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376 Norwegian Breakaway Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Apr 14, 2016

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On this show, we get a review of Norwegian Breakaway, but not just a normal sailing, Markus stayed in the Haven. The Haven is NCL's ship within a ship concept. We get a review of the ship, the Haven, entertainment, food, ports, and what Markus thought of this once in a lifetime cruise experience. Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

Carnival Vista completes sea trials
Royal Caribbean's newest ship delivered
5 more ships for Carnival Corp confirmed
Fathom's Cuba problem
MSC orders 4 more mega ships. Nearly a dozen new ships in next few years

Listener Question

Listener Q: We leave in 16 days and I just realized that marriage license has my name from my previous marriage on it and maiden name on birth certificate of course and then my married name now is on my drivers license so I don't know if that's OK?

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

375 Carnival Magic Review + New Ships in 2016 | Carnival Cruise Line Apr 07, 2016

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Sherri from Sherman's Travels linked up with us this week to give us a 2016 outlook of the cruise industry and what new ships are coming out. Find out where people are going, if travel alerts are keeping people out of Europe, what new destinations are emerging, and where people are sailing.

We get a review of Carnival Magic from Galveston, Texas (she'll be home-ported in Florida starting April 20, 2016). This was the first sailing after her Fun Ship 2.0 upgrade, which included Guy Fieri's Burger Joint and BBQ restaurant. Hear a comprehensive review of Carnival Magic. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

374 Freedom of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Apr 01, 2016

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, a ship that is based in Port Canaveral, Florida doing seven-night Caribbean voyages. On this Western Caribbean sailing, Mark got to experience the Ben and Jerry's Suite and gives us the full run down of entertainment, dining, and activities. Stewart has Cruise News:

Norwegian Joy entertainment detailed
Royal raising grats on May 1
Carnival details Vista brewery
Cruise passenger tries to swim to cruise ship
Port Canaveral raises parking fee

Listener Q: I booked through the cruise line and found a lower price on Expedia. Should the cruise line still honor the Expedia price? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

373 Carnival Sunshine Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Mar 25, 2016

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Tommy just returned from a eight-night Southern Caribbean aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. Hear a comprehensive review of this recently remodeled ship.

Stewart has cruise news:

Carnival Corp approved Cuba
Empress of the Seas canceled six sailings
Norwegian Gem turned away from St M cause of Noro
Holland America expands Mexico sailings
Man sues Disney over missing thumb
Carnival Triumph heads to New Orleans after four years

Listener question about a canceled sailing.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

372 Disney Magic Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line Mar 18, 2016

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Rae from Johnson City, TN gives us a review of here three-night sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic to Nassau, Bahamas and the private island of Castaway Cay. Hear a first hand comprehensive review.

Stewart has cruise news:

Carnival Magic gets Guy's BBQ Joint
NCL reveals more of Harvest Caye
Man threatens to jump off docked cruise ship in FLL
Harmony of the Seas starts sea trials
MSC new chef partnership/venue for Seaside

Listener Q from Chrissy Johnson in Bristol, CT: We are getting married in December but I already booked my cruise under my madien name. How does it work when i get to the ship and my passport and booking name is wrong? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

371 Carnival Triumph Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Mar 10, 2016

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Nelson and his family just returned from a Western Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Triumph where they stayed in a Grand Suite. Nelson gives his family's review of embarkation to debarkation and everything in between. You don't want to miss this comprehensive review. Cruise news:

Disney 2 New Cruise Ships
Carnival Magic out of dry dock, getting ready for Florida next month
Royal Caribbean jumper
Oasis class ship going to Japan?
Norwegian releases 2017-18 deployments, anything big?

Listener Q: Why are so many of our favorite ships heading to Asia? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

370 Ruby Princess Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises Mar 03, 2016

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Jason just returned from a seven-night sailing aboard Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess, following a massive dry dock. The dry dock was to refit the ship with new entertainment and dining areas. Jason gives us a comprehensive review of the upgrades and new experiences. Stewart has cruise news on:

Anthem of the Seas returns again
Carnival Fantasy gets Guy's Burger Joint and more upgrades, now sailing from MIA
Carnival magic getting fun ship before moving to FL from GAL.
Pride of America
NCL changes - dining and beverage package increase and later Escape departure
NCL changes up entertainment, moves million $ quartet.
Carnival increases value of CHEERS! beverage package, now drinks up to $50

Listener Q: What's the latest update on Empress of the seas. When will she be sailing - anything special or reason to sail her?

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

369 Carnival Fascination Review + Trip Insurance Questions Answered | Carnival Cruise Line Feb 26, 2016

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Jason just returned from a five night sailing from Carnival Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship. Jason gives us a review of his Bahamas cruise along with how the food, entertainment and overall experience was.

Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com returns to answer some of your listener questions. 1. I recently sailed Carnival Breeze and came down with bronchitis, between breathing treatments, anti-biotics and doctor visits I was billed $1300 and fighting with my insurance company to pay even through I bought the policy through Carnival. How would a trip insurance policy differ? Jeff from Tampa 2. Once again I should have listened to you. All the flights are canceled out of CT and I'm stuck driving 20 hours to Miami because I paid over $2000 for this cruise and I'm NOT missing it. How would've trip insurance help me in this scenario. Chrissy from Bristol 3. What benefit would trip insurance do for me if I have excellent heath care through my employer? Donna from Tennessee 4. I have never booked travel insurance because I've read on message boards where the claim got appealed. How often does this happen? Linda from AZ 5. How are rates calculated on a travel policy? I am 65 and retired and traveling to the Med this spring for a 12 night cruise. My only coverage is Medicare with a supplemental health policy. Richard in Sumter, SC. 6. We are getting emails from Carnival about the Zika virus and are sailing isn't until next February. Are there limitations with Zika virus and purchasing travel insurance? I know it's a way out but want to be safe!! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

368 Island Princess Review + Med Cruise Excursions | Princess Cruises Feb 19, 2016

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On this episode we get a review from Vickie on a Med cruise aboard Island Princess, one of the smaller Princess Cruises ships.

Shelly from CruisingExcursions.com stops by to answer your questions on Med excursions.

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

Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

367 Norwegian Escape Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Feb 12, 2016

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Tina just returned from Norwegian Escape where she did a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship. She gives us a comprehensive review.

Theresa Norton-Masek has cruise news on:

Anthem of the Seas safely back in port
Princess Cruises changes their hull on all ships
Carnival Inspiration out of dry dock with Fun Ship 2.0
Carnival reveals 3,500 itineraries through April 2018
How is Harmony of the Seas shaping up?
Carnival Vista update

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

Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

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