We are aboard the newly transformed Carnival Sunshine this week. We talk to Carnival CEO, hear passenger reviews, and info on the new Carnival Sunshine.

This is part one of a two part broadcast. Follow along on social media at #CCLSUNSHINE.

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

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network talks about her recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas. The ship recently underwent a six week dry dock after a fire onboard in late May.

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News:

• Carnival new safety trial
• Grand Cayman has low passenger counts
• Carnival Faster to the Fun on more ships
• Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas back in service
• Latest on Costa Concordia
• Purchasing frequent flyer miles 

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

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We talk to Dan Skilken, ceo of Trip Insurance, he talks to us about a recent new tool that gives local alerts to your destination and answers common travel insurance questions. 

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network talks to us about her latest sailing with Holland America and their Dancing with the Stars cruise voyage last month. 

Cruise Guy joins us with cruise news. 

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

This week, we are joined by Austin, Texas listener Tanya who was on a seven-night sailing aboard Celebrity Solstice in Alaska. Hear her review of Celebrity Solstice and what it was like cruising in Alaska. Read her blog and see her photos here.

We also chat with the creators of Cruise Fare Monitor, Jay and Ivy. This is a unique service that caught our eye and it saves you money on your next cruise booking.

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