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834 Jewel of the Seas 2024 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean05 Sep 202400:46:29

Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas 2024 Northern Europe cruise. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

 

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833 Margaritaville at Sea Islander 2024 Updated Review + Cruise News | Margaritaville at Sea29 Aug 202400:44:00

Cruise news this week includes a landslide at the Alaska cruise port, Carnival Vista experiencing another round of propulsion issues, Royal Caribbean ordering more Icon Class mega-ships, a cyber attack at the Port of Seattle, four passengers arrested on a cruise for credit card fraud, and an update on the Villa Vie Odyssey world cruise. 

We get an updated review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander, the latest launch from the Margaritaville brand. The ship sails four and five night voyages out of Tampa, Florida to the Western Caribbean and Key West. 

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824 Carnival Vista Caribbean Review 2024 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line25 Jul 202401:03:33

Cruise news this week covers Carnival Cruise Line's 8,000-passenger cruise ship order, Princess Cruises opting to keep its top deck attraction shutdown, Norwegian Cruise Line leaving passengers in Alaska, and an NCL ship breaking down, plus Carnival Cruise Line beefs up their online security. 

Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast gives us a review of Carnival Vista. This was a six night cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando) to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Half Moon Cay. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this cruise ship, a comp sailing from Carnival's Players Club casino program. 

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734 Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line02 Feb 202300:41:45

Kevin, his wife, and their two-year-old son took a Thanksgiving cruise aboard Carnival Horizon to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. He shares their thoughts on their Grand Suite stateroom, the dining on board (including the Thanksgiving feast!), the kids' club, and more.

Richard has cruise news:

  • Cruise line cancels sailing over food and drink technical issues
  • Smoking in Mexico could land you in jail or a $550 fine
  • Protests in Cozumel over new cruise pier
  • Norwegian Cruise Line adds ship to Baltimore, MD 
  • Carnival Cruise Line sends letters to guests asking them to behave

     

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733 Celebrity Beyond 2023 Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises26 Jan 202300:46:16

We get a five-night review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Beyond. The ship debuted in the Spring of 2022 and sailed its inaugural sailing in November 2022. This sailing went to Mexico, calling at Cozumel and Costa Maya. 

Richard has cruise news: 

  • Two changes at Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Nassau, Bahamas, admits they were wrong when it comes to cruise passengers 
  • Carnival Corporation makes changes to the internet 
  • Another ship floats out and picks the captains 
  • Brooklyn's cruise terminal houses migrant workers 

     

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732 Norwegian Breakaway Western Caribbean Review | Norwegian Cruise Line19 Jan 202300:25:27

On this episode, we get a review of a seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian Breakaway out of Florida to the western Caribbean. Adam goes over the experience his family — including two kids — had on the ship, plus gave details on Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination in Belize, Harvest Caye.

 

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731 Discovery Princess Love Boat Sailing + Cruise News | Princess Cruises12 Jan 202300:48:23

On this episode, we get a review of a special seven-night 'The Love Boat' themed cruise aboard Princess Cruises' newest ship, Discovery Princess out of Los Angeles. We hear details on the food, entertainment, and all of the special activities that took place with the cast of 'The Love Boat.'

 

 

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730 Seranade of the Seas Review, Questions Answered, Cruise News | Royal Caribbean05 Jan 202300:46:50

A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas to Southeast Alaska that sailed from Vancouver, British Columbia. 

Richard Simms has cruise news: 

  • Carnival raises gratuities and internet prices
  • Norwegian Cruise Line cuts back on turndown service and eliminates cabin stewards 
  • Ship goes to dry dock mid-cruise
  • Norwegian restarts testing for select guests  

Dan from TripInsurance.com drops by to answer listener questions on navigating their way around airline cancellations and delays. 

 

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729 Carnival Pride European Review | Carnival Cruise Line02 Jan 202300:37:40

Review of Carnival Pride in Northern Europe and the Baltic. 

 

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728 Cruise News in Review for 2022 + St. Thomas Question Answered29 Dec 202200:25:12

The top cruise news stories of 2022 and a question about visiting St. Thomas. 

