Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

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? [email protected] 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

A review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. This was a repositioning cruise from Canada to Port Everglades. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Panorama christening Royal Caribbean deadly accident Virgin Voyages completes sea trials Guy's Burger Joint now serving breakfast Sky Princess christened in Port Everglades Listener Q: Gratuities and how to deal with them? -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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

MSC Cruises opened its private island Ocean Cay Marine Reserve on December 5, and we talk all things new island with Ken Musket, COO of MSC Cruises USA. Plus, a brief chat with a passenger who was on board MSC Meraviglia with us, and his experience. Date: December 8, 2019

A fall 2019 review of Disney Magic. This was a cruise out of Manhattan that went over to Bermuda. We get a bow to stern review, as well as what it's like to travel on Disney Cruise Line as a single parent. Staff writer Richard Simms answers some listener questions on how to win free cruises by playing in the casino, and is it really as easy as you think? Richard tackles your questions from his experience. -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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 the latest cruise news from Sherry Laskin. Some sound bytes from Vanna White on her thoughts of being the godmother of Carnival Panorama. And Are Cyber Monday cruise deals really worth it? We break it down. Date: December 1, 2019

This is a review of Celebrity Cruises recently refurbished Celebrity Summit. This was a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico. We get a detailed bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the ports of call. -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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

Art Sbarsky is a retired cruise industry executive who spent years working for Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Crystal Cruises. We caught up with him in the Observation Lounge on Norwegian Encore. You can listen to Art Sbarsky's last interview with us here (click the link): http://traffic.libsyn.com/cruiseradioshow/BONUS3APR3017.mp3 Want to hear more shows like this? Let me know: [email protected].

A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. Answering your shore excursion questions. Richard has cruise news on: Carnival gives more details on the roller coaster for Mardi Gras Celebrity adding an all-female navigation team for National Woman's Day Virgin Voyage detailing new ship and itinerary Royal Caribbean adding new Caribbean sailings Norwegian opening new section of Great Stirrup Cay Listener Question: Is it true that NCL gives free cruises with their loyalty program?

Sherry Laskin stops by with her weekend update. We talk about Carnival Cruise Line switching up its soda selection from Coke to PepsiCo. Also, MSC Cruises delaying the grand opening of their private island again. And we talk about a travel insurance story that a listener sent in. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com stops by to help unpack the story and what could have been done differently. The devil is in the details of travel insurance policies. Date: November 17, 2019

We get a three-night review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream. This sailing left out of Port Canaveral, Florida and went to Disney's private island Castaway Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. Sherry has cruise news on: MSC Cruises delaying their private island Carnival Cruise Line letting you finance your cruise Celebrity Cruise ship running aground The founder of Royal Caribbean passing away A well known Carnival Cruise Line captain passing away Listener Question: Will cruise lines reimburse you if it rains during your excursion? -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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 review of Carnival Cruise Line's Conquest-class ship Carnival Freedom. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas. This sailing went to Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. Date: November 10, 2019 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A 10-night review of Princess Cruises' Crown Princess. This was a Southern Caribbean cruise. Crown Princess is one of the ships that now features the Ocean Medallion program. Sherry has cruise news: Carnival Panorama is heading to North America PortMiami is getting a train station MSC Cruises makes two announcements A cruise ship has a $200,000 mattress Listener Question: THoughts on getting an air BNB in Miami? - Leah -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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

Sharon returned to Freeport Bahamas shortly after it reopened to cruise ship traffic after Hurricane Dorian. She was traveling on Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration on a two-night cruise to Freeport from Palm Beach. We get a first-hand account of what Grand Bahama Island is like after suffering the wratch of Hurricane Dorian in early September. Date: November 3, 2019

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas. This was an Eastern Mediterranean cruise over to Greece. Sherry has cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line is changing the rules to its exclusive Havana area Carnival announced a "new" ship in Alaska Norwegian Cruise Ship is about to undergo a massive makeover Tampa is testing new port security feature Royal Caribbean is developing another new destination New ship round-up for Florida Listener Q: MaryBeth - Do I need to pay a corkage fee if i bring a twist-off bottle of wine? Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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 review of an eleven-night cruise on Celebrity Eclipse from Vancouver to Hawaii. This cruise had five sea days upfront then four ports in a row with a couple of overnights. Date: October 27, 2019

