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A 2020 review of Sky Princess. This ship belongs to Princess Cruises' Royal-class and made its North America debut in December 2019. We get a full review of this ship that is sailing from Port Everglades this winter and spring.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Royal Caribbean canceled five cruises  Holland America canceled one  Carnival Corporation donates to Australian wildfires  Carnival Cruise Line adds two transatlantic cruises in 2021 Listener Q: What can we do in Los Angeles as a port stop?  -- 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 tackle your question. Parking at PortMiami versus an offsite lot. How strict is Carnival Cruise Line when it comes to their cancelation policy? How to get around Bermuda when there for three days. And what is the best time to embark the ship on cruise day?  Date: January 12, 2020

A review of Royal Caribbean's Miami-based Symphony of the Seas. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Get this very detailed review from this first-time Royal Caribbean cruise passenger.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Pricing glitched caused ultra-low cruise fares Norwegian Cruise Line ditches water bottles Cruise ship stuck in Caribbean port Norwegian raises room service January 2020 cruise ship dry dock schedule Listener Q: How can we see the donkeys on Grand Turk?  -- 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 tackle your listener questions on this week's show. What is there to do in St. Thomas for first-time cruisers? How do we get from West Palm Beach to Port Miami? What are the major differences between Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Gem? Breaking down the Norwegian Cruise Line dining program Date: January 5, 2019

A review of MSC Meraviglia. This is one of MSC Cruises Meraviglia-class ships that is now sailing seasonally from Port Miami. Hear how this stacks up against other cruise ships sailing from Miami and what it's really like.  Richard has cruise news on:  Another cruise line raises gratuities Celebrity Cruises is dropping a surcharge A man went overboard on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship  Princess launched what they are calling their "best sale ever" - is it a good deal?  MSC cruise ship hits the dock in Italy Listener Question: What happens if we don't use up all our onboard credit on Harmony of the Seas?  -- 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

This month we've seen a lot of cruise cancellations and delays. We answer questions on the delays and recouping lost money. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers questions regarding the Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras that has been delayed and canceled eight sailings, and Carnival Glory. This is great to know about sailing in the future. Sherry Laskin stops by with cruise news:  Carnival increases drink package price  Royal Caribbean homeports new ship in the Mediterranean  Details on Virgin Voyages special onboard credit offer  Asbestos found on three cruise ships Listener Question: I am blind and wanting to cruise again for the first time in years. What does Carnival Cruise Line offer in terms of menus for the visually impaired?  Date: December 29, 2019

A detailed review of Carnival Panorama. This is Carnival Cruise Line's latest ship that debuted in Long Beach, California in December 2019. We cover the new ship from bow to stern and give details on all the new spaces added to the ship.  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

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the accident involving Carnival Glory and Carnival Legend in Cozumel, Mexico. We also talk about the shipyard delay of Mardi Gras and how it's impacting guests and Carnival Corporation's end of the year earnings call.  Date: December 22, 2019

We get a review of a seven-night Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Bliss from New York City. The cruise went to Nassau, Port Canaveral, and Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian Bliss was launched in 2018 from Norwegian Cruise Line.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Holland America ship cancels sailing from Port Everglades  Royal Caribbean will bring a mega-ship to Texas  Cruising is only getting bigger according to a new report Port Everglades breaks a cruise world record  Carnival says watch what you wear onboard Listener Question: Best places to stay before sailing out of Long Beach? -- 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 are onboard Carnival Cruise Line's brand new ship, Carnival Panorama. This was on the inaugural cruise that went from Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico.  Date: December 14, 2019 Trip Reports: Day 1: https://cruiseradio.net/trip-report-carnival-panorama-embarkation-day/ Day 2: https://cruiseradio.net/trip-report-carnival-panorama-fun-day-at-sea/ Christening coverage: https://cruiseradio.net/behind-the-fun-of-carnival-cruise-lines-big-night-photos/ Carnival Kitchen review: https://cruiseradio.net/review-carnival-kitchen-on-carnival-panorama/ Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon