Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Over the past few weeks, we've spent quite a bit of time talking about the health and safety protocols that are going to be put in place when sailing resumes. But one thing we haven't really discussed is what the port situation will be like and how it will impact cruising. Joining me to dive into this a little deeper is staff writer Richard Simms.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

• Royal Caribbean sells a cruise brand
• Norwegian Cruise Line extends its cancellations
• Two former Carnival Cruise Line ships are getting scrapped
• COVID test requirement are coming for all people entering the United States
• A bucket list cruise for 2023

Listener Question: I currently have a Disney Cruise scheduled for Aug 28th and only have paid the deposit. Do you think I should pay the balance or wait till closer to the due date in April?

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An Alaskan cruise on the Alaska Marine Highway System this past fall. How much is this like a real cruise ship? We find out.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

• Two more cruise lines have announced cancellations
• Popular cruise director trades sea for land
• The ruling on banning large cruise ships could be overturned
• European brands adds new ship during shutdown
• Carnival earnings report shows big loss

Listener Q: When cruising finally does resume (whenever that might be), do you anticipate that proof of completion of COVID-19 vaccine will be required before boarding? Also, do you anticipate cruise lines requiring rapid COVID tests and temperature checks as part of the embarkation process?

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Is the cruise industry getting a fair shake by media outlets? We discuss a land-side outbreak that received minimal coverage while the cruise industry continues to get hammered.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

• Carnival Cruise Line cancels more cruises in 2021
• Cruise ships are starting to make their way back to the west coast
• Viking Cruises announces the godmother of an upcoming ship
• A 55-year-old ship is getting scrapped
• Carnival earn a few more travel awards in 2020

Listener Question: Is there a wave season in 2021?

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Cruise news with Doug Parker and Sherry Laskin. Happy New Year! Date: January 2, 2021

The final show of 2020 brings the year full circle. We talk with a handful of cruisers and industry experts on the positives that came from the proverbial year from hell.

Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador John Heald, Sheri from Cruise Tips TV, Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network, Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog, Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richards Simms, Cruise Writer Ashley Kosciolek, and Cruise Radio Listener Dr. Kris all drop by to share their thoughts of 2020.

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We talk about seven of the hottest ships debuting in 2020.

Sherry has cruise news:

• Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras was officially delivered
• Royal Caribbean sells two cruise ships
• Royal Caribbean gives $40 million in loans to travel agents
• The bitcoin cruise ship is headed to the scrapyard
• Costa Cruises debuts a new cruise ship

Listener Question: Should we park at the port or an offsite lot?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holding's CEO Frank Del Rio has been tossing the idea of all cruise guests receiving an immunity passport. Basically, you would have to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to cruise. Is that legal? Are cruise lines allowed to do that? We discuss.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

• Carnival Panorama is headed back to North America
• Virgin Voyages delays both new ships into 2021
• NCL looking to make guests get a vaccine to cruise
• You can lease a cruise cabin by the day, week or month
• Princess Cruises gives a money-back guarantee

Listener Question: What can we do in Port Canaveral for four days?

What is the status of Holland America Line's return to service?

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John Phillips from KABC in Los Angeles drops by in-studio to talk about his thoughts on cruising, when he thinks it will resume, and the cruising situation out in California.

Date: December 13, 2020

A seven-night review of Norwegian Epic from San Juan, Puerto Rico that was taken in early 2020.

Sherry has cruise news:

• Carnival delays dry dock for three ships
• Carnival Breeze comes back to Florida
• Royal Caribbean debuts contact-tracing bracelet
• First Royal Caribbean back has a COVID scare
• Norwegian goes fleet-wide with clear air units

Listener Question: Should we take the future cruise credit or the full refund for our canceled cruise?

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Most of us just accept the cruise contract and go on with our cruise vacation. But did you know there are some items buried in the ticket contract, otherwise known as the Contract of Carriage? We break down nine surprises you may find hidden in your long cruise ticket contract.

Sherry has cruise news:

• Royal Caribbean has officially started cruising again
• Carnival gave some good news for cruisers with canceled sailings
• Cruise line gives away drink package to qualified guests
• Royal Caribbean's next ship has floated out
• Viking Cruises has hired a highly-decorated veteran for a new position

Listener Question: We are a family of five and are all booked in the same cabin for late 2021. How involved is it to get our kids their own stateroom? - Lori, SD

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