421 - Pipers of the Caribbean: An Insider's Guide to a Bagpiping Cruise (Dojo Conversations Episode 91)

One of the mainstay in-person events for us at Dojo University is our semi-annual bagpiping cruise – and in 2024 we joined forces with Jack Lee and Piping Hot Summer Drummer to launch our first co-hosted cruise in Alaska!

This week, Andrew and Jim recap the realities, the itineraries and the logistics of running a bagpiping cruise, and paint a picture of what a piping school on the high seas looks like. Want to join in on the action? We'll be back in the Caribbean next April for our next cruise - visit pipersdojo.com/cruise for more info!

This week, we cover:
00:00 Warm-Up Shenanigans
00:45 Crush Confessions
01:26 Segway to Segues
02:16 Recording Breaks and Travel Plans
03:17 Cruise Recap: Piping in Alaska
04:55 Cruise Logistics and Experiences
06:34 Piping Classes and Activities
10:35 Playing Pipes on Land
14:49 Beginner Pipers on the Cruise
17:51 Piping School Styles
20:22 Group Activities and Instruction Methods
21:03 Exploring Alaska's Natural Wonders
21:21 Cruise Memories and Whale Watching
22:19 Port Excursions and Car Rentals
24:15 Social Dynamics and Friendships on Cruises
28:23 Upcoming Cruise Announcement
28:32 Details of the 2025 Caribbean Cruise
31:24 Piping Enthusiasm and Community Building
38:06 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks