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Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.

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608 Celebrity Summit 2020 Review + News | Celebrity Cruises

October 01, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

This is a seven-night review of Celebrity Summit from San Juan to the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise was expected to sail round trip from Puerto Rico but due to COVID-19, authorities did not let the ship back into San Juan. Instead, the cruise ended in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This seven-night cruise turned into a nine-night.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  CDC and the cruise ship ban False Alarm on a European ship that resumed service last month.  Virgin Voyages pushed their return ...

Carnival Mardi Gras Design Team Member | CRR 066

September 27, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 7.2 MB

Glenn Aprile is a member of the design team for Carnival Cruise Line's upcoming Mardi Gras. Recently they just developed a new atrium concept for the Grand Central zone of the ship. Glenn talks about the design concept and why certain changes were made.  Date: September 27, 2020 

607 MSC Seaside Review 2020 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises

September 24, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MB

A 7-night review of MSC Seaside. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Maarten, and Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and the Eastern Caribbean ports of call.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Return to cruising plans have been submitted to the CDC  Carnival Cruise Line debuts a new atrium for Mardi Gras  One of the founders of Norwegian Cruise Line passes  Princess Cruises is selling ships  Virgin Voyages announced longer itineraries  Question: How likely is ...

Behind The Scenes of a Cruise Terminal | CRR 065

September 20, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MB

We get behind the scenes look of a cruise terminal and find out what happens on embarkation day, how luggage gets sorted, and what really makes tempers flare at boarding.  Date: September 20, 2020

606 Norwegian Sky Review 2020 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

September 17, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MB

A 2020 review of Norwegian Sky. This was a four-night cruise out of PortMiami that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and a scheduled stop at Great Stirrup Cay (which unfortunately was missed because of weather).  A new entertainment option was rolled out this week involving cruise directors, we talk with the creators.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  A handful of ships won't be returning until early 2021 Royal Caribbean says Australian and New Zeland are done until next year  Carnival Corpor...

Cruising, the CDC, and Royal Caribbean Changes | CRR 064

September 13, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MB

Staff writer Richard Simms talks to us about the meeting that PortMiami had about the state of cruising, Carnival Cruise Line ships returning to service in November, and Norwegian Cruise Line delaying a cruise update. Matt Hochberg from Royal Caribbean Blog answers questions on how Royal Caribbean has changed its app to facilitate the future of cruising and brand loyalty programs.  Date: September 13, 2020

064 Cruising, the CDC, and Royal Caribbean Changes | Royal Caribbean

September 13, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MB

Staff writer Richard Simms talks to us about the meeting that PortMiami had about the state of cruising, Carnival Cruise Line ships returning to service in November, and Norwegian Cruise Line delaying a cruise update. Matt Hochberg from Royal Caribbean Blog answers questions on how Royal Caribbean has changed its app to facilitate the future of cruising and brand loyalty programs.  Date: September 13, 2020

605 Celebrity Edge March 2020 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

September 10, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB

A Celebrity Edge review from March 2020. This was the last cruise before the cruise industry shutdown. Ashley gives a comprehensive review of Celebrity's newest cruise ship and what the onboard experience was like.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival's Brand Ambassador said they could be returning to sea sooner than people think It's back to sea for one Carnival Corporation line Royal Caribbean CEO weighs in on returning to service Ghostship tours are a thing in the UK  One cruise ...

604 Norwegian Escape 2020 Review + Cruising News | Norwegian Cruise Line

September 03, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MB

A seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Escape. The vessel was launched in 2015 and offers Caribbean service from the east coast.  Sherry has cruise news:  Popular Carnival Cruise Director announces retirement Another Carnival ship steams towards the scrapyard  Carnival Corp CEO optimistic about North American cruising The Pandemic is not slowing down cruise projects at port Miami Another cruise line is signing on for rapid testing  Question...

Answering Your Disney Cruise Line Questions | CRR 063

August 30, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MB

Steve is the host of the DCL Podcast, a show all about Disney Cruise Line. This week he answers our questions about sailing on Disney, Castaway Cay, dining onboard, sailing without kids, and a whole lot of other questions.  Date: August 30, 2020

603 Radiance of the Seas Review 2020 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

August 27, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas. This was a nine-night cruise from Australia. Sherry has cruise news on:  Cruise port could remain closed until 2022 Two Carnival Corp ships find a new home Carnival releases name of the upcoming ship  Former Carnival ship awaits fate Good news from MSC but also a delay   Question: Is it okay to tip at the begging and the end of the cruise? -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to ...

