Drag Race UK star Michael Marouli is fronting a new series of Gaydio’s branded travel podcast, taking listeners on a first-time cruise adventure through the Caribbean.
The new season of All Aboard with Princess Cruises pairs Michael Marouli with Gaydio presenter Nigel May as they set sail aboard Star Princess.
Beginning in Miami, the series follows their journey through Saint Maarten, Saint Thomas and Grand Turk as they experience cruising for the first time.
The podcast combines travel storytelling with Michael’s comedy, giving listeners an insight into destinations, onboard experiences and LGBTQ+ travel culture.
Episodes include visits to LGBTQ+ venues in Miami as well as activities across the Caribbean, including snorkelling excursions.
The series forms part of a wider partnership between Gaydio and Princess Cruises. Alongside the podcast, the campaign includes on-air promotion, digital advertising and social and video content designed to reach LGBTQ+ audiences through multiple platforms.
A listener competition is also included as part of the campaign, offering the chance to win a Caribbean cruise with Princess Cruises.
Brett Harris, Head of Partnerships and Marketing at Gaydio, said: “We wanted to take what we’ve done with Princess Cruises in the past to a whole new level and Michael was the perfect person to bring that energy.”
He added that Michael Marouli and Nigel May had created “a genuinely funny, warm and brilliantly chaotic podcasting partnership”.
Elizabeth Dalby, Senior Marketing & E Commerce Manager at Princess Cruises, said the new series follows the success of the first collaboration between the two organisations.
All Aboard with Princess Cruises is available through the Gaydio app, Gaydio’s website and major podcast platforms.
