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513 Celebrity Edge 2018 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Nov 29, 2018

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Hear a comprehensive review of Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Edge. After spending two nights on the new ship, we walk through the big features onboard like the Magic Carpet, Eden, the infinite balcony staterooms, and all the dining options.

Sherry has cruise news:

Carnival Cruise Line adds new attraction to ship
Mobile, Alabama cruise port will continue cruising
Royal Caribbean kills the upgrade fairy
A cruise ship powered by dead fish
Listener Q: What day pass resort in Nassau is better - Breezes or Hilton?

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 25, 2018 Nov 25, 2018

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 25, 2018. The cruise lines had a great third quarter. Carnival Cruise Line has the popular Seafood Shack on two more of their cruise ship. And a cruise ship powered by dead fish is coming within the next couple years.

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512 Norwegian Pride of America 2018 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Nov 22, 2018

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We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Hawaii-based ship Pride of America. This ship sails year-round in Hawaii and even does overnights in select ports of call. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and dining on the ship.

In 2018, Hawaii was plagued with natural disasters like a volcano and bad storms. What a lot of people don't realize is how quickly it bounced back. After spending a week in Hawaii, Ashley from Cruise Critic stop by the give us a progress report.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Carnival Cruise Line changing their smoking policy
Symphony of the Seas was officially christened in Port Miami
Celebrity Edge has arrived at her new home in Florida
Carnival Cruise ship debuts a new fast food restaurant
Norwegian Cruise Line ship breaks down in San Juan and sends passengers home

Listener Q: What island has better snorkeling: St. Kitts or Grand Turk?

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 18, 2018 Nov 18, 2018

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 18, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship to date is officially underway and they are getting a new hull log. More drama in the cruise port of Nassau, Bahamas with the straw market. Windstar Cruises announced that three of their ships will get stretched, get new engines, and more staterooms.

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511 Freedom of the Seas Review (2018) | Royal Caribbean Nov 15, 2018

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We get a review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from Port Everglades. Ryan and Lauren strictly sail Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean first timer. We also hear their thoughts after returning to the Caribbean islands after last year's hurricane season.

This week we are sailing on Carnival Breeze for a 14-night Eastern Caribbean so there will not be cruise news. If you'd like to hear our daily 90-second Cruise Radio News briefs you can subscribe here: Cruise Radio News podcast feed.

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 11, 2018 Nov 11, 2018

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 11, 2018. Virgin Voyages plan to revolutionize cruise dining. Carnival's brand new Chinese cruise line. And a Royal Caribbean ship arrived Florida and a Celebrity ship is on the way.

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510 Carnival Inspiration 2018 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Nov 08, 2018

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We get a three-night review of Carnival Cruise Line's Long Beach based Carnival Inspiration. Lauren took this cruise because the pricing was perfect and she was already out in California for work. She also gives us her review of Carnival's Chef Table and the CHEERS! unlimited beverage package.

Sherry has cruise news:

Royal Caribbean announces a $115-million makeover of one of their cruise ships.
Port Canaveral breaks an all time cruise record
Virgin Voyages announces their first destination of their 2020 ship
Follow up: Princess cruises responds to their dining change that was met with pushback
Upcoming ships: Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, Celebrity Edge, and Holland America's Nieuw Statendam
Listener question: What amenities come with a suite on Carnival Cruise Line?

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 4, 2018 Nov 04, 2018

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Cruise Radio News Brief - November 4, 2018. Royal Caribbean had a launch party for the brand new Terminal A terminal in Port Miami. Carnival Corporation was issued patents for new technology. And a Royal Caribbean ship had to divert to disembark sick guests in Bermuda.

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509 Celebrity Equinox 2018 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Nov 01, 2018

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We get a review of an 11-night Southern Caribbean cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises's Celebrity Equinox.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

Carnival Sunshine listing (leaning over) while at sea over the weekend
Royal Caribbean's stabilizer causing them to take on a bit of water
Norwegian Breakaway almost a day late leaving New York City
Two cruise ships bumped into each other because of a bad storm
Celebrity Edge is driving up revenue for Royal Caribbean Corporation

Listener question: Which port is better in Honduras - Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole?

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Cruise Radio News Brief - October 28, 2018 Oct 28, 2018

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Carnival Cruise Line broke a donation record for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. This event happened on a cruise aboard Carnival Splendor. Guests sailing Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss were upset after a last minute itinerary change after the ship left port. And Royal Caribbean said one of their new ships is making the company a lot of money.

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