QA: Cruising From Florida, Yacht Club, Cozumel and Dining Restrictions | CRR 062

August 23, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MB

Nancy Schretter returns this week from the Family Travel Network to answer some questions about cruising to Cozumel with small children, how to deal with food allergies on a cruise ship, and keeping your child safe in a balcony. Tommy Casabona stops by to give details about sailing from Fort Lauderdale with factoring in a little bit of pre-cruise fun. Sherr from CruiseTipsTV answers a question about the Yacht Club experience on MSC Cruises.  Date: August 29, 2020

602 MSC Meraviglia 2020 Review + News | MSC Cruises

August 20, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MB

Since MSC Cruises returned to cruising this past week, it's only appropriate to get a review of the MSC Meraviglia. Sheri and her family had an opportunity to sail the Yacht Club (ship within a ship concept) in the Mediterranean. We get a full review of one of MSC Cruises' newest ships.  Sherry has cruise news:  Cruises are officially underway in Europe and a couple was kicked off the ship  Cruise line cleared of health incident  Carnival Corp compromised by hackers  Grand Cayman te...

From Cruise Director To World's Largest Cruise Magazine | CRR 061

August 16, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MB

In our series of exploring personalities within the cruise space, we speak with Bill Panoff. Bill started his career aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship where he worked at sea for 13 years and then went launched Porthole Cruise Magazine, the largest cruise magazine in the world.  Porthole Cruise Magazine Digital: https://bit.ly/3atTJ9I Cruise Control Video Series: https://bit.ly/3kQuXFk  Date: August 16, 2020

601 Crystal Serenity Luxury Ship Review + Cruise News | Crystal Cruises

August 13, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MB

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us to talk about her seven-night Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Cruises' Crystal Serenity. Crystal Cruises recently announced that they will not welcome guests back until 2021.  Sherry has cruise news:  Another round of cruise cancellations  Crew members file a lawsuit against the cruise company  Norwegian Cruise Line puts rumors to bed  Recapping Royal Caribbean Group's Q2 earnings call Med cruises were given the green flag fo...

Future Cruise Credits, Embarkation at Terminals, and Travel Agent vs Vacation Planners | CRR 060

August 09, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MB

We tackle your listener questions this week. Sherry Laskin joins us to break down using onboard credits on multiple sailings and the best way to remove canceled guests from a cruise.  Barbara lets us know the main differences between the cruise line vacation planner and a travel agent. Richard talks about cruise embarkation out of New York City.  Date: August 9, 2020 

600: Carnival Cruise CEO on Cruise Industry Shutdown + News | Carnival Corporation

August 06, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MB

We sit down with Carnival Corporation (CCL) CEO Arnold Donald on the current state of the cruise industry. We speak with Arnold about how cruising could look moving forward, what will really determine when the cruise ships can sail again, what the cruise industry resumption of service will look like, and vessels leaving the fleet.  Sherry has cruise news:  Cruise lines cancel sailings until November 1, 2020 MSC relaunching with instant testing, masks, and dining rules Norwegian Cruis...

Cruise Ship Scrapping Process with Peter Knego | CRR 059

August 02, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MB

Over a dozen cruise ships have been sold off throughout the cruise industry shutdown, with more likely to come. But what happens to cruise ships once they are sold? What do they do with the equipment? How long does the deconstruction process take? Maritime historian and journalist Peter Knego drops in to answer our questions.  Peter also shares details about his collection of relics he's salvaged from the doomed ocean liners and some of his thoughts on modern-day cruising.  Last Look: Ca...

599 Norwegian Gem 2020 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

July 30, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MB

A 2020 review of Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Gem. this was a 10-night cruise from New York City that went to the Southern Caribbean.  Sherry has cruise news:  First major cruise line sailed from Europe  Norwegian Cruise Line extends suspension Carnival Fantasy ends her final voyage  Cruise line debuts new safety drill  Cruise line refund policies could soon change CDC wants cruise passengers to help restart cruises Listener Q: Is the FCC refundable back to cash if needed?  ...

28 Questions Published By The CDC For Cruise Industry | CRR 058

July 26, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.81 MB

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published 28 questions to the general public. We read the questions and tell you how you can respond with your answers.  You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2020-0087 by any of the following methods listed below. CDC does not accept comments by email. Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Maritime Unit, Centers for Disease Control and Preve...

