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We’re returning to a subject that we’ve talked about before on the Folo, but that just keeps continuing to grow and evolve, that’s cruise companies’ private islands and destinations. With us this week is Jay Schneider, the chief product innovation officer for Royal Caribbean International. And Royal Caribbean has been at the forefront of these discussions with its Perfect Day projects and now is moving forward with a destination in the South Pacific and a hotel in Chile for Antarctica guests on its Silversea brand. In this episode, cruise editor Teri West and Schneider talk about the inspiration for Royal’s thrill-and-chill vibes, competition and the evolution of land-and-sea vacations in the Caribbean. This was recorded May 29 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode was sponsored by the Globus Family of Brands https://www.globusandcosmos.com Related links Perfect Day Mexico: Royal Caribbean previews its next frontier of fun https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-previews-Perfect-Day-Mexico The Grand Lucayan overhaul is an $827M bet on cruise tourism https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Grand-Lucayan-Resort-overhaul-analysis Royal Caribbean expects to open its South Pacific destination in early 2027 https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-renderings-for-Lelepa Holland America Line reveals plans for an upgraded Half Moon Cay https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Royal-Caribbean-renderings-for-Lelepa MSC Cruises will develop a private island adjacent to Ocean Cay www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/MSC-Cruises-developing-luxury-island-near-Ocean-Cay Carnival Corp.'s private-destination plan: Update, build and promote https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Carnival-private-destination-plan NCLH starts construction of a pier on Great Stirrup Cay https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/NCLH-starts-construction-of-Great-Stirrup-Cay-pier The evolution of cruising's private islands https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/evolution-of-cruising-private-islands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an exclusive episode of Teaser Talk featuring Dan Jacobs of Atreyu, recorded live on the high seas during the iconic ShipRocked 2025!

Get ready for a powerhouse episode of Teaser Talk featuring the legendary Traa Daniels of P.O.D., recorded live aboard the incredible ShipRocked 2025!

Get ready to crank up the volume with Teaser Talk as we bring you an exclusive chat with Kyle Koelsch and Alex Adamcik of DED straight from the roaring decks of ShipRocked 2025!

Set sail with us on another epic episode of Teaser Talk as we catch up with J Dog and Funny Man of the legendary Hollywood Undead during their maiden voyage aboard ShipRocked 2025!

This week on the podcast, we share details about our port activities in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau Bahamas. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Set sail with us on this thrilling episode of Teaser Talk, where we catch up with Sebastian “Sushi” Biesler of GhostKid during the epic ShipRocked 2025 cruise adventure!

The Adventures of Pipeman continue on Shiprocked with this kick ass band from Staten Island, Jigsaw Youth who have been on tour with Silly Goose.  Both bands played rhe beach party in Half Moon Cay.  It was an epic part of Shiprocked.  Pkus we got to see one of the members almost pick Cookie The Cruise Director in The Dating Game. We talked about how cool Shiprocked is and how great all the people are on Shiprocked 2025.  Check out our segment Positively Pipeman dedicated to Business, Motivation, Spiritual, and Health & Wellness.  Check out our segment Pipeman in the Pit dedicated to Music, Artistry and Entertainment  Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support  Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like interviewed as a professional or music guest on The Adventures of Pipeman, Positively Pipeman and/or Pipeman in the Pit? Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?  Contact the Pipeman:Phone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com  Follow @pipemanradio on all social media outlets  Visit Pipeman Radio on the Web at linktr.ee/pipemanradio, theadventuresofpipeman.com and pipemanradio.com. Download The Pipeman Radio APP  The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live Wednesdays at 1PM ET and Music & Positive Interviews daily at 8AM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and replays on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

The Adventures of Pipeman continue on Shiprocked with this kick ass band from Staten Island, Jigsaw Youth who have been on tour with Silly Goose.  Both bands played rhe beach party in Half Moon Cay.  It was an epic part of Shiprocked.  Pkus we got to see one of the members almost pick Cookie The Cruise Director in The Dating Game. We talked about how cool Shiprocked is and how great all the people are on Shiprocked 2025.Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”.  Check out our segment Positively Pipeman dedicated to Business, Motivation, Spiritual, and Health & Wellness.  Check out our segment Pipeman in the Pit dedicated to Music, Artistry and Entertainment  Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support  Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like interviewed as a professional or music guest on The Adventures of Pipeman, Positively Pipeman and/or Pipeman in the Pit? Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?  Contact the Pipeman:Phone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com  Follow @pipemanradio on all social media outlets  Visit Pipeman Radio on the Web at linktr.ee/pipemanradio, theadventuresofpipeman.com and pipemanradio.com. Download The Pipeman Radio APP  The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live Wednesdays at 1PM ET and Music & Positive Interviews daily at 8AM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and replays on K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Doug and Joy Scheel of La Vernia take a break with their hometown Wilson County News as they visit Nassau, Bahamas in late July. The two were on a cruise with family members, celebrating the graduation of their grandson, Clayton. The family sailed from Galveston July 27, heading first to Key West, Fla., then on to the Bahamas, where they visited Freeport and the beautiful private island of Half Moon Cay before a stop in Nassau. The Scheels are the winners of a WCN prize. Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email...Article Link

Cruise news this week covers Carnival Cruise Line's 8,000-passenger cruise ship order, Princess Cruises opting to keep its top deck attraction shutdown, Norwegian Cruise Line leaving passengers in Alaska, and an NCL ship breaking down, plus Carnival Cruise Line beefs up their online security.  Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast gives us a review of Carnival Vista. This was a six night cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando) to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Half Moon Cay. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this cruise ship, a comp sailing from Carnival's Players Club casino program.  Follow Cruise Radio on Social: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A review of a nine-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the ms Rotterdam that included a stop at the ABC islands, and Carnival Corporation's private island Half Moon Cay. 

