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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?  -- 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

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?  -- 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 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? -- 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

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? -- 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.  

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? -- 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

Glenn Aprile is a member of the design team for Carnival Cruise Line's upcoming Mardi Gras. Recently they just developed a new atrium concept for the Grand Central zone of the ship. Glenn talks about the design concept and why certain changes were made.  Date: September 27, 2020 

A 7-night review of MSC Seaside. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Maarten, and Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and the Eastern Caribbean ports of call.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Return to cruising plans have been submitted to the CDC  Carnival Cruise Line debuts a new atrium for Mardi Gras  One of the founders of Norwegian Cruise Line passes  Princess Cruises is selling ships  Virgin Voyages announced longer itineraries  Question: How likely is it that cruises will only go to private islands and the Bahamas for the foreseeable future?  -- 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 get behind the scenes look of a cruise terminal and find out what happens on embarkation day, how luggage gets sorted, and what really makes tempers flare at boarding.  Date: September 20, 2020

A 2020 review of Norwegian Sky. This was a four-night cruise out of PortMiami that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and a scheduled stop at Great Stirrup Cay (which unfortunately was missed because of weather).  A new entertainment option was rolled out this week involving cruise directors, we talk with the creators.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  A handful of ships won't be returning until early 2021 Royal Caribbean says Australian and New Zeland are done until next year  Carnival Corporation said they are selling more ships  A small Alaskan cruise destination has been nominated for Seatrade Cruise Awards  A cruise ship delay for Disney Cruise Line Question: Do you think cruise lines will make a big push to add a lot of smart technology in order to eliminate "touchpoints" in staterooms and throughout their ships? -- 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.