Today we get a review of Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky is currently sailing three- and four-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas with stops at the private island Great Stirrup Cay, Freeport, and Nassau. The ship introduced an exciting new concept starting in January 2016 where alcohol is included in the cost of the cruise. We get a full review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky.

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. 

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• Royal Caribbean details news class of cruise ships 
• Carnival updated room decorating policy 
• Norwegian offering reduced deposits on all sailings 
• Holland America bans balcony smoking 

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ship, Harmony of the Seas. Tyler and his wife just returned from a Med cruise aboard Harmony and gives us a full review of the ship. Tyler gives a comprehensive review of Harmony of the Seas. 

Travel Expert Sherry Kennedy drops by and tell us when to book our cruise to get the best deal. She tells us why we should book our cruise early and not wait until last minute, and a trick of the trade that she has been using for the past two decades booking cruises. 

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

Jason joins us to share his transatlantic crossing experience aboard the Queen Mary 2, which was recently remastered and remodeled to the tune of over $100-million. Hear this detailed and comprehensive review of the Queen Mary 2. 

Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

• NCL celebrates 50 years 
• Cruise TV programming coming to Saturday morning TV 
• Celebrity Solstice getting refurb
• Carnival announced two new ships for China market

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

Holland America just announced a culinary partnership with America's Test Kitchen in New York City. We were there for the announcement and had a chance to talk to the President of Holland America and one of the hosts of America's Test Kitchen about the partnership. 

Don just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. Don gives us a detailed review the Oasis, what it's like sailing on the world's largest cruise ship, and some tips he learned along the way. 

• Princess Cruises Raises Gratuities 
• Carnival orders new ships
• Royal Caribbean crew member dies in lifeboat drill
• MSC delays private island to 2018
• Fathom adds more Cuba sailings
• Holland America adds another ship to Alaska in 2017 

We get tips on maximizing your inside cabin from CruiseTipsTV. CruiseTipsTV was born over a family dinner table conversation- they love to cruise and felt the had a secret to share. So, in 2013, they took the plunge and decided to try YouTube as their format for creating full ship video tour and cruise related tip videos. Their CruiseTipsTV and CruiseGear channels have grown to a library of over 200 videos, ranging from interactive vlogs and Q&A with our subscribers, to packing and fashion tips, using technology to enhance your cruise, and even food videos.

• 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