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 A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunrise. This ship just underwent a $200 million renovation and is now sailing from New York City for the Summer and Fall of 2020. We get a comprehensive review of the new staterooms, food venues, and entertainment on the ship. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

  • A woman went overboard on Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic over the weekend in the Mediterranean Sea
  • Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues stranded fishermen 
  • Carnival Panorama added to Faster to the Fun pricing 
  • Norwegian Cruise Line's Getaway just got new features 
  • Cruise ships are heading to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo

Listener Q: I'm wondering how many actually swim or sit by the pool on an Alaskan cruise? - Sue 

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Direct download: EPI541JUN1319.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Carnival Cruise Line christened Carnival Sunrise on Thursday, May 23 in New York City. We were at the christening celebration and have interviews from the scene. 

On this episode we hear from: 

  • Kathie Lee Gifford, former spokeswoman for Carnival Cruise Line 
  • Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald 
  • The Flying Scotsman, Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director 
  • Writer Richard Simms

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Direct download: BONUSCARNIVALSUNRISE.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 12:12pm EDT

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Spirit-class ship, Carnival Legend. This was a seven-night sailing to Alaska that left from Seattle, Washington. We get a detailed review of the Carnival Alaska cruise experience, what the ship was like, and why this class of ship is so popular.

Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee gives us an update on all the questions we've been receiving about Bermuda cruises and the first named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

  • Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the rescue
  • Royal Caribbean just announced a major refurbishment 
  • A retired fisherman came to the rescue of the tragic plane crash in Alaska that killed six 
  • Nassau is considering changing their cruise ship dumping laws

Listener Question: Anytime dining on Norwegian Cruise Line.

And we answer some of your shore excursion questions with CruisingExcursions.com. 

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Direct download: EPI538MAY2319.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

A Carnival Horizon 2019 review. This was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Miami. 

A chat with Holland America Line's president, Orlando Ashford. Also a couple of sound bytes from Carnival's Brand Ambassador John Heald. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

  • Carnival Cruise Line's new TV game show 
  • Excel suites that are going to debut on Carnival Mardi Gras 
  • People getting banned for destroying an elevator 
  • Royal Caribbean halting Sky Pad after an incident and a $10M lawsuit 
  • Listener Q: How much does it cost to use a travel agent?

Watch the Carnival Horizon review on YouTube

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Direct download: EPI532APR1119.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

A seven-night Bahamas review of Carnival Pride. Walter took this cruise for his 15th wedding anniversary and booked a suite. We get a full review of this Spirit-class ship, entertainment, and dining. Plus, their port stops in Nassau, Princess Cay, and Freeport, Bahamas. 

Watch Carnival Pride Tour here


Sherry has cruise news on:

  • Norwegian Cruise Line having issues with Epic 
  • Royal Caribbean ordering another mega cruise ship 
  • A cruise ship was turned away from Cuba
  • Carnival Cruise Line renews vows across their whole fleet
  • Royal Caribbean 

Listener Question: What to do in Belize? 

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Direct download: EPI525FEB2119_1.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. 

Sherry has a cruise on: 

  • Carnival updates app
  • Carnival new dining plan 
  • Royal Caribbean names their new ship and it's headed to the US
  • Holland America christening 
  • Virgin Voyages reveal more cabin information 

Action News Meteorologist drops by to talk about sea fog and the issues it caused in Tampa with Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. 

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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Direct download: EPI523FEB0719.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

We get a Carnival Elation review from Tony and Jenny. Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship that underwent a massive dry dock in 2017 to add another deck, more dining options, and refurbishing all the existing staterooms. This was a five-night Bahamas cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and Half Moon Cay. 

Sherry has cruise news:

  • Mexican cruise destination rocked by violence 
  • 2018 Norovirus report released
  • Carnival Cruise Line reverses room service charge 
  • Venice is now charging day visitor tax 
  • 100-year-old woman celebrates a birthday on a cruise ship
  • Carnival Cruise Line captain and crew honored for rescue 

Listener questions:

  • How much does the sky suite on Celebrity Edge cost? 
  • My dining time is during sail away - what happens?

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Direct download: EPI519JAN1019.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

A review of Carnival Valor. Valor is a Conquest-class ship from Carnival Cruise Line and currently (2018) sails from Galveston, TX. In 2019, she will reposition to New Orleans. This review covers a four-night cruise to Cozumel. We get a detailed review of the ship, dining, staterooms, and Nachi Cocom. 

We answer your shore excursion questions. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

  • A Royal Caribbean ship rescued two men by pure luck
  • Another new cruise ship has arrived in South Florida 
  • An injured cruiser has won over $400,000 from one cruise line 
  • A new tax will impact cruisers heading to Amsterdam in 2019 
  • New cruise ships for 2019 

Listener Question: Which cruise line is better - Princess Cruises or Celebrity Cruises? 

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Direct download: EPI517DEC2718.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Carnival Paradise was launched in 1998 as the world's first non-smoking cruise ship. Sadly, that only last a short time. Fast forward 20 years later, the ship underwent a massive overhaul adding new features and a bow-to-stern interior renovation. We get a five-night Western Caribbean review of Carnival Paradise from Tampa, Florida. 

Simonne from Cruising Excursions answer some Mediterranean shore excursion questions.  

Sherry has cruise news: 

  • Celebrity Edge was officially christened 
  • Carnival Cruise Line returns to Europe in 2020 
  • Carnival increases beverage gratuities by three percent 
  • Another Princess ship will have Ocean Medallion by February 2019
  • Royal Caribbean investing in biometric technology 
  • Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is officially underway 

Listener Question: What is there to do in Grand Cayman aside from Stingray City?

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Direct download: EPI514DEC0618.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

We get a three-night review of Carnival Cruise Line's Long Beach based Carnival Inspiration. Lauren took this cruise because the pricing was perfect and she was already out in California for work. She also gives us her review of Carnival's Chef Table and the CHEERS! unlimited beverage package. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

  • Royal Caribbean announces a $115-million makeover of one of their cruise ships.
  • Port Canaveral breaks an all time cruise record 
  • Virgin Voyages announces their first destination of their 2020 ship
  • Follow up: Princess cruises responds to their dining change that was met with pushback 
  • Upcoming ships: Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, Celebrity Edge, and Holland America's Nieuw Statendam
  • Listener question: What amenities come with a suite on Carnival Cruise Line?

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Direct download: EPI510NOV0917.mp3
Category:Carnival Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT