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317 Grand Celebration Review + Cruise News | Bahamas Jul 23, 2015

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We get a review from listener, Tommy, about a cruise line out of West Palm Beach, Florida called Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. The interesting thing about this cruise line is that the ship used to belong to Carnival Cruise Line as Carnival Celebration. It was finally sold off after being transferred a couple times within the Carnival Corporation.

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy, has cruise news: Freedom of the Seas experiences engine fire Norwegian Cruise Line raises gratuities, again MSC Cruises launches revamps loyalty program Crystal Cruises launches new ships, river boats, yachts and airline Listener Question What is the best way to handle a cruise price drop? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

316 100 Cruises on Same Ship + Norwegian Gem Review | Norwegian Cruise Line Jul 20, 2015

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We talk to a couple from Florida who have done 100 cruises on the same ship from Port Canaveral, Florida. They tell us why they have been on the ship 100 times, what keeps them coming back, and if they plan to cruise elsewhere. Josh the Cruise Director from Carnival Sensation drops by the talk about Carnival Sensation and what makes it so appealing.

A listener gives us a review of their eight-night Florida/Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Gem.

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

315 Cruise News + Majesty of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean Jul 17, 2015

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We turn the tables this week and I get interviewed about my recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. I talk about pre-cruise thoughts, dining, entertainment, the ship, and the private island Coco Cay and Nassau, Bahamas.

Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

fathom going to Cuba (I will play the NPR clipping)
Royal cutting Dynamic Dining from ships
Norwegian going a la carte on specialty
Cunard NYC event
Celebrity's new female captain

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

314 Majesty of the Seas Part 1 | Royal Caribbean Jul 14, 2015

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Royal Caribbean recently announced that Majesty of the Seas will stay with the Royal fleet and undergo extensive renovations in 2016. Part of those renovations include a waterslide, additional dining venues, kid programs, and complimentary high-speed internet. We sit down and talk with the Cruise Director and Hotel Director of Majesty of the Seas and get their takes on the ship, renovations, their jobs, and what makes this Bahamas-bound ship so appealing to thousands of guests every week. Next week will be a special review of the ship. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

313 St. Kitts, ShipMate App Update + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Jul 10, 2015

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We answer a listener question about what to do when visiting St. Kitts this summer.

ShipMate App has a new update that puts all your cruise, port, and ship information in one stream (like Facebook). We talk to creator Mike Jirout about the update. Plus, cruise news on Carnival Vista floating out, MSC Cruises to base ship in Cuba, Norwegian ending Nickelodeon agreement, Celebrity adds value added pricing structure, and Royal Caribbean keeping Majesty of the Seas. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

312 Carnival Conquest Review + Port Canaveral Cruise Hotel | Carnival Cruise Line Jul 06, 2015

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We answer a question about a pre-cruise hotel in Port Canaveral, Florida. We talk with the General Manager of Radisson Resort at the Port to find out about the property and what it offers. During the interview, a rocket took off and it was super cool to be a part of that.

We get a listener review of Carnival Conquest on an eight-night Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades. We learn about the ship, stateroom, dining options, ports, and first time tips.

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

311 Carnival Sensation Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Lines Jul 03, 2015

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Listener, Andy, just got back from a four-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Sensation. The cruise left from Port Canaveral, Florida and stopped at Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas.

Theresa Norton-Masek, Cruise Editor of TravelPulse.com has cruise news on:

Cruise passengers killed in floatplane accident
Carnival Corporation orders three mega ships
Coin Ceremony completed on Carnival Vista
Walking Dead theme cruise sailing in January

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

310 Why Use a Travel Agent + Disney Wonder Review | Disney Cruise Line Jun 30, 2015

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Jason joins us fresh off his Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder, straight from Alaska. Hear a bow to stern review.

We recently received a listener email telling us that we need to educate the listeners more on using travel agents, so we got Vincent Dowling from Enchanted Memories Travel on the phone to tell us why we should use a travel agent.

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309 Richard Branson Launches Virgin Cruises | Virgin Cruises Jun 24, 2015

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Richard Branson is no stranger to the travel industry with airlines, hotels, space, trains, and now a cruise line.

We headed to Miami for the announcement and got response from industry professionals and listened to public opinion.

Also, we'll answer listener questions about Caribbean shore excursions in Cozumel, Nassau, and diving locations. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

308 Norwegian Getaway Review + Passport Questions |Norwegian Cruise Line Jun 22, 2015

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Listener, Richard, gives us a Norwegian Getaway review after returning from his seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing out of Miami.

Plus, travel expert Jason Coleman and answers listener questions about U.S. Customs and Immigration, passport stamps, and seasickness medication.

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

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