Good News Cruise

09/05/2024

We had special guests in the office last week!

Our favorite cruise emcee, Fr. Joseph J Krupp stopped by to record his August 30 podcast with Dr. Ray Guarendi, Corporate Travel Service President, John Hale and CEO, David DiFranco. Listen as they discuss the upcoming Good News Cruise and more!

Fr Joe Krupp is undergoing knee surgery today, so we taped this episode on Wednesday at Corporate Travel with his guests Dr Ray Guarendi, John Hale and David...

09/04/2024

2025 Pre-Night ticket holders: We can't wait to kick things off with you! Popular Youtuber and CEO of Real Life Catholic, Chris Stefanick, will be starting the trip off with an inspiring speech at the beautiful Diplomat Hotel.

Watch Chris Stefanick's 2023 Presentation:

08/29/2024

Our 2025 lineup is packed with amazing speakers! Who are you most excited to hear?

🎤Let us know in the comments below!🎤

08/26/2024

We are excited to welcome Dr. Ray Guarendi to the 2026 Good News Cruise! As a father of ten, clinical psychologist, and host of “The Dr. Is In” radio show, Dr. Ray offers humor-filled wisdom on parenting, marriage, and faith. Don’t miss his engaging talks and inspiring insights!

To learn more about Dr. Ray, visit https://www.goodnewscruise.com/presenters/dr.-ray-guarendi

08/23/2024

Take time to unwind on the 2025 Good News Cruise at the Oasis of the Seas Vitality Spa, where you'll enjoy restorative massages, rejuvenating facials, and plenty of R&R!

08/21/2024

Hey 2025 Good News Cruisers! With 137 days until we set sail, what are you most excited about—destinations, activities, daily mass, or meeting fellow cruisers?

Share your thoughts below and let's start the countdown!

08/16/2024

The 2025 Good News Cruise begins with the perfect day at Coco Cay! Unwind on island time and make memories that will last a lifetime.

08/14/2024

Finding happiness on every wave! Who’s ready for the 2025 Good News Cruise?

08/13/2024

We’re thrilled that Fr. Mike Schmitz will be joining us on the 2026 Good News Cruise! As the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and the Chaplain at the Newman Center, Father Mike brings incredible energy and insight. He’s also the host of the popular “Bible in a Year” and “The Catechism in a Year” podcasts.

Read more about Fr. Mike: https://www.goodnewscruise.com/presenters/father-mike-schmitz

08/09/2024

Dr. Ray Guarendi has supported countless couples with advice to enhance and bless their marriage. We invite you to come meet him in person and to experience the wisdom and humor he will bring to our sailing guests on the 2025 Good News Cruise!

To learn more, visit https://www.goodnewscruise.com

08/08/2024

Prepare to set sail! Cabins for the 2026 Good News Cruise are now available. Discover the luxury of the Holland American Line Eurodam in our latest blog post and book your spot today for an unforgettable adventure.

Ahoy there, future cruisers! The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived — we have a full ship charter for the 2026 Good News Cruise and booking is open! Picture this: February 8-15, 2026 sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the luxurious Holland America Line Eurodam ready to whisk ...

08/07/2024

Immaculée Ilibagiza, New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker on peace, will be presenting on the 2025 Good News Cruise!

A powerful Catholic witness who survived the Rwandan genocide, Immaculée attributes her survival to prayer and a set of rosary beads gifted by her father. She’s a leading voice on faith, hope, and healing, with six published books and numerous humanitarian awards, including the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace.

08/06/2024

📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RE 2026 GOOD NEWS CRUISE 📣

After five years of amazing Good News Cruise sailings, we are excited to announce that the 2026 Good News Cruise™ will be a full ship charter! The ENTIRE ship will be exclusively Good News Cruisers and Good News Cruise programming!

Setting sail February 8, 2026 aboard Holland America’s Eurodam, we will be joined by an INCREDIBLE lineup of speakers including Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Robert McClory, Jason & Rachel Bulman, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Teresa Tomeo, Dr. Elizabeth Lev, Dr. Ray Guarendi, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Fr. Dave Pivonka, Steve Ray, Bishop Joe Coffey, and many more!!

That’s not all! In addition to the very special performance we announced yesterday, we will also have performances from Matt Maher, Sarah Kroger, and more musical entertainment all week long with music missionary John Angotti.

Our emcee, Fr. Joseph J Krupp will be back for laughs throughout the week and what could be better than celebrating Superbowl Sunday at sea with NFL great and Superbowl winner Matt Birk.

