We get a detailed review of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Escape. John and his wife just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing. He gives a detailed review of the sailing, the itinerary, and what to do on Norwegian Escape. A lot of first time tips for cruisers considering Norwegian Escape.

On this show we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas, a ship they recently put back in service after spending years with their European brand. Could this ship be coming back to do Cuba cruises? 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

• Lifeboat accident leads to crewmember death.
• Carnival announced new itineraries for 2018 - but nothing too new. 
• Celebrity Cruises is taking a ship out of the Med in 2017 - where is it going?
• Any updates on Istanbul or ports of call in Turkey after the coup last weekend?

Listener Question:

Can we renew our passport one year early. And if so, would that give me 11 years until next renewal or will it still be 10 years from when I renew?

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

Hear a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. 

Sherry Kennedy joins us for cruise news: 

• World's most lux cruise ship christened - details? 
• Florida port welcomes two millionth cruise pax - what port and details? Royal
• Caribbean offered free cruise to good samaritan 
• Holland America ship rewarded for rescue at sea

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

Duncan gives us a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic, a ship that was launched in 2011 and it now in Florida year-round by way of Galveston, TX. Don't miss this comprehensive review. Part 2 of the review will come in a couple weeks where Chris Owen reviews his seven-night sailing. 

• Carnival starting staggered embarkation in two more ports
• NCL Changes carry on beverage policy
• Norwegian Breakaway sets record in Canadian port
• Royal Caribbean near-drowning
• MSC details new ship

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

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: 

• Royal Caribbean coming to Miami with Oasis-class ship 
• Plane buzzes Norwegian Breakaway off coast of Bermuda
• Montego Bay gets $100m investment for upgrades (a way to get business back that Falmouth took?)
• What's the latest with Istanbul after terrorist attack?
• Ovation of the Seas christened - but for China only! 

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