A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

A review of Symphony of the Seas for a seven-night cruise in a star suite. Staff writer Richard Simms joins us with cruise news. 

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A three-night review of Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas. This sailing went to Nassau, Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island. 

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Krystal took an eight-night Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas over New Year's Eve, and shares her experience. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's mega ship Icon of the Seas on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Miami, Florida. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. This was a 12 night cruise from Southampton, United Kingdom. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas that took place in the summer 2024.

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. 

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on the man overboard on Allure of the Seas during the Taylor Swift-themed cruise, Carnival Cruise Line's President sky diving for charity, details on NCL's new ships, and Star Princess.

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas from Bayonne, New Jersey. Cruise news from staff writer Richard Simms. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Utopia of Seas. This was a four night sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay. 

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Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas 2024 Northern Europe cruise. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a seven-night cruise to the Western Caribbean with a stop at private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. 

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Here's a nine-night review of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. This ship belongs to the Freedom class of Royal Caribbean and was launched in 2007. The cruise went to the Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda, departing from Cape Liberty in New Jersey. Kurt provides a comprehensive review covering the entire ship from bow to stern.

Staff Writer Richard Simms has cruise news on a fire aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, Carnival Corporation bringing in $92 million for Q2 2024, Carnival signing a 10-year agreement with the port of Seattle, and double loyalty points for a cruise line. 

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In this Cruise Radio episode, Doug Parker talked with Kevin about his five-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Mariner of the Seas.

Kevin detailed the embarkation, his stateroom, and dining experiences, including the Windjammer marketplace and free options like Sorrento pizza.

They enjoyed Cozumel and CocoCay, although a balloon excursion on Perfect Day was canceled due to wind. Kevin was impressed with the easy departure process with facial recognition and gave tips for first-time cruisers.

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Kurt and his wife did a back-to-back cruise on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas in the Mediterranean last fall. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in a Sky Suite. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas from Kevin. Kevin's family took a three-night weekend cruise to The Bahamas from Port Canaveral on this Oasis-class ship. Staff writer Ricahrd Simms has cruise news. 

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Full review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. 

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Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas review from a preview cruise with around 5,000 guests onboard. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, stops by the talk about the new resort Celebration Key. 

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Kevin gives us his review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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Adam gives us a review of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas up to the Canada/New England area. Staff writer Richard Simms gives us this week's top cruise industry news stories. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Richard Simms has cruise news.

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and share their experiences dining and exploring on the ship. 

This week we discuss recent incidents in the cruise industry, including MSC Cruises failing a CDC inspection, a Royal Caribbean guest arrested for placing a camera in a bathroom, and a man being airlifted from a Carnival ship for eating a battery. The hosts also discuss the impact of 9/11 on the cruise industry and share positive stories about Norwegian Cruise Line's Giving Joy contest and the Queen Mary hotel.

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Adam, his three-year-old daughter, and his father-in-law took a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas out of Bayonne, New Jersey, this past December. The cruise visited Florida and the Bahamas. He goes over why Anthem is the perfect ship for chilly winter weather, what their experience was with the entertainment, how his daughter liked the kids' club, and what they did during their day at Royal Caribbean's private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Richard has cruise news: 

• Royal Caribbean gets rid of the Sky Pad feature 
• Norwegian Cruise Line reverts back to e-muster drill 
• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio steps down 
• Carnival Corporation sells Seabourn ship 
• Costa Venezia transferred to Carnival Cruise Line, and work beings 
• Celebrity Ascent opens two preview sailings for booking before the christening 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas from Cruise Tips TV. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral.  

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas to Southeast Alaska that sailed from Vancouver, British Columbia. 

Richard Simms has cruise news: 

• Carnival raises gratuities and internet prices
• Norwegian Cruise Line cuts back on turndown service and eliminates cabin stewards 
• Ship goes to dry dock mid-cruise
• Norwegian restarts testing for select guests  

Dan from TripInsurance.com drops by to answer listener questions on navigating their way around airline cancellations and delays. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas from Bayonne, NJ. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas from the summer 2022. 

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This week we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas.

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas on a nine-night cruise to Bermuda, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and the Bahamas. 

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A 2022 review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida. 