 

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727 MSC Seashore Caribbean Cruise Review 2022 | MSC Cruises22 Dec 202200:38:25

A review of MSC Cruises Seashore from PortMiami that was taken in summer 2022. 

 

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726 Carnival Celebration Transatlantic Cruise Review | Carnival Cruise Line15 Dec 202200:35:32

A review of Carnival Celebration's first passenger voyage: a two-week transatlantic crossing from the UK to Miami with seven sea days in a row. 

 

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725 Cruise News + Reasons to Carry Trip Insurance | Cruise News Today08 Dec 202200:33:36

Why you need to travel with trip insurance in 2023. Richard Simms has cruise news. 

 

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823 First Time Cruise to Europe + Cruise News | MSC Cruises18 Jul 202400:50:07

The latest cruise news with staff writer Richard Simms. And a review of MSC Cruises's World Europa. 

 

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724 Oasis of the Seas Review 2022 | Royal Caribbean International01 Dec 202200:23:11

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas from Bayonne, NJ. 

 

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723 Cruise News + Slight Changes on Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line24 Nov 202200:26:36

Looking at some of the changes of Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line's newest excel class ship.

Richard Simms has cruise news on:

  • Diamond Princess returns to sea
  • Royal Caribbean tests changing main dining room menu
  • Carnival Celebration christened 
  • Disney brings back old-school mustering 
  • MSC drops the testing requirement 

     

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722 Carnival Celebration Inaugural Thoughts | Carnival Cruise Line17 Nov 202200:20:33

The first sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Celebration. We give some initial thoughts and feedback. 

 

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721 Sky Princess Western Caribbean Cruise Review 2022 | Princess Cruises10 Nov 202200:25:13

On this week's episode, we get a review of a western Caribbean voyage out of Port Everglades aboard one of Princess Cruises' newest ships Sky Princess. This interview was recorded in May 2022.

 

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720 Cruise News + Norwegian Prima North America| Norwegian Cruise Line03 Nov 202200:26:31

Details on Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship, Norwegian Prima.

Richard has cruise news

  • Making changes at Carnival Cruise Line and the delivery of the Carnival Celebration 
  • Details revealed for Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas 
  • Pre-cruise testing has dropped on a lot of cruise lines
  • A dog service dog reaches 700 days at sea 
  • Norwegian Prima makes the rounds 

     

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719 Jewel of the Seas Review 2022 |Royal Caribbean27 Oct 202200:25:29

A review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas from the summer 2022. 

 

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718 Carnival Splendor Alaska Cruise Review 2022 | Carnival Cruise Line20 Oct 202200:30:09

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Splendor to southeast Alaska from Seattle. This voyage was taken in summer 2022. 

 

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717 Explorer of the Seas 2022 Review | Royal Caribbean International13 Oct 202200:26:58

This week we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas.

 

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716 Norwegian Prima First Sailing | Norwegian Cruise Line06 Oct 202200:36:09

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Prima, as it sails its first revenue cruise in Northern Europe. 

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715 Disney Wish 2022 Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line29 Sep 202200:42:16

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's brand new ship Disney Wish. This was a three-night cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and the private island Castaway Cay. 

Richard Simms has cruise news

  • A busy week in the Caribbean with Hurricane Ian 
  • Canada and two more cruise lines drop vaccination mandates 
  • Carnival Luminosa is now sailing and picking up crew ahead of its Australian season 
  • Port Saint John has welcomed its three millionth cruise passenger 
  • Saying goodbye to Celebrity Cruises' former ship Horizon 

Listener Question: When is the deadline for buying travel insurance during hurricane season? 

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822 Norwegian Jewel Alaska Review 2024 | Norwegian Cruise Line14 Jul 202400:41:59

A review of the Norwegian Jewel in Alaska. The cruise went from Vancouver, British Columbia to Seward, Alaska (the port city for Anchorage). Amy provides a comprehensive review of the seven-night one-way cruise she and her husband experienced.