598 Disney Fantasy Review 2020 + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line

July 23, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MB

PJ shares his experience of being on the last Disney Cruise Line ship before the industry shutdown. This is a seven-night review of Disney Fantasy that went down to the Eastern Caribbean with a stop at private island Castaway Cay.   Sherry has cruise news:  CDC extending the No Sail Order, again  Carnival is almost done with crew repatriation  Grand Bahama Island on two-week lockdown Carnival Inspiration heads to the scrapyard  Two former Holland America ships find a new home  U...

Q&A Show: Cruise Ship Tonnage, Caribbean Islands, Ship Bans, and Global Cruising | CRR 057

July 19, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 13.3 MB

Cruise expert Stewart Chiron drops by the answer some listener questions. Matt Hochberg from Royal Caribbean Blog answer questions on Royal Caribbeans "Lift and Shift" program and the difference between a Quantum and Quantum Ultra class ship.  1. When a ship is said to be 130,000-tons, what does that mean?    2. We are seeing cruise lines like Princess move a lot of inventory on the West Coast in the coming years -- could that be a sign of what's to come with so many Caribbean islands ...

597 Carnival Sunrise 2020 Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line

July 16, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MB

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Sunrise for a Canada/New England itinerary. This ship used to be Carnival Triumph before it underwent a $200 million renovation in 2019. The ship splits time between New York, Virginia, and Florida.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  This could be the end for Carnival Fantasy Key West looking to ban large cruise ships  Florida based cruise line extends cruise suspension  Carnival CEO shares optimism in an earnings call  The caribbe...

SS United States Cruise Ship | CRR 056

July 12, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MB

We talk to the granddaughter of the architect of the SS United States. At one time, this ship broke the speed record and went across the Atlantic Ocean in three days.  Date: July 12, 2020 

596 Regal Princess Cruise Ship Review + News | Princess Cruises

July 09, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 38.5 MB

A review of an 11-night cruise on Princess Cruises' Regal Princess. This was a Baltic cruise that sailed from Copenhagen with an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news:  Carnival Mardi Gras launched delayed and Carnival Radiance postponed  Two cruise lines join forces to develop healthy protocols  New EU cruise guides recommend masks and no buffets  Royal Caribbean delays its new ship  P&O Cruises has sold Oceana  Listener Question: We have a couple...

Buffets on Ships, Refunds and Cruise Line Computer Glitches | CRR 055

July 05, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 9.17 MB

Aside from wearing masks on a cruise ship, buffets at sea have been another hot button topic. Royal Caribbean first said they would not have one, and then backpedaled. Norwegian Cruise Line had a computer glitch that issued everyone extra loyalty points - will they honor or take away? Staff writer Richard Simms weighs in on both topics.  Date: July 5, 2020

595 Previewing New Cruise Ship Casinos + News | Victory Casino Cruises

July 02, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 31 MB

A preview of what casinos at sea may look like after sailing a five-hour gambling trip. A look at what we saw with protocols and safety procedures.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news:  Carnival Corporation sells off a cruise ship during the shutdown Cruise ships head to the West Coast of North America MSC Cruises starts construction on a new class of ship  An Asian cruise line will be the first major cruise line to resume sailing  Norwegian Cruise Line cancels the remainder of Alaska ...

Your Listener Questions Answered | CRR 054

June 28, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 9.96 MB

We answer your listener questions on this weekend's episode of Cruise Radio Rewind. What is the best way to get from San Pedro cruise port to Los Angelos airport? Is an overnight stay on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California worth it? Where can we find an affordable hotel somewhere near Port Canaveral? If the cruise line books my air, does it protect me if my flight is delayed?  Date: June 28, 2020 

594 Carnival Conquest Review 2020 + News |Carnival Cruise Line

June 25, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MB

A review of Carnival Conquest on a seven-night cruise from Port Miami. This sailing went to the Eastern Caribbean with stops in Amber Cove, Grand Turk, San Juan, and St. Thomas.  Sherry has cruise news:  More cruise lines announced cancellations  Nassau, Bahamas could get strict on cruise passengers  Rapid covid testing could be coming to a cruise line near you Carnival Corporation announced the sale of six cruise ships  Another cruise line is bringing two ships to Port Canaveral ...

