The Cruise Show – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to another episode of The Cruise Show, where I keep you up to date with everthing going on in crusing. 

Carnival refused to issue a refund to a mom to be after her sad loss.

Holland America Line is promoting "Refreshingly Free" Carribean cruises that avoid the amusemnt park vibe.

A new travel ban impacting 19 countries was signed last night.

Cruise ships will be used to house atheletes at the Asian Games in Tokyo in 2026.

A cruise guest is upset with Carnival over breakfast entertainment.

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The Cruise Show - Episode 3 was recorded on June 5th, 2025

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The Cruise Show is back to cover everything going on in cruising and today we have some wild stories coming from the cruise industry.

Oceania has cut steel in it newest cruise ship the Oceania Sonata in Venice, Italy.

Cruise Scotland is pushing back against a new cruise levy.

Carnival has highlighted a problem with cruise loyalty programs and I am a little annoyed with the way Carnival is babying their guest. 

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The Cruise Show - Episode 2 was recorded on June 4th, 2025

There is quite a bit going on in cruising. We look at the latest cruise industry updates in today's episode of the Cruise Show.

Three cruise ships broke loose from the dock this past weekend resulting in minor injuries. Incidents occurred on the Norwegian Epic, Holland American Line's MS Westerdam, and the MSC Seascape. 

A Carnival cruiser who was banned for life feels she isn't being treated fairly. Tamie Downe is speaking out about the loss of his partner Kimberly Burch and the circumstances around her going overboard on the 80s cruise earlier this year.

Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas passed its sea trials and is adding another cruise in August, 2025.

Regal Princess recived an engine repair. 

Will Carnival partner with Costco? 

The Cruise Show - Episode 1 was recorded June 3rd, 2025 

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The Cruise Show is back with another epsiode exploring everything going on in cruising and the cruise industry. Here are today's stories:

There a cruise gotcha when it comes to booking cruise excurison. A couple found that out the hard way when they were charged $800 for an excursion they did not take.

Richard Fain is stepping down as Chairmen of the Board at the Royal Caribbean Group.

Crystal Symphony celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

Mallorca looks to limit cruise passengers.

Did Carnival, NCL or Royal rank the highest for cleanliness?

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The Cruise Show - Episode 4 was recorded on June 7th, 2025

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The Cruise Show is back for another episode. Some wild cruise updates today including the story of another Carnival cruise fight this time on the Carnival Sunshine. We also have a wild story about a Royal Caribbean crew member acting quickly to save passengers from a broken window. Updates from TUI cruise about Hyrox fitness and more.

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The Cruise Show - Episode 5 was recorded on June 11th, 2025

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Cruise craziness is running wild. A woman willfully went into the water near a cruise ship in Alaska. Virgin Voyages has cancelled cruises on the Valiant Lady. Is there an icy fued brewing between Royal Caribbean the cruise port of Juneau? A cruise passenger was arrest will boarding a cruise. Plus its Friday the 13th! Let's go!

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The Cruise Show - Episode 7 was recorded on June 13th, 2025

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Welcome to the Cruise Show! In today's episode we look everything going on in cruising. The top story is about a man who garned a lot of attention because of the shirt he was wearing. We also talk about the latest a cruise port in Spain who is expanding an upgrading thier cruise facilites. Carnival Valor is back from drydock. Carnival is testing a new faster dining option. A Carnival cruise passenger felt humilated after getting caught stealing and I have a passport dilemma. 

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The Cruise Show - Episode 6 was recorded on June 12th, 2025

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There is a lot happening in the cruise space and in today's episode of The Cruise Show we will break it down. There are new rules for cruises passengers visiting a popular cruise port. Cruise passengers are worried about banned snacks. There is a new cruise cabin that cost close to $200k per week. Also has Carnival banned snacks? 

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The Cruise Show - Episode 8 was recorded on June 16th, 2025

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The cruise community is a buzz after a cruise couple was banned from sailing on a Carnival cruise brands. Additionally we look at the story of 1000s of cruise Regal Princess passengers running into issues on a cruise stop in Invergordon, Scotland.

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The Cruise Show - Episode 9 was recorded on June 17th, 2025

A dangerous situation played out for cruise ship in Juneau, Alaska earlier this week as the Celebrity Edge and Carnival Luminosa had a near collision. Also, a cruise ship, the Crown Isis, facilitated the evacuation of tourists from Israel and a man was arrested trying to take an Alaskan cruise.

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The Cruise Show - Episode 10 was recorded on June 18th, 2025