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BONUS: Current State of the Cruise Industry May 01, 2017

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On this week's bonus episode, we sit down and have a conversation with former cruise line executive, Art Sbarksky. I first met Art on Norwegian Epic back in 2010, and we've seen each other all around the world since. Since retiring from the cruise industry, Art writes and reviews cruise ship. At last count, he has sailed 119 cruises.

Art and I talk about: The value of cruising His tenure at Crystal Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle cruising Cruise ships in Alaska Norwegian Bliss in Alaska Lifeguards on cruise ships What do you think of these bonus episodes? Whatever your thoughts are, let me know. You can always email me, doug@cruiseradio.net.

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430 Pride of America Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Apr 27, 2017

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This show is dedicated to Jeff. Rest in peace, my friend.

Brad and his wife just returned from a Hawaii sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. Pride of America spends the whole year sailing the Hawaiian islands on seven-night voyages. Brad gives us pre-cruise information, what it was like getting to Hawaii, the whole cruising experience, and the excursions he did.

Stewart Chiron has cruise news on:

Carnival debuting Dr. Seuss-themed water park
Norwegian Bliss entertainment is revealed
Norwegian add lifeguards
Royal Caribbean on first Cuba cruise - any word on how it's going?
Silversea's Silver Muse recently christened - what makes this the most luxurious ship in the world?

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429 Carnival Vista Review + Cruising with Dietary Restrictions | Carnival Cruise Line Apr 20, 2017

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This week Ben review's Carnival Carnival Line's newest and hottest cruise ship, Carnival Vista. Ben sailed on a six-night Western Caribbean cruise that went to Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, what he did once on board, the cruise ship dining, and entertainment. Ben also touches on some cool excursions he did while in the Western Caribbean.

If you have a gluten free allergy, chances are you have to be very careful with what you eat - and being on a cruise is no exception. Lauren has a gluten allergy and joins us to talk about what it's like sailing with a gluten free allergy and how the cruise lines accommodate her. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

BONUS: ms Westerdam Review Christmas Cruise | Holland America Line Apr 17, 2017

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Today's bonus episode is a review of Holland America's ms Westerdam on a seven-night Mexican Riviera voyage. Bruce bought his girlfriend onboard, who was a first-time cruiser. We discuss the dining, entertainment, ports of call, stateroom, and how his girlfriend liked her very first cruise to Mexico!

428 Anthem of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Apr 13, 2017

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We get a review from Richard on his seven-night Florida-Bahamas cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. We discuss everything from embarkation, first impressions of this ship, food, the entertainment and ports. This is the first time Richard has sailed with Royal Caribbean, so he has a lot to say! Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

United Airlines incident - could this happen to us cruising?
Carnival making aft pools kid friendly
Caribbean Princess has resurfaced after a massive dry dock
Majestic Princess not going to be in Asia year round
What's the cruise climate in Europe for this summer - are there any good deals to be had?

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427 Caribbean Princess Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises Apr 06, 2017

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We get a review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess cruise. Caribbean Princess is having a major dry dock renovation in April 2017, but this episode was too detailed not to air. We get a comprehensive review of the dining, the public areas, the ABC islands, and what the vibe on the ship was like during this sailing. Stewart has cruise news on:

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching all inclusive cruising in Europe this week, could we see that come to the U.S. anytime soon?
Cuba 33 more Cuba cruise
Florida couple celebrates 200th cruise on Carnival Cruise Line.
Majestic Princess delivered in Europe - when are we gonna see another ship from Princess?
Holland America Line drops Acapulco - what caused this?
Cunard Line's Queen Victoria is getting a massive renovation.

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426 Carnival Imagination Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Mar 30, 2017

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We get a review from a four-night sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's Fantasy-class Carnival Imagination. The ship recently underwent a dry dock, getting some Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements like Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and others. Sherri gives us a comprehensive review.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Carnival Breeze is going into dry dock soon - what will she get?
Carnival Elation recently scored 100 percent on a health inspection - what is a USPH inspection?
Princess Cruises and Holland America have a sale where they are paying your tips - is this the same as NCLs ongoing sale?
Royal Caribbean detailed their 2018 itineraries - anything stick out?
Celebrity is bringing the cruise experience to a city near you?

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425 Norwegian Getaway Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Mar 23, 2017

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We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Getaway on a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing out of Miami, Florida. This sailing went to Honduras, Cozumel, and Costa Maya, Mexico. Harvest Caye was on the itinerary but the weather caused them to skip the destination and spend an extra day at sea. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

Virgin Voyages starts construction on their first cruise ship
Norwegian Crusie Line details a new class of ships
Norwegian raises their daily surcharge
Carnival expands the Fun Hub app to more ships
You can now cruise to the Titanic

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424 Oasis of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Mar 15, 2017

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Port Canaveral-based Oasis of the Seas. Launched as one of the world's largest cruise ships, Oasis is now sailing from Central Florida. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this eastern Caribbean cruise.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Celebrity Cruises new class of ship
Carnival Horizon completes another milestone
Holland America makes some enhancements on six ships, plus a new venue
Discuss two spring breakers jet skiing in the way of Carnival Magic over the weekend
And talk about a cruise ship getting to close to land

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423 Disney Wonder Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line Mar 09, 2017

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We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder from Port Canaveral, Florida. Hear about the ship, dining, entertainment, and the two ports of call. Also on this episode, we also talk in detail about Disney private island Castaway Cay.

Stewart Chiron has cruise news on:

Royal Caribbean's new ship announcement
Private island Coco Cay building a pier
MSC debuts RFID technology
Carnival Splendor technical issues

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

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