in 2025: Cruise Planners CEO Michelle Fee; Norwegian Cruise Line senior vice president of North America sales John Chernesky; and Travel Weekly cruise editor Andrea Zelinski. From big ships to small, in the luxury and contemporary categories, what drives cruisers to these ships? Is big better? How have these new cruise ships evolved to cater to customer demand?

This is part 1 of a two-part series. Next week: Early signs of Wave season. 

This episode was recorded Feb. 5 and has been edited for length and clarity. 

Episode sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Riverside Luxury Cruises

https://www.riverside-cruises.com

Related links

Cruising’s new-ship class of 2025, parts 1 and 2 

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/new-ship-class-of-2025-part-1 

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/new-ship-class-of-2025-part-2

Many pluses on the upcoming Norwegian Aqua https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Many-pluses-on-the-upcoming-Norwegian-Aqua

Cruise Planners: https://www.cruiseplaners.com

Norwegian Cruise Line: https://www.ncl.com

We&rsquo;re back with new episodes of the Folo, and we&rsquo;re kicking it off with two back-to- back episodes about cruise. And why not -- it&rsquo;s Wave season.&nbsp;
In this first episode we have three cruise industry experts talking about the new ships coming out in 2025: Cruise Planners CEO Michelle Fee; Norwegian Cruise Line senior vice president of North America sales John Chernesky; and Travel Weekly cruise editor Andrea Zelinski. From big ships to small, in the luxury and contemporary categories, what drives cruisers to these ships? Is big better? How have these new cruise ships evolved to cater to customer demand?
This is part 1 of a two-part series. Next week: Early signs of Wave season.&nbsp;
This episode was recorded Feb. 5 and has been edited for length and clarity.&nbsp;
Episode sponsor
This episode is sponsored by Riverside Luxury Cruises
<a href="https://www.riverside-cruises.com">https://www.riverside-cruises.com</a>
Related links
Cruising&rsquo;s new-ship class of 2025, parts 1 and 2&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/new-ship-class-of-2025-part-1">https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/new-ship-class-of-2025-part-1</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/new-ship-class-of-2025-part-2">https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Insights/new-ship-class-of-2025-part-2</a>
Many pluses on the upcoming Norwegian Aqua&nbsp;<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Many-pluses-on-the-upcoming-Norwegian-Aqua">https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Many-pluses-on-the-upcoming-Norwegian-Aqua</a>
Cruise Planners: <a href="https://www.cruiseplaners.com">https://www.cruiseplaners.com</a>
Norwegian Cruise Line:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncl.com">https://www.ncl.com</a>

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Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors explore ideas, share experiences and provide insight into what they&rsquo;ve uncovered while reporting on some of the biggest trends in travel.

Hosted by Rebecca Tobin, managing editor of Travel Weekly

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Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors take a deep dive into the biggest travel story of the week. 

In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about.  

You may be wondering: Why the Folo? Well, a folo -- f o l o -- is a journalism term, a kind of shorthand that basically means to follow a breaking news story with more in depth reporting and analysis. And at the Folo podcast, that's what we do. 

Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors take a deep dive into the biggest travel story of the week.&nbsp;
In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about. &nbsp;
You may be wondering: Why the Folo? Well, a folo -- f o l o -- is a journalism term, a kind of shorthand that basically means to follow a breaking news story with more in depth reporting and analysis. And at the Folo podcast, that's what we do.&nbsp;
Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.