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BONUS 009 Eastern Caribbean Island Update Feb 22, 2018

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We speak with Terry Thornton, VP Port Operations for Carnival Cruise Line, about what it took to get the Eastern Caribbean back operational after the 2017 hurricane season. Terry also touches on the 20 Carnival ships that are in the Caribbean, and plans for future itineraries.

Writer Richard Simms just returned from a 10-night Eastern Caribbean cruise and he gives us an update from a cruise guest standpoint and his thoughts on the island.

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net

472 Enchantment of the Seas Bahamas Cruise + News | Royal Caribbean Feb 15, 2018

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On this episode, we hear a review of Enchantment of the Seas from Kathy, who took a 60 friends onboard for a three-night Bahamas sailing. She talks about the dining, her grand suite, the amenities onboard, and their surprise sea day.

Sherry Has Cruise News On:

Listener Question: What's the quickest way to disembark Oasis of the Seas? We are worried that it will be a mess with nearly 6,000 other cruisers trying to get off at the same time. - Phil, Tampa

Questions or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net

471 Aboard Carnival Magic with John Heald |Carnival Cruise Line Feb 08, 2018

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We are broadcasting aboard Carnival Magic this week for John Heald's 11th Annual Blogger's Cruise. We ask John all the questions you sent in. Plus, we talk with two guests on the cruise about sailing the ship.

Thoughts or questions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

470 Cruise Ship Health Inspector Interview + Cruise News Feb 01, 2018

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A lot of cruise ships have been making the news lately with failing USPH inspections. This week we had a chance to talk with CDR Aimee Treffiletti, Chief of the CDCs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Vessel Sanitation Program. We get a behind the scenes look at the USPH inspections and what's involved when they make the unexpected appearance onboard the ship.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Florida gets another Carnival ship
Carnival responds to failed health inspections
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates a milestone on it's newest ship.
Norwegian Getaway is changing her itinerary - why?
Royal Caribbean is testing out a price increase at one venue

Thoughts or comments? Email: doug@cruiseradio.net

469 Norwegian Escape Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Jan 25, 2018

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We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. Plus, Stewart has our weekly dose of cruise news and industry insight.

Dan from TripInsurance.com answers questions on picking the right travel insurance policy.

Stewart has cruise news on:

Vista and Breeze fail USPH inspection.
Jumper on Carnival Triumph
Norwegian Epic heading to San Juan
Cruise stock prices are on the rise!
Celebrity Edge floats out

Listener Question: Booking a future cruise and not knowing who you are going to bring.

Thoughts or suggestions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.

468 Carnival Breeze + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Jan 18, 2018

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We get a Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze from Galveston.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Carnival charging for late-night room service and ditching debarkation day room service.
Two cruise ships are heading to NYC in 2019
Celebrity Cruises is releasing Celebrity Edge ahead of schedule
Star Princess gets a major refurb

Listener Qs:

What are the highlights of transiting the Panama Canal? - Nicholas, SD

Will my travel agent get mad if I ask her to adjust my price drop? I know she makes her money on commission. I feel bad. - Cindy, CT

Thoughts or comments? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

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467 MSC Seaside Review, Bomb Cyclone Cruise Recap + News Jan 11, 2018

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Some brief thoughts on the Norwegian Breakaway sailing through the major 'bomb cyclone' winter storm in early January. We talk to ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to give us some insight on how powerful these winter storms can become at sea. Nick and his family just returned from the very first sailing on MSC Cruises' brand new MSC Seaside. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Cruise executive paychecks revealed
Cruise line paid $25M for 90-day FEMA charter
Celebrity Cruises hikes gratuities on heels of Royal Caribbean hike
MSC launching child finder application

Listener Questions

What to expect when staying on deck one.
Do cruise lines gradually release staterooms or all at one time?

Thoughts or comments? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

BONUS: Winter Storm Grayson Impacts Cruise Ship | Norwegian Cruise Line Jan 06, 2018

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When the Norwegian Breakaway sailed through a winter storm, some passengers say things got rough. We speak to one of the people who just disembarked, as well as cruise expert Stewart Chiron, to find out if this was an unusual sailing or to be expected this time of year.

What are your thoughts? Let us know: doug@cruiseradio.net

466 Cruise Itinerary Planning and Carnival Vista Questions Answered | Carnival Cruise Line Jan 04, 2018

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We talk with Terry Thornton, VP of Itinerary Planning with Carnival Cruise Line. He brings us behind the curtain and explains to us about cruise ship deployments, the new destination Carnival is building in Freeport, Bahamas, and where he would like to see a new cruise port open up.

Also, I answer some follow up questions asked after our Carnival Vista interview last week.

Thoughts or comments? Email me! doug@cruiseradio.net

465 Carnival Vista Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Dec 28, 2017

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We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista. This sailing was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise out of Miami, Florida. Ports of call included Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, Curacao, and Aruba.

Stewart has cruise news on:

Royal Caribbean gratuity increase
MSC star-studded christening
Carnival expands their easy-pay program
Norwegian unveils new app
What should we look for in 2018?

Listener Question: How do I know what cruise will have fewer kids, is it the cruise line itself, the ship, or the time of year? David, CA Comments or suggestions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net