Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Carnival Cruise Line just announced that Carnival Triumph will transform into Carnival Sunrise. During this 60-day, $200 million renovation, the ship is going to get a slew of new venues, just like Carnival Sunshine did back in 2013. We talk with Gus Antorcha, Chief Operating Officer at Carnival Cruise Line about the refurbishment, and contributor Richard Simms stops by to give some insight.

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Your cruise news brief for July 29, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has added keyless embarkation to another port, Nassau is warning people about eating the conch, Disney Cruise Line is going green, Celebrity Edge has officially started sea trial, and finally, Hawaii is back open to all cruise traffic after the volcano eruption this past spring.

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We get a review of a 10-night cruise on Regal Princess. This was a repositioning cruise that started in New York City and ended in Port Everglades, Florida. Jim gives us a bow to stern review of the ship and what it's like sailing solo on Regal Princess.

Sherry has cruise news:

• Follow up to the Norwegian Joy $50 million refurbishment
• The Grinch tried to steal Carnival Spirit earlier this week
• Royal Caribbean issues a San Juan update
• Princess Cruises places an order for two mega ships
• Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for next ship
• Warning for cruisers in Nassau - don't eat the conch
• Listener question: spending the day at Princess Cay
• Take the Carnival trivia challenge here

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Your cruise news brief for July 22, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line is banning straws at sea, Virgin Voyages cut the steel for their second ship, two crew members fell off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, and Carnival Liberty made an unexpected stop off the coast of Florida.

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This week we get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. Adventure of the Seas is currently in Bayonne, NJ for the summer. She's doing alternating sailings to Canada/New England and Bahamas/Florida cruises.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

• Carnival Cruise Line expands their steakhouse to more ships
• Norwegian Cruise Line confirms more ships for the North American market
• Royal Caribbean is testing an interactive luggage system
• Celebrity Cruises announces $500M worth of makeovers
• Listener Questions: bringing a cooler on the cruise ship and a duty-free question.

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Your cruise news brief for July 15, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line has extended the option for two additional Project Leonardo-class vessels, Royal Caribbean has a minor delay in the Perfect Day at CoCoCay project, Virgin Cruises shows us the progress of their upcoming ship, and Carnival Horizon breaks a St. Jude fundraising record.

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Krista and her family just returned from a four-night cruise on Carnival Imagination out of Long Beach. Her family took this cruise because they wanted to go to California. The cruise went to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, itinerary, and her first time taking a Carnival Cruise since they implemented the new boarding process.

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Tragedy on a zip line in the Caribbean
• Norwegian Bliss add new go-kart pricing
• Carnival changing their military cancellation policy
• St. Maarten photo opp lands cruisers in hot water
• Hurricane Chris update
• Listener question: Cruising to Alaska without passports
• Listener question: How is onboard credit distributed

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Your cruise news brief for July 8, 2018. Royal Caribbean has altered an itinerary because of Tropical Storm Beryl. Carnival Cruise Line goes back into another West Coast port. Norwegian Cruise Line added a new package to their newest ship.

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We get a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway-class ship Norwegian Getaway. We get a comprehensive review from this first time Norwegian Cruise Line guest.

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Carnival Cruise Line going to another West Coast port
• Carnival rescuing an NCL crew member that went overboard
• Holland America ditching another cruise ship
• Cruise line helping fund a Statue of Liberty museum

Listener Q: Where does the crew tips go when you hand them over directly?

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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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