A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Prima, as it sails its first revenue cruise in Northern Europe. 

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's 2019-launched ship Norwegian Encore. Encore was only in service for a couple of months before the pandemic shut the cruise industry down.  

Richard has cruise news: 

• Two cruise lines have resumed full operation 
• CDC makes changes to cruise line rules 
• Carnival is sailing from San Fransico for the first time ever 
• Celebrity Cruises picks a godmother for Celebrity Beyond 
• Barnacles cause a cruise to be canceled

Listener Question: I heard Princess Cruises is now offering all-inclusive pricing, what can you tell me about that?  — Julie 

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A seven-night review of Norwegian Epic from San Juan, Puerto Rico that was taken in early 2020. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

Listener Question: Should we take the future cruise credit or the full refund for our canceled cruise? 

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

A 2020 review of Norwegian Sky. This was a four-night cruise out of PortMiami that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and a scheduled stop at Great Stirrup Cay (which unfortunately was missed because of weather). 

A new entertainment option was rolled out this week involving cruise directors, we talk with the creators. 

Richard Simms has cruise news: 

• A handful of ships won't be returning until early 2021
• Royal Caribbean says Australian and New Zeland are done until next year 
• Carnival Corporation said they are selling more ships 
• A small Alaskan cruise destination has been nominated for Seatrade Cruise Awards 
• A cruise ship delay for Disney Cruise Line

Question: Do you think cruise lines will make a big push to add a lot of smart technology in order to eliminate "touchpoints" in staterooms and throughout their ships?

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

A seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Escape. The vessel was launched in 2015 and offers Caribbean service from the east coast. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Popular Carnival Cruise Director announces retirement
• Another Carnival ship steams towards the scrapyard 
• Carnival Corp CEO optimistic about North American cruising
• The Pandemic is not slowing down cruise projects at port Miami
• Another cruise line is signing on for rapid testing 

Question: Where do you see cruises prices headed with supply and demand? It seems like starting out there will be fewer itineraries available. 

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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Chris gives us a review of Norwegian Crusie Line's brand new Norwegian Encore. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Mardi Gras floated out of dry dock 
• Cruise ships are canceling voyages because of coronavirus
• There's a lawsuit against a major cruise line 
• A new cruise port has opened in Jamaica 
• A man goes overboard on Oasis of the Seas

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

We get a review of a seven-night Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Bliss from New York City. The cruise went to Nassau, Port Canaveral, and Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian Bliss was launched in 2018 from Norwegian Cruise Line. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Holland America ship cancels sailing from Port Everglades 
• Royal Caribbean will bring a mega-ship to Texas 
• Cruising is only getting bigger according to a new report
• Port Everglades breaks a cruise world record 
• Carnival says watch what you wear onboard

Listener Question: Best places to stay before sailing out of Long Beach?

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss on a seven-night cruise. We get a comprehensive review of this Breakaway-plus class ship from a guest who traveled solo. Bliss spends the summers in Alaska and winters sailing the Caribbean. 

We answer your travel insurance questions regarding sailing during hurricane season, the difference between credit card insurance and a regular policy, and the cut off line for buying a travel insurance policy. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Political unrest diverts cruise ships from San Juan
• Allure of the Seas getting a massive makeover
• Carnival is beefing up Bermuda calls 
• Western Caribbean beaches are still struggling with seaweed
• Tropical Storm diverts, extends, and shortens Caribbean cruises 

Listener Question: We are light sleepers, can you recommend a deck that we won't hear much noise from the engine, dining, or elevators? 

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We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl. This was a 13-night transatlantic cruise from New York City to Amsterdam.

Since the cruise was so long, we were able to find out what the ship was like during multiple sea days with no stone left unturned.

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Cruises to Cuba are officially canceled
• MSC Cruise ship crashed into a dock in Venice over the weekend
• Carnival Cruise Line got slapped with a big fine for violating probation
• Another Celebrity Cruise underwent a refurbishment

Listener Q: What is the weather like in Alaska in July?

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We get a first look at Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship to the Alaska market, Norwegian Joy. This was the very first passenger sailing in North America and we covered a lot of ground.

With 18 dining options, go-karts, laser tag, a virtual reality gaming complex; Footloose, the musical, and other shows - it was a very packed sailing. 

Norwegian Joy is the sister ship to Norwegian Bliss (launched in 2018). Many people don't know that Joy was launched first in 2017, but was purpose-built for the Chinese market. 

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