Cruise Deal Breakers | CRR 053

June 21, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 21.6 MB

Masks, social distancing, modified or no buffets, elevators, casinos, there are a lot of potential deal-breakers when it comes to cruising as the industry ramps up again. Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richard Simms and Host of the Always Be Booked Podcast, Tommy Casabona weighs in.  Date: June 21, 2020

593 Caribbean Princess 2020 Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises

June 18, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MB

A Panama Canal cruise review aboard Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. This was a roundtrip voyage from Port Everglades. Mary first sailed Caribbean Princess back in 2005, she compares and contrasts the vessels over the past 15 years.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news:  Norwegian Cruise Line cancels additional sailings Bankrupt cruise ship goes to auction  Carnival Cruise Line crew member head home CDC implements a color system for cruise ships  The second Virgin Voyages ship is f...

Norwegian Joy 2020 Review | CRR 052

June 14, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 44.9 MB

We get a detailed review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy. Joy was first launched for the Asian market, in 2018, the cruise line announced that the ship would move from Asia to North America. The first North American cruise season, the ship sailed Alaska and then the Mexican Riveria.  Date: June 14, 2020

592 MSC Grandiosa 2020 Review + Cruise News | MSC Cruises

June 11, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MB

A 2020 review of MSC Grandiosa. This was a Mediterranean cruise that was cheaper than a lot of his other vacation options.  Sherry has cruise news:  Royal Caribbean announces delays and cancellations  Good news for 3,000 Carnival Cruise Line crew members A cruise line will be sailing from Port Canaveral for the first time  Norwegian Cruise Line talks masks, buffets, and muster drills  You must test negative for COVID-19 to come to Alaska Listener Q: What is the best way to go abo...

Discussing and Picking Cruise Ship Cabins - CRR 052

June 07, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MB

We discuss picking and booking a cruise ship stateroom. Every person has a different strategy when it comes to booking a stateroom. Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richard Simms and Always Be Booked Podcast Host Tommy Casabona weigh in on the cruise ship cabins. 

591 Norwegian Star 2020 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

June 04, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MB

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star. This was a seven-night cruise that sailed round trip from Venice.  Richard has cruise news: Norwegian's return-to-cruising health details  Canada extending its cruise ship ban  Carnival Cruise Line doubling down on thermal imaging cameras River cruising is back  So is ocean cruising in Asia  Listener Question: Hardcore Royal Caribbean cruise and tinkering with the idea of sailing Norwegian Cruise Line. With Norwegian doin...

Where Is My Cruise Vacation Refund? - CRR 051

May 31, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MB

Where is my cruise refund? That is a question that is being asked by thousands of people. Are the cruise lines really doing the best they can or are they holding on to your money until the last minute possible? After all, the Fair Credit Bill Act The FCBA has set strict guidelines for creditors to follow that protect consumers.  Date: May 31, 2020

590 Mariner of the Seas 2020 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

May 28, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

A back-to-back review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. This was a three and four-night cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We learn about the recent Mariner refurbishments and what it's like sailing two cruises in a row.  Sherry has cruise news:  Australia extending their cruise ship ban Royal Caribbean backtracks on no buffets.  Royal Caribbean gave us a financial update  We start starting to see where the first cruise ships may sail from  Vi...

Cruise Director Answers Your Burning Questions - CRR 050

May 24, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

Cruise Director Kabir returns this week to discuss your questions about life at sea. Some of the questions he tackles is what a cruise director's day is like, is there a hookup culture onboard the ship, social distancing, and speculation on what it could be like as we resume cruising.  Date: May 24, 2020 

590 Cruise News + ms Zuiderdam 2020 Review | Holland America Line

May 21, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MB

We get a review of Holland America's Zuiderdam. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. This cruise went to Grand Turk, San Juan, and the private island Half Moon Cay.  Sherry has cruise news: The Bahamas could welcome cruisers back as early as July  Massive layoffs across multiple cruise lines  Disney Cruise Line has extended its cancellation Carnival Breeze made it to Southampton to disembark crew Norwegian Cruise Line has extended their Peace of Mind policy   Liste...

