Captain Kate McCue: The Truth Behind the Cruise Ship Smile | Episode 1

Episode 1 in conversation with Captain Kate McCue.

Celebrity Cruises. Four Seasons Yachts. And the question cruise fans have been waiting to hear answered…

Why did she leave Celebrity Cruises?

Captain Kate is the most recognisable cruise ship captain in the world, and she joins Dan and Jay for an extraordinary two-part interview on Sail Away: Uncensored.

From commanding some of the world's most celebrated cruise ships to becoming the inaugural captain of Four Seasons Yachts, Captain Kate has enjoyed a remarkable career. But behind the bridge, the glamorous destinations and millions of social media followers, there's a deeply personal story to tell.

In this exclusive conversation, Kate opens up about the pressures of being a high-profile cruise ship captain, uncomfortable experiences in the public eye, the enormous responsibility of having thousands of lives in her hands, heartbreaking personal moments and her decision to step away from certain aspects of the spotlight.

This is the first episode in our two-part interview with Captain Kate. Subscribe to Sail Away Magazine and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode.

Unmissable chapters:
1:00 Where did the dream begin?
2:59 - What would you have done if you hadn't have gone to sea?
3:40 - Were your parents your inspiration?
4:14 - Any moments of self doubt?
5:47 - Did you have to fake it until you made it?
8:00 - Is there enough support for sailor's mental health?
10:01 - Has there been anyone that has ever made you think you couldn't achieve your dream?
13:55 - Did you ever have to work harder than your male colleagues?
15:37 - Biggest misconception about being a woman in command?
17:34 - Does the industry need to do more for women?
20:12 - Ever feel the pressure from social media?
23:34 - Biggest challenge passengers never see?
24:40 - How much authority do you have over head office?
25:31 - What's the worst weather and sea conditions you've experienced?
28:26 - Why are pools closed in heavy weather?
29:02 - How much autonomy do cruise ship captains have?
31:00 - What stands out most to you about Costa Concordia?
35:18 - What made Celebrity Cruises special?
37:50 - Which ship means most to you in the Celebrity fleet?
39:32 - What do you miss most about Celebrity Cruises?
40:40 - What happened to Bug Naked?
42:42 - Were you surprised by the social media response when Bug passed away?
48:20 - How did Willie's story begin?
50:50 - Will Willie go to sea with you?

🎙️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO CAPTAIN KATE

We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to Captain Kate McCue for giving us her time and being so generous, open and candid throughout our conversation. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the person behind the uniform, and we're incredibly grateful that she trusted us to share her experiences.

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