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Holland America for this week's cruise chat. . Lori did an excellent brand overview and discussed the advantages of cruising with Holland America. . Holland America has 11 ships currently in their fleet. With Holland's indoor music walk, you can dance the night away to any style of music that fits you. . If you prefer a quiet side of life, you can go to their library and borrow a book. Holland has amazing restaurants for those of us who love food! From Steakhouses to Italian, Holland has it all! . Holland has great Alaska cruises, and you need to stay in Alaska for a few days before or after your cruise to experience Alaska the way it is meant to be experienced. I LOVE the 28-Day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice Itinerary. This cruise is only offered once, and we need to go! It visits SEATTLE, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Sitka, Juneau, Prince Rupert, TRACY ARM FJORD, Haines, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Valdez, Prince Wiliam Sound, Dutch Harbor. Kodiak, Homer. Anchorage, Seward, Nome, College Fjord, Little Diomede Island. This goes above the arctic circle. You will see so much of Alaska! . Another Itinerary only offered once is ~ Canada, New England, with Iceland. This visits: Boston, Massachusetts, US, Portland, Maine, US, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, Red Bay, Labrador, Canada, Qaqortoq, Greenland, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Isafjordur, Iceland, Akureyri, Iceland, eydisfjordur, Iceland, Djupivogur, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Grundarfjordur, Iceland, Nanortalik, Greenland, St Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Bar Harbor, Maine, US, Boston, Massachusetts, US. . How about a 73-day Grand Africa Voyage? So often we don't think about combining cruises and safari but Holland has put those two together for us! This cruise goes to: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Agadir, Morocco, La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia, Souda (Chania), Greece, Limassol, Cyprus, Suez Canal At Port Said, Transit The Suez Canal, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Aqaba (For Petra), Jordan, Safaga, Egypt, Crossing The Equator, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Mamoudzou, Mayotte, Andoany (Hell-Ville), Nosy-Be, Madagascar, Maputo, Mozambique, Richards Bay, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Luderitz, Namibia, Walvis Bay, Namibia, Luanda, Angola, Takoradi, Ghana, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Banjul, Gambia, Dakar, Senegal, Mindelo, Cape Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. or a 73 day Grand South America and Antarctica voyage. Half Moon Cay, Tortola, Grand Cayman, Dominicam Barbados, Puerto Limón, Tobago, Devil's Island, PANAMA CANAL, Boca da Valeria, EQUATOR, Manta (Quito), Manaus, Fortaleza, Guayaquil (Quito), AMAZON RIVER, Santarém, Salaverry (Trujillo), Parintins, Alter do Chão, Callao (Lima), General San Martin (Pisco), A Salvador da Bahia, Coquimbo (La Serena), San Antonio (Santiago), lela Rébincon Cruceo, Buenos AiresArmação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro-Punta del Este, Montevideo, Castro, CHILEAN FJORDS, AMALIA OR BRUJO GLACIER, SARMIENTO CHANNELSTRAIT OF MAGELLAN, COCKBURN & BEAGLE CHANNELS, GLACIER ALLEY, Ushuaia, CAPE HORN/DRAKE PASSAGE, Punta Stanley, Falkland Islands. . . If you want to learn more about Holland America or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want see this video HERE is our YouTube Channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Holland #HollandAmerica #exploretheocean #HollandAmericaTravelAgent #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #CanadianTravelAgent

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. The hosts of the podcast "My So-Called Whatever", Nikki & Brooke are back! We talk room cubicles, who has the selfie with all of us, Sims & Pacman costumes, Maine & Canada, and more! That's a wrap on the series of our cruise adventures.      

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Savvy and her brother enjoyed their first NKOTB cruise, traveling from Ireland to be there. Savvy is a phenomenal dancer, and had the opportunity to show her moves on the lido deck for all! Take a drink for every time we say "moment" in this episode.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. The ladies from Chair Chatter are here! Nad & Sab are my kind of people - straight up and so damn funny. We talk about overcoming challenges, Rat Chat, and being a part of the Canadian delegation at sea! 

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. We turn the tables this week! I am airing the interview I did with "That Wahlburgers Chick" Raven on her show "A Day In The Life of a Blockhead"! I recount favourite moments, my Batman belt, and the sarong that was so right.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Tracey Bird from Blockheads Unite is here! She was on Jon's flight to Miami and was his first selfie of the trip! We talk the OG Coca Cola Cruise, trying alligator, her RatChat bodyroll, photo op, and more!

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Our friend Adrian from Rattail is here! we talk karaoke bodyrolls, afterparty, We Don't Care Bears, Jordan's bodysurf, the Patron on top deck, ski goggles, and the coolest thing ever : RatChat on lido deck with Rattail and Chair Chatter!

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. Welcome, Those Blockhead Chicks! A new podcast/YouTube channel with these amazing ladies. We talk about both Squeaky Baby Joey and Hobo Joe, The boat rocking so hard at sail away, Poop Pool, Fireworks Jon, JK at the airport, and more!

Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News, December 5, 2022 with Chillie Falls will broadcast LIVE from a Sea Day onboard Holland America's Nieuw Statendam. The ship is enroute from Half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Today's headlines: Nassau's New Cruise Port To Officially Open in May; Princess To Return To Japan in 2023; Baby Born On Cruise Ship; and much more today LIVE at 11 AM EST. Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS NYTimes First Person Podcast " His Ship Finally Came In, but Should He Be on It? " https://nyti.ms/3zRJo4j To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/travelcruisenews or go to https://accessadventure.net/ Save On Airfare https://bit.ly/3h6lXLf To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.x=en_US Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your special needs, contact me or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. Special Needs Cruising: https://youtu.be/DWR5kNM2x_g Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chilliefalls@gmail.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net/ Chillie Chats With Sue Bryant, London Times Cruise Editor About Emerald Azzurra https://youtu.be/_bnrkqPf2gE Chillie Chats with Sylvia Longmire, Ambassador for Scootaround and WHILL Powerchairs https://youtu.be/VovRJ5Fh1I8 Chillie Chats With Disability Advocate Kristy Durso About Flying With A Wheelchair https://youtu.be/ZQVVPPpCLyc Chillie Chats With Special Guest Kevin Martin, 30 And A Wake Up https://youtu.be/Z6dl_rLelkc Chillie Chats with Mark Chilutti on Accessibility of Oasis of the Seas https://youtu.be/ibuJe7sfvrA Chillie Chats With Kelly Narowski, Disability Rights Advocate and Avid Traveler https://youtu.be/NFB7LhkJ7go and https://youtu.be/LxbC5UW-Lsk Casino Loyalty Programs with Sue Sherer https://youtu.be/p0SsewJC_cE Chillie Chats with Camille Segobia on Solo Cruising https://youtu.be/PsoTywFMuSo Chillie Chats with Author Ivan Cox a/k/a Dr. Gerald Yukevich, The Cruise Ship Doctor, https://youtu.be/juZmIuYv-IU Chillie Chats With Speaker, Writer and Wheelchair Traveler Lilly Longshore https://youtu.be/tyrV6KZE-9Q Cruise Amigos with Jeannine Williamson https://youtu.be/_s9L_cV72fk Chillie Chats With Jordan Taylor, of JJ Cruise https://youtu.be/O5Khw0avcTQ Chillie Chats With Coleen McDaniel, Cruise Critic's Editor-In-Chief https://youtu.be/5mbjRqNcRXk Chillie Chats With Cruise Critic's Adam Coulter from Norwegian jade https://youtu.be/NVEPLIQ-tH0 Cruise Amigos with Jeannine Williamson https://youtu.be/_s9L_cV72fk Chillie Chats With Captain Mick, Active Disabled Americans https://youtu.be/B3g17D8Tv6Y Chillie Chats With Ashley Lyn Olson, WheelchairTraveling.com https://youtu.be/N4kCil4xT3M Chillie Chats with Allison More about Norwegian Fjords https://youtu.be/Y2V4c6TVauY Chillie Chats With Shelby Frenette about TA Training https://youtu.be/OhBRwS5Hp1M Chillie Chats With Bubba Shumard and Ivan, Rotterdam's Food and Beverage Manager https://youtu.be/2MgkF7fm7_w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. This week's guest is Michele! She was saved by HK, Jenny, and a Knight in shining armour on the lido deck. We talk about the encounter, candy straws, her middle finger costume, Canadian polar bears, and a shout out to Vistaprint for the KNGIHT jersey.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. I finally got to meet Samantha, Ashley, and Allana - The Gacke Girls! They have a podcast and YouTube channel, and are hardcore NKOTB fanatics like me. We chat about poker with Macky, getting stuck on stage at Lido Deck, karaoke night in Miami, and more!

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. DJ Bethie & KelleyMo from No More Games Radio join me for some cruise chat! You Got The Flavor (Flavour in Canadia), The hunt for the JK selfie, compression socks, and potato salad.

All aboard! On Sail Away Sundays, we chat with friends who sailed with us on the NKOTB Cruise 2022 to Half Moon Cay. For our first week, Planet 12 L*A*W comes back to Dope Nostalgia! He got to celebrate his birthday on the ship. Afterparty, meeting friends and fans, performing onstage, and more.

A review of a six-night Caribbean sailing on Carnival Magic from Port Canaveral. The ports of call on this sailing were Carnival's private island Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove. We get a bow-to-stern review from this family of three.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Cruise protocols are changing again More changes at Carnival Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line had a Q2 business update  Hawaii-based Pride of America is sailing at half capacity because Americans don't want to work Diamond Princess is back in America but won't be going anywhere until November  Listener Question: What are the best Haven upgrade strategies? My assumption is eggs in one basket. Daniel  --- 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.   --- 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.

