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Cruising, the CDC, and Royal Caribbean Changes | CRR 064 Sep 13, 2020

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Staff writer Richard Simms talks to us about the meeting that PortMiami had about the state of cruising, Carnival Cruise Line ships returning to service in November, and Norwegian Cruise Line delaying a cruise update. Matt Hochberg from Royal Caribbean Blog answers questions on how Royal Caribbean has changed its app to facilitate the future of cruising and brand loyalty programs.

Date: September 13, 2020

605 Celebrity Edge March 2020 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Sep 10, 2020

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A Celebrity Edge review from March 2020. This was the last cruise before the cruise industry shutdown. Ashley gives a comprehensive review of Celebrity's newest cruise ship and what the onboard experience was like.

Sherry has cruise news:

Carnival's Brand Ambassador said they could be returning to sea sooner than people think
It's back to sea for one Carnival Corporation line
Royal Caribbean CEO weighs in on returning to service
Ghostship tours are a thing in the UK
One cruise line settles lawsuit with crew members

Question: Is it a good idea to sail on the first cruise post-dry dock? I've heard there could be plumbing issues and them still trying to put things together while the first sailing is going on.

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604 Norwegian Escape 2020 Review + Cruising News | Norwegian Cruise Line Sep 03, 2020

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A seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Escape. The vessel was launched in 2015 and offers Caribbean service from the east coast.

Sherry has cruise news:

Popular Carnival Cruise Director announces retirement
Another Carnival ship steams towards the scrapyard
Carnival Corp CEO optimistic about North American cruising
The Pandemic is not slowing down cruise projects at port Miami
Another cruise line is signing on for rapid testing

Question: Where do you see cruises prices headed with supply and demand? It seems like starting out there will be fewer itineraries available.

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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Answering Your Disney Cruise Line Questions | CRR 063 Aug 30, 2020

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Steve is the host of the DCL Podcast, a show all about Disney Cruise Line. This week he answers our questions about sailing on Disney, Castaway Cay, dining onboard, sailing without kids, and a whole lot of other questions.

Date: August 30, 2020

603 Radiance of the Seas Review 2020 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Aug 27, 2020

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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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QA: Cruising From Florida, Yacht Club, Cozumel and Dining Restrictions | CRR 062 Aug 23, 2020

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Nancy Schretter returns this week from the Family Travel Network to answer some questions about cruising to Cozumel with small children, how to deal with food allergies on a cruise ship, and keeping your child safe in a balcony. Tommy Casabona stops by to give details about sailing from Fort Lauderdale with factoring in a little bit of pre-cruise fun. Sherr from CruiseTipsTV answers a question about the Yacht Club experience on MSC Cruises.

Date: August 29, 2020

602 MSC Meraviglia 2020 Review + News | MSC Cruises Aug 20, 2020

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Since MSC Cruises returned to cruising this past week, it's only appropriate to get a review of the MSC Meraviglia. Sheri and her family had an opportunity to sail the Yacht Club (ship within a ship concept) in the Mediterranean. We get a full review of one of MSC Cruises' newest ships.

Sherry has cruise news:

Cruises are officially underway in Europe and a couple was kicked off the ship
Cruise line cleared of health incident
Carnival Corp compromised by hackers
Grand Cayman tells cruise ships no
Carnival Corp gives a financial update

Listener Q: We are in the early planning stages of our 2022 summer cruise. We are older and do not like crowds and crazy traffic. What is easier to navigate - Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale?

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From Cruise Director To World's Largest Cruise Magazine | CRR 061 Aug 16, 2020

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In our series of exploring personalities within the cruise space, we speak with Bill Panoff. Bill started his career aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship where he worked at sea for 13 years and then went launched Porthole Cruise Magazine, the largest cruise magazine in the world.

Porthole Cruise Magazine Digital: https://bit.ly/3atTJ9I
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Date: August 16, 2020

601 Crystal Serenity Luxury Ship Review + Cruise News | Crystal Cruises Aug 13, 2020

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Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us to talk about her seven-night Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Cruises' Crystal Serenity. Crystal Cruises recently announced that they will not welcome guests back until 2021.

Sherry has cruise news:

Another round of cruise cancellations
Crew members file a lawsuit against the cruise company
Norwegian Cruise Line puts rumors to bed
Recapping Royal Caribbean Group's Q2 earnings call
Med cruises were given the green flag for August 15

Listener Q: What is the difference between a Bahamas and a Bermuda cruise?

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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Future Cruise Credits, Embarkation at Terminals, and Travel Agent vs Vacation Planners | CRR 060 Aug 09, 2020

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We tackle your listener questions this week. Sherry Laskin joins us to break down using onboard credits on multiple sailings and the best way to remove canceled guests from a cruise. Barbara lets us know the main differences between the cruise line vacation planner and a travel agent. Richard talks about cruise embarkation out of New York City.

Date: August 9, 2020

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