Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

A review of Norwegian Jade. This was not your average Norwegian Cruise Line sailing. The annual Star Trek cruise went to where no man has gone before. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, the theme cruise, and the ports of call this ship went.

Sherry has cruise news:

• The first ship to permanently return to Miami during the shutdown has arrived.
• CDC elevates travel warning but nothing new
• Disney Cruise Line delays returning to service in 2021
• The shutdown isn't slowing down shipbuilding
• Carnival launches Operation Happy Holidays

Listener Question: Is there any benefit of a solo cabin on NCL if it's almost the same price as a regular cabin?

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A seven-night review of Carnival Panorama. As of 2020, this is the newest Vista-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Line. The seven-night Mexican Riveria cruises sailed from Long Beach, California. We get a detailed review from embarkation, the sailing experience, to the ports of call that were visited.

Sherry has cruise news:

• SeaDream Yacht Club was forced to cancel the rest of its 2020 Caribbean season
• Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings through January 2021
• Royal Caribbean had an overwhelming interest in test voyages
• Two Royal mega-ships are heading to Alaska in 2022
• Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line could be in some financial trouble
• A former Carnival ship leaves one cruise line for another

Listener Question: Why won't it let me use onboard credit before my cruise? I'm trying to purchase the drink package before my sailing.

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A review of Celebrity Equinox for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. This was the last sailing the Equinox did before the shutdown. We get a review of the ship, the onboard experience, and what it was like sailing on the last voyage before the shutdown.

Richard has cruise news:

• Carnival Cruise Line removed cruises longer than seven-nights off its website - what does this mean?
• One cruise line is going for a more all-inclusive experience
• Norwegian Cruise Line released earnings this week — what stood out?
• Key West has shown the world they do not like cruise ships
• The much talked out cryptocurrency cruise ship has opened bids for you to own a cabin — how is it looking so far?

Listener Question: What can you tell us about Carnival's shore excursion best price guarantee?

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A 2020 review of Norwegian Breakaway to the Eastern Caribbean. This was a seven-night honeymoon cruise was from PortMiami. On top of it being the start of a new life, this was the husband's first time ever on a cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the ports of call, the dining, entertainment, and the overall cruise experience.

• Cruise lines are now part of the 2020 cancel culture
• The no-sail order has expired, but now we have a conditional sail order in its place
• A new medical testing laboratory is on a Viking Ocean cruise ship
• Upgrades have been spotted at Port Everglades during the shutdown
• The Bahamas now requires a special health travel visa to visit

Listener Question: Our Bahamas cruise was canceled for December, can we still fly to Nassau, Bahamas? - April

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced on Friday that they would be lifting the no sail order on October 31. Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron stops by to break down what happens next and how long will it be until cruise ships will actually sail again in North America?

Date: November 1, 2020

A review of Carnival Glory. This was a seven-night sailing to Key West and the Bahamas from New Orleans. We get all the highlights of this Caribbean cruise plus a review of the Chef's Table.

Richard has cruise news on:

• Carnival starts restaffing ships
• Florida's governor onboard for reopening the cruise industry
• Virgin Voyages axes another round of sailings
• Alaska's state representative wants to change legislation to save the cruise industry
• Another cruise in Europe was sent packing for dipping out on an excursion

Listener Question: If I move my reservation from Carnival personal vacation planner to travel agent, will I lose my onboard I received from my canceled sailing?

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Have you ever wanted to live on a cruise ship? It can now happen. An entrepreneur in Panama bought a Carnival Corporation cruise ship that was for sale and is turning it into floating condos at sea. We learn all about this deal and how you can bid on a condo at sea starting at $25,000.

Richard has cruise news on:

• A Federal Judge tries to delay Carnival Corporation from returning to service
• Royal Caribbean outlines what returning to cruise will look like in Asia
• Royal Caribbean trademark a device called a "tracelet"
• One cruise line says they are returning on December 18, 2020
• Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the aid of a sinking boat

Listener Question: I don't see any sailings from Florida to Bermuda, why is that?

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A five-night cruise out of Miami on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic. The cruise went out of PortMiami to the Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and what Marvel at Sea days are like. This was the very last cruise for Disney before the cruise industry shutdown in the United States.

Richard has cruise news on:

• Carnival Cruise Line also extended cancellations through November 2020
• Mardi Gras completes sea trials in the Baltic Sea
• Celebrity Apex arrives the Bahamas and readies for cruises
• Another cruise ship debuted for the UK
• Florida mayor reaffirms commitment to the cruise industry's restart
• A cryptocurrency cruise ship could be coming soon

Listener Question: I have a Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Next certificate, but it's about to expire. What should I do?

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Take a luxury cruise to the Baltic this week aboard Silversea Cruises' Silver Spirit. This was an 11-night Baltic Cruise.

Richard has cruise news on:

• The CDC extends no sail order
• More Caribbean cruise cancellations
• Mandatory testing for all cruise passengers and crew
• New cruise ship heading for North America
• Cruise ship captain smacks down an internet troll

Listener Question: When will we see a more detailed view of what the new health protocols will look like by individual companies?

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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 day back.
• Carnival Mardi Gras is one step closer to Florida
• Princess Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship.

Question: Is it true that you have to pay more for drinks while the ship is docked in port vs out to sea?

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