Overview of Episode 81In Ep81 – Baz and Chris catch up in person and chat about the latest developments and news in the cruise industry. Se the end of the show notes for a picture of Larry the LizardColouring BooksBook by Chris Frame and Rachelle CrossCunard Colouring Book: https://bit.ly/2U46rEBP&O Colouring Book: https://bit.ly/3eBshst All Books: https://bit.ly/3CTax6w Support usListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee– This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion– choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Listener QuestionFred asks “If you could choose any ship to be the first to return to Australia, which ship/line and why?Cruise NewsCarnival Cruise Line Australia announces new program of cruises and itineraries for 2023-24, providing $300+ million domestic tourism boostWith an eye toward the eventual restart of guest operations in 2022, Carnival Cruise Line has today announced its ambitious 2023-2024 cruise program. Offering a potential boost of over a third of a billion dollars ($300 million+*) to the domestic tourism economy, the new program will assist Australia's recovery from the shutdown in tourism over the past 18 months.Featuring 115 sailings for cruise fans leaving from Sydney and Brisbane, guests cruising on board both Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit will have the opportunity to experience 66 breathtaking domestic sailings.Providing even more opportunities for guests to take a quick and easy getaway, 20 short cruises have been included as part of the program, including relaxing weekend escapes and trips to picturesque destinations such as Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.Highlights of the itinerary program include two cruises to majestic Papua New Guinea, allowing guests to visit a number of stunning ports including Alotau, Kitava and the Conflict Islands.On sale from the 22 November 2021Holland America Line's Fifth Ship Re-enters ServiceHolland America Line's Nieuw Statendam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, today on its first cruise since the industrywide pause last year. The ship marks the fifth Holland America Line vessel to reenter service, joining Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam.To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the terminal to open embarkation, and team members greeted guests with flag-waving fanfare as they boarded the ship. Nieuw Statendam set sail on a seven-day western Caribbean itinerary that will visit Nassau, Bahamas; Ocho Rios and Port Royal, Jamaica; and Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private island in the Bahamas.Nieuw Statendam will spend from November through April in the Caribbean on cruises ranging from seven to 11 days, all roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades. Guests looking for a longer getaway can embark on a Collectors' Voyage — combined back-to-back itineraries that offer an in-depth exploration covering more than one part of the region.Every Caribbean cruise includes a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private Bahamian island. This quaint sanctuary has evolved into a tropical playground for cruise guests and features the white-sand beaches; two-story villas and private cabanas; delicious dining venues like Lobster Shack; a children's waterpark; and a variety of fun-filled tours for nature lovers, adventurous travellers and explorersCrystal Endeavor, Departs Ushuaia for First-Ever Antarctica ExpeditionIt was a historic day for Crystal as its award-winning luxury expedition yacht, Crystal Endeavor, departed the Port of Ushuaia at the southernmost tip of Argentina on her first-ever expedition voyage to Antarctica – the first of in a series of eight round-trip 11- to 19-night sailings aboard the German-engineered polar-class vessel.Crystal Endeavor's Antarctica voyages feature bold expedition adventures including Zodiac landings, sea kayaking and expedition hikes to experience the stunning landscapes and extraordinary wildlife of the world's southernmost continent, exploring places few have ever seen. Guests' journey of rugged adventure includes the crossing of famed Drake Passage and visits to the South Shetland Islands, the Weddell Sea, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia, as well as ample time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, home to penguin colonies, seals, whales and seabirds.The yacht's itineraries are specially curated for maximum flexibility, allowing the captain and Crystal Endeavor's team of experts to incorporate unplanned “expedition days” when favorable weather conditions invite the opportunity for uncommon discovery.Royal back to Los Angeles Royal Caribbean International is back in California after more than a decade, and it's rolling out the red carpet for families and travellers of all ages looking to get away on a memorable vacation. The cruise line's bold and adventure-packed Navigator of the Seas set sail from Los Angeles today, beginning its highly anticipated year-round season of 3-night weekend to 4- and 5-night weekday cruises to Catalina Island, California, and the Mexican Riviera.Now cruising from the City of Angels, Navigator premieres the ultimate getaway that combines adventures ashore, in destinations like Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and on board – from the longest waterslide at sea to the industry's first standalone blow-dry bar.Guests who cruise on Navigator can enjoy a $115 million series of enhancements introduced on board the ship in 2019. There's a star-studded lineup of never-before-seen experiences and fan favourites, including:Resort-style pool – Kids and adults alike enjoy Caribbean vibes from day to night, thanks to vibrant colours, a variety of seating – from in-pool loungers to casitas – live music, and the three-level poolside bar known as The Lime & Coconut.The Blaster – The longest aqua coaster at sea propels thrill seekers through more than 800 feet of dips, drops and turns.Riptide – The industry's only headfirst mat racer waterslide joins The Blaster and Navigator's lineup of top-deck thrills. A highlight, the exhilarating finish through a translucent tube that goes off the side of the ship makes for inspiring ocean views.To Dry For – The first standalone blow-dry bar at sea. For a quick fix to seamlessly transition from a day out to getting ready for a night out on the town, there is a menu of services that includes blowouts to hairstyling. The Bamboo Room – Royal Caribbean's take on the tiki-chic bar and lounge serves up spice-infused handcrafted drinks and shareable bites.Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade – Families can enjoy gameday classics, 50 big-screen TVs, tabletop games, classic arcade hits alongside bar bites, ice-cold beer and zero-proof cocktails for the kids.Adventure Ocean and teens spaces – Kids 11 and under have a redesigned venue that sports an open format made for free play and where young travellers can easily switch between types of activity. Teens have an enhanced dedicated space with games, movies, music and more in The Living Room and a private outdoor patio called The Back Deck.Royal Escape Room: The Observatorium – A challenge for teams of families, friends or fellow travellers to solve mind-bending puzzles before time runs outAlso new to Navigator as part of its major makeover are Hooked Seafood, serving up fresh New England-inspired dishes like just-shucked oysters, Johnny Rockets Express, Starbucks and Jamie's Italian, with a menu of rustic Italian recipes – including fresh pastas – from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Many returning favourites take the stage as well, including the FlowRider surf simulator, rock climbing wall, the Studio B ice-skating rink, Far East flavours at Izumi and a new mini golf course.Swan Hellenic confirms christening of SH MinervaSwan Hellenic announced the christening of its new ship SH Minerva at the Helsinki Shipyard during a small private ceremony this afternoon with godmother Johanna Mäkelä, Finland's first professor of food culture and wife of Helsinki City Mayor Juhana Vartiainen. Mayor Vartiainen was also present, along with Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito and Helsinki Shipyard CEO Carl-Gustaf