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621 End of the Year Cruising Thoughts |Final Show of 2020 Dec 31, 2020

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The final show of 2020 brings the year full circle. We talk with a handful of cruisers and industry experts on the positives that came from the proverbial year from hell.

Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador John Heald, Sheri from Cruise Tips TV, Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network, Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog, Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richards Simms, Cruise Writer Ashley Kosciolek, and Cruise Radio Listener Dr. Kris all drop by to share their thoughts of 2020.

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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620 7 New Ships Debuting in 2020 + Cruise News Dec 24, 2020

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We talk about seven of the hottest ships debuting in 2020.

Sherry has cruise news:

Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras was officially delivered
Royal Caribbean sells two cruise ships
Royal Caribbean gives $40 million in loans to travel agents
The bitcoin cruise ship is headed to the scrapyard
Costa Cruises debuts a new cruise ship

Listener Question: Should we park at the port or an offsite lot?

619 Cruise Lines Are Talking About Vaccines + News Dec 17, 2020

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holding's CEO Frank Del Rio has been tossing the idea of all cruise guests receiving an immunity passport. Basically, you would have to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to cruise. Is that legal? Are cruise lines allowed to do that? We discuss.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

Carnival Panorama is headed back to North America
Virgin Voyages delays both new ships into 2021
NCL looking to make guests get a vaccine to cruise
You can lease a cruise cabin by the day, week or month
Princess Cruises gives a money-back guarantee

Listener Question: What can we do in Port Canaveral for four days?

What is the status of Holland America Line's return to service?

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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LA Radio Personality Talks Cruising in Studio | CRR 067 Dec 13, 2020

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John Phillips from KABC in Los Angeles drops by in-studio to talk about his thoughts on cruising, when he thinks it will resume, and the cruising situation out in California.

Date: December 13, 2020

618 Norwegian Epic 2020 Review + Cruise News Dec 10, 2020

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A seven-night review of Norwegian Epic from San Juan, Puerto Rico that was taken in early 2020.

Sherry has cruise news:

Carnival delays dry dock for three ships
Carnival Breeze comes back to Florida
Royal Caribbean debuts contact-tracing bracelet
First Royal Caribbean back has a COVID scare
Norwegian goes fleet-wide with clear air units

Listener Question: Should we take the future cruise credit or the full refund for our canceled cruise?

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617 9 Items in Your Cruise Line Ticket Contract + News Dec 03, 2020

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Most of us just accept the cruise contract and go on with our cruise vacation. But did you know there are some items buried in the ticket contract, otherwise known as the Contract of Carriage? We break down nine surprises you may find hidden in your long cruise ticket contract.

Sherry has cruise news:

Royal Caribbean has officially started cruising again
Carnival gave some good news for cruisers with canceled sailings
Cruise line gives away drink package to qualified guests
Royal Caribbean's next ship has floated out
Viking Cruises has hired a highly-decorated veteran for a new position

Listener Question: We are a family of five and are all booked in the same cabin for late 2021. How involved is it to get our kids their own stateroom? - Lori, SD

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616 Norwegian Jade Star Trek Cruise Review + News | Norwegian Cruise Line Nov 26, 2020

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A review of Norwegian Jade. This was not your average Norwegian Cruise Line sailing. The annual Star Trek cruise went to where no man has gone before. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, the theme cruise, and the ports of call this ship went.

Sherry has cruise news:

The first ship to permanently return to Miami during the shutdown has arrived.
CDC elevates travel warning but nothing new
Disney Cruise Line delays returning to service in 2021
The shutdown isn't slowing down shipbuilding
Carnival launches Operation Happy Holidays

Listener Question: Is there any benefit of a solo cabin on NCL if it's almost the same price as a regular cabin?

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615 Carnival Panorama 2020 Mexican Cruise Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line Nov 19, 2020

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A seven-night review of Carnival Panorama. As of 2020, this is the newest Vista-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Line. The seven-night Mexican Riveria cruises sailed from Long Beach, California. We get a detailed review from embarkation, the sailing experience, to the ports of call that were visited.

Sherry has cruise news:

SeaDream Yacht Club was forced to cancel the rest of its 2020 Caribbean season
Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings through January 2021
Royal Caribbean had an overwhelming interest in test voyages
Two Royal mega-ships are heading to Alaska in 2022
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line could be in some financial trouble
A former Carnival ship leaves one cruise line for another

Listener Question: Why won't it let me use onboard credit before my cruise? I'm trying to purchase the drink package before my sailing.

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614 Celebrity Equinox 2020 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Nov 12, 2020

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A review of Celebrity Equinox for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. This was the last sailing the Equinox did before the shutdown. We get a review of the ship, the onboard experience, and what it was like sailing on the last voyage before the shutdown.

Richard has cruise news:

Carnival Cruise Line removed cruises longer than seven-nights off its website - what does this mean?
One cruise line is going for a more all-inclusive experience
Norwegian Cruise Line released earnings this week — what stood out?
Key West has shown the world they do not like cruise ships
The much talked out cryptocurrency cruise ship has opened bids for you to own a cabin — how is it looking so far?

Listener Question: What can you tell us about Carnival's shore excursion best price guarantee?

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613 Norwegian Breakaway 2020 Review + News | Norwegian Cruise Line Nov 05, 2020

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A 2020 review of Norwegian Breakaway to the Eastern Caribbean. This was a seven-night honeymoon cruise was from PortMiami. On top of it being the start of a new life, this was the husband's first time ever on a cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the ports of call, the dining, entertainment, and the overall cruise experience.

Richard has cruise news:

Cruise lines are now part of the 2020 cancel culture
The no-sail order has expired, but now we have a conditional sail order in its place
A new medical testing laboratory is on a Viking Ocean cruise ship
Upgrades have been spotted at Port Everglades during the shutdown
The Bahamas now requires a special health travel visa to visit

Listener Question: Our Bahamas cruise was canceled for December, can we still fly to Nassau, Bahamas? - April

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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