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Q&A PortMiami Parking, Cancelations, Bermuda, and Embarkation Times - CRR 032 Jan 12, 2020

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We tackle your question. Parking at PortMiami versus an offsite lot. How strict is Carnival Cruise Line when it comes to their cancelation policy? How to get around Bermuda when there for three days. And what is the best time to embark the ship on cruise day?

Date: January 12, 2020

570 Symphony of the Seas Review 2020 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Jan 09, 2020

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Miami-based Symphony of the Seas. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Get this very detailed review from this first-time Royal Caribbean cruise passenger.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Pricing glitched caused ultra-low cruise fares
Norwegian Cruise Line ditches water bottles
Cruise ship stuck in Caribbean port
Norwegian raises room service
January 2020 cruise ship dry dock schedule

Listener Q: How can we see the donkeys on Grand Turk?

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Your Cruise Questions Answered - CRR 031 Jan 05, 2020

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We tackle your listener questions on this week's show.

What is there to do in St. Thomas for first-time cruisers?
How do we get from West Palm Beach to Port Miami?
What are the major differences between Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Gem?
Breaking down the Norwegian Cruise Line dining program

Date: January 5, 2019

569 MSC Meraviglia Review 2019 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises Jan 02, 2020

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A review of MSC Meraviglia. This is one of MSC Cruises Meraviglia-class ships that is now sailing seasonally from Port Miami. Hear how this stacks up against other cruise ships sailing from Miami and what it's really like.

Richard has cruise news on:

Another cruise line raises gratuities
Celebrity Cruises is dropping a surcharge
A man went overboard on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship
Princess launched what they are calling their "best sale ever" - is it a good deal?
MSC cruise ship hits the dock in Italy

Listener Question: What happens if we don't use up all our onboard credit on Harmony of the Seas?

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Cruise Cancellation Questions Answered and Cruise News - CRR 030 Dec 29, 2019

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This month we've seen a lot of cruise cancellations and delays. We answer questions on the delays and recouping lost money. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers questions regarding the Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras that has been delayed and canceled eight sailings, and Carnival Glory. This is great to know about sailing in the future.

Sherry Laskin stops by with cruise news:

Carnival increases drink package price
Royal Caribbean homeports new ship in the Mediterranean
Details on Virgin Voyages special onboard credit offer
Asbestos found on three cruise ships

Listener Question: I am blind and wanting to cruise again for the first time in years. What does Carnival Cruise Line offer in terms of menus for the visually impaired?

Date: December 29, 2019

568 Carnival Panorama Detailed Review 2019 | Carnival Cruise Line Dec 26, 2019

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A detailed review of Carnival Panorama. This is Carnival Cruise Line's latest ship that debuted in Long Beach, California in December 2019. We cover the new ship from bow to stern and give details on all the new spaces added to the ship.

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Cruise Industry Analyst Weighs in on Crashes and Revenue - CRR 029 Dec 22, 2019

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Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the accident involving Carnival Glory and Carnival Legend in Cozumel, Mexico. We also talk about the shipyard delay of Mardi Gras and how it's impacting guests and Carnival Corporation's end of the year earnings call.

Date: December 22, 2019

567 Norwegian Bliss Review 2019 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Dec 19, 2019

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We get a review of a seven-night Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Bliss from New York City. The cruise went to Nassau, Port Canaveral, and Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian Bliss was launched in 2018 from Norwegian Cruise Line.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Holland America ship cancels sailing from Port Everglades
Royal Caribbean will bring a mega-ship to Texas
Cruising is only getting bigger according to a new report
Port Everglades breaks a cruise world record
Carnival says watch what you wear onboard

Listener Question: Best places to stay before sailing out of Long Beach?

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Carnival Panorama Christening and Preview | Carnival Cruise Line - CRR 028 Dec 15, 2019

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We are onboard Carnival Cruise Line's brand new ship, Carnival Panorama. This was on the inaugural cruise that went from Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico.

Date: December 14, 2019

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