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576 Celebrity Equinox + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Feb 20, 2020

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We get a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox. This was a seven-night cruise down to the Eastern Caribbean from Port Everglades. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau. Sarah gives us a bow to stern to review of the ship and the ports.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

Holland America guest getting coronavirus
Princess Cruise guests start heading home and redeploy Sapphire Princess
Scarlet Lady was delivered to Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line ship gets $100 million refurbishment
Royal Caribbean starts on new development in the Caribbean

Listener Question: What is a family-friendly safe activity we could do in Cozumel, Mexico?

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Listener Questions about Bidding, Cruise Discounts, and the Caribbean - CRR 036 Feb 16, 2020

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We answer your listener questions about bidding for an upgrade on Norwegian Cruise Line. Details on cruise line apps. Is it really cheaper to book a cruise as a group? What to do in Antigua. And a suggestion for Naples, Italy.

Email your questions to doug@cruiseradio.net.

Date: February 16, 2020

575 Adventure of the Seas 2020 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Feb 13, 2020

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. This was an eight-night cruise to their private destination Labadee, San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. We get details about the ship and ports of call on this Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Sherry has cruise news on:

A cruise was cut short of an outbreak that wasn't coronavirus related
A port finally accepted the displaced Holland America ship
Royal Caribbean ship has coronavirus scare
Carnival Cruise Line has started showcasing Mardi Gras
There's a Disney Cruise Line ship at a new homeport

Listener Question: Looking for a non-crowded family-friendly beach club in Cozumel.

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Carnival Victory Review 2020 + Holland America President - CRR 035 Feb 09, 2020

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Heather gives us a review of Carnival Victory. This was a four-night cruise to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. In Spring 2020, Carnival Victory will head to Cadez, Spain for a massive makeover to become Carnival Radiance.

We get the details on Carnival Cruise Line food, service, the overall experience.

Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line stops by to talk about the Culinary Council, the changes at Holland America over the past few years, and some insight into the renovations at Half Moon Cay.

Date: February 9, 2020

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574 Details on Coronavirus and Cruises + Cruise News Feb 06, 2020

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Coronavirus is all over the news where both travel and cruising are concerned. This week we talk week with cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron about the impacts on the industry and how cruise lines are being proactive.

Travel insurance could play a factor in the coronavirus cancellations and delays. We answer some of the dozens of emails we relieved about this outbreak.

Sherry has cruise news on:

A Princess Cruise ship was impacted with the deadly coronavirus
Carnival announces new officers for Carnival Radiance
Carnival adds another transatlantic voyage in 2021
Disney Cruise Line launches a website detailing their new destination
Holland America Line brings on a new chef
Royal Caribbean opened a new section at Perfect Day at Cococay

Listener Q: Is Royal Caribbean's The Key program worth it? - Julie from Layton, Utah

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Live From Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve - CRR 034 Feb 02, 2020

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We recently had a chance to check out MSC Cruises brand new Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. This is MSC's new private destination in the Bahamas that was developed exclusively for MSC Cruise guests. We speak with the General Manager of the island and MSC Cruises COO Ken Muskat. And staff writer Richard Simms asks some questions about the new private island.

Date: February 2, 2020

573 Norwegian Encore 2020 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Jan 30, 2020

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Chris gives us a review of Norwegian Crusie Line's brand new Norwegian Encore. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Carnival Mardi Gras floated out of dry dock
Cruise ships are canceling voyages because of coronavirus
There's a lawsuit against a major cruise line
A new cruise port has opened in Jamaica
A man goes overboard on Oasis of the Seas

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572 Carnival Horizon Review 2020 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Jan 23, 2020

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Carnival Horizon review to the Western Caribbean. Hear this detailed ship review that involves a submarine excursion in Cozumel.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Carnival Mardi Gras is closer to float out
A cruise line is starting service in the Great Lakes
Celebrity Apex now has a godmother
Princess Cruises returns to Kangaroo Island after the wildfires
The ultimate retirement cruise

Listener Question: Best place to go ship spotting in Port Canaveral?

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Ovation of the Seas Review - CRR 033 Jan 19, 2020

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An Alaska review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This was a seven-night cruise and it happened to be the very last voyage of the 2019 Alaska cruise season.

Date: January 19, 2020

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571 Sky Princess Review 2020 + Cruise News | Princess Cruises Jan 16, 2020

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A 2020 review of Sky Princess. This ship belongs to Princess Cruises' Royal-class and made its North America debut in December 2019. We get a full review of this ship that is sailing from Port Everglades this winter and spring.

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