Richard has cruise news: 

• Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises drop mandates on most cruises 
• Carnival Luminosa itineraries now listed on the Carnival Cruise Line website
• Grand Cayman lifts COVID protocols for all visitors and could get a pier
• Princess goes all in on bidding for an upgrade
• You can live on a cruise ship for as little as $600,000

Listener Question: What is a cruise duck? 

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A review of a 10-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. This was a Baltic cruise from Northern Europe that was very port intensive. We get a bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the itinerary. 

Richard has cruise news on: 

• CDC drops cruise ship program for cruise ships 
• One cruise line takes a public approach to get more to sail while the other drops negative testing
• Royal Caribbean Group purchases a former Crystal Cruises ship 
• A couple spends 1,000 days on one cruise line 
• Record cruise week in Central Florida 

Listener Question: I have a treatment booked in the spa, does this mean I'll be able to use the thermal suite that day? 

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A review of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. This is one of the newer Royal Caribbean ships that made its North American debut in November 2022 and is spending the summer sailing the Mediterranean. 

Richard has cruise news: 

• Carnival adds two more ships to its U.S. lineup 
• Crystal Cruises returns after bankruptcy 
• Carnival Corp brand drops pre-cruise testing 
• Disney Wish readies for its July debut from Port Canaveral 
• Norwegian delays another ship because of supply chain issues 

Listener Question: We are looking to try our first Celebrity Crusie next year and currently pricing them out. I know it's all-inclusive pricing, but the only issue is we gave up drinking years ago. Is there a way to get a lower fare if we want to opt-out of the drink package? — Linda 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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Scott gives us a review of the largest cruise ship in the world in 2022, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean voyage from Port Everglades. We get a comprehensive review of this brand new cruise ship.  

Richard Simms has cruise news: 

• CDC drops cruise travel warning 
• New zone revealed aboard upcoming mega-ship Carnival Celebration. 
• Another sailing of Norwegian Escape was canceled due to ongoing repairs. 
• Discovery Princess enters service from Los Angeles. 
• Grand Cayman welcomes cruise ships again 

Listener Question: What do I need to know about doing a back-to-back cruise on two different cruise lines this December in Port Canaveral? 

A review of Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay. 

Richard has cruise news: 

• The CDC lowers the cruise travel health warning
• Norwegian Escape cancels voyage mid-cruise after running aground
• Australia is returning to cruising in April 2022 
• Princess Cruises adds two more U.S. homeports this year 
• Carnival Cruise Line wraps its 50th birthday with a giant party on Carnival Conquest

Listener Question: Was your cruise on Norwegian Getaway free? 

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Adam about his five-night Mariner of the Seas voyage out of Port Canaveral in December 2021. He discusses his cabin, the ship’s food and entertainment, and what he did at Royal Caribbean’s private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Richard has cruise news:

• Norwegian details upcoming cruise ship
• Carnival's 50th anniversary meet up 
• MSC goes year-round in NYC 
• Carnival Spirit and Carnival Esctasy return to service
• Allure of the Seas goes to three- and four-night sailings in 2023 

Listener Question: What is cruising like in 2022?

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Kevin and his family just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. We get a full review of the ship, itinerary, and the new protocols that Royal has during the cruise industry restart on its largest ships. 

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Mark just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. This was a cruise that went down to the Bahamas with a brief stop in Florida. Departing out of the New York City metro area, Mark shares his thoughts, his first impressions, and what it was like being a first-time cruiser on Royal Caribbean. 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This was a four night cruise to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas from Miami, Florida.

Richard Simms has cruise news. 

Listener Q: What is the best cruise to take to see if I even like cruising? 

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This week we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise that called to private island Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas. Freedom is one of the Royal Caribbean was one of the ships that conducted a simulated voyage so it could allow more unvaccinated guests to board, most of them being families with kids under 12. 

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy is sailing in the Aegean Sea on Celebrity Apex this week. We catch up with him while on a sea day between cruise ports. 

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Celebrity Apex check-in

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This week we talk to Nick who just returned from the very first Royal Caribbean sailing open to U.S. guests from Nassau, Bahamas. He details the process of flying to the Bahamas from Florida, the health protocols in place both in port and onboard, and how the cruising experience compared to pre-COVID times.

