A review of Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship that is currently based in Manhattan. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Norwegian Cruise Line has a new cruise ship on the west coast
• Disney Cruise Line has a new captain 
• 911 operators were fired after calling in sick to cruise 
• Carnival Corporation in hot water of environmental issues
• Nassau warns visitors not to rent scooters and bikes

Listener Question: How soon is Faster to the Faster on sale for Carnival Cruise Line? 

By request, a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Manhattan-based Norwegian Gem. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Antigua. We get a bow-to-stern comprehensive review of this sailing as well as details about the cruise ship. 

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A review from Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship Norwegian Bliss. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to Miami that went to Tortola, St. Thomas, and Nassau. 

Did Viking sail into the storm knowing that bad weather was on the radar? Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to let us know how forecastable these storms in the North Sea area.

Listener questions about Northern Europe shore excursions. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: 

• Viking Ocean Cruises incident in the North Seas during rough weather
• A famous cruise ship is getting sued because of a bed bug problem in 2018
• Celebrity Summit is sailing again after a massive refurbishment
• Princess Cruises confirms two more new cruise ships

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We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Hawaii-based ship Pride of America. This ship sails year-round in Hawaii and even does overnights in select ports of call. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and dining on the ship. 

In 2018, Hawaii was plagued with natural disasters like a volcano and bad storms. What a lot of people don't realize is how quickly it bounced back. After spending a week in Hawaii, Ashley from Cruise Critic stop by the give us a progress report. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Cruise Line changing their smoking policy
• Symphony of the Seas was officially christened in Port Miami 
• Celebrity Edge has arrived at her new home in Florida 
• Carnival Cruise ship debuts a new fast food restaurant 
• Norwegian Cruise Line ship breaks down in San Juan and sends passengers home

Listener Q: What island has better snorkeling: St. Kitts or Grand Turk?  

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We get a review of of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem on a 10-night Southern Caribbean sailing. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and the onboard experience. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival's latest ship refurbishment 
• Carnival increasing the Faster to the Fun rate
• Royal Caribbean increasing drink package
• Florida man pretending to be homeland security on a cruise 

Question: I've got my first cruise in DEC. 2018 on Carnival Magic. I was just wondering if there are smoking sections on this ship?

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Matt gives us a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. This was a seven-night cruise from New York City to Bermuda. We get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Escape, the dining venues, entertainment, and the nightlife offered onboard. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Cruise Line's $200M announcement of Carnival Sunrise
• Carnival is doing away with public health forms at embarkation
• Princess Cruises reveals details about Sky Princess
• Royal Caribbean is updating their booking policy 
• Cruise ship employee kills a polar bear on an excursion

Cruise Critic stops by the give us a recap of their 2018 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards. 

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We get a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway-class ship Norwegian Getaway. We get a comprehensive review from this first time Norwegian Cruise Line guest.

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Cruise Line going to another West Coast port
• Carnival rescuing an NCL crew member that went overboard
• Holland America ditching another cruise ship 
• Cruise line helping fund a Statue of Liberty museum 

Listener Q: Where does the crew tips go when you hand them over directly?

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We get a review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic. This is a very polarizing ship, folks either love it or hate it. Steven gives us his thoughts of the ship, the experience he had, and a comprehensive review. 

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Kris recently returned from one of the first guest sailings aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss. The cruise went from Miami, Florida through the Panama Canal and ended on the west coast. We get a review of this newest ship, including the Haven experience, food, entertainment, and all the things to do outdoors like the go karts and laser tag. 

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Carnival ship delayed from Tampa for two days
• Royal Caribbean ship is out of dry dock with the new skypad 
• Virgin Cruises reveals more inside spaces
• Hawaii cruises still impacted by volcano eruptions 
• Disney Cruise Line rolls out new itineraries 

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We are aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss to test out all the new offerings. Norwegian has really upped the game with Norwegian Bliss bringing onboard go karts, laser tag, interactive shows, food options, and lots of observation areas which makes it perfect for Alaska. 

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