Come sail with us on a Catholic cruise that will change you forever!

To celebrate the launch of our full ship charter, we are offering guests who book before August 15 a $150 per person discount using promo code EARLY!

Sailed with us on a previous Good News Cruise? Check your emails this afternoon – we have a very special offer for you!

Visit our new website www.goodnewscruise.com to learn more about this very special event!

08/05/2024

Announcing a very special performance on the Good News Cruise in 2026!

Andrea Bocelli, the world’s most beloved tenor, will be joining us aboard one evening for a performance you won’t forget!

Join us on Holland America’s Eurodam February 8 – 15, 2026 for a faith-filled journey to the Caribbean. Reconnect, renew, and rediscover through enriching activities, performances, and presentations. And now for 2026, the entire ship dedicated to YOU!

Visit www.GoodNewsCruise.com for more information and to book your cabin.

06/29/2024

“God saved our marriage. We understood that our marriage was falling apart. We were trying to put it together, but without God in our life, we had no idea what we were doing.”

Teresa Tomeo and her husband Deacon Dominick Pastore recently gave an interview to the San Antonio Marriage Initiative where they candidly discussed the difficult times in their marriage and how God guided them through.

Join Teresa and Deacon Dom on the Good News Cruise in 2025 - no matter where you are in your marriage, this experience will strengthen you!

Before she became the voice of Catholic media, Teresa spent 20 years in the secular world following her dream career in broadcast journalism. Her husband, Dominick Pastore, likewise was climbing the corporate ladder as a successful architectural engineer. They should have been on top of the world, b

06/27/2024

One thing is for sure - you won't go hungry on the Good News Cruise!

Along with meals in the Main Dining Room, the Oasis of the Seas has a number of dining experiences included in your cruise. Looking for a meal with plenty of options? Try the Windjammer for a vast buffet. Care for something quick on the go? We recommend Cafe Promenade. Want to try something new? Stop by El Loco Fresh for delicious Mexican.

06/25/2024

We're always blessed to have amazing priests sailing with us on the Good News Cruise and in 2025 we'll once again be joined by Fr. Ryan Mann of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.

Get to know Fr. Ryan by watching his interview with Chuck Gaidica during the 2024 cruise! And of course consider joining us in 2025 - you won't want to miss it!

Chuck Gaidica interviews Fr. Ryan Mann, who shares his vocation story and what he thinks of when he hears Good News Cruise. Fr. Ryan Mann will be back on the...

06/22/2024

We are only too happy to share that our Cruise Emcee, Fr. Joseph J Krupp will be returning in 2025!

Fr. Joe has faithfully and hilariously served as emcee of the Good News Cruise since the beginning. His primary focus is the faith communities of Holy Family in Grand Blanc and St. Mark’s in Goodrich, and he also enjoys writing. Fr. Joe’s first book, Smart Answers and Bad Jokes from a Priest Who Proves that God Has a Sense of Humor is available on Amazon.

You can get to know Fr. Joe and learn more about the Catholic Faith on his YouTube Channel, Joe in Black Ministries.

06/21/2024

There are so many things to look forward to on the Good News Cruise...bonding time with your spouse, inspiring presentations, daily Mass, delicious food. AND of course let's not forget the karaoke!!

Whether you and your spouse like to sing a classic or would rather sway along to the music, karaoke nights on the Good News Cruise are a favorite onboard!

06/15/2024

It is with great sadness we have learned of the passing of Al Kresta. It has been an absolute privilege to partner with him and Ave Maria Radio on the Good News Cruise. We will miss not only our collaboration, but most of all the friendship we shared with him and his wife, Sally. We offer our prayers for his family as they navigate this difficult time.

06/15/2024

It wouldn't be a Good News Cruise without Teresa Tomeo and her husband Deacon Dom Pastore! They'll be joining us once again in 2025 as presenters and Ave Maria Radio hosts.

Teresa is a bestselling author, syndicated Catholic talk show host, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in print and broadcast media. Her weekday radio program, Catholic Connection, a co-production of Ave Maria Radio and EWTN is heard daily on over 500 stations worldwide. Ordained a deacon in the Archdiocese of Detroit in 2012, Deacon Dom ministers to couples at retreats, pilgrimages, conferences. He serves as a deacon at St. Joan of Arc parish in suburban Detroit.