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714 Norwegian Spirit 2022 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line22 Sep 202200:49:50

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Spirit that sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti earlier this summer. 

Richard has cruise news on

  • An active week in the Caribbean with storms 
  • Carnival Vista experiences another technical issue 
  • Carnival Luminosa is making progress 
  • A new class of Princess ships

Listener Question: Regarding the NCL Platinum specialty dining perks. I will be Platinum after my cruise next month and going on the NCL Prima in January. Some of the restaurants listed like Moderno aren't on the Prima. Any idea if we will get to choose from any of the other restaurants instead?

 

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713 Enchantment of the Seas 2022 Review | Royal Caribbean International15 Sep 202200:28:35

A review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas on a nine-night cruise to Bermuda, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and the Bahamas. 

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712 Carnival's Mardi Gras 2022 Review | Carnival Cruise Line08 Sep 202200:36:25

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival's Mardi Gras. 

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711 Disney Fantasy Cruise Review 2022 | Disney Cruise Line01 Sep 202200:24:06

A seven-night review of Disney Crusie Line's Disney Fantasy. 

 

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710 Harmony of the Seas + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean25 Aug 202200:43:16

A 2022 review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida. 

Richard has cruise news

  • Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises drop mandates on most cruises 
  • Carnival Luminosa itineraries now listed on the Carnival Cruise Line website
  • Grand Cayman lifts COVID protocols for all visitors and could get a pier
  • Princess goes all in on bidding for an upgrade
  • You can live on a cruise ship for as little as $600,000

Listener Question: What is a cruise duck? 

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709 Celebrity Eclipse Review 2022 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises18 Aug 202200:52:25

Seven-night cruise on Celebrity Eclipse to Southeast Alaska sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia.  

Richard has cruise news

1. More cruise lines relax or drop vaccination mandates and pre-cruise testing

2. This past Monday, Carnival Cruise Line had a recording booking day for the first time since 2019 

3. Virgin Voyages is getting a surge of a half billion dollars in fresh capital

4. An extra day for guests sailing Carnival Splendor in Australia in October

5. The rockslide in Skagway, Alaska, has closed one pier for the rest of the 2022 season 

6. Princess Cruises partners with a NASCAR race team

Listener Question: Should I buy the Cloud 9 Thermal Suite on Carnival in advance for $199, or will it be cheaper once onboard? We are on a week-long cruise on Carnival Panorama in October. 

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708 Carnival Magic Caribbean Review 2022 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line11 Aug 202200:44:47

A review of a six-night Caribbean sailing on Carnival Magic from Port Canaveral. The ports of call on this sailing were Carnival's private island Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove. We get a bow-to-stern review from this family of three. 

Richard Simms has cruise news

  • Cruise protocols are changing again
  • More changes at Carnival Cruise Line
  • Norwegian Cruise Line had a Q2 business update 
  • Hawaii-based Pride of America is sailing at half capacity because Americans don't want to work
  • Diamond Princess is back in America but won't be going anywhere until November 

Listener Question: What are the best Haven upgrade strategies? My assumption is eggs in one basket. Daniel 

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707 Cruise News Updates + MSC Lirica 2022 Med Review | MSC Cruises04 Aug 202200:40:30

A seven-night cruise on MSC Cruises MSC Lirica that was roundtrip from Athens, Greece. 

Richard Simms has cruise news

  • Policy changes regarding testing across most major cruise lines 
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is changing up menus and celebrating the float-out of its next Prima-class ship
  • Carnival Cruise Line has over three million guests served 
  • Glacier Bay National Park is tightening the reins on cruise ships
  • A fishing boat hit a cruise ship in New England 

Listener Q: I have a medical condition and can not get the drink package. Can my wife get one on our Royal Caribbean cruise next summer? — Tim

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706 Regal Princess 2022 Review + Cruise News | Princes Cruises28 Jul 202200:41:28

A seven-night review of Princess Cruises' Regal Princess in the Med. 