Richard has cruise news:

• The state of Florida won the lawsuit against the CDC — What's next? 
• The first simulated sailing has officially been completed, what are we hearing? 
• Carnival announced they'd be receiving a couple of new additions. 
• Royal Caribbean adds fees for unvaccinated cruisers 
• A proposed bill could cut Canada's stop out of the itinerary if it were only to satisfy the Passenger Vessel Services Act. 
• More Norwegian Cruise Line cancellations

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• The CDC has changed some rather important guidance. 
• Florida is heated and things could get there in Alaska
• More cancellations 
• A big payday for one cruise line executive 
• A royal ship plans to move to the west coast sooner than expected

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A review of Royal Caribbean's former cruise ship Empress of the Seas that took place on the vessel's very last sailing with the company. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news: 

• Carnival Cruise Line has canceled more sailings. 
• Phase two guidance was released from CDC, what did we learn? 
• Norwegian Cruise Line is taking its ships offshore, following Royal Caribbean's lead. 
• Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship. 
• We've been talking about this for years and it looks like Venice is finally taking action on cruise ships. 
• A new residential cruise ship is closer to becoming a reality.

Listener Q: I just booked an 8-day southern Caribbean cruise on carnival magic going to Aruba, Bonaire, and grand Turk. Was wondering what excursions would be the best that you would recommend? 

A review of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas. This was a nine-night cruise from Australia.

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Cruise port could remain closed until 2022
• Two Carnival Corp ships find a new home
• Carnival releases name of the upcoming ship 
• Former Carnival ship awaits fate
• Good news from MSC but also a delay  

Question: Is it okay to tip at the begging and the end of the cruise?

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A back-to-back review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. This was a three and four-night cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We learn about the recent Mariner refurbishments and what it's like sailing two cruises in a row. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Australia extending their cruise ship ban
• Royal Caribbean backtracks on no buffets. 
• Royal Caribbean gave us a financial update 
• We start starting to see where the first cruise ships may sail from 
• Virgin Voyages has delayed their inaugural cruise - again 

Listener Q:

A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This cruise went down to the Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival sends 10,000 crew members home
• Disney Cruise Line extends its cancellation
• How Norwegian Cruise Line is weathering the financial storm 
• The new Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is close to opening 
• Ship designers are pivoting when it comes to future cruise concepts

Listener Question: If I reach platinum status on day three of my cruise, when will I get the perks? 

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. This cruise left Miami, Florida and went to the Bahamas. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: 

• More cruise lines extending their suspension
• Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings into the summer 
• Celebrity Cruises launched a new ship in a unique way 
• The first ship to act as a hospital has arrived in New York City
• We learn how much it costs to keep Carnival Corporation's ship afloat while they are laid up 

A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. 

Richard has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Cruise Line skipping some Western Caribbean ports of call
• Royal Caribbean’s CEO declaring coronavirus sucks
• A cruise line’s data being hacked
• Daily gratuities being raised on a cruise line yet again
• Virgin Voyages canceling their New York City stop

Listener Question: What is my Carnival Cruise Line stock shareholder benefit on a seven-night cruise?

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. This was an eight-night cruise to their private destination Labadee, San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. We get details about the ship and ports of call on this Eastern Caribbean cruise. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• A cruise was cut short of an outbreak that wasn't coronavirus related
• A port finally accepted the displaced Holland America ship
• Royal Caribbean ship has coronavirus scare
• Carnival Cruise Line has started showcasing Mardi Gras 
• There's a Disney Cruise Line ship at a new homeport 

Listener Question: Looking for a non-crowded family-friendly beach club in Cozumel. 

An Alaska review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This was a seven-night cruise and it happened to be the very last voyage of the 2019 Alaska cruise season. 

Date: January 19, 2020

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Miami-based Symphony of the Seas. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Get this very detailed review from this first-time Royal Caribbean cruise passenger. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Pricing glitched caused ultra-low cruise fares
• Norwegian Cruise Line ditches water bottles
• Cruise ship stuck in Caribbean port
• Norwegian raises room service
• January 2020 cruise ship dry dock schedule

Listener Q: How can we see the donkeys on Grand Turk? 

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A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. 

Answering your shore excursion questions. 

