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098 Solo Cruising Advice Jul 29, 2011

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Ever thought about solo cruising? It's not as bad as you think. We talk to two journalists who give us the ins and outs of solo cruising. Turns out that one isn't the lonliest number!

097 Tips for Planning a Mediterranean Cruise Jul 20, 2011

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This week we speak to Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network about planning and taking a Mediterranean cruise as a family.

Travel expert Chris Owen drops by to share some tips for a Mediterranean cruise.

096 Explorer of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean Jul 13, 2011

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One of the former navigational officers from the legendary SS United States talks about that experience and his new book, "One with the Sea: An Inspiring Rags-to-Riches Saga of the Son of an Irish Immigrant."

Hear a listener review of the Explorer of the Seas and Cruise News.

095 Maasdam Review | Holland America Line Jul 07, 2011

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Charles Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines joins us this week to talk about their small ships and the upcoming launches.

Listener Christine Lacombe talks about her recent trip aboard Holland America Line's recently renovated ms Maasdam, plus Cruise News.

094 Oasis of the Seas: Behind the Scenes | Royal Caribbean Jun 29, 2011

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Over the weekend, Cruise Line International Association hosted us aboard Oasis of the Seas to talk about their environmentally friendly 'Save the Waves' program.

Rich Pruitt, Associate Vice President of Environmental Programs, Royal Caribbean International gave us a tour of Oasis and sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with us.

Marine Scientist/Author Dr. Ellen Prager talks about the impact of cruise ships on the environment and her new book Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Ocean's Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter.

093 Cruise Line Smoking Policies + Charleston, SC Cruise Debate Jun 21, 2011

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We interview Byron Miller, Vice President of PR for the South Carolina Port Authority. Find out why the lawsuit being placed against Carnival Cruise Lines is so frivolous.

We tackle cruise line smoking policies in Cruise News.

092 What is a River Pilot + Staying Healthy on a Cruise Jun 14, 2011

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St. John's River harbor pilot, Captain Bryson joins us this week to talk about the duties of a harbor pilot and anwers your questions.

Health and fitness blogger Meghann Anderson talks to us about eating healthy at sea.

091 Charleston vs. Cruise Lines + Cruise Embarkation Tips Jun 08, 2011

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Could Charleston eventually try to throw a lawsuit against the cruise lines? This week we interview Michelle Sinkler, Program Director with Coastal Conservation League, an environmental activist group in Charleston, SC.

Doug talks about his article he wrote on 8 tips for stress-free cruise embarkation and covers cruise news.

090 Sneaking Alcohol on a Cruise & the Norovirus May 30, 2011

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Our medical correspondent Ed McDonough joins us to talk about all things Norovirus.

Paul Motter from Cruise Mates talks about an article he wrote, "How to Sneak Alcohol on a Cruise Ship."

Stewart Chiron, "The Cruise Guy"discusses the explosion in the port of Gibraltar effecting Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas. The MSC Opera was detained in Southampton last week after it recently completed its dry dock repairs, find out why. Also, Royal Caribbean is heading back to Japan. Get the scoop.

089 Behind the Scenes of a Cruise Terminal May 23, 2011

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This week, Cruise Terminal Supervisor Gloria Tomkins talks about the Jacksonville cruise terminal. Hear just what it takes to turn a ship in a matter of hours; there is a lot more than you think. Stewart Chiron" The Cruise Guy" joins us with our weekly cruise news.

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