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Centers for Disease Control Lifts Cruise Ship Ban | CRR 067 Nov 01, 2020

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced on Friday that they would be lifting the no sail order on October 31. Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron stops by to break down what happens next and how long will it be until cruise ships will actually sail again in North America?

Date: November 1, 2020

612 Carnival Glory 2020 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Oct 29, 2020

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A review of Carnival Glory. This was a seven-night sailing to Key West and the Bahamas from New Orleans. We get all the highlights of this Caribbean cruise plus a review of the Chef's Table.

Richard has cruise news on:

Carnival starts restaffing ships
Florida's governor onboard for reopening the cruise industry
Virgin Voyages axes another round of sailings
Alaska's state representative wants to change legislation to save the cruise industry
Another cruise in Europe was sent packing for dipping out on an excursion

Listener Question: If I move my reservation from Carnival personal vacation planner to travel agent, will I lose my onboard I received from my canceled sailing?

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611 You Can Buy a Room On This Cruise Ship + Cruise News Oct 22, 2020

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Have you ever wanted to live on a cruise ship? It can now happen. An entrepreneur in Panama bought a Carnival Corporation cruise ship that was for sale and is turning it into floating condos at sea. We learn all about this deal and how you can bid on a condo at sea starting at $25,000.

Richard has cruise news on:

A Federal Judge tries to delay Carnival Corporation from returning to service
Royal Caribbean outlines what returning to cruise will look like in Asia
Royal Caribbean trademark a device called a "tracelet"
One cruise line says they are returning on December 18, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the aid of a sinking boat

Listener Question: I don't see any sailings from Florida to Bermuda, why is that?

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610 Disney Magic 2020 Review + News | Disney Cruise Line Oct 15, 2020

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A five-night cruise out of Miami on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic. The cruise went out of PortMiami to the Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and what Marvel at Sea days are like. This was the very last cruise for Disney before the cruise industry shutdown in the United States.

Richard has cruise news on:

Carnival Cruise Line also extended cancellations through November 2020
Mardi Gras completes sea trials in the Baltic Sea
Celebrity Apex arrives the Bahamas and readies for cruises
Another cruise ship debuted for the UK
Florida mayor reaffirms commitment to the cruise industry's restart
A cryptocurrency cruise ship could be coming soon

Listener Question: I have a Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Next certificate, but it's about to expire. What should I do?

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609 Luxury Cruise Ship Review 2020 + Cruise News | Silversea Cruises Oct 08, 2020

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Take a luxury cruise to the Baltic this week aboard Silversea Cruises' Silver Spirit. This was an 11-night Baltic Cruise.

Richard has cruise news on:

The CDC extends no sail order
More Caribbean cruise cancellations
Mandatory testing for all cruise passengers and crew
New cruise ship heading for North America
Cruise ship captain smacks down an internet troll

Listener Question: When will we see a more detailed view of what the new health protocols will look like by individual companies?

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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608 Celebrity Summit 2020 Review + News | Celebrity Cruises Oct 01, 2020

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This is a seven-night review of Celebrity Summit from San Juan to the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise was expected to sail round trip from Puerto Rico but due to COVID-19, authorities did not let the ship back into San Juan. Instead, the cruise ended in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This seven-night cruise turned into a nine-night.

Richard Simms has cruise news:

CDC and the cruise ship ban
False Alarm on a European ship that resumed service last month.
Virgin Voyages pushed their return day back.
Carnival Mardi Gras is one step closer to Florida
Princess Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship.

Question: Is it true that you have to pay more for drinks while the ship is docked in port vs out to sea?

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Carnival Mardi Gras Design Team Member | CRR 066 Sep 27, 2020

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Glenn Aprile is a member of the design team for Carnival Cruise Line's upcoming Mardi Gras. Recently they just developed a new atrium concept for the Grand Central zone of the ship. Glenn talks about the design concept and why certain changes were made.

Date: September 27, 2020

607 MSC Seaside Review 2020 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises Sep 24, 2020

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A 7-night review of MSC Seaside. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Maarten, and Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and the Eastern Caribbean ports of call.

Richard Simms has cruise news:

Return to cruising plans have been submitted to the CDC
Carnival Cruise Line debuts a new atrium for Mardi Gras
One of the founders of Norwegian Cruise Line passes
Princess Cruises is selling ships
Virgin Voyages announced longer itineraries

Question: How likely is it that cruises will only go to private islands and the Bahamas for the foreseeable future?

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Behind The Scenes of a Cruise Terminal | CRR 065 Sep 20, 2020

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We get behind the scenes look of a cruise terminal and find out what happens on embarkation day, how luggage gets sorted, and what really makes tempers flare at boarding.

Date: September 20, 2020

606 Norwegian Sky Review 2020 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Sep 17, 2020

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A 2020 review of Norwegian Sky. This was a four-night cruise out of PortMiami that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and a scheduled stop at Great Stirrup Cay (which unfortunately was missed because of weather).

A new entertainment option was rolled out this week involving cruise directors, we talk with the creators.

Richard Simms has cruise news:

A handful of ships won't be returning until early 2021
Royal Caribbean says Australian and New Zeland are done until next year
Carnival Corporation said they are selling more ships
A small Alaskan cruise destination has been nominated for Seatrade Cruise Awards
A cruise ship delay for Disney Cruise Line

Question: Do you think cruise lines will make a big push to add a lot of smart technology in order to eliminate "touchpoints" in staterooms and throughout their ships?

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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