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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.    - Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

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?  -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

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?  -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Unpacking hidden surprises in cruise line ticket contracts, including the benefits of getting trip insurance. Updates on Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruises, new ship launches, and a veteran hire at Viking Cruises. Strategies for families booking multiple state rooms and legal insights into cruise contract clauses favoring the cruise line.

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? -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

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. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

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?  -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

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.  Richard has cruise news:  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 -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.