A 2019 review of a Western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night cruise out of New Orleans. Rob is answering your listener questions on cruise excursions in Iceland, Vietnam, Aruba, and Cozumel. Sherry has cruise news on: New rule makes it harder from cruise crew to get off the ship Guests get booted off Royal Caribbean ship for a dangerous act Royal Caribbean is getting rid of a cruise ship Also debuting new spa suites Carnival Cruise Line changes up safety video Listener question: What is the difference between a cove balcony and a standard balcony cabin on Carnival Cruise Line? Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Rachelle and her family just returned from one of the very last cruises of the 2019 Alaska season. She sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel with her family of five, and they all stayed in The Haven. The Haven is Norwegian's ship within a ship concept. Hear what it's like cruising in The Haven and sailing Alaska. Date: October 20, 2019

A review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise onboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. This was a cruise from Port Miami that departed from the brand new Terminal A. We get a detailed review of the itinerary. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Cruise line takes paid priority access program fleetwide Royal Caribbean names new ship and homeport Cruise ship makes history in Manhattan Carnival Ecstasy just completed a dry dock This cruise is building their 249th cruise ship Listener Question: Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Direct download: EPI557OCT1019.mp3

Guests onboard Norwegian Spirit missed five ports in Northern Europe because of bad weather and the guests onboard did not appreciate it. Even though the weather is beyond the cruise lines control, these guests were no thrilled and staged a riot in the ship's main atrium. After hours of protesting, Norwegian Cruise Line eventually gave them a 25% future cruise credit. Matt Rogers is currently sailing on Norwegian Spirit and we get the details live on location. And Stewart Chiron, American's Most Quoted Cruise Expert stops by the give details of the cruise contract. Date: October 13, 2019

A review of Celebrity Cruises' ship, Celebrity Infinity. This was a seven-night Mediterranean cruise. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Princess Cruises names new ship Norwegian Cruise Line is going through changes Celebrity is jumping on the fee bandwagon for a drink package A new addition to Perfect Day at CocoCay coming soon Norwegian's newest ship is getting closer to North America Listener Question: How important it is to have an itinerary with Glacier Bay vs cruising to Tracy Arm or Hubbard? Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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 a family who sailed on MSC Cruises' MSC Seaside on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. A couple of things make this interview unique. AJ and his wife are both legally blind, and they stayed in the yacht club with their two children. The also missed a port of call because of political unrest in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We get the details of the sailing and see if MSC has improved their North American experience over the years. Date: October 6, 2019

A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. This is a nine-night Canada/New England itinerary from Bayonne, New Jersey. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Corporation details two new Bahamas projects Cruises ship rescues stranded boaters sinking yacht Caribbean island tightens passport requirements Norwegian Cruise Line eliminates all plastic water bottles Disney Cruise Line returns to this gulf coast port Listener Question: When a cruise line has a problem and gives guests a 50% FCC. What are the terms for that? Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Direct download: EPI554SEPT1919.mp3 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Pros and Cons of our Canada/New England cruise aboard Carnival Sunrise. The ports of call on this sailing were Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and Boston, Massachusetts. Date: September 29, 2019

A review of Carnival Magic. Carnival Magic is a Carnival Dream-class ship that sails year-round Caribbean cruises from Florida. This sailing was a 14-night back-to-back, which broke down to two cruises, a six and eight-night sailing. Answering your cruise excursion questions. Richard has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean refurbing another cruise ship Carnival Cruise Line and Port Miami announcement Carnival ship forced to spend the night in Nassau Celebrity Cruises reverses policy change Royal Caribbean modifies a perk they cut Ships return to Freeport, Bahamas Listener Q: What is the deal with Carnival Cruise Line's drink package when sailing out of New York City? -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Direct download: EPI554SEPT1919.mp3

A review of a nine-night Baltic cruise on Norwegian Getaway. Getaway was launched in 2014 with Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship underwent a renovation in early 2019 to get some new enhancements like Norman's Pour House bar and a Starbucks. Date: September 22, 2019

