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We get a first look at Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship to the Alaska market, Norwegian Joy. This was the very first passenger sailing in North America and we covered a lot of ground. With 18 dining options, go-karts, laser tag, a virtual reality gaming complex; Footloose, the musical, and other shows - it was a very packed sailing.  Norwegian Joy is the sister ship to Norwegian Bliss (launched in 2018). Many people don't know that Joy was launched first in 2017, but was purpose-built for the Chinese market.  --- 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 a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze. This ship was launched in 2012 and currently sails year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that went to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Amber Cove.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Another cruise line hikes gratuities  Carnival Sunrise is now sailing from the east coast  We could see another world's largest cruise ship  Mobile passport is now adding an optional fee  A unique partnership with MSC Cruises  Listener question: I have a question about the Carnival loyalty program. I currently have 22 nights with Carnival, making me red level. You need 25 nights to reach gold level, which I will receive in the MIDDLE of my next cruise. When does my gold status activate?  --- 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 Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship that is currently based in Manhattan.  Sherry has cruise news:  Norwegian Cruise Line has a new cruise ship on the west coast Disney Cruise Line has a new captain  911 operators were fired after calling in sick to cruise  Carnival Corporation in hot water of environmental issues Nassau warns visitors not to rent scooters and bikes Listener Question: How soon is Faster to the Faster on sale for Carnival Cruise Line?  --- 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 a review of Disney Magic. One of Disney Cruise Line's older cruise ships. This was a repositioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida.  Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald answers some questions.   Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com talks to us about WOW airline that just went out of business and how that impacts travelers without travel insurance. Also, the recent Oasis of the Seas incident and how the guests who had air and hotel were covered.  --- 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 Carnival Horizon 2019 review. This was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Miami.  A chat with Holland America Line's president, Orlando Ashford. Also a couple of sound bytes from Carnival's Brand Ambassador John Heald.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival Cruise Line's new TV game show  Excel suites that are going to debut on Carnival Mardi Gras  People getting banned for destroying an elevator  Royal Caribbean halting Sky Pad after an incident and a $10M lawsuit  Listener Q: How much does it cost to use a travel agent? Watch the Carnival Horizon review on YouTube.  --- 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.

By request, a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Manhattan-based Norwegian Gem. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Antigua. We get a bow-to-stern comprehensive review of this sailing as well as details about the cruise 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.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, currently the World's Largest Cruise Ship (as of Spring 2019). This was a seven-night Western Caribbean review. Matt gives us all the details on the sailing, dining, entertainment, and public spaces on this mega cruise ship.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer be making towel animals  Crane falls onto Oasis of the Seas while at dry dock  Carnival debuts Carnival Panorama waterpark  Cruise lines take advantage of April Fool's Day  Listener Question: Do you have any Celebrity Reflection tips? --- 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 from Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship Norwegian Bliss. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to Miami that went to Tortola, St. Thomas, and Nassau.  Did Viking sail into the storm knowing that bad weather was on the radar? Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to let us know how forecastable these storms in the North Sea area. Listener questions about Northern Europe shore excursions.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Viking Ocean Cruises incident in the North Seas during rough weather A famous cruise ship is getting sued because of a bed bug problem in 2018 Celebrity Summit is sailing again after a massive refurbishment Princess Cruises confirms two more new cruise 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.

This week we get a review of Celebrity Silhouette on a 10-night Southern and Eastern Caribbean cruise. We get a bow to stern review of this cruise ship and what it was like sailing Celebrity Cruises.  Sherry has cruise news on: New cruise terminal is officially underway in Port Canaveral Norwegian Cruise Line is increasing gratuities on April 1, 2019 Norwegian Sky just got back from a three-week dry dock Royal Caribbean previews Perfect Day at Cococay Holland America cuts steel for third Pinnacle-class ship Listener question: Curious your thoughts on a question we have been wrestling with since the Carnival Vista: how does tipping work in the specialty dining areas? Do you tip 15%-20% like a normal restaurant? - Drew --- 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 a review of Regal Princess from a first time Princess Cruises' guest. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Carnival Freedom's massive refurbishment  Carnival Cruise Line is canceling is all stops to Antigua Disney Cruise Line purchased the land for a new destination in the Bahamas Royal Caribbean loses the case involving a guest that had a fatal heart attack onboard Carnival Cruise Line pulls out of Antigua Listener question: Bringing a minor on a cruise - is there any documentation required? --- 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