06/13/2024

📍CocoCay, Bahamas

On the 2025 Good News Cruise, we'll once again be porting at CocoCay - a Royal Caribbean private island! Spend a perfect day enjoying a view of the island from the sky in a helium balloon, passing the time in the largest freshwater pool in the Bahamas, or strolling along the docks of Overwater Cabanas.

Whether you and your spouse are seeking adventure or would rather spend the day relaxing, plenty of memorable experiences await!

Haven't booked your cabin yet? Visit www.goodnewscruise.com and use promo code DOLAN before June 15 to save $50 per person and receive an invitation to an exclusive cocktail party onboard!

06/10/2024

2025 PRENIGHT BOOKING IS LIVE

The Good News Cruise prenight event has been in place since the launch of the cruise in 2020, and this year we're delighted to welcome Chris Stefanick as the prenight speaker!

The prenight package also includes accommodation at the beautiful Diplomat Beach Resort, motor coach transfers from the hotel to the pier on the day of embarkation, and a private group dinner.

Please note that this event can only be booked after guests have enrolled on the Good News Cruise. Visit www.goodnewscruise.com to book your cabin today!

06/07/2024

“We bishops talk a lot about a vocations crisis and usually we mean the high need for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. I’ve gone on record to say the major vocations crisis facing the church today is the lack of vocations to lifelong, faithful, life giving, loving marriages.”

We're so blessed to have Timothy Cardinal Dolan sailing with us in 2025! He joined Teresa Tomeo on Ave Maria Radio this week to discuss the Good News Cruise. You can listen to their full interview starting at minute 20 at the link below.

If you haven't considered sailing with us yet, there's no better time! Book before June 15 to save $50 per person and receive an invite to a cocktail party with Cardinal Dolan onboard! Use promo code DOLAN at booking.

His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan joins us today to talk about marriage and the 2025 Good News Cruise. Joan Lewis is back to share the latest news out of the Vatican.

05/18/2024

Sometimes it only takes a moment to change your life, and that was certainly the case for Fr. Frankie Cicero. Watch his interview with Chuck Gaidica below and learn how he went from bartender to priest.

Fr. Frankie will be joining us again on the 2025 Good News Cruise - you won't want to miss it! Visit www.goodnewscruise.com to book your cabin and reserve before May 31 using promo code SPRING to save $100 per person!

On the 2024 Good News Cruise, Fr. Frankie Cicero sat down with Chuck Gaidica to discuss his vocation story and how God transformed his life.

05/05/2024

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will be joining us on the 2025 Good News Cruise!

Bishop Rhoades is the bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and currently serves as Chair-Elect of the USCCB Committee on Religious Liberty, as a member of the USCCB Committee on Doctrine, and as a member of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. He also serves as a member of the Bishops’ Advisory Board of the National Eucharistic Revival.

Consider joining us in 2025 - visit goodnewscruise.com and book using promo code SPRING before May 15 to save $100 per person!

05/03/2024

📣Save $100 per person on the 2025 Good News Cruise

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Immaculée Ilibagiza, Sr. Joseph Andrew, Fr. Josh Johnson, Teresa Tomeo and Deacon Dom Pastore, Debbie and Peter Herbeck, Sally and Al Kresta, Dr. Ray Guarendi, Fr. Joseph J Krupp, Sarah Kroger, and many more amazing presenters at sea!

Book by May 15 using promo code SPRING to save $100 per person!

Get away with your spouse on this fun, relaxing, and rejuvenating cruise that will change your marriage forever!

Visit ---> www.goodnewscruise.com

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05/01/2024

“On the Good News Cruise, that encounter will be with your spouse, with an amazing community of couples and speakers, and most importantly, with Christ! The Good News Cruise will have a lifelong impact on your marriage! I am extremely grateful to be a part of this experience.”

And we're so grateful to have Fr. Mike Schmitz joining us again on the Good News Cruise in 2025. We hope to see you and your spouse onboard as well!

04/27/2024

Fr. Josh Johnson from the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge will be sailing with us on the upcoming Good News Cruise!

After powerfully encountering Jesus in the Eucharist as a teenager, Fr. Josh Johnson dedicated his life to becoming a wholehearted disciple of Jesus Christ. He is well known for his podcast 'Ask Father Josh' as well as his Q&A video show on Ascension Presents. He has written several books including the Pocket Guide to Adoration.

04/26/2024

You know what we're missing most from this last cruise...all the amazing dancing!

Whether spending the day in thought-provoking presentations, relaxing by the pool, or taking advantage of an exciting shore excursion there's nothing like letting loose to good music and even better company.