A review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. This ship currently sails year-round Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fantasy was launched in 2012 and is known for its stop at Disney's private island Castaway Cay (which this itinerary didn't go to because of Hurricane Dorian). Sherry has cruise news: MSC Cruises is stretching on of their ships Norwegian Cruise Line names godmother for Norwegian Encore Royal Caribbean says formal isn't leaving New ship heading to Port Everglades in 2020 Listener Q: If we skip a cruise line private island, do they offer compensation? -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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 back to back review of two Princess Cruise ships. Coral Princess and Ruby Princess. These were loyalty program building cruises for these guests. Princess Cruises accepts the number of cruises or cruise days sailed for their loyalty program. They started their voyage in Los Angelos, sailed to Vancouver, and then to Seattle on two different ships. Hear their experience. Date: September 15, 2019

A review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection. This is a Solstice-class ship that was launched in 2012. Reflection sails seasonally in North America and Europe, depending on the time of year. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival returns to Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays Norwegian Cruise Line tests a new program New data shows the cheapest time to book a cruise Upcoming Princess cruise ship completes milestone Listener Question: What are the pros and cons of booking my airfare through the cruise line? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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

All things Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, and how it impacted the Bahamas. We find out what the cruise lines are doing to help the residents of Grand Bahamas Island and Abacos. We learn what damage was done to the cruise lines. A guest who was on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas during the storm shares what it was like to be at sea and have their cruise extended. And ABC Action News meteorologist Greg Dee gives some insight behind Hurricane Dorian and just what made it so powerful. Date: September 8, 2019

A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas on a 10 night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Disney names new ship Norwegian ends a Florida cruise in another state More hybrid-powered cruise ships This cruise is over 200+ days Listener: Can I make my flight on time embarkation morning? Answering your travel insurance questions during hurricane season. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. 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 detailed review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Fascination, a ship that is based year-round out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Date: September 1, 2019 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Norwegian Breakaway. Since Breakaway was first launched in 2013, she has been all over the world. As of August 2019, she is based in Miami, Florida. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line guest that rolled off the pier in St. Thomas Royal Caribbean refurbishing their Freedom of the Seas Princess Cruises has a new stage show Pier repairs are forcing Carnival Sunrise to use a new pier in NYC Listener Question: Buying the drink package when only one of us drinks. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. 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

We talk go off the record with a cruise ship crew member to find out what life is like below deck, how gratuities are really distributed, and how they get paid. Date: August 25, 2019

On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas that stopped in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line updates SkyRide closure Royal Caribbean will double-dip at CocoCay Princess Cruises adds highspeed wifi to more ships Virgin Voyages releases more itineraries through 2021 Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship completed a milestone Listener Question: When will my guaranteed room be assigned with Royal Caribbean. And once it's assigned, can I change it? Rob answers some shore excursion questions about Northern Europe and Mediterranean cruise itineraries. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. 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

Stewart Chiron, America's Most Quoted Cruise Expert, stops by to share his thoughts on the Venice cruise ship ban, cruise line pricing, investing money in private islands in the Bahamas, and a look ahead at the cruise industry. Date: August 18, 2019

We get a 2019 review of Celebrity Equinox. This ship is currently sailing Caribbean cruises out of Port Everglades. This was a seven-night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean islands that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, Tortola, and St. Maarten. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Cruise line banning door decorations Carnival ship fails USPH inspection Florida port gets another cruise ship Royal Caribbean waves BYE with big hand The largest vow renewal at sea could happen in 2020 Listener Qs 1. Booking through a travel agent versus direct through the cruise line? 2. Affordable parking at Port Canaveral? -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. 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

We get a review of a 12-night cruise in the Mediterranean from Venice from Barcelona. The ship was Holland America Line's ms Veendam. Date: August 11, 2019

We get a review of a four-night cruise to Bermuda on Carnival Sunrise. Sunrise is Carnival Cruise Line's second Sunshine-class ship that is spending the summer in New York City before repositioning to Florida in late 2019. Sherry has cruise news on: Half Moon Cay is getting a makeover Topher from Jack's Shack Royal Caribbean is going vegan Cruise Industry News released some mind-blowing numbers Listener Question: What do you think is the best way to get from Miami's airport to a Fort Lauderdale hotel? And can you recommend a hotel? -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

