John and his wife just returned from a Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Reflection. On this episode, we get a full blown review of Reflection, including thoughts on the stateroom, dining options, entertainment on-board, and the ports of call.

• Carnival announces the homeport for Carnival Horizon - where is she going and what kind of itineraries will we see?
• NCL changes the loyalty program - any major changes?
• Royal Caribbean now doing onboard scuba certifications - how does this program work?
• Princess invites you to take a bed home!

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

We talk to Sheri from CruiseTipsTV and she shares the top 10 Christmas gifts for cruisers in your life. 

Later in the show, we get a review of a seven-night cruise aboard Celebrity Summit, round-trip San Juan. 

Plus, Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

• Carnival will sail from the Port of Tampa a bit longer 
• Princess Cruises got in a little trouble for pollution 
• Royal Caribbean made it into the book of world records 
• Carnival testing a new embarkation procedure

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Paul just returned from an Alaskan cruise on Celebrity Solstice from Seattle, Washington. Not being a seasoned cruiser, he didn't know what to expect on the sailing. Paul leaves no stone unturned on this detailed review of his Alaskan cruise and what he experienced. 

• Virgin Cruises details more information about their cruise line that is set to debut in 2020, what did we hear? 
• Freeport, Bahamas remains closed because of Hurricane Matthew in early Oct., what is the status? 
   
• Carnival Vista wins ship of the year - when she gets to the US, what kind of itineraries will she run? 
   
• Saying goodbye to a legend in St. Maarten. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

• Carnival Imagination refurb 
• Royal extends Empress again through spring 2017 
• Carnival Vista swamps boats in Italy. 
• $30m cocaine found on cruise ship in AUS
• Carnival raises Faster to the Fun prices

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

We get a review of Celebrity Summit, as she recently did a eight-night re-positioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto, Rico to Cape Liberty, NJ. Hear all the details about this cruise from embarkation, port stops in Bermuda, dining, entertainment, to disembarkation. 

• Harmony inaugural
• New Oasis class ship ordered
• Disney announces new sailings in 2017
• Carnival Vista med season underway
• Kdam christened

Listener Question

• More cruise lines canceling Turkey 
• Protests in Labadee causing cancelations 
• New Holland America ship passed sea trials - what's next?
• So we've seen a lot of refurbs over the years, and it looks like Norwegian and Princess are next in line - what are we gonna see? 
• Norwegian Getaway leaving Miami and heading to Europe - when is this going to happen?
• Carnival reduced deposit sale - is it big?

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Barry just returned from a seven-night Caribbean sailing aboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit round trip from San Juan. On this show Barry reviews embarkation, first impressions, stateroom, dining, entertainment and ports of call on this voyage. Barry gives us his candid thoughts on the ship and what he liked and didn't care for. 

Noam just returned from a seven-night southbound sailing aboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Millennium from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, Canada. 

Jason and his family just returned from an 11-night Eastern Mediterranean sailing aboard Celebrity Reflection.

Jason Leppert is the editor-in-chief of PopularCruising.com and just returned from a seven-night sailing about Celebrity Solstice, a Celebrity Cruises ship that was launched in August 2008 and does seasonal sailing in Alaska. She is currently the largest ship sailing the Alaskan waters. Jason gives us a comprehensive bow to stern review of Celebrity Solstice, the themed Top Chef cruise he was sailing and what it's like living the Celebrity life.

Listener Questions

1. Lauren W. - East TN

We are first time cruisers and would like to know how to pick out our cabin? There are WAAAAAY to many options out there. Any suggestions for a good starting point? 

Loyal Cruiser Website

Loyal Cruiser is a consumer facing company dedicated to ensuring the cruise passenger is rewarded for their travel. This simple centralized loyalty program for cruisers is straightforward and easy to understand. We talk to the CEO of LoyalCruise.com, Baron Forbes, to learn all about the company.