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This month we've seen a lot of cruise cancellations and delays. We answer questions on the delays and recouping lost money. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers questions regarding the Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras that has been delayed and canceled eight sailings, and Carnival Glory. This is great to know about sailing in the future.

Sherry Laskin stops by with cruise news

  • Carnival increases drink package price 
  • Royal Caribbean homeports new ship in the Mediterranean 
  • Details on Virgin Voyages special onboard credit offer 
  • Asbestos found on three cruise ships

Listener Question: I am blind and wanting to cruise again for the first time in years. What does Carnival Cruise Line offer in terms of menus for the visually impaired? 

Date: December 29, 2019

Direct download: CRR030DEC2919.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

A detailed review of Carnival Panorama. This is Carnival Cruise Line's latest ship that debuted in Long Beach, California in December 2019. We cover the new ship from bow to stern and give details on all the new spaces added to the ship. 

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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Direct download: EPI568DEC2619.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the accident involving Carnival Glory and Carnival Legend in Cozumel, Mexico. We also talk about the shipyard delay of Mardi Gras and how it's impacting guests and Carnival Corporation's end of the year earnings call. 

Date: December 22, 2019

Direct download: CRR029DEC2219.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:49am EDT

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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Direct download: EPI567DEC1919.mp3
Category:Norwegian Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

We are onboard Carnival Cruise Line's brand new ship, Carnival Panorama. This was on the inaugural cruise that went from Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico. 

Date: December 14, 2019

Trip Reports:

Direct download: CRR028DEC1519.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:58pm EDT

A review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. This was a repositioning cruise from Canada to Port Everglades. 

Sherry has cruise news on

  • Carnival Panorama christening 
  • Royal Caribbean deadly accident 
  • Virgin Voyages completes sea trials
  • Guy's Burger Joint now serving breakfast
  • Sky Princess christened in Port Everglades 

Listener Q: Gratuities and how to deal with them?

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Direct download: EPI566DEC1219.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

MSC Cruises opened its private island Ocean Cay Marine Reserve on December 5, and we talk all things new island with Ken Musket, COO of MSC Cruises USA. 

Plus, a brief chat with a passenger who was on board MSC Meraviglia with us, and his experience. 

Date: December 8, 2019 

Direct download: crr027_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

A fall 2019 review of Disney Magic. This was a cruise out of Manhattan that went over to Bermuda. We get a bow to stern review, as well as what it's like to travel on Disney Cruise Line as a single parent. 

Staff writer Richard Simms answers some listener questions on how to win free cruises by playing in the casino, and is it really as easy as you think? Richard tackles your questions from his experience. 

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Direct download: EPI565DEC519.mp3
Category:Disney Cruise Line -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

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