We are on the island of Martinique, a region of France, located in the Southern Caribbean. Martinique is just getting back into the cruise business after a few years on the decline. The port will see 22 inaugural ship calls this years, including Anthem of the Seas and Carnival Sunshine.

We sit down with Roger Blum, a cruise consultant for the Tourism Department of Martinique to get a report card on the island. 

• NCL first time back in Canaveral in three years 
• Holland American releases Koningsdam reveal videos
• 2016 Carnival Live continues - what musical acts revealed
• New Celebrity suite perks
• Royal Ordering a fifth quantum ship
• What's latest on Carnival Vista?

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Today, we talk cruise etiquette with Vickie from Vancouver, an avid cruiser. She loves to cruise and being on board. After being fed up with how some cruise guests act on-board, she wrote an article on the ins and outs of cruise etiquette. She stresses that common courtesy goes a long way! 

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Shore Excursions Group answers questions about using a third party shore excursion company.

Maritime historian Peter Knego joins us to talk about the Love Boat, or as you may know it, the Pacific Princess.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. 

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We talk to a VP at Carnival Cruise Line and he gives us the full run down of Carnival's new "Vacation Guarantee."

We talk to the editor of World of Cruising Magazine and he reviews UnCruise Adventures' new 88-guest S.S. Legacy Review + Cruise News. 

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Adam Coulter from Cruise Critic UK is on the scene at Giolio, Italy where they are raising Costa Concordia. We'll get all the details from him on how it went.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

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We talk to listener Matt from Boca Raton, Florida on his review of Disney Wonder in Southeast Alaska.

Scott gives us his review of the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino.

Plus, Cruise Guy has cruise news. 

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Listener Marcy gives us her full review of her 8-night Southern Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Breeze, roundtrip from Miami, Florida.

We answer a listener question on deck chair hogs and get your reaction. Plus, Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. 

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Listener Kristin from St. Louis gives us her review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky, a cruise ship offering three and four-night sailings to the Bahamas from Miami. A listener question is answered about travel insurance and a recent canceled cruise.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

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We talk to Teresa Crofton, a tour guide in Rome. Nancy Schretter gives us good family tips for Rome, and answers a listener question regarding pickpocketing and what travel insurance will cover.

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Listener Larry from Illinois gives us his full review of Royal Caribbean's 2,500-guest Jewel of the Seas. Larry goes into detail about the ships public areas, aft balcony stateroom, ports and flying in and out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Cruise Guy has cruise news. 

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