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590 Mariner of the Seas 2020 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean May 28, 2020

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A back-to-back review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. This was a three and four-night cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We learn about the recent Mariner refurbishments and what it's like sailing two cruises in a row.

Sherry has cruise news:

Australia extending their cruise ship ban
Royal Caribbean backtracks on no buffets.
Royal Caribbean gave us a financial update
We start starting to see where the first cruise ships may sail from
Virgin Voyages has delayed their inaugural cruise - again

Listener Q:

Our Alaska cruise was canceled and now looking at next July. The prices 20% higher for the same time next year. Should we book now and monitor the prices or wait until they figure out when the boats will sail again before booking? - Jessica

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Cruise Director Answers Your Burning Questions - CRR 050 May 24, 2020

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Cruise Director Kabir returns this week to discuss your questions about life at sea. Some of the questions he tackles is what a cruise director's day is like, is there a hookup culture onboard the ship, social distancing, and speculation on what it could be like as we resume cruising.

Date: May 24, 2020

590 Cruise News + ms Zuiderdam 2020 Review | Holland America Line May 21, 2020

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We get a review of Holland America's Zuiderdam. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. This cruise went to Grand Turk, San Juan, and the private island Half Moon Cay.

Sherry has cruise news:

The Bahamas could welcome cruisers back as early as July
Massive layoffs across multiple cruise lines
Disney Cruise Line has extended its cancellation
Carnival Breeze made it to Southampton to disembark crew
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended their Peace of Mind policy

Listener Question: What itinerary has the best beaches for relaxing? We are looking into sailing Mardi Gras in 2021. I have to choose between Costa Maya, Roatan, and Cozumel or San Juan, Grand Turk, Amber Cove. - Sandy

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Hints of Getting Rid of Cruise Ship Buffets + New Financial Outlooks - CRR 049 May 17, 2020

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Royal Caribbean hinted this week that they could be getting rid of its cruise ship buffets once they start sailing again.

The cruise industry is going through a financial nightmare right now. They are all in a zero revenue environment. Norwegian Cruise Line recently had its first-quarter earnings call late last week, we break down the findings.

Date: May 17, 2020

589 Cruise Director Onboard During Shutdown + News | Crew Member May 14, 2020

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We talk to a cruise director who was onboard a cruise ship during the COVID outbreak. Our guest chats with us what it was like being onboard when the cruise industry shutdown and how he had pivot as they attempted to get cruisers home.

Sherry has cruise news:

Grand Cayman isn't ready to take back cruise ships
Marine firm launches a project to keep ships clean
A video could show the future of cruising
Norway-based cruise company will return to service in June
Norwegian Cruise Line opens sailings through 2023

Listener Question: How early can I drop by bag off at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal?

Hear Cruise Director Kabir's podcast here.

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Travel Insurance Changes Are Starting to Happen - CRR 048 May 10, 2020

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Cruise lines are doing a phased-in approach when it comes to return-to-service. In this episode, we discuss how the landscape and policies are changing with the post-COVID. We answer some listener questions on what to look for when buying a policy and how to rebook your policy if your vacation got canceled.

Find more information about travel insurance policies here.

Date: May 10, 2020

588 Carnival Inspiration Review 2020 + Cruise | Carnival Cruise Line May 07, 2020

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We get a review of Carnival Inspiration. This was a short four-night cruise out of Long Beach, California to Ensenada and Catalina Island with only one sea day. Carnival Cruise Line sails two Fantasy-class ships out of Los Angeles, Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination.

Sherry has cruise news:

Carnival is shooting for a new return-to-service
An investigation has been launched into Carnival Corporation
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are doing what it takes to get the crew members home.
Two cruise terminals are delayed over uncertainty.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had some good news by mid-week

Listener Question: We are debating on taking Queen Mary from New York to Southampton. Can we survive by eating in the pub and buffet only wearing shorts on board -- or will we go hungry?

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Sailing a 58-Night Cruise During Coronavirus - CRR 047 May 03, 2020

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This is a 58-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises Island Princess (sister ship to the Coral Princess). This ship was launched back in 2003 and is one of the cruise line's smaller ships.

An interesting angle with this sailing is that COVID-19 events were happening around the world. So they were experiencing in real-time what changes were being made as the globe was continuously learning about coronavirus.

Date: May 3, 2020

587 Freedom of the Seas 2020 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Apr 30, 2020

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A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This cruise went down to the Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Carnival sends 10,000 crew members home
Disney Cruise Line extends its cancellation
How Norwegian Cruise Line is weathering the financial storm
The new Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is close to opening
Ship designers are pivoting when it comes to future cruise concepts

Listener Question: If I reach platinum status on day three of my cruise, when will I get the perks?

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Cruise Port ICU Pods, Extending Cruise Cancellations, and Listener Questions - CRR 046 Apr 26, 2020

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Staff writer Richard Simms joins us to talk about the details of Norwegian Cruise Line's extension of their suspension of cruises. A company has an idea of putting mobile ICU units in cruise ports across the Caribbean. Norwegian Holdings and Royal Caribbean bolster liquidity.

Listener Question:

Should we use a travel agent?
What is the status of Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras inaugural season?

Date: April 26, 2020

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