Rotkirch with top management.The celebration follows global supply chain disruptions and recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in Finland, which caused Swan Hellenic to take the difficult decision to delay the start of Minerva's inaugural season, preferring to cancel its first two cruises rather than risk in any way compromising the highest standards of quality and safety.SH Minerva is scheduled to depart the shipyard early next week.Dream Cruises to Increase Genting Dream's Passenger Capacity to 75% from 1 DecemberBased on the latest guidelines by the Hong Kong authorities, Dream Cruises announced that Genting Dream will increase its passenger capacity from 50% to 75%, with effect from 1 December 2021, allowing over 2500 guests to enjoy a Super Seacation on every voyage.With overall demand for cruises at a consistently high level since operations resumed and with the Christmas and New Year's sailings already sold out based on the previous 50% capacity, this increase will provide a boost to the holiday season for guests who have been unable to book their Super Seacation during this peak period.Just in time for the festive season, guests can set sail on “A Nordic Christmas Adventure” from now until 1 January to explore the age-old traditions of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland with friends and family this holiday. Explore the enchanted Nordic village and browse the Nordic market for Christmas goodies or take in the magical Santa Express running through a tasty Gingerbread Town. Partake in a sumptuous holiday feast in the wide range of restaurants on board Genting Dream then take in “VERRY Christmas” the seasonal stage production that will charm guests of all ages with its yuletide spirit. MSC updates Vaccination PolicyMSC Cruises has announced that all guests for its northern hemisphere winter 21/22 sailings fleet-wide must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and also take a COVID-19 test before their scheduled embarkation date.The measures have already been in place for all of the line's northern hemisphere winter 21/22 voyages in other regions and now Mediterranean sailings have been added with the new requirements thus extending to guests booked on both MSC Grandiosa and MSC Fantasia.Guests on any of the line's winter sailings on its two ships operating in the Mediterranean travelling from 4 December will now also need to be fully vaccinated.  Guests are considered vaccinated if they have received the full set of COVID-19 shots more than 14 days before the start of their holiday at sea.  All guests will also be required to undertake a COVID-19 test up to 72 hours of the ship's departure time.The measures apply to all guests aged 12 years-old and above and are on top of existing health and safety rules first introduced by MSC Cruises in the northern hemisphere summer of 2020 and that have constituted the line's industry leading protocol. These include an additional COVID-19 test at embarkation as well as other measures during the sailing, all designed to offer guests and crew the maximum level of protection of their health and safety.Aranui announces 2023 cargo cruisesAranui Cruises is charting a new course in the post-pandemic world, releasing its 2023 program, aboard the line's Aranui 5 hybrid passenger/cargo vessel. Earlier this month Aranui conformed its planned new passenger-only vessel Aramana will be delayed.The 2023 schedule is Aranui's most diverse, featuring 25 scheduled cruises ranging from five to 13 days, calling at 26 islands around the South Pacific.Aranui 5 is a custom-built, dual-purpose passenger/freighter ship designed to offer all of comforts of a cruise liner, while operating as a supply ship. Aranui 5 is classified as a small vessel, accommodating approximately 230 passengers in 103 cabins.With eight different guest decks, the interior decor reflects the Polynesian heritage of her owners and crew. The ship features a restaurant where all the meals onboard are served in a casual setting; one lounge; two conference rooms, where guest lecturers will offer presentations on various topics related to the Marquesas; three bars, including the Sky Bar with sweeping panoramic views; an outdoor swimming-pool; a boutique; a spa; a gym and the first tattoo studio at sea.And moreJoin 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/  Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg    Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home  Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF  Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI  Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u  I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8  Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz  Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M  Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs  Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Larry the Lizard Hosted on Acast. 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Michael Smith, senior vice president of guest experience and product development for Holland America Line, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report on Rotterdam's inaugural voyage about the difficulties involved in preparing for a resumption of travel, where the guest experience has changed the most, the differences between previous and the new Pinnacle class ships, and what's new on the cruise line's private island, Half Moon Cay. For more information, visit www.hollandamerica.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast -- with supplemental pictures and video -- can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Introducing Ep79Episode 79 is a round of up the latest cruise news… and what a week it has been in the cruise industry!Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showVote for the Podcast in the “Listeners Choice” category of the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Listener Question / Maritime History Louise asks “Why was cruising so popular in the US but took so much longer to grow in popularity around the world?Cruise NewsPrincess cancels 2022 World CruisePrincess Cruises this morning advised of the cancellation of three Coral Princess sailings for next year, including the 107-night Round World Cruise scheduled to depart from ports in Australia and New Zealand in May. The company is also cancelling its 28-night Round Australia voyage in Mar, and the 35-night Hawai'i, Tahiti and South Pacific cruise ex Sydney in Apr.Princess Cruises Announces “The Love Boat” Themed Cruise“Love … exciting and new…come aboard … we're expecting you.” A special themed “Love Boat” cruise is setting a course for adventure onboard Majestic Princess with the original ensemble cast, who will celebrate their friend and everyone's favourite cruise ship Captain Stubing with a tribute to Actor Gavin MacLeod. This seven-day cruise sails roundtrip from the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) to the Mexican Riviera, February 26-March 5, 2022.Hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), who will be joined by fellow “Love Boat” cast members Cynthia Lauren Tewes (Julie McCoy), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher) and Ted Lange (Isaac). Together, they will share their favourite memories from the show, participate in various guest activities and celebrate the late Gavin MacLeod, who served as brand ambassador for Princess Cruises for more than 35 years until his passing in May 2021, at the age of 90.The voyage will be underway on MacLeod's birthday – February 28 – and sails on the cruise line's signature Mexican Riviera itinerary that was prominently featured during the TV show's 10-year-run from 1977-1986, where Princess cruise ships served as the ocean-going co-star of the series. Guests will enjoy port visits to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. “Love Boat” themed cruise activities include:Festive sail away party including the popular 1970s-inspired Love Boat Disco Deck Party returns exclusively for a “command performance” during this themed cruise.Renewal of vows ceremony, hosted by Whelan and the cast on the top-deckQ&A with the cast, sharing favourite memories of the show and MacLeodBirthday celebration honouring MacLeod“Love Boat” episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in stateroomsLove Boat trivia with the Cruise DirectorCast photo opportunities“Love Boat” themed menus and specialty cocktailsThemed décor, photo backdrops and merchandisePrincess has been connected to “The Love Boat” beyond the setting of the show, reuniting the original cast members for two ship christenings – Dawn Princess (1997) and Regal Princess (2014), appearing on the cruise line's Rose Parade float and sailing on a throwback cruise in 2015 all celebrating the lines 50th anniversary. In May 2018, the six original cast members of “The Love Boat” and Princess Cruises received an honorary star plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the history of television and support of the preservation of the Walk of Fame.Holland America Line's Rotterdam Kicks Off its Inaugural Season of Caribbean Cruising with Nov. 5 Departure from Fort LauderdaleHolland America Line's new Rotterdam departed, 5 Nov from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on its inaugural Caribbean cruise — a roundtrip five-day sailing that visits Bimini, Bahamas, and spends two days at Half Moon Cay, the cruise line's award-winning private Bahamian island. The ship arrived at Port Everglades 3 Nov. following its maiden transatlantic voyage that set sail from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 20 Oct.Rotterdam marks the second ship to return to Florida cruising and the Caribbean for Holland America Line since the industrywide pause began 20 months ago. During November, the ship will be joined at Port Everglades by Pinnacle Class sister-ship Nieuw Statendam and Eurodam, which also kick off their Caribbean seasons. Nieuw Amsterdam began Caribbean cruising from Fort Lauderdale 23 Oct.AIDA brings the festive magic on boardAIDAprima offers ice-skating fun and AIDAnova transforms into a winter wonderlandNew Year's Eve fireworks over the Atlantic or enjoying Christmas Eve in a cosy bar far away from stress – this and many more entertainment, culinary and wellness specials await guests on board the AIDA fleet for the upcoming holidays. In addition, guests can choose from a diverse selection of attractive destinations: Ten ships set course for the Orient, the Caribbean, the Canaries, the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.Christmas highlightsDuring Advent and Christmas, AIDAprima's Sports Deck is transformed into a festively decorated Christmas market with hearty mulled wine, candied apples and other culinary delights. The main attraction is the 200m² floating ice rink, which offers guests the opportunity to strap on their skates on the high seas. AIDAnova will come with a Winter Wonderland for its new launch from 14 December 2021: numerous oversized Christmas light installations are waiting to be marvelled at by guests young and old.On the two premiere voyages of AIDAnova from Hamburg from 14 to 19 and 19 to 22 December 2021, AIDA gourmet godmother Andrea Schirmaier-Huber will be on board. Guests will have the opportunity to create tasty biscuits and Christmas chocolates together with the well-known TV chef. The AIDA Show Ensemble will return on board AIDAnova and AIDAprima in time for the festive season. The singers and dancers will provide magical Christmas moments in the Theatrium. The excursion programme in the destinations served will also be festive – with Christmas-themed excursions through to visits to traditional Christmas markets wherever possible. From 16 December 2021, for example, AIDAnova guests will be able to explore the Christmas market in Kristiansand (Norway) individually or with the AIDA “Come ashore” tours, admiring the unique 3D light show at the cathedral.Culinary festive feastThis year, the traditional Christmas buffet will be joined by a special culinary feature in all buffet restaurants: entertaining live cooking. The 3-course menu, which is prepared right in front of the guests, starts with a seafood platter, followed by a braised ox cheek for the main course, and the crowning glory is a gingerbread slice designed by Andrea Schirmaier-Huber. In the speciality restaurant Brauhaus, a 3-course menu based around the delicious Christmas goose will be served for the first time on both Christmas Eve and 25 December. Oversized gingerbread houses created by the crew themselves already put guests in the right Christmas mood at the entrance to the restaurants. Sweet news at the end: Christmas pastries are already being distributed everywhere on all Sundays in Advent and at Christmas. The tempting treats are rounded off by three specially made Christmas ice creams.RCI 13th Seasainability Report Royal Caribbean Group announces its 13th Annual “Seasainability” report, providing a comprehensive update on the company's sustainability efforts. In particular, the 2020 report documents that the company has met or exceeded nearly all of its 2020 sustainability targets. Locally, Royal Caribbean Group has worked closely with WWF-Australia to help protect the critically endangered hawksbill turtle in the Asia-Pacific, through ‘Surrender Your Shell'. This program uses cutting-edge technology developed with Royal Caribbean Group's support to extract DNA from products to track the illegal trade of tortoiseshell.Other highlights from the report include:$8 million in support to WWF – developed the first-ever guidelines for shark and ray tourism, to help maintain the livelihood of these animals while allowing visitors to continue learning about them.Destination Stewardship – At our more than 500 destinations around the world, we partnered with local governments, tourism businesses, communities, and our guests to protect and care for the places we visit.Emissions reduction – Royal Caribbean Group achieved its carbon reduction target of 35% and has committed to further reduce emissions 25% by 2025.Circular economy – The company is working to achieve zero waste across the Royal Caribbean Group fleet.Sustainable sourcing – The company has a commitment to source 90% of wild-caught seafood and 75% of farmed seafood, served on Royal Caribbean Group ships from certified sustainable sources, a first for the cruise industry.The Apex of Change for Celebrity Cruises As the exquisite Celebrity Apex sailed into the setting sun from Port Everglades, the moment was made sweeter as the ship's Godmother, Reshma Saujani, the inspiring the founder of groundbreaking non-profit Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms and author of bestseller, “Brave, Not Perfect” joined Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises' President and CEO, and Richard Fain, Chairman of the Royal Caribbean Group and hundreds of guests including local dignitaries and media and influencers in an official naming ceremony of the stunning vessel.Saujani is a lifelong activist who surged onto the political scene as the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress in 2010. Her viral TED Talk and international bestseller “Brave, Not Perfect” have sparked a worldwide conversation about how we're raising our girls and inspired countless women to fear less, fail more and live better.Since launching in the U.S. in 2012, Girls Who Code has reached 450,000 girls across the globe at nearly every stage of their educational journey. With a presence in the UK, U.S., India, and Canada the organization runs free programming for girls from ages 11-18, to inspire them to get excited about coding and computer science by providing learning opportunities, clear career pathways and a supportive sisterhood of peers and role models. In 2019, Girls Who Code was named the No.1 Non-Profit on Fast Company's The World's Most Innovative Companies list.Building on her work to empower women and girls, Reshma has most recently founded the Marshall Plan for Moms, a campaign to put women at the center of our nation's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. After witnessing the impact the pandemic had on working mothers, millions of whom were pushed out of the workforce to care for children and take on increased labor at home, she built a movement to champion public and private sector policies to support all moms. Her efforts have led lawmakers to introduce resolutions in support of the plan.Celebrity Apex‘s much-anticipated arrival to U.S ports is a landmark