Richard has cruise news on: 

• Carnival gives more details on the roller coaster for Mardi Gras
• Celebrity adding an all-female navigation team for National Woman's Day 
• Virgin Voyage detailing new ship and itinerary 
• Royal Caribbean adding new Caribbean sailings 
• Norwegian opening new section of Great Stirrup Cay 

Listener Question: Is it true that NCL gives free cruises with their loyalty program?

• Carnival Cruise Line is changing the rules to its exclusive Havana area
• Carnival announced a "new" ship in Alaska
• Norwegian Cruise Ship is about to undergo a massive makeover
• Tampa is testing new port security feature
• Royal Caribbean is developing another new destination
• New ship round-up for Florida

A review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise onboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. This was a cruise from Port Miami that departed from the brand new Terminal A. We get a detailed review of the itinerary. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news: 

• Cruise line takes paid priority access program fleetwide
• Royal Caribbean names new ship and homeport
• Cruise ship makes history in Manhattan
• Carnival Ecstasy just completed a dry dock
• This cruise is building their 249th cruise ship

A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. This is a nine-night Canada/New England itinerary from Bayonne, New Jersey. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Corporation details two new Bahamas projects 
• Cruises ship rescues stranded boaters sinking yacht
• Caribbean island tightens passport requirements
• Norwegian Cruise Line eliminates all plastic water bottles
• Disney Cruise Line returns to this gulf coast port

A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas on a 10 night Eastern Caribbean cruise. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news: 

• Disney names new ship 
• Norwegian ends a Florida cruise in another state
• More hybrid-powered cruise ships 
• This cruise is over 200+ days 

Listener: Can I make my flight on time embarkation morning? 

Answering your travel insurance questions during hurricane season.  

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On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas that stopped in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news: 

• Carnival Cruise Line updates SkyRide closure 
• Royal Caribbean will double-dip at CocoCay 
• Princess Cruises adds highspeed wifi to more ships 
• Virgin Voyages releases more itineraries through 2021
• Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship completed a milestone

Listener Question: When will my guaranteed room be assigned with Royal Caribbean. And once it's assigned, can I change it? 

Rob answers some shore excursion questions about Northern Europe and Mediterranean cruise itineraries. 

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A review of one of Royal Caribbean's Freedom-class cruise ships, Independence of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise out of Port Everglades over to Cozumel, Mexico. Mike gives a detailed review of the cruise and what the ship was like.

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Carnival Panorama is one step closer to the USA 
• A new cruise exhibit is on the Queen Mary in Long Beach 
• Enchanted Princess will debut in exactly a year - where is it going? 
• MSC Cruises is now including their gratuity in the price of the cruise fare

Listener Question: I bought the beverage package for an upcoming NCL sailing, and pre paid the 20% gratuity already. Am I going to be charged more when I am on the ship?

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Review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and the grand opening of The Perfect Day at Coco Cay from Tommy. Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked cruise podcast. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Plane crash that killed six cruise guests 
• Celebrity Cruises getting adding new dining concepts 
• Royal Caribbean brings another ship to the Caribbean 
• Carnival Cruise Line swaps out a lot of ships 
• New transportation option to Port Everglades and Miami 

Listener question: Have you ever gone on a cruise at the end of December and is the ship decorated for Christmas? Also, how’s the weather in Nassau I’m afraid I wasted $$ on an excursion and it won’t be warm enough. - Sierra

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We get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This went to the ABC islands and sailed roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Princess Cruises raising gratuities
• Cruise ship quarantined because of the measles outbreak
• Royal Caribbean laying the keel for an upcoming ship 
• The financial impact of the Oasis of the Seas dry dock accident in April 

Listener Question: How easy is it to get to LAX from Long Beach. We are in the planning stages of our upcoming cruise and trying to figure out if an Uber is cheaper than a Carnival transfer. We are a family of 4. 

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze. This ship was launched in 2012 and currently sails year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that went to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Amber Cove. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Another cruise line hikes gratuities 
• Carnival Sunrise is now sailing from the east coast 
• We could see another world's largest cruise ship 
• Mobile passport is now adding an optional fee 
• A unique partnership with MSC Cruises 

Listener question: I have a question about the Carnival loyalty program. I currently have 22 nights with Carnival, making me red level. You need 25 nights to reach gold level, which I will receive in the MIDDLE of my next cruise. When does my gold status activate? 

