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498 Carnival Miracle Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Aug 16, 2018

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We get a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Miracle. John gives us a bow to stern review of this sailing from Tampa, Florida.

Richard Simms has cruise news:

Royal Caribbean bans emotional support animals
Carnival cruise ship has technical issue
Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships get refurbished
Celebrity Edge announces new entertainment options
Listener question on where to find a solo cruise website

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Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 12, 2018 Aug 12, 2018

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Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 12, 2018. Royal Caribbean is changing their online check-in program. Carnival Cruise Line is making two disembarkation changes. Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships got a total makeover. And a couple got booted from a Holland America Line cruise ship.

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497 Mariner of the Seas Bahamas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Aug 09, 2018

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's newly refurbished Mariner of the Seas. Don recently took a three-night Bahamas cruise that stopped in Nassau, Bahamas and the cruise line's private island Coco Cay. We get a detailed review of CoCo Cay, a construction update, and what it was like sailing this newly refurbished cruise ship.

Sherry has cruise news on:

A Carnival crew found unresponsive
The talk of passenger fuel surcharges as the price of oil increases
Princess Cruises has a burger available on land
Royal Caribbean had the largest movie premiere at sea

Listener questions on:

Bringing two bottles of wine onboard
ATM onboard cruise ships
Getting to St. John from St. Thomas

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Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 5, 2018 Aug 05, 2018

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Your cruise news brief for August 5, 2019. Grand Cayman is experiencing record cruise passengers and opposition for the new cruise pier, a crew member from Holland America went overboard, Celebrity Edge has completed her first round of sea trial, Harmony of the Seas debuts in Netflix film, Carnival kids read record Dr. Seuss words, and deck by deck analysis of Carnival Sunrise.

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496 Norwegian Escape Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Aug 02, 2018

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Matt gives us a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. This was a seven-night cruise from New York City to Bermuda. We get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Escape, the dining venues, entertainment, and the nightlife offered onboard.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Carnival Cruise Line's $200M announcement of Carnival Sunrise
Carnival is doing away with public health forms at embarkation
Princess Cruises reveals details about Sky Princess
Royal Caribbean is updating their booking policy
Cruise ship employee kills a polar bear on an excursion

Cruise Critic stops by the give us a recap of their 2018 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards.

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BONUS: Goodbye Carnival Triumph, Hello Carnival Sunrise Jul 31, 2018

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Carnival Cruise Line just announced that Carnival Triumph will transform into Carnival Sunrise. During this 60-day, $200 million renovation, the ship is going to get a slew of new venues, just like Carnival Sunshine did back in 2013. We talk with Gus Antorcha, Chief Operating Officer at Carnival Cruise Line about the refurbishment, and contributor Richard Simms stops by to give some insight.

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Weekend Cruise News Brief - July 29, 2018 [BETA] Jul 29, 2018

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Your cruise news brief for July 29, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has added keyless embarkation to another port, Nassau is warning people about eating the conch, Disney Cruise Line is going green, Celebrity Edge has officially started sea trial, and finally, Hawaii is back open to all cruise traffic after the volcano eruption this past spring.

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495 Regal Princess Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises Jul 26, 2018

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We get a review of a 10-night cruise on Regal Princess. This was a repositioning cruise that started in New York City and ended in Port Everglades, Florida. Jim gives us a bow to stern review of the ship and what it's like sailing solo on Regal Princess.

Sherry has cruise news:

Follow up to the Norwegian Joy $50 million refurbishment
The Grinch tried to steal Carnival Spirit earlier this week
Royal Caribbean issues a San Juan update
Princess Cruises places an order for two mega ships
Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for next ship
Warning for cruisers in Nassau - don't eat the conch
Listener question: spending the day at Princess Cay
Take the Carnival trivia challenge here

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Weekend Cruise News Brief - July 22, 2018 [BETA] Jul 22, 2018

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Your cruise news brief for July 22, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line is banning straws at sea, Virgin Voyages cut the steel for their second ship, two crew members fell off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, and Carnival Liberty made an unexpected stop off the coast of Florida.

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494 Adventure of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Jul 19, 2018

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This week we get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. Adventure of the Seas is currently in Bayonne, NJ for the summer. She's doing alternating sailings to Canada/New England and Bahamas/Florida cruises.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: