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Weekend Cruise News Brief - July 15, 2018 [BETA] Jul 15, 2018

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Your cruise news brief for July 15, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line has extended the option for two additional Project Leonardo-class vessels, Royal Caribbean has a minor delay in the Perfect Day at CoCoCay project, Virgin Cruises shows us the progress of their upcoming ship, and Carnival Horizon breaks a St. Jude fundraising record.

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493 Carnival Imagination Review 2018 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Jul 12, 2018

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Krista and her family just returned from a four-night cruise on Carnival Imagination out of Long Beach. Her family took this cruise because they wanted to go to California. The cruise went to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, itinerary, and her first time taking a Carnival Cruise since they implemented the new boarding process.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Tragedy on a zip line in the Caribbean
Norwegian Bliss add new go-kart pricing
Carnival changing their military cancellation policy
St. Maarten photo opp lands cruisers in hot water
Hurricane Chris update
Listener question: Cruising to Alaska without passports
Listener question: How is onboard credit distributed

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Weekend Cruise News Brief - July 8, 2018 [BETA] Jul 08, 2018

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Your cruise news brief for July 8, 2018. Royal Caribbean has altered an itinerary because of Tropical Storm Beryl. Carnival Cruise Line goes back into another West Coast port. Norwegian Cruise Line added a new package to their newest ship.

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492 Norwegian Getaway Western Caribbean Review + News | Norwegian Cruise Line Jul 05, 2018

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We get a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway-class ship Norwegian Getaway. We get a comprehensive review from this first time Norwegian Cruise Line guest.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Carnival Cruise Line going to another West Coast port
Carnival rescuing an NCL crew member that went overboard
Holland America ditching another cruise ship
Cruise line helping fund a Statue of Liberty museum

Listener Q: Where does the crew tips go when you hand them over directly?

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BONUS 15: Celebrity Equinox Eastern Caribbean Review | Celebrity Cruises Jul 02, 2018

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John gives us a review of his seven-night cruise on Celebrity Equinox from Port Miami. He and his wife were in a concierge-class balcony stateroom. Hear his overall thoughts of the ship, dining venues, on board, entertainment, and ports of call during this seven-night Eastern Caribean sailing. Also the perks of booking a future cruise while on your current sailing.

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491 Carnival Sunshine Southern Caribbean + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Jun 28, 2018

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On this episode, we hear a review of an eight-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. This sailing went to Grand Turk, Aruba, and Curaçao. We get a comprehensive bow to stern review of this cruise ship that was launched in 1996.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

Carnival testing out app-based pizza delivery
Enchantment of the Seas back in Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises giving details of new Port Everglades terminal
Cruise line ditches solo supplement fee
Listener question on traveling solo

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BONUS 14 Symphony of the Seas Review + News Jun 25, 2018

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's brand new Symphony of the Seas, currently (as of 2018) the world's largest cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the staterooms, dining, public areas, and what it's like sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time - and does it hold a candle to Disney Cruise Line. You may be surprised.

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490 Enchantment of the Seas Bahamas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Jun 21, 2018

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Hear a three-night review of Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas to Bahamas. These short cruises are known as booze cruises because they are done over the weekend and attract a younger crowd. Although Dante was skeptical taking this as his first Royal Caribbean cruise, he was surprised.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Cruise was slapped with a $14,000 data roaming bill
Technical issue delays Carnival Magic and cancels a port of call
A refurbished Royal Caribbean ship now calls Florida home
Royal Caribbean purchases major stake in luxury cruise line
Brand new cruise ships left in 2018

Listener question on changing your set dining time.

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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BONUS 13 Norwegian Epic Western Caribbean Review | Norwegian Cruise Line Jun 18, 2018

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We get a review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic. This is a very polarizing ship, folks either love it or hate it. Steven gives us his thoughts of the ship, the experience he had, and a comprehensive review.

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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489 Carnival Splendor Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Jun 14, 2018

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We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor. This was a seven-night cruise from LA. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and the entertainment offered.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

FEMA chartered a cruise ship for hurricane relief in 2017, and didn't make the most out of it.
Holland America's upcoming ship now has a Godmother
Carnival will position one of their ships to a new homeport next year.
Disney Cruise Line is heading to Canada
Hawaii cruises are slowly starting to reinstate canceled itineraries.

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

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