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, currently the World's Largest Cruise Ship (as of Spring 2019). This was a seven-night Western Caribbean review. Matt gives us all the details on the sailing, dining, entertainment, and public spaces on this mega cruise ship. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: 

• Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer be making towel animals 
• Crane falls onto Oasis of the Seas while at dry dock 
• Carnival debuts Carnival Panorama waterpark 
• Cruise lines take advantage of April Fool's Day 
• Listener Question: Do you have any Celebrity Reflection tips?

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This week we get a review of a four-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. This was a quick sailing to Cozumel over Super Bowl weekend. We also learn the importance of having travel insurance. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival's new destination in the Bahamas
• Princess Cruises putting a waterpark on one of their ships
• More Virgin Voyages news
• A Celebrity cruise ship just got a major makeover 
• Listener question comparing Caribbean itineraries and ships.

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. We get a family's perspective of one of the largest cruise ships in the world and how the experience was. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news: 

• The name of Carnival Cruise Line's new ship 
• Royal Caribbean ditching the Dreamworks partnership 
• But building a nearly $100M terminal in Galveston, Texas 
• PortMiami breaking a cruise passenger record 
• A cruise ship plows through a mooring area in Key West 

Listener Question: Best time to board the ship on embarkation day?

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We get a review of Cuba cruise on Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas. This was a four night cruise to Cuba that also went to Nassau, Bahamas. If you've ever thought about taking a cruise to Cuba or have one booked, you'll want to listen to this review.  

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Bahamas is cutting the cash supply off to the cruise lines 
• Carnival Cruise Line is raising daily gratuities 
• Princess Cruises makes an unexpected change to their traditional dining times? 
• A tattoo studio is coming to one cruise line 
• MSC Cruises is entering the ultra luxury market

Listener question:  I was just wondering if I should bring my own shampoo, body wash and conditioner or if the stuff that comes in your stateroom will be enough?

We also answer your shore excursion questions.

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Port Canaveral based Oasis of the Seas. Oasis debuted as the world's largest cruise ship back in 2009, and it still more popular than ever. Kat and her husband went on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise and we get a detailed report of her trip, how the ship was, the ports of call, and some first time tips for sailing an Oasis-class ship. 

Richard has cruise news on:

• Four Carnival Cruise Line ships are officially at their new homeports
• Norwegian Cruise Line increases their drink package price, again 
• Titanic II project started back up again 
• Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line sending a ship to house workers in the Boston gas explosion
• Listener Question: How does the Norwegian Cruise Line bidding for an upgrade program work?

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. This was a seven-night Alaska cruise from Seattle. 

Richard Simms has cruise news on:

• Flooding at the port of Galveston
• Carnival Cruise Line dismissed a dining rumor
• Carnival Corporation christened their largest ship to day 
• Norwegian Sun has wrapped up their Cuba season 
• Carnival guests could soon be paying more to sail out of Port Canaveral 
• Listener question on the best time to embark a cruise from New York City

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's newly refurbished Mariner of the Seas. Don recently took a three-night Bahamas cruise that stopped in Nassau, Bahamas and the cruise line's private island Coco Cay. We get a detailed review of CoCo Cay, a construction update, and what it was like sailing this newly refurbished cruise ship. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• A Carnival crew found unresponsive 
• The talk of passenger fuel surcharges as the price of oil increases 
• Princess Cruises has a burger available on land 
• Royal Caribbean had the largest movie premiere at sea

Listener questions on: 

• Bringing two bottles of wine onboard 
• ATM onboard cruise ships 
• Getting to St. John from St. Thomas 

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This week we get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. Adventure of the Seas is currently in Bayonne, NJ for the summer. She's doing alternating sailings to Canada/New England and Bahamas/Florida cruises. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Cruise Line expands their steakhouse to more ships 
• Norwegian Cruise Line confirms more ships for the North American market 
• Royal Caribbean is testing an interactive luggage system 
• Celebrity Cruises announces $500M worth of makeovers 
• Listener Questions: bringing a cooler on the cruise ship and a duty-free question. 

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's brand new Symphony of the Seas, currently (as of 2018) the world's largest cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the staterooms, dining, public areas, and what it's like sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time - and does it hold a candle to Disney Cruise Line. You may be surprised. 