moment for the brand, as the vessel's launch was originally planned for March 2020. Following a short run of Greek Island sailings this past summer, the ship now embarks for the first time from U.S shores on rotating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, where guests will visit the picturesque islands of Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Belize, Grand Caymans and more.DANZA DEL MARE A Symbol of the MSC Foundation's efforts to protect the SeaThe sublime sculpture Danza del Mare was created for the MSC Foundation in partnership with Venini, one of the world's most esteemed glassmakers in the world which this year celebrates its 100 Anniversary. As a work of art, the creation, symbolises MSC Foundation's dedication to protecting and promoting the natural environment of which we are a part and upon which we depend: our Blue Planet. The sculpture was designed by Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin for MSC Seashore and is located in the MSC Foundation Centre, rising from deck 5 to deck 8, surrounded by a mirror wall that proliferates the light and colours emanating from it, lit by a spotlight located in its base.The design uses the magical, fluid medium of glass to express the fluidity of the seas and everything in them, animal, vegetable and mineral, coral, fish, seaweed and oxygen. The immense depth and expanse of the sea, covering 71% of our world's surface, is contained in the imagery of the sculpture, in its great height and the density of its contents, as if it were the sea itself in a soaring prism of charged and moving constituents. Partly an image of Earth's lungs, partly an image of Earth's nutrition and partly an image of simple beauty, it symbolises the sea's indispensable role in our and our planet's wellbeing. We are dependent upon it. It is not dependent upon us.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' new flagship Bolette makes inaugural sailing from SouthamptonFred. Olsen Cruise Lines' new flagship Bolette is setting sail on her first venture from Southampton, marking the start of its inaugural season of sailing from the city.Between now and August 2022, Bolette will offer 26 hand-crafted sailings from Southampton, including opportunities to witness the Northern Lights in Norway and the Geminid Meteor Shower in the Canary Islands.The ship will set sail to Antwerp and Amsterdam on Bolette's five-night ‘Netherlands & Belgium City Break' this evening, with future destinations including the Amalfi Coast, Norwegian fjords, European cities and Iceland. Durations range from four to 19-nights.Highlights of Bolette's inaugural programme from Southampton include:Bolette's 14-night T2129 ‘Landscapes of the Canaries' cruise, departing from Southampton on 6 Dec 2021. Guests aboard will have the chance to witness the Geminid Meteor Shower during this cruise.Itinerary: Southampton, England – Las Palmas, Gran Canaria – Santa Cruz, La Palma – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – San Sebastian, La Gomera – Funchal, Madeira – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, EnglandBolette's seven-night T2210 ‘Norwegian Fjords & Mighty Waterfalls' cruise, departing from Southampton on 15 May 2022. Sail size-restricted Lysefjord on this sailing, only accessible to smaller ships, steeped by mountainous cliffs including the famous Pulpit Rock.Itinerary: Southampton, England – cruising Lysefjord, Norway – cruising Jøsenfjord, Norway – Eidfjord, Norway – cruise Hardangerfjord, Norway – cruising Maurangerfjord and Furebergfossen (to see Fureberg Waterfall), Norway – Olden, Norway – cruising Nordfjord, Norway – cruising by Hornelen, Norway – Haugesund, Norway – Southampton, EnglandBolette's 18-night T2213 ‘Discovering the Balkans' cruise, departing from Southampton on 14 Jun 2022. Visit cities of deep historical importance in shaping the Balkan's fascinating history, as well as lesser-known destinations off the beaten tourist trail.Itinerary: Southampton, England – Cartagena, Spain – cruising Strait of Messina, Italy – cruising Bay of Kotor, Montenegro – Kotor, Montenegro – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Split, Croatia – Durres, Albania – cruise Strait of Messina – Cagliari, Sardinia – Tangier, Morocco – Southampton, EnglandNew flagship Bolette set sail with Fred. Olsen for the first time in August 2021, following an extensive refurbishment project. Named after the great-great-Grandmother of company Chairman Fred. Olsen Junior, Bolette carries 1,338-guests at full capacity, and continues to offer the small ship experience, attention to detail and personal service for which Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is renownedAdventures by Disney Announces Expedition Cruises to the ArcticExpanded cruise destinations in 2023 offer families a unique way to explore the abundant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of the Polar Regions and the Galápagos IslandsFamilies will journey through fjords and pass ice floes as they explore the spectacular landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Arctic on an all-new Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruise. With voyages beginning in 2023, guests will embark on an exciting adventure with a team of naturalists and Adventure Guides for an unforgettable adventure with the whole family. Select sailings add an extra bit of magic to the adventure with special guests, including former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde who will lead sketching sessions on an upcoming Arctic Expedition Cruise.New Family Expedition Cruises to the ArcticWith the introduction of the Arctic Expedition Cruise, Adventures by Disney now offers family vacation experiences to both polar regions, each with its own distinctive landscape and wildlife. Scheduled for two departures in 2023 (June and July), the 10-day, nine-night, Arctic Expedition Cruises will sail on a charted adventure with PONANT, a leader in luxury polar expeditions. Former Imagineer Joe Rohde will join the July 2023 sailing and will delight guests with amazing tales from his Disney career and share his passion for nature and conservation. Rohde will also host fun sketching sessions for guests, even those with no artistic experience.Following a welcome dinner and overnight stay in Oslo, Norway, adventurers fly to Svalbard to board Le Boreal to explore Northern Norway and the Arctic. Unlike its polar opposite, the Arctic is home to permanent residents and has a fascinating history of human inhabitants. While in Longyearbyen, the largest town of Norway's Svalbard archipelago and the northernmost settlement on the planet with a permanent population of more than 1,000, guests will further explore this former mining town.Guests will view the breathtaking glaciers of this region's most beautiful fjord, Kongsfjorden and embark on daily boat excursions where they may see some of the region's unique wildlife including polar bears, reindeer, arctic foxes and walruses.Family Expedition Cruises to AntarcticaAdventures by Disney has added three departures for the 12-day, 11-night Antarctica and Patagonia Expedition Cruises which will sail with PONANT. The added itineraries will depart in December 2022 and early 2023.This adventure takes travelers to the southernmost tip of Argentine Patagonia, to visit the resort town of Ushuaia before boarding their vessel to travel through the Drake Passage. As the journey continues, guests will soak in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Antarctica, where each day brings a new adventure. Daily boat excursions and hikes along the continent's shorelines, provide the opportunity to catch glimpses of native wildlife like seabirds, penguins and seals in their natural habitat. With offshore activities defined by nature, every wildlife viewing will be unique to the sailing.Pre-cruise Experience in Buenos AiresTravelers booked on an Antarctica and Patagonia Expedition Cruise can add even more adventure with the Buenos Aires Escape. This four-day, three-night guided group experience will highlight must-see attractions as well as the hidden gems of Argentina's capital.  