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406 Carnival Vista Christening Ceremony | Carnival Cruise Line Nov 10, 2016

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This week we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City. We talk to Carnival's Senior Cruise Director John Heald, Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy, and other guests around the ship.

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405 Viking Star Review, Your Passport + Cruise News | Viking Ocean Cruises Nov 03, 2016

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Ben just returned from Viking Ocean Cruises' Viking Star. He sailed a four night re-positioning cruise from New York City to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ben gives us a full review of what to expect on Viking Ocean Cruises, how they differ from other ships operating in the Caribbean, and shares his experience. Viking Star is in the Caribbean for 13 cruises this season offering longer Southern Caribbean sailings. We hear from Steven Fox with Passport Photo Creator, a cool new app that lets you take your passport photo on your own terms. You can learn more at PassportPhotoCreator.com. Cruise News: New passport rule in effect effective November 1 (no more glasses in photos) Steel cut for Norwegian Bliss Carnival Cruise Line adding another ship to Florida Port Canaveral preparing for the arrival of Oasis of the Seas

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404 Norwegian Sky Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Oct 27, 2016

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Today we get a review of Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky is currently sailing three- and four-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas with stops at the private island Great Stirrup Cay, Freeport, and Nassau. The ship introduced an exciting new concept starting in January 2016 where alcohol is included in the cost of the cruise. We get a full review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Mobile, Alabama is gearing up for a new cruise ship - it's been a while since we've seen a ship there.
Princess Cruises' Royal Princess showed the new hull art of Royal Princess, what did they do to it?
Disney Cruise Line released some new schedules, which includes a new port - what are we gonna see?
Fathom laid out how much good they have done over the past six months - what are some of the numbers?
Listener Question: If we take advantage of a future cruise credit on our current sailing, will my travel agent get credit for it? She has been working very hard for me to rob her of a booking.

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403 Celebrity Solstice Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Oct 21, 2016

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Paul just returned from an Alaskan cruise on Celebrity Solstice from Seattle, Washington. Not being a seasoned cruiser, he didn't know what to expect on the sailing. Paul leaves no stone unturned on this detailed review of his Alaskan cruise and what he experienced.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Virgin Cruises details more information about their cruise line that is set to debut in 2020, what did we hear?
Freeport, Bahamas remains closed because of Hurricane Matthew in early Oct., what is the status?
Carnival Vista wins ship of the year - when she gets to the US, what kind of itineraries will she run?
Saying goodbye to a legend in St. Maarten.

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402 Carnival Vista Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Oct 13, 2016

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On this episode we get a comprehensive review of Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Vista. Nancy covers Carnival Vista from bow to stern and talks about some of the best places to dine on-board. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Royal Caribbean details news class of cruise ships
Carnival updated room decorating policy
Norwegian offering reduced deposits on all sailings
Holland America bans balcony smoking

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401 Harmony of the Seas Review + Cruise Booking Advice | Royal Caribbean Oct 06, 2016

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ship, Harmony of the Seas. Tyler and his wife just returned from a Med cruise aboard Harmony and gives us a full review of the ship. Tyler gives a comprehensive review of Harmony of the Seas.

Travel Expert Sherry Kennedy drops by and tell us when to book our cruise to get the best deal. She tells us why we should book our cruise early and not wait until last minute, and a trick of the trade that she has been using for the past two decades booking cruises.

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400 Transatlantic Crossing + Cruise News | Cunard Line Sep 30, 2016

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Jason joins us to share his transatlantic crossing experience aboard the Queen Mary 2, which was recently remastered and remodeled to the tune of over $100-million. Hear this detailed and comprehensive review of the Queen Mary 2.

Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

NCL celebrates 50 years
Cruise TV programming coming to Saturday morning TV
Celebrity Solstice getting refurb
Carnival announced two new ships for China market

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399 Carnival Freedom Review + America's Test Kitchen | Carnival Cruise Line Sep 22, 2016

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Holland America just announced a culinary partnership with America's Test Kitchen in New York City. We were there for the announcement and had a chance to talk to the President of Holland America and one of the hosts of America's Test Kitchen about the partnership.

Heather recently returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing about Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Freedom from Galveston, Texas. Heather gives us the details of her sailing and a bow to stern review. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

398 Oasis of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Sep 16, 2016

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Don just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. Don gives us a detailed review the Oasis, what it's like sailing on the world's largest cruise ship, and some tips he learned along the way.

Cruise News with Sherry Kennedy

Princess Cruises Raises Gratuities
Carnival orders new ships
Royal Caribbean crew member dies in lifeboat drill
MSC delays private island to 2018
Fathom adds more Cuba sailings
Holland America adds another ship to Alaska in 2017

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397 Maximizing Inside Cabin Space + Pride of America Review | Norwegian Cruise Line Sep 08, 2016

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We get tips on maximizing your inside cabin from CruiseTipsTV. CruiseTipsTV was born over a family dinner table conversation- they love to cruise and felt the had a secret to share. So, in 2013, they took the plunge and decided to try YouTube as their format for creating full ship video tour and cruise related tip videos. Their CruiseTipsTV and CruiseGear channels have grown to a library of over 200 videos, ranging from interactive vlogs and Q&A with our subscribers, to packing and fashion tips, using technology to enhance your cruise, and even food videos.

Ben and his wife just returned from a seven-night Hawaii cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. Ben gives us a review of getting to Hawaii, the cruise, the islands visited, and his overall impressions of Pride of America. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

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