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Hear a three-night review of Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas to Bahamas. These short cruises are known as booze cruises because they are done over the weekend and attract a younger crowd. Although Dante was skeptical taking this as his first Royal Caribbean cruise, he was surprised. 

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Cruise was slapped with a $14,000 data roaming bill 
• Technical issue delays Carnival Magic and cancels a port of call 
• A refurbished Royal Caribbean ship now calls Florida home
• Royal Caribbean purchases major stake in luxury cruise line 
• Brand new cruise ships left in 2018 

Listener question on changing your set dining time. 

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On this episode, we hear a review of Enchantment of the Seas from Kathy, who took a 60 friends onboard for a three-night Bahamas sailing. She talks about the dining, her grand suite, the amenities onboard, and their surprise sea day.

Sherry Has Cruise News On:

• Next Carnival newbuild heading to Long Beach, California
• Carnival is sending Splendor to Australia
• Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas is heading back to America with some new enhancements
• New Holland America ship itineraries revealed

Listener Question: What's the quickest way to disembark Oasis of the Seas? We are worried that it will be a mess with nearly 6,000 other cruisers trying to get off at the same time. - Phil, Tampa

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This week we are in New York City for the reveal of Royal Caribbean's big announcement that is claiming to revolutionize the way cruise vacations are booked and taken. 

Anthem of the Seas Review

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's NYC-based Anthem of the Seas on a Canada/New England itinerary. Kabir details the food, entertainment options, and that accommodations on the ship, along with the ports of call. 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: 

• Carnival Horizon completes sea trials 
• Royal Caribbean expands presence in Alaska 
• Grand Turk cruise port back open for business 
• Port Everglades expands Terminal 4 pier 
• St. Thomas sailings on the increase after the hurricane 
• Norwegian Gem cancels a cruise from New York City

Listener Questions: 

1. What is the difference between ship's time and local time? 

2. How to contact the ship if there is an emergency and need to connect with a stateroom. 

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Jessica and her family just returned from a sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, but this wasn't a normal sailing! Her cruise got extended because of Hurricane Irma. Jessica gives us her review of the ship, the itinerary, and her thoughts on sailing one of the world's largest cruise ships. 

Stewart has Cruise News on: 

• Eastern Caribbean update? (latest on the islands)
• FEMA charters cruise ships for national guard workers 
• Carnival says Grand Turk isn't quite ready to receive cruise ships. 
• Carnival Fascination delivers supplies to St. Maarten. 
• Work beings on fourth Princess Royal-class ship - details? 

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas. This sailing left Miami, Florida and headed for Nassau, Bahamas and Royal Caribbean's private island Coco Cay, Bahamas. We get a full review of the ship, the dining, entertainment on board, a glimpse into a day on Coco Cay, and some overall thoughts. 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: 

• Sad news on a Princess Cruise in Alaska last week.
• Carnival Cruise Line gave Mobile, Alabama some great news
• New report shows norovirus is down on cruise ships
• Norwegian Cruise Line is testing a surcharge on another restaurant
• Bookings now open for Norwegian Sun
• Listener question on Carnival Cruise Line specialty dining. 

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• Carnival Cruise Line did their first sailing to Cuba
• Galveston, Texas shows off their updated Cruise Terminal 2
• All four Disney ships recently earned perfect marks on their health inspection
• Do we know the name of Royal Caribbean's next ship? 
   

  Question: My husband and I are looking at sailing this fall - is there really a cheaper week to cruise? 

   

  Question: If you were to put Carnival and NCL ships side by side, what are the major differences...we have two kids (5 and 9) and trying to find the best choice for adult fun while keeping the kiddos entertained. 

   

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This interview proves that not everyone books a cruise based on the itinerary. James and his wife just returned from a Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas, and barely got off the ship! He gives us a comprehensive review of the ship, dining, entertainment on the ship, and the ports of call on this Caribbean cruise.  

Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog gives us five things we need to know about Royal Caribbean. 

Tony joins us this week to give his review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. 

Shelia and Jackie from CruisingExcursions.com give us some things to do when sailing in the Baltic and the Mediterranean. 

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• United Airlines incident - could this happen to us cruising? 
• Carnival making aft pools kid friendly 
• Caribbean Princess has resurfaced after a massive dry dock 
• Majestic Princess not going to be in Asia year round 
• What's the cruise climate in Europe for this summer - are there any good deals to be had? 

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

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Port Canaveral-based Oasis of the Seas. Launched as one of the world's largest cruise ships, Oasis is now sailing from Central Florida. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this eastern Caribbean cruise.

• Celebrity Cruises new class of ship
• Carnival Horizon completes another milestone 
• Holland America makes some enhancements on six ships, plus a new venue 
• Discuss two spring breakers jet skiing in the way of Carnival Magic over the weekend 
• And talk about a cruise ship getting to close to land 

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We answer some of your questions about cruise ship tipping. We cover the tipping process, if you should remove your tips when traveling with an infant, and who you need to be careful when tipping. Sheri from CruiseTipsTV tackles all your questions.

Kris recently returned from Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas, a 13-night cruise in the Baltic. Kris recounts his experiences, talks to us about the dining and food, as well as ports. This sailing on had one sea day and the itinerary sounds fabulous! 

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On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, one of the largest ships in the world, based in Port Everglades, Florida. Hear all about Ben's seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. 

Sheila from Cruising Excursions joins us to give us the benefits of booking a group shore excursions. Turns out booking a shore excursion with a group is cheaper than booking on your own. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival getting a new cruise ship
• Norwegian Cruise Line launching another $50 deposit sale 
• Norwegian opening Cuba cruises up 
• Carnival Liberty back at the Space Coast 
• MSC Seaside counts down to Florida 

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Kathy shares her review of Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. One one Royal Caribbean's smallest ships based in Port Canaveral, Florida. She sailed with a first-time cruiser on a four-night sailing to the Bahamas and private island CoCo Cay. Hear this detailed review from Kathy. 

Today we are joined by Sheri from CruiseTips TV to answer some listener questions on: 

• Sailing with your cell phone and avoiding data charges 
• How to NOT gain weight at sea
• Booking your next cruise while on your cruise
• What is a guarantee cabin 

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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. 

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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 

On this episode Kathy gives us a review from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. She just returned from a seven-night Caribbean sailing on one of the world's largest cruise ships. She has a comprehensive bow-to-stern review of this cruise ship home-ported in Port Everglades. 

Sherry Kennedy joins us again with our weekly dose of cruise news" 

• Carnival Live announcements
• Carnival names new ship
• More Margaritavilles at sea:
• Royal Caribbean expands high-speed internet: 
• Another cruise line bans balcony smoking

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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?

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Brad and his wife just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Normally a Disney and Carnival cruiser, Brad shares his first experience on Royal Caribbean. Hear a bow to stern review of this mega cruise ship. 

I'm a huge fan of ShipMate App. It lets you do a cruise countdown, check out reviews, cruise ship photos, maps, and more. Within the past year they added a cruise price drop alert letting people know when their cruise fare drops. I talk to the founder of ShipMate App to give us the details on this. 

• Norwegian Joy entertainment detailed 
• Royal raising grats on May 1
• Carnival details Vista brewery
• Cruise passenger tries to swim to cruise ship 
• Port Canaveral raises parking fee 

Howard and his wife just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing about one of the world's largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Hear this comprehensive review of what it's like living the suite life. 

• Carnival Inspiration is going into dry dock next week for a massive three week long renovation - what are we gonna see?
• Celebrity changes branding - what are we seeing?
• MSC Cruises has partnered up with Samsung - what does the partnership include?
• NCL new island Harevest Cay behind schedule - why?
• Windstar Star Pride grounded and caused cancelations - what exactly happened here? 

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

Ben just returned from a two-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. The world's largest cruise ship that spent some time in dry dock and Europe before coming back to her home-port of Port Everglades, Florida. On this episode, Ben talks about his first impressions of Allure of the Seas, staterooms, entertainment and what the ship is like on sea days. Since this was a two-day cruise, Ben tried to squeeze as much as he could while he was on-board. 

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This week we are broadcasting from Royal Caribbean's brand new Anthem of the Seas. This ship is hands down the smartest ship in the world! From robotic bartenders, indoor skydiving and bumper cars. Hear a comprehensive Anthem of the Seas review. 

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