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BONUS: Interview with a Cruise Ship Architect Aug 28, 2017

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We talk to cruise ship architect, Joe Farcus. Joe has been designing ships for Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival Corporate brands for over 30 years. We had a chance to talk with him about some of his past work and how he designs the cruise ship.

Note: If you've been listening to Cruise Radio for over six years, you have have heard this interview back in April 2011. It has been one of the most listened to episodes over the past few years so I wanted to make it a bonus episode.

Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net

447 Pride of America Review + Cruise News | Hawaii Cruise Aug 24, 2017

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This week we get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. Tommy Casabona stops by from the Always Be Book podcast to talk this past week's solar eclipse. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Carnival extending their sailings to Cuba
Carnival is testing a new port day menu
Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas has dreaded technical issues
San Juan is seeing record cruise traffic

Thoughts or review? Email me doug@cruiseradio.net.

EDITED TO REMOVE TROPICAL STORM STORY ON AUG 24.

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446 Carnival Triumph Western Caribbean + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Aug 17, 2017

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We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Triumph on a five-night western Caribbean cruise. Not only was this his first time on Carnival, but it was his first cruise ever. The review gives a neat perspective from someone who experienced the world of cruising for the very first time.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

New details on Norwegian Bliss
Royal Caribbean names upcoming ship - details?
Carnival ship missed a port because of propulsion issues - what happened?
The Bahamas wants cruisers to spend more money.
A class action cruise lawsuit is in the works - but this lawsuit isn't against the cruise lines. Check your phone number here.

Listener questions:

Is it possible to share a wifi package among friends? - Diane from Fargo
How does the disembarkation process work with getting back to the airport? - Heather from Seattle

Questions or have a review? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net.

445 Norwegian Gem Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Aug 10, 2017

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We get a review of a 10-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem. Craig gives us the details of the Norwegian Gem, what he thought of the ship and what he did on his Caribbean ports of call.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Carnival's Senior Cruise Director celebrates 30 years with the company
Captain Kirk to NCL: Save the Dolphins!
Carnival LIVE adds another performer for the fall
Why one cruise line is hiking cruise prices
Celebrity Cruises adds another female captain

Listener Questions

Room locations
Using Norwegian Cruise Line's bidding system

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

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444 Enchantment of the Seas Bahamas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Aug 03, 2017

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas. This sailing left Miami, Florida and headed for Nassau, Bahamas and Royal Caribbean's private island Coco Cay, Bahamas. We get a full review of the ship, the dining, entertainment on board, a glimpse into a day on Coco Cay, and some overall thoughts.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Sad news on a Princess Cruise in Alaska last week.
Carnival Cruise Line gave Mobile, Alabama some great news
New report shows norovirus is down on cruise ships
Norwegian Cruise Line is testing a surcharge on another restaurant
Bookings now open for Norwegian Sun
Listener question on Carnival Cruise Line specialty dining.

Link Mentioned: Unscripted interview on Always Be Booked Podcast

Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net

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443 Disney Dream Review, Popular Ports, + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line Jul 27, 2017

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Mitchell just returned from Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream where he did a five-night honeymoon Bahamas cruise. Mitch is a seasoned cruiser and his wife has only been on one voyage prior to this sailing. We hear his thoughts on planning the cruise, dining, Castaway Cay, and the public areas aboard Disney Dream. One special feature on this cruise is that it stopped in Castaway Cay twice.

Cruise Critic just released their Cruiser's Choice Destination Awards for 2017. The award highlights the most popular cruise ports in every region. Ashley stops by to give us some of the highlights.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Terminally ill cruise passenger is headed home thanks to some generous donations.
Carnival expands keyless embarkation
Disney Cruise Line adds 7th ship
MSC changing final payment policy
Kid jumping in cruise ship pool from railing (for more, listen to our bonus episode released prior to this show)

Article link mentioned:

Cruise Critic Cruiser's Choice Destination Awards

Show thoughts or suggestions? doug@cruiseradio.net

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BONUS DISCUSSION: Kid Jumps from Cruise Ship Railing into Pool Jul 24, 2017

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One of the things seasoned cruisers complain about on a regular basis is "out of control" kids who seem to have absolutely no adult supervision whatsoever, and a disturbing video posted to YouTube seems to take this behavior to new heights. We talk to travel agent Scott Lara and contributor Richard Simms on their thoughts.

Read the article: https://cruiseradio.net/kid-jumps-cruise-deck-railing-pool/

We talking to travel agent Scott Lara and contributor Richard Simms on their thoughts.

Thoughts? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net.

442 Carnival Pride Bahamas Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Jul 20, 2017

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We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Baltimore based Carnival Pride, on a seven night exotic Caribbean cruise. We get a run down of the ship, what makes Carnival Pride so unique, and how to deal with curve balls thrown your way during your cruise.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Sad news out of St. Maarten's famous airport beach - what happened?
Does Royal Caribbean have big plans for Independence of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean sending another ship to Cuba
This world cruise in 2020 lasts 131 nights

Answered a listener question about pre-paying gratuities and why it sometimes works out in your favor.

Share your review: doug@cruiseradio.net.

441 Norwegian Epic Mediterranean Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Jul 13, 2017

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We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic this week. Craig and his family just returned from a seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona. We get a full review of the dining options, entertainment offered on Norwegian Epic, and his initial thoughts of the ship. Sherry has cruise news:

Norwegian Cruise Line just made some announcements
Carnival's third Vista-class is underway
Carnival hosts first social media powered bbq
Royal Caribbean is testing a new drink program that is aligned with the other cruise lines
Norwegian Cruise Line is ditching their Second City comedy partnership

Cruise lately? Come share your review. doug@cruiseradio.net.

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440 Allure of the Seas Western Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Jul 06, 2017

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Dr. Kris did a six night on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. We get a full review of one of the world's largest cruise ships, talk about the dining experiences, and the Western Caribbean ports of call. We get your Mediterranean cruise questions answered by CruisingExcursions.com. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Carnival Cruise Line did their first sailing to Cuba
Galveston, Texas shows off their updated Cruise Terminal 2
All four Disney ships recently earned perfect marks on their health inspection
Do we know the name of Royal Caribbean's next ship? Question: My husband and I are looking at sailing this fall - is there really a cheaper week to cruise? Question: If you were to put Carnival and NCL ships side by side, what are the major differences...we have two kids (5 and 9) and trying to find the best choice for adult fun while keeping the kiddos entertained. Show thoughts or comments? Doug@cruiseradio.net.
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