Richard Simms has cruise news

  • More developments on the rock slide impacting an Alaska cruise port 
  • Another U.S. cruise line drops pre-cruise COVID-19 testing before embarkation 
  • Carnival is re-opening another dining venue after being shutdown over the summer 
  • One cruise line is celebrating a year back to service with some cool facts 
  • Virgin Voyages is coming to a TV near you

Listener Q: Does NCL now have an Unlimited Starbucks Coffee Package for purchase? 

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705 Voyager of the Seas Review 2022 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean21 Jul 202200:38:38

A review of a 10-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. This was a Baltic cruise from Northern Europe that was very port intensive. We get a bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the itinerary. 

Richard has cruise news on

  • CDC drops cruise ship program for cruise ships 
  • One cruise line takes a public approach to get more to sail while the other drops negative testing
  • Royal Caribbean Group purchases a former Crystal Cruises ship 
  • A couple spends 1,000 days on one cruise line 
  • Record cruise week in Central Florida 

Listener Question: I have a treatment booked in the spa, does this mean I'll be able to use the thermal suite that day? 

 

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821 Carnival Pride Bahamas Review | Carnival Cruise Line11 Jul 202400:31:51

A review of Carnival Pride from Norfolk to the Bahamas and Grand Turk. This sailing was originally suppose to cruise from Baltimore, but because of the bridge accident in Baltimore Harbor this past March, the embarkation port was changed to Norfolk, Virginia. 

Carnival Pride sailed to Grand Turk, private-destination Princess Cays, and Freeport, Bahamas. 

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704 Carnival Freedom 2022 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line14 Jul 202200:35:19

We get a review of an eight-night southern Caribbean voyage on Carnival Freedom out of PortMiami.

Richard Simms has cruise news:

  • Carnival provides updates on crew shortages, the kids' clubs, and pre-cruise testing
  • Disney Cruise Line is increasing the recommended daily gratuity amount
  • Norwegian's PortMiami terminal has a new mural, Norwegian Sun is returning to service
  • Explora Journeys orders two additional ships

Listener Question: We are going to Bermuda this summer and keep reading that we need a health passport to get to Bermuda. Is this something that we should take care or does the cruise line satisfy it for us? — Heather

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703 Norwegian Breakaway Review 2022 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line07 Jul 202200:40:59

A seven-night review of Norwegian Breakaway from New Orleans. This was a Western Caribbean cruise with The Haven experience. 

Richard has cruise news on

  • Two companies loosen COVID testing protocols
  • NCL cancels another sailing of Norwegian Sun and wants more of your money before you cruise 
  • Keel laid on the next Royal Caribbean LNG vessel
  • Faster internet could soon be coming if Royal Caribbean has anything to do with it. 
Listener Q:  Looking at Disney Wish for our honeymoon cruise next summer. Is it really true that there's a 5,000-dollar drink onboard? And WHY? I can't be the only person fascinated by this. — Katie   

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702 Carnival Radiance Review 2022 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line30 Jun 202200:31:47

A 2022 review of Carnival Radiance from Long Beach, California. 

Richard has cruise news: 

  • Disney Wish has been christened in Port Canaveral, Florida 
  • Carnival Corporation releases Q2 earnings and makes money again 
  • Carnival Cruise Line debuts new food menu item, new ship entertainment team 
  • Norwegian cruise ship damaged when hitting an iceberg in Alaska 
  • Celebrity Cruises' full fleet is back in service, completing all 63 Royal Caribbean Group vessels 

Listener Q: Any idea when Carnival will bring back some of their VIFP perks? — Donna 

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701 Odyssey of the Seas 2022 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean23 Jun 202200:41:39

A review of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. This is one of the newer Royal Caribbean ships that made its North American debut in November 2022 and is spending the summer sailing the Mediterranean. 