Hints of Getting Rid of Cruise Ship Buffets + New Financial Outlooks - CRR 049

May 17, 2020 04:26 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

Royal Caribbean hinted this week that they could be getting rid of its cruise ship buffets once they start sailing again. The cruise industry is going through a financial nightmare right now. They are all in a zero revenue environment. Norwegian Cruise Line recently had its first-quarter earnings call late last week, we break down the findings.  Date: May 17, 2020

589 Cruise Director Onboard During Shutdown + News | Crew Member

May 14, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MB

We talk to a cruise director who was onboard a cruise ship during the COVID outbreak. Our guest chats with us what it was like being onboard when the cruise industry shutdown and how he had pivot as they attempted to get cruisers home.  Sherry has cruise news:  Grand Cayman isn't ready to take back cruise ships  Marine firm launches a project to keep ships clean A video could show the future of cruising  Norway-based cruise company will return to service in June Norwegian Cruise L...

Travel Insurance Changes Are Starting to Happen - CRR 048

May 10, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MB

Cruise lines are doing a phased-in approach when it comes to return-to-service. In this episode, we discuss how the landscape and policies are changing with the post-COVID. We answer some listener questions on what to look for when buying a policy and how to rebook your policy if your vacation got canceled. Find more information about travel insurance policies here. Date: May 10, 2020

588 Carnival Inspiration Review 2020 + Cruise | Carnival Cruise Line

May 07, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB

We get a review of Carnival Inspiration. This was a short four-night cruise out of Long Beach, California to Ensenada and Catalina Island with only one sea day. Carnival Cruise Line sails two Fantasy-class ships out of Los Angeles, Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival is shooting for a new return-to-service  An investigation has been launched into Carnival Corporation Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are doing what it takes to get the crew mem...

Sailing a 58-Night Cruise During Coronavirus - CRR 047

May 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

This is a 58-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises Island Princess (sister ship to the Coral Princess). This ship was launched back in 2003 and is one of the cruise line's smaller ships.  An interesting angle with this sailing is that COVID-19 events were happening around the world. So they were experiencing in real-time what changes were being made as the globe was continuously learning about coronavirus.  Date: May 3, 2020

Sailings a 58-Night Cruise During Coronavirus - CRR 047

May 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

This is a 58-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises Island Princess (sister ship to the Coral Princess). This ship was launched back in 2003 and is one of the cruise line's smaller ships.  An interesting angle with this sailing is that COVID-19 events were happening around the world. So they were experiencing in real-time what changes were being made as the globe was continuously learning about coronavirus.  Date: May 3, 2020

587 Freedom of the Seas 2020 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

April 30, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MB

A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This cruise went down to the Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival sends 10,000 crew members home Disney Cruise Line extends its cancellation How Norwegian Cruise Line is weathering the financial storm  The new Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is close to opening  Ship designers are pivoting when it comes to future cruise concepts Listener Question:...

Cruise Port ICU Pods, Extending Cruise Cancellations, and Listener Questions - CRR 046

April 26, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us to talk about the details of Norwegian Cruise Line's extension of their suspension of cruises. A company has an idea of putting mobile ICU units in cruise ports across the Caribbean. Norwegian Holdings and Royal Caribbean bolster liquidity.  Listener Question: Should we use a travel agent?  What is the status of Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras inaugural season? Date: April 26, 2020

586 Norwegian Jewel 2020 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

April 23, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MB

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel. Part of the Jewel-class of vessels, the ship carries 2400 guests and 93,500-tons. This was a cruise down under, leaving from Sydney to Auckland. We get all the details of the cruise, itinerary, and how to approach this bucket list trip.  Sherry has cruise news:  The White House tapped travel execs to help open the county for tourism CDC gave guidance on what cruise lines need to do in order to sail again Carnival Cruise ships...

Using Onboard Credit, Cruise Price Drops and Drink Packages - CRR 045

April 19, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16 MB

We are answering your questions this week, covering everything from cruise price drops, casino offers, drink packages, to how to use onboard credit.  Special guests this weekend:  Sherry Laskin, CruiseMaven.com  Matt Hochberg, Royal Caribbean Blog  Becky Smith, Becky's Travel Biz Date: April 19, 2020 

585 Carnival Vista Western Caribbean Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line

April 16, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MB

We get a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review from a family who sailed aboard Carnival Vista. The sailing was from Galveston, Texas and went to Mahogany Bay, Belize City, and Cozumel. Here how Carnival Vista compares to a most recent sailing on Carnival Horizon.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival Cruise Line extends its pause in operations  Norwegian Cruise Line is downsizing a Free at Sea perk  CDC extends No Sail Order for cruise ships for 100-days  Royal Caribbean founder ...

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