John gives us a review of his seven-night cruise on Celebrity Equinox from Port Miami. He and his wife were in a concierge-class balcony stateroom. Hear his overall thoughts of the ship, dining venues, on board, entertainment, and ports of call during this seven-night Eastern Caribean sailing. Also the perks of booking a future cruise while on your current sailing. 

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On this episode, we hear a review of an eight-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. This sailing went to Grand Turk, Aruba, and Curaçao. We get a comprehensive bow to stern review of this cruise ship that was launched in 1996.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

• Carnival testing out app-based pizza delivery
• Enchantment of the Seas back in Port Canaveral 
• Celebrity Cruises giving details of new Port Everglades terminal 
• Cruise line ditches solo supplement fee
• Listener question on traveling solo

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We get a review of Royal Caribbean's brand new Symphony of the Seas, currently (as of 2018) the world's largest cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the staterooms, dining, public areas, and what it's like sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time - and does it hold a candle to Disney Cruise Line. You may be surprised. 

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Hear a three-night review of Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas to Bahamas. These short cruises are known as booze cruises because they are done over the weekend and attract a younger crowd. Although Dante was skeptical taking this as his first Royal Caribbean cruise, he was surprised. 

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Cruise was slapped with a $14,000 data roaming bill 
• Technical issue delays Carnival Magic and cancels a port of call 
• A refurbished Royal Caribbean ship now calls Florida home
• Royal Caribbean purchases major stake in luxury cruise line 
• Brand new cruise ships left in 2018 

Listener question on changing your set dining time. 

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We get a review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic. This is a very polarizing ship, folks either love it or hate it. Steven gives us his thoughts of the ship, the experience he had, and a comprehensive review. 

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We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor. This was a seven-night cruise from LA. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and the entertainment offered. 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: 

• FEMA chartered a cruise ship for hurricane relief in 2017, and didn't make the most out of it. 
• Holland America's upcoming ship now has a Godmother
• Carnival will position one of their ships to a new homeport next year.
• Disney Cruise Line is heading to Canada
• Hawaii cruises are slowly starting to reinstate canceled itineraries. 

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We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder on a seven-night Bahamas cruise from Galveston, Texas. This cruise was a special cruise because it was their first time cruising Disney and their first time cruising ever! How did it stack up? We get a comprehensive review from this family. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Royal Caribbean has detailed the pricing on the CocoCay makeover. 
• Norwegian Bliss is finally christened. 
• Norwegian raises the prices on go karts on Bliss. 
• MSC Cruises takes delivery of MSC Seaview. 
• Ports of call continue to be canceled in Hawaii. 

Shelly from Cruising Excursions stops by to give answer some of your questions on Northern Europe shore excursions. 

Listener question on cruising during hurricane season and excellent prices. More tips from Sherry can be found here. 

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Kris recently returned from one of the first guest sailings aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss. The cruise went from Miami, Florida through the Panama Canal and ended on the west coast. We get a review of this newest ship, including the Haven experience, food, entertainment, and all the things to do outdoors like the go karts and laser tag. 

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Carnival ship delayed from Tampa for two days
• Royal Caribbean ship is out of dry dock with the new skypad 
• Virgin Cruises reveals more inside spaces
• Hawaii cruises still impacted by volcano eruptions 
• Disney Cruise Line rolls out new itineraries 

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We're broadcasting live for the christening and naming ceremony of Carnival Cruise Line's 26th ship, Carnival Horizon. 

Godmother Queen Latifah, Chef Guy Fieri, Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, along with a couple thousand guests were in attendance.

Horizon Cruise Director Mike Pack stops by, Tommy from Always Be Booked, and we get some audio clips from Guy Fieri after the ribbon cutting of the Pig and Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse.  

Carnival Horizon coverage:

• Day 1: Getting Ready to Cruise
• Day 2: Free Eats
• Day 3: Specialty Dining
• Day 4: Entertainment
• Day 5: Best Bars
• Day 6: Kid’s Stuff
• Day 7: For The Big Kids
• Day 8: The Casino
• Day 9: Sea Day Activities
• Day 10: Before you Disembark

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On this bonus episode we get a review of Rick's Queen Mary 2 crossing from New York City to Southampton, England. We get a unique perspective of this crossing and why they are loved by so many cruisers. 

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