Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

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 caribbean island makes masks mandatory for visitors

Listener Question: What do all the added taxes and fees go to when you buy a cruise? Sometimes they are 25% of the cruise fare. - Steve

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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

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 of cruises coming up see that California is having COVID trending the wrong way. Our final payment is due July 14. While our deposit loss would be minimal because we booked the early saver, would we get credit for the cruise if it cancels? - Howard

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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

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 2020 sailings
• Carnival Cruise Line rescues a distressed vessel

Listener Question: The map shows three cruise docks in Cozumel, how will I know where Carnival Vista is going to dock. - Kayla

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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

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

Listener Question: What are the top three things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska? We are in our early 30s and very active. - Ellie

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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

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 floated out

Listener Q: On a cruise ship, would a medical plastic face shield that flips up and stays in place (only for eating) be better and more comfortable than a face or cloth mask?

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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

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