Podcasts about carnival fascination

Cruise News Today — February 19, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line drops its mask mandate, effective March 1. Carnival Fascination, a former Fantasy-class, arrived at the scrapyard this week for dismantling. Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2023-2024 Caribbean schedule, which will include the new ship Celebrity Ascent. Cruise line stocks were down on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.

We felt restless and ready to go further east, to the ocean. As a result, Century Cruises acquired an ocean-going ship called Century HARMONY! (formerly Fascination, then Carnival Fascination)

Cruise News Briefing - July 29, 2021. Allure of the Seas is set to return from her test cruise today. The former Carnival Fascination has found a new life with a Chinese river cruise company. England has opened up international cruises. Cruise line stocks were mixed on Wednesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Cruise News Briefing - December 10, 2020. Carnival delays three more cruise ships. Update on the Quantum of the Seas COVID scare. Carnival Fascination will be turned into a floating hotel. Cruise line stocks were down on Wednesday for CCL, NCLH, and RCL. 

In episode 25, Chris updates us on the evolution of accommodation on ships over the years, brings us up to speed on this weeks cruise news. Pete from CLIA suggests 5 questions you should not ask your crew… and our special guest this week is an APT & Travelmarvel Cruise Director & Queen of the Danube, Sue talks all things river cruising in Europe.   Cruise Director SueTravelmarvel 2021 New shipsTravelmarvel 2021 new cabinsTravelmarvel 2021 new loungeTravelmarvel 2021 new restaurantTravelmarvel 2021 McGeary's PubMaritime History Inside cabins on todays ships are actually better in many ways than first class on the first ocean liners.Cruise News Carnival Imagination beached in Turkey for recycling, Carnival Fascination sold.Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cancel AU departures through to 31 Dec 2020Carnival Australia pauses Spendor cruises 7 Jan 2021 and Spirit until June 2021.P&O UK extends pause until early 2021Coral Expeditions restarts cruising in October to the Great Barrier reef.Ponant ranked the world's most environmentally friendly cruise operator.Fred Olsen new ships now officially joined the fleet and open for sale.CLIA Pete suggests 5 topics should not ask your crew members.Guest: Sue O is a Cruise Director for APT & Travelmarvel and has been cruising Europe's waterways for over 12 years.  APT River Cruise https://bit.ly/2H9Lk0pTravelmarvel River Cruises https://bit.ly/2RHaJAMNew Travelmarvel Ships for 2021: Capella, Polaris & VegaJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/Show Sponsors: Cruisefinder.com.au: https://bit.ly/3dBeGRcSandals and Sunsets https://bit.ly/2yPN7Up  SAVE $10 on your next pair of Avacas – use code BIGPODGuests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisCunardPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/HomeListen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tFCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEIGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04uSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8TzPocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2MTune in: https://bit.ly/2V0JrrsPodcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnEThe Big Cruise Podcast is brought to you with the help of our friends at CruiseFinder.com.au, with over 30,000 cruises available, most with live availability and pricing. But most importantly every call, chat or email is answered here in Australia by CLIA Cruise accredited specialists. When considering your next cruise visit: www.cruisefinder.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruise News Briefing - September 17, 2020. Carnival Cruise Line says five ships won't be returning until 2021. Your favorite cruise director can now host your at-home game night. Carnival confirms the sale of both Carnival Imagination and Carnival Fascination. 

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

This week we get a detailed review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection in the Mediterranean.  Stewart has cruise news on: Carnival Corporation's record-breaking earnings quarter and what it means for you.  Royal Caribbean excursion accident has 12 cruisers dead Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship and by the numbers  Saint Maarten welcomes cruise ships back after hurricanes Carnival Fascination will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation  Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2019 cruise ship deployments  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net   

We sit down and have a casual chat with John Heald, Senior Cruise Director and Brand Ambassador with Carnival Cruise Line. John talks about everything from weight loss struggles at sea to taking some of your listener questions. This was taped when sailing aboard Carnival Fascination in mid October.   Sherry Kennedy answers some of your cruise questions on: Finding a better cruise deal and how to secure it Does it pay to stay loyal to one cruise line  Passport renewal deadlines Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Carnival Fascination chartered by FEMA, Azamara's CLIA offer for "Plan a Cruise Month" and a Great Escapes Ocean Medallion Cruise for Two Offer from Princess Cruises

This is a news brief with Senior Cruise Director John Heald about Carnival Cruise Line chartering of one of their ships to FEMA to help in Hurricane relief because of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. I'm currently sailing aboard Carnival Fascination. Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Sarah shares her six-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista from Miami. This Caribbean sailing went to Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. This was Sarah's first time cruising in three years.  Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Book Podcast weighs in on cruisers complaining about itinerary changes due to the recent hurricanes.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:  Key West reopens since Hurricane Irma  Carnival Fascination is temporarily repositioning to Florida  Cunard Line is ordering new cruise ship  NCL donates money to hurricane relief  Listener question on cruise prices during hurricane season.  Comments or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Jessica and her family just returned from a sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, but this wasn't a normal sailing! Her cruise got extended because of Hurricane Irma. Jessica gives us her review of the ship, the itinerary, and her thoughts on sailing one of the world's largest cruise ships.  Stewart has Cruise News on:  Eastern Caribbean update? (latest on the islands) FEMA charters cruise ships for national guard workers  Carnival says Grand Turk isn't quite ready to receive cruise ships.  Carnival Fascination delivers supplies to St. Maarten.  Work beings on fourth Princess Royal-class ship - details?  Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Jason just returned from a five night sailing from Carnival Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship. Jason gives us a review of his Bahamas cruise along with how the food, entertainment and overall experience was.  Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com returns to answer some of your listener questions.    1. I recently sailed Carnival Breeze and came down with bronchitis, between breathing treatments, anti-biotics and doctor visits I was billed $1300 and fighting with my insurance company to pay even through I bought the policy through Carnival. How would a trip insurance policy differ?  Jeff from Tampa    2. Once again I should have listened to you. All the flights are canceled out of CT and I'm stuck driving 20 hours to Miami because I paid over $2000 for this cruise and I'm NOT missing it. How would've trip insurance help me in this scenario. Chrissy from Bristol   3. What benefit would trip insurance do for me if I have excellent heath care through my employer? Donna from Tennessee   4. I have never booked travel insurance because I've read on message boards where the claim got appealed. How often does this happen? Linda from AZ   5. How are rates calculated on a travel policy? I am 65 and retired and traveling to the Med this spring for a 12 night cruise. My only coverage is Medicare with a supplemental health policy. Richard in Sumter, SC.    6. We are getting emails from Carnival about the Zika virus and are sailing isn't until next February. Are there limitations with Zika virus and purchasing travel insurance? I know it's a way out but want to be safe!!    Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net    Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

This week, TJ Macy from Atlanta, Georgia joins us to give us a review of his recent sailing aboard Carnival Fascination, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We get a passenger review of Carnival Fascination, speak about on board art auctions, and Cruise Guy with cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

This week we sail aboard the 2,052-guest Carnival Fascination. A Fantasy-class ship homeported in Jacksonville, Florida.  Don't miss exciting interviews from: Hotel Director, Chef, Maitre d, and passengers. Be sure to listen to our whole catalog! 

In an effort to promote the Cruise Port here in Jacksonville, FL... and pretty much just find another excuse to get on board a ship, we visited the Carnival Fascination.  We had the pleasure of speaking with the Hotel Director, Chef du Cuisine, and the Assistant Cruise Director.  Enjoy going behind the scenes aboard a ship from one of the most successful cruise lines in the world.