Richard has cruise news

  • Carnival adds two more ships to its U.S. lineup 
  • Crystal Cruises returns after bankruptcy 
  • Carnival Corp brand drops pre-cruise testing 
  • Disney Wish readies for its July debut from Port Canaveral 
  • Norwegian delays another ship because of supply chain issues 

Listener Question: We are looking to try our first Celebrity Crusie next year and currently pricing them out. I know it's all-inclusive pricing, but the only issue is we gave up drinking years ago. Is there a way to get a lower fare if we want to opt-out of the drink package? — Linda 

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700 Discovery Princess 2022 Alaska Cruise Review + Trip Insurance Questions | Princess Cruises16 Jun 202200:54:17

A review of Discovery Princess in Alaska. Dan from TripInsurance.com answers your listener questions as the U.S. government drops restrictions on inbound COVID testings for flights. 

 

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699 Carnival Sunshine 2022 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line09 Jun 202200:32:54

This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine, a Sunshine-class ship that is sailing year-round from Charleston, South Carolina. This was a Bahamas cruise calling to Princess Cays and Nassau. 

Richard has cruise news on

  • Carnival Celebration details revealed 
  • Norwegian Escape sailings canceled 
  • Carnival Freedom set to return after fire 
  • Two more lines complete the restart 
  • Holland America Line ship christened in Rotterdam 
  • A bankrupt cruise line starts over 

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698 Celebrity Reflection 2022 Cruise Review | Celebrity Cruises02 Jun 202200:28:46

This week we get a review of Celebrity Reflection. 

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697 Holland America 2022 Koningsdam Review + Cruise News26 May 202200:45:16
A review of Holland America Line's 2016 built ms Koningsdam from San Diego, California. This was a California Coastal cruise with a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. 

Richard has cruise news on

  • Could Carnival Corporation offload Seabourn Cruises? 
  • Two cruise ships are for sale in The Bahamas 
  • Norwegian Cruise Line has staffing issues on one ship and redeploys another 
  • A full return to service for Royal Caribbean International 
  • Carnival Cruise Line sees two-million guests since the cruise industry restart 

Listener Question: Can I use a birth certificate to board a cruise ship? 

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696 Carnival Liberty 2022 Review + Cruise News19 May 202200:32:03

This week we get a review from a first-time cruiser who took a quick three-night sailing on Carnival Liberty from Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing had one Fun Day at Sea and a port stop in Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive ship review through the lens of a first-time cruiser. 

Richard Simms has cruise news

  • Carnival makes adjustments to onboard dining 
  • New cruise port coming to The Bahamas 
  • Margaritaville at Sea sets sail 
  • Record booking day for one cruise line 
  • Cruise ship bumps into a dock in Alaska

Listener Question: If I test positive after my cruise, do I have to notify the cruise line? 

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695 Norwegian Encore Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line12 May 202200:43:50

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's 2019-launched ship Norwegian Encore. Encore was only in service for a couple of months before the pandemic shut the cruise industry down.  

Richard has cruise news: 

  • Two cruise lines have resumed full operation 
  • CDC makes changes to cruise line rules 
  • Carnival is sailing from San Fransico for the first time ever 
  • Celebrity Cruises picks a godmother for Celebrity Beyond 
  • Barnacles cause a cruise to be canceled

Listener Question: I heard Princess Cruises is now offering all-inclusive pricing, what can you tell me about that?  — Julie 

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820 Disney Magic Cruise Review 2024 + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line04 Jul 202400:37:46

A review of Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

 

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694 Carnival Legend Review 2022 | Carnival Cruise Line05 May 202200:21:41
A 2022 review of Carnival Legend, a Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship.    Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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693 Oasis of the Seas 2022 Review + News | Royal Caribbean28 Apr 202200:50:53

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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692 Carnival Panorama 2022 Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line21 Apr 202200:38:33

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's last Vista-class ship, Carnival Panorama. This was a seven-night cruise from Long Beach, California, to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, dining onboard, and ports of call down in the Mexican Riviera.  Richard Simms has cruise news

  • Australia has reopened its cruise industry 
  • Grand Cayman drops cruise ship restrictions 
  • Jimmy Buffett's cruise ship is being converted to a Margaritaville at Sea 
  • Self-serve buffets are back on Royal Caribbean 
  • Norwegian Escape returns to service 
  • Another drug bust on MSC Seaside in Europe
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