Episode 5 features Spark Cooperatives Charly McDonald as we discuss the launch of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, the most anticipated ship in years. FF: Did you know Virgin Voyages was originally going to allow kids onboard? It’s true!

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Show notes:
0:01 - Welcome to episode 5
Mailbag questions answered and Spark Cooperative Principal and industry veteran Charly McDonald discusses all things cruising and Virgin Voyages.

1:15 - Shout out to the cruise lines working hard to get crew home
They are really going above and beyond in this unprecedented time.
Link: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22879-celebrity-prepares-to-send-crew-home-using-ships-and-charter-flights.html

4:05 - Mailbag:
1. Patti on Facebook asks: tell us about some of the craziest passengers you’ve ever met.
2. Marina on Facebook asks us to talk about the new patents RCI has applied for called “Seaface”
Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruises-sea-face-mask-trademark/

9:45 - Mitch shares his hiring story

12:30 - Special Guest Charly McDonald (Principal, Spark Cooperative)
Spark Cooperative consults on exciting new projects within the cruise and hospitality industry. Most recently, this includes working closely the past 5 years creating the Entertainment experiences for Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady.

13:40 - Charly discusses his journey in the Cruise industry

18:44 - Charly discusses Spark Cooperative
Link: http://www.sparkcooperative.com

23:55 - Charly discusses working with Virgin Voyages
He shares some information on the ship, venues and all things entertainment onboard. Wait, there's no Cruise Director?

32:54 - Name Association & thanks to Charly
Link: http://www.sparkcooperative.com

35:10 - Mike shares his hiring story & wrap up

Next Episode features Legendary Cruise Director Richard Spacey!