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640 Cruise News + Listener Cruising Questions Answered May 13, 2021

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As cruise lines prepare to resume sailings again, we are getting more and more questions about ships, destinations, casinos, and news ships that will be debuting over the next few years.

Sherry has cruise news:

Good news for cruisers who don't want to wear a mask at the beach.
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels sailings through July 31, 2021.
Norwegian Cruise Line details new cruise ship that will debut in 2022.
Holland America Line ship completes sea trials.
Norwegian Holdings donate $10 million to Alaska communities
Azamara cruises release new health and safety protocols for cruise resumption.

Listener Question: What recommendation do you have for a woman who's in her 60s and wants to cruise solo?

639 Taking a Land Cruise During the Industry Shutdown May 06, 2021

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To avoid going completely insane during the industry shutdown, I decided to take a land cruise across America. Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network interviews me about the road trip to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and the Petrified Forest National Park.

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638 Cruise News + Frequent First Time Cruise Questions Apr 29, 2021

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We answer your cruise questions: what type of cabin should I book? How do I know what cruise line to pick? Should I buy the stateroom upgrade?

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by the unpack the CDC lawsuit and what is happening in Washington DC and Atlanta with the cruise industry.

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637 How Travel Insurance Has Changed During COVID+ Cruise News Apr 22, 2021

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Travel insurance is more important than ever now. And policies have changed during the pandemic. Some items that used to be covered may not be covered, as well as certain clauses have been put in place. And finally, what you should you know and consider before booking your next travel insurance policy.

Sherry has cruise news:

The CDC has raised its warning against traveling to the Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean introduces a new neighborhood aboard Wonder of the Seas.
The game of tug of war continues with the cruise industry's future.
Another cruise line moves closer to all-inclusive pricing.
Norwegian Cruise Line has detailed a little more of what's to come in terms of buffets and embarkation.
River cruising is going strong in the United States.

Listener Question: What should we know about getting to the island of St. John when docking in St. Thomas? — Jeff

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636 First Ship Back, A Look at Adventure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Apr 15, 2021

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We talk in detail about Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas. This is one of Royal Caribbean's first ships sailing for US residents. Where are the quiet spots, how does it manage passenger flow and any special spots that stick out. Sherry has cruise news on:

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

Listener Question:

I took a cruise in 2005 aboard the Norwegian Wind out of Honolulu that had a foreign port stop at Fanning Island (Kiribati, Gilbert Islands). Whatever happened to Fanning Island? Will it ever be a cruise stop again? - Paul

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635 Empress of the Seas Throwback Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Apr 08, 2021

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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?

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634 Comparing All-Inclusive Resorts vs Cruise Vacations Apr 01, 2021

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We compare and contract cruise vacations to all-inclusive resorts. What is the difference between the two? How are they similar? We get a full over of everything from the stay, dining, excursions, and the overall experience itself.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

Two more Royal Caribbean ships open up for US Bookings
A cruise industry trade group starts a campaign to restart cruising
Florida's governor met with cruise line executives down in your neck of the woods on Friday
Carnival made a bold statement at last week's meeting with government officials, stating they are "America's Cruise Line"
More ships flock to the UK for a restart
The future does not look bright for the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California

Listener Question: Cynical question but inquiring minds want to know. I'm a nurse in the northeast and an avid cruiser, what's stopping people from saying they have the vaccination and they really haven't? Will the cruise lines be checking against a national database? Seems like anyone could get their hands on the vax card. - Shirley

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633 Cruise News with Sherry Laskin Mar 25, 2021

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The show must go on for cruise lines, whether the CDC likes it or not.
If Nassau, Bahamas or Bermuda isn't your cup of tea, you can head further south.
Some positive news from the White House regarding the future of travel in general.
More summer cruise for UK cruisers.
It was touch and go for an American river cruise ship late last week
A close call for a Disney Cruise Line and the Victory casino ship.

Q: Long-time listener here wondering IF the cruise ship restrictions voted on in Key West stay in place (not overturned by Florida's legislature) can any of the major cruise line ships call on Key West? I know the mega-ships are out, but how about some of the older classes of ships? — Brian Q: Hi. Last week Shery mentioned Europe land/cruising. In 2022, we are looking to spend a couple of months in Europe. Is it better to start in the north or the south? - Di

632 Weekly Cruise News Update Mar 18, 2021

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This week we catch up with Sherry Laskin with a busy week of cruise news.

Sherry has news on:

The first major cruise line sailing from the United States will now require a vaccination
More uncertainty for the already struggling Alaska cruise season
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings drops the ax on June 2021 sailings
A scary incident aboard a MSC cruise line ship.
Two U.S. river cruise lines are back to sailing again
Royal Caribbean deploys a ship in Los Angelos in 2022

Listener Question #1: What's the difference between a passport card and a regular passport? We are traveling to the Bahamas next summer. -Leeann

Listener Question #2: How kid-friendly of a cruise line is Cunard? We are looking for a family reunion cruise with 30 people, half of them are under 35. - Dave

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631 Passing Time During the Shutdown + Cruise News Mar 11, 2021

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What have you been doing since the cruise industry shutdown? We catch up with listener Tommy to see what he's been doing and what are some of the first things he'll do once he gets back to sea.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

One cruise line is looking to homeport in Cozumel.
And speaking of Cozumel, a gulf coast port is about to receive a big ship.
Here is one for you, Sherry. One cruise line is giving away a transatlantic voyage for two.
Port Canaveral continues to gear up for the arrival of Carnival's mega-ship Mardi Gras.
Princess and HAL opening up a small part of Alaska

Listener Question: How does Carnival Cruise Line's shareholder credit work?

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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