Just Cruisin' with Larry

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page! - Saint Augustine " On this weeks show we delve into the origins of Disney Cruise Lines, think the "Big Red Boat"  We take a tour thru the Rocky Mountains by train with Tauck tours and Rocky Mountaineer.  In cruise news; a new British owned cruise line is coming to Florida for 2020 Marella Cruises.  New high tech scanners at Tampa can detect weapons of all types not just guns! All of this plus Larry's cruise of the week.

"Did you ever notice the first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone! - Erma Bombeck " On this weeks show Larry details the ins and outs of cruising the Panama Canal. In travel news; Royal Caribbean to open a beach club.  Looking for a relaxing shore excursion for your next cruise? Try Resorts for a Day. In cruise tips: how to score a discount on specialty dining and other great tip.  All this plus Larry's cruises of the week.

"Better to see something once then hear about it a thousand times. - Anonymous " On this weeks show Larry takes us on a tour of Canada / New England with Holland America. In cruise news; Princess cruises extends its loyalty program to kids.  Condos at Sea! Larry details a new company offering private residences at sea. Did you know that cruises provide excellent vacations for those with special needs?  In this weeks cruise tips; Larry provides excellent advice on cabin door safety and a tip on dining to follow as soon as you come aboard.  All of this plus Larry's cruise offers of the week.

It's about the Attitude! On this weeks show Larry explains his number one cruise tip for enjoying your cruise. In cruise news; Royal Caribbean introduces a new stateroom category similar to Celebrity Cruises Aqua Class.  Celebrity Edge introduces facial recognition, there is starting to be some push back for privacy reasons!  Listen to Larry's take on these developments.  10 Reasons why Disney Cruise Lines are great for multi generational vacations. Take a ride on the Mekong! Larry details an AmaWaterways river cruise to Vietnam & Cambodia.  All of this plus the travel quote of the week and a Distinctive Travel Club Invite. Join Us!

On this weeks show;  Larry details their upcoming cruise on the Columbia & Snake rivers with American cruise lines. Conde Naste Travel Survey is released, Larry details some of the top results. In cruise news; Looking for a different shore excursion try Resorts for a Day. Larry's views on Norwegian missing ports at this time of year.  Looking for something different this holiday season? how about a Christmas cruise. All of this plus Larry's cruise tips of the week.

On todays show; Larry features Alaska's ports of call, what to see and do.  In cruise news; The originator of Freestyle cruising steps down, Carnival Corp slapped with another lawsuit, Cruise lines taking steps to eliminate plastic, Tourist taxes, who benefits??.  Have you been flight shamed? What is flight shaming? All this plus Larry's cruises of the week.

On todays show; Larry's featured destination is Alaska, where to go, what cruise line to choose, and the best time to book.  In cruise news; Holland America returns to Tampa, Royal Caribbean completes the acquisition of Silversea, Royal Caribbean announces inaugural cruise and home port for the Quantum class Odyssey of the Seas.  Looking to cruise with Royal Caribbean? Cruise Holidays of Viera has an exclusive offer for you.   In other travel news; The Best and Worst Airports for 2019.  And in cruise and travel tips, more reasons to purchase travel insurance, plus "10 Things I wish I Knew Before My First Cruise!"

On todays show; Larry features Barbados as our port of call for the week. In cruise news, MSC to home port in Tampa Larry updates us on this unique Italian cruise line. Norwegian lowers the boom on door decorations, is another great cruise tradition headed to the dustbin?  Private island updates, everything is looking good, Royal Caribbean announces two day cruises to their private island of Coco Quay. 

Have you heard of the SS Disney? Think theme park on and aircraft carrier. Larry details this fascinating story.  In cruise tips Larry provides us with his three most important disembarkation tips, plus one very important embarkation tip. Yes we Xray your luggage!! All this and more...

On todays show Larry updates us on the aftermath of hurricane Dorian; how the private islands fared, the cruise lines response and relief efforts for the Bahamas and how Port Canaveral handled the event.  Virgin Voyages to set sail and Cruise Holidays of  Viera to be a first mates. Larry describes what to expect from this very very different cruise line.  In cruise news Celebrity Cruises returns to Tampa with new voyages and announces a major refit for their older ships.  The Celebrity revolution refit will bring the Edge experience to the entire fleet.  In other news Marriott hotels begins to go green and TSA test pilots facial recognition software.  Larry's cruise tip of the week: Disembarkation Tips.

Live from Melbourne Florida. Larry hosts this special live broadcast of  Just Cruisin'.  On this weeks show; What cruise lines will do for you in the event your cruise is delayed, canceled or otherwise impacted as the result of a hurricane.  Larry and Lynda are just back from an eleven day cruise with Azamara called the Northern Capitals.  This latest Northern European cruise has made it on Larry's list for the top five cruises of all time.  In cruise news; Larry discusses their upcoming escorted southern Caribbean cruise with Holland America. Have you heard about the Distinctive Travel Club? In travel tips; a caller details his experience with Travelguard travel insurance and Larry discusses the advantages of quality trip insurance.

Live show originally broadcast August 31st.