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The Cruise Addicts Talk Show features cruise ship news and travel information.
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Thursday Nov 27, 2014
Thursday Nov 27, 2014
"The Canada/New England itinerary had been on our to-do list for several years. We chose this particular sailing because it started in Quebec City, and we really wanted to spend time there pre-cruise (instead of NYC). It also offered more stops in Canada than New England, though it did have the tradeoff of Saguenay/Gaspe vs Saint John NB. This was also our opportunity to book one of the highly desirable aft Caribe deck corner balcony cabins on Ruby Princess. And we wanted to sail during the fall for a chance to see some brilliant fall colors."
Kristin Ladewig from St. Louis, MO recently returned from a 10-night sailing aboard Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess. A sailing that started in Quebec City and ended in New York City. Kristin leaves no stone unturned on this detailed Ruby Princess review.
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
Join us aboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas this week as we take the new ship out for a test drive and discuss all the features of this new ship that will surely WOW you!
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
Thursday Nov 20, 2014
This week we are broadcasting aboard Royal Caribbean's brand new Quantum of the Seas. On this sailing we put all the brand new features to the test like the RipCord by iFly indoor skydiving, Northstar pod that takes you 300 feet above sea level and the Seaplex, complete with bumper cars, roller skating, a trapeze school and more.
We also push technology to the test on this voyage where we link of with a listener via Skype to take a couple of questions about the ship, dining and why someone should sail it.
Royal Caribbean added to its portfolio of exclusive, groundbreaking onboard experiences that have never before been imagined at sea with a skydiving experience called RipCord by iFLY, as well as the engineering marvel North Star, a glass observation capsule that gently rises more than 300 feet in the air to treat guests to dramatic 360-degree views. More “firsts” including bumper cars, a circus school with flying trapeze and roller skating can be found inside SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea. There isn't much you can't do on Quantum of the Seas.
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
This week we are broadcasting aboard Princess Cruises latest ship, Regal Princess. She was first launched May 2014 in Europe and is now spending the winter and spring in the Caribbean. Hear us give a full review!
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sail the Columbia or Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest? These rivers are practically untouched and have some of the best scenery that America can offer, not to mentioned a ton of American history.
This week we are broadcasting aboard the 88-guest SS Legacy, a coastal replica steamer that sails with UnCruise Adventures. Take a journey with us!
On this broadcast we talk to:
- Captain off the SS Legacy, Captain Dano
- Heritage Leader/Cruise Director, Ryan
- Cruise Expert at About.com, Linda Garrison
- Savvy Navigator, Jeff Ward
- Editor of Popular Cruising, Jason Leppert
Thursday Oct 30, 2014
Thursday Oct 30, 2014
This is a not-to-miss episode as we chat with the folks at MTN Communications and talk about staying connected at sea. MTN just launched the website ConnectAtSea.com and it's a portal filled with great information when it comes to your cruise vacation. Whether you're just texting, Facebooking, calling or surfing the web - everyone has to be connected these days.
Brent Horwitz, Senior VP & General Manager, Cruise for MTN joins us to cover all bases about staying connected at sea. There is no stone left unturned in this interview.
Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy stops by with Cruise News on:
- Quantum of the Seas is officially Royal Caribbean's and arrived in Southampton this week - how long til she heads westbound to the United States?
- Holland America continues Dancing with the Stars through 2016
- Disney Cruise Line itineraries have been announced for 2016 - anything new?
- Have their been any cancelations or skipped ports overseas because of political unrest or Ebola?
- What's the latest talk from China? How's Hong Kong doing?
Listener Question
My wife and I want to go to Alaska on the Celebrity Solstice, when's the best time to go? Is it better to sail out of Seattle or Vancouver, we live in Ontario.
Thursday Oct 23, 2014
Thursday Oct 23, 2014
For years the cruise industry has asked boarding passengers to fill out a health questionnaire, primarily to help stop the spread of norovirus. In light of the Ebola concerns, cruise lines today began asking more pointed questions about whether they’ve had contact with a person with Ebola or someone who helped care for such a patient, according to the CLIA. Theresa Norton Masek is the editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine and cruise beat writer for TravelPulse.com, she joins us and talks about the ebola virus scare last week on a cruise.
Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy stops by with Cruise News on:
- After we recorded last wk, the Carnival Magic wasn't allowed into Cozumel because of the hospital worker on board who handled ebola - what was the status on this cruise?
- 102 year old Miami Bar to be featured on upcoming Norwegian Escape
- Bermuda got hammered by a hurricane last weeknd, what's the status and are cruise ships finding new temporary ports?
- Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas getting closer - anything new during her second round of sea trials?
- Royal Caribbean earnings call this week
Listener Question
I want to ask a question and I cant seem to get a straight answer from different sites on the internet,when sailing from New Orleans to Mo Bay Jamaica....Is it possible to see Cuba? The reason I ask is back in 08 we were on the conquest from Galveston to Mo Bay and overheard some people saying that they seen the lights of Cuba as we passed at night. Was that true?
Friday Oct 17, 2014
Friday Oct 17, 2014
On this episode Jason Leppert, editor of Popular Cruising joins us to talk about his latest experience aboard Princess Cruises' Star Princess, a cruise ship based seasonally on the West Coast. Jason gives us a full review of the itinerary and a bow to stern review of this 950' cruise ship. This Star Princess review includes: dining, entertainment, ports, embarkation, public areas and first time thoughts.
Star Princess is scheduled to remain based in San Francisco, operating cruises to Mexico and Hawaii.
Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy stops by with Cruise News on:
- Cruise passenger quarantined with Ebola relation
- Norwegian Escape reveal
- Carnival Vista construction officially underway
- Princess Cruises has a slew of celebrities for their upcoming christening of Regal Princess
- A lot of new enhancements to Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, you maybe surprised
- Norwegian Jewel back in Houston
Listener Question
Joe Tolley in Charlotte, NC: Offsite parking in Miami, I've read some horror stories, should we suck it up and pay the 20 clams/day at the port?
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
Jason Leppert comes on the show to review the Silver Discoverer from Silversea Expeditions and my cruise to the Russian Far East across to remote Alaska.
Friday Jul 18, 2014
Friday Jul 18, 2014
On this show we get a review of MSC Divina, find out about travel insurance and get this past week's Cruise News.