On this rewind episode, we go answer your listener questions. Norwegian Cruise Line steakhouse, getting on a ship to take a tour without sailing, cruising with a disability, Royal Caribbean's The Key Program, and issues with New York travel insurance. Submit your questions to [email protected]. Date: August 4, 2019

A review of Holland America's latest ship the Nieuw Statendam on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry has cruise news on: Propulsion issues slow down more Allure of the Seas sailings Carnival lowers Faster to the Fun on two cruise ships Cruise over-tourism becoming a problem again Princess Cruises rolls out their first jazz club A brawl lands two arrested on a cruise ship Listener Questions: 1. How strict is Carnival with boarding times at Port Canaveral? 2. Suggestions for snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas? Thoughts or questions? [email protected] -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

What is it like sailing Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Sharon just returned from a seven-night sailing from New York City to Canada/New England and she talks about her sailing as a first-timer sailing Cunard Line. She discusses what it was like sailing Cunard line and how it differs from the mass market cruise lines that she is used to sailing. Date: July 28, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Valor on a cruise to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival has crew gratitude video series Celebrity cruise ship lost power Carnival Panorama completes sea trials MSC debuts new island in video Chair hogs go to court Listener Question: How can I find cheap air for my European cruise? Rob answers some European cruise excursion questions. -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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

Joseph Farcus is a legend in the cruise industry. He designed every Carnival Cruise Line ship from 1977 to 2011, and stayed with Carnival Corporation until he retired in 2014. Joseph recently published a book called Design on the High Seas, and he joins me to talk about the book and gives us a look behind the curtain. He also discusses how he designed the signature Carnival funnel, why so many Carnival Cruise Line ships have neon and other questions. Amazon link to Design on the High Seas. Date: July 21, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss on a seven-night cruise. We get a comprehensive review of this Breakaway-plus class ship from a guest who traveled solo. Bliss spends the summers in Alaska and winters sailing the Caribbean. We answer your travel insurance questions regarding sailing during hurricane season, the difference between credit card insurance and a regular policy, and the cut off line for buying a travel insurance policy. Sherry has cruise news on: Political unrest diverts cruise ships from San Juan Allure of the Seas getting a massive makeover Carnival is beefing up Bermuda calls Western Caribbean beaches are still struggling with seaweed Tropical Storm diverts, extends, and shortens Caribbean cruises Listener Question: We are light sleepers, can you recommend a deck that we won't hear much noise from the engine, dining, or elevators? Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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 finally got a review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This cruise ship was launched in 2016 for the Asia and Australia market. Now the ship is spending the summer in Alaska. Scott and his family just returned from the ship and gave us a comprehensive review of this Quantum-class cruise ship. Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

We get a review of Carnival Victory, a ship that sails three and four nights out of Miami, Florida. This was a three-night Bahamas cruise. Matt gives us a bow to stern overview of the ship and what he did in the Bahamas. In 2020, Carnival Victory will undergo a $200 million dry dock to become Carnival Radiance. Richard has cruise news: Toddler falls from Royal Caribbean ship balcony Royal Caribbean honors drinking pricing error Royal Caribbean ship heads to New Orleans Norwegian Cruise Line app goes fleetwide Carnival Cruise Line rolls out brunch menu to more ships Carnival starts recycling soap by the end of July 2019 Listener Question: What cruise ship do we pick, Anthem of the Seas or Norwegian Bliss? Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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 review of one of Royal Caribbean's Freedom-class cruise ships, Independence of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise out of Port Everglades over to Cozumel, Mexico. Mike gives a detailed review of the cruise and what the ship was like. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Panorama is one step closer to the USA A new cruise exhibit is on the Queen Mary in Long Beach Enchanted Princess will debut in exactly a year - where is it going? MSC Cruises is now including their gratuity in the price of the cruise fare Listener Question: I bought the beverage package for an upcoming NCL sailing, and pre paid the 20% gratuity already. Am I going to be charged more when I am on the ship? --- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] 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

Going behind the headlines on this week's cruise industry news. Royal Caribbean's pricing error on the drink package, will they eventually make good on it? Carnival Cruise Line changes their specialty dining program - what's going to be different? A first for the cruise industry dry dock is going to happen with Carnival Vista on July 12. And Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled their July 5 sailing because of unforeseen mechanical issues. Date: July 3, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.