Guests will learn to dance the tango with a private demonstration, enjoy the countryside tradition of horseback riding while visiting a local estancia and experience the epicurean delights and cosmopolitan culture of Buenos Aires.Dream Cruises celebrates one-year milestone in Singapore with World Dream!Dream Cruises celebrates a new milestone this November with World Dream as the ship approaches its special first anniversary of cruise resumption in Singapore. Dream Cruises pioneered safe cruising in Singapore and since its inception on 6 Nov 2020, World Dream has welcomed close to 200,000 Singapore residents aboard with over 150 ‘Super Seacation' voyages to date. Bookings for World Dream continue to show a positive trend, as most sailings for the remaining months of 2021 are almost sold out, complemented by a strong momentum in the early months of 2022In conjunction with the upcoming year-end school holidays and the festive season, Dream Cruises is bringing an abundance of holiday cheer and spirit on World Dream with ‘A Nordic Christmas Adventure' special from 17 Nov2021 – 1 Jan 2022. Set sail with World Dream and enjoy the festive traditions of Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland with your loved ones this holiday season. Explore the Christmas magic at sea on World Dream, including the specially created Nordic Village with a chance to meet Santa and other popular X' Mas characters, discover the famous Nordic baking and a variety of festive attractions at the Nordic Market, indulge in sumptuous roast turkey, lobsters, salmon and many more Scandinavian gourmet, as well as a wide array of Christmas arts and craft workshops and so much more.These various initiatives have led to a rise and expansion of markets, as more Singapore residents become receptive, well-informed and open to the idea and value of cruising. Cruise demand for World Dream in Singapore has been on the rise from younger travellers, including Millennials and Gen X-ers, as well as couples with no children or families with non-school-going young children. With a wider market demographic, guests on board spending on World Dream in Singapore have also increase by 37.5% in 2021 as compared to pre-pandemic in 2019Viking Announces New Expedition Voyages For Summer 2023Viking announced the summer 2023 season of its expedition voyages, including a new two-week itinerary in the Great Lakes—as well as additional offerings in North and South America. Debuting in June 2023, the new 15-day Great Lakes Collection itinerary will sail between Toronto and Duluth, providing guests with a complete view of the region and ports of call in all five Great Lakes. As a result of strong demand, Viking has also announced 2023 sailing dates for four existing Great Lakes expedition voyages: the 8-day Niagara & the Great Lakes, Great Lakes Explorer, and Undiscovered Great Lakes itineraries, as well as the 13-day Canadian Discovery itinerary.Three additional expedition voyages in North and South America will also debut in summer 2023. The new, 16-day Canada & the Atlantic Coastline itinerary will expand offerings along the St. Lawrence River and Atlantic coastline, featuring destinations that include Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Norfolk, Charleston and more. Guests can discover the natural beauty of Patagonia while sailing from Santiago to Ushuaia on the new 14-day Patagonian Shores & Chilean Fjords itinerary, while guests looking to explore destinations in North, Central and South America, can choose the new 18-day itinerary Panama & Scenic South America.The new Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris will host 378 guests in 189 staterooms. Designed by the same experienced nautical architects and engineers that designed Viking ocean ships, the ships are optimally sized and built for expeditions—small enough to navigate remote polar regions and the St. Lawrence River, while large enough to provide superior handling and stability in the roughest seas. The ships will feature public spaces that are familiar to Viking's ocean voyage guests but that have been reimagined for expeditions, as well as new public spaces created specifically for expeditions. Straight bows, longer hulls and state-of-the-art fin stabilizers will allow the ships to glide over the waves for the calmest possible journey; ice-strengthened Polar Class hulls will provide the safest way to explore; and U-tank stabilizers will significantly decrease rolling by up to 50 percent when the ships are stationary. Viking's expedition ships will feature modern Scandinavian design with elegant touches, intimate spaces and attention to detail.And moreEthical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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Episode OverviewIn episode 76, Chris and Baz answer listener questions around Aviation and Cruise Dining, followed by another bumper week of cruise news from around the world. This weeks “Itinerary of the Weel” is Cunard's Queen Elizabeth, Barcelona to Fremantle, check it out towards the end of the show.Support the show - Buy Me A CoffeeThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXListener QuestionsHi Baz, I know Chris also has a passion for aviation, can you ask does he have a favourite aircraft and any preference over Boing or Airbus? Love the show, sorry its not a cruise question. Joe from Victoria.Sam from WA asks, First time cruisier and not sure what to do about dining, early, late or flexible? We are a family of 4 (inc 2 kids) plus the grandparents may also book. Thinking of a South Pacific Cruise for late 2022. Any tips around dining?Cruise NewsHolland America Line Names Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands Godmother of RotterdamHolland America Line has announced that when Rotterdam is named next spring, Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship's godmother, carrying on a tradition that began in the 1920s.Holland America Line's connection to The House of Orange goes back nearly a century to Prince Hendrik launching Statendam III in 1929. Since then, members of the Dutch Royal Family have launched 11 more Holland America Line vessels throughout the years, including Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet who named Prinsendam (1972), Nieuw Amsterdam II (1983), Rotterdam VI (1997) and Oosterdam (2003).Additional members of the Dutch Royal Family who are godmothers include Queen Máxima, who named Koningsdam in 2016 and Nieuw Amsterdam in 2010. Then-Queen Beatrix served as Eurodam's godmother in 2008. Rotterdam V was launched in 1958 by Queen Juliana. Then-Princess Beatrix named Statendam IV in 1957 and Prinses Margriet in 1960. Nieuw Amsterdam II was launched by Queen Wilhelmina in 1937Rotterdam marks the 13th ship for the cruise line to be named by a Dutch RoyalHolland America Line's Rotterdam Departs on Maiden Voyage from Amsterdam to Florida for Inaugural Caribbean SeasonHolland America Line's Rotterdam departed today on its highly anticipated 14-day maiden voyage from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The cruise line celebrated the occasion with fanfare, cheering crew and a ribbon cutting to welcome guests on board the transatlantic cruise.The 2,668-guest Rotterdam was delivered in July 2021 and is the third in the Pinnacle Class series for Holland America Line. Last week the ship arrived at its namesake city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where it was announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ships godmother when it is officially named in the spring (Northern)Following the transatlantic crossing, Rotterdam will spend from November through April on its inaugural Caribbean Season, with all sailings roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. The cruises range from six to 11 days and span the entire region on southern, eastern, western and tropical itineraries. Guests looking for a longer getaway can embark on a Collectors' Voyage — combined back-to-back itineraries that offer an in-depth exploration covering more than one area.Every Caribbean cruise includes a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private Bahamian island. This quaint sanctuary has evolved into a playground for cruise guests and features the finest beaches; two-story villas and private cabanas; delicious dining venues like Lobster Shack; and a variety of fun-filled tours for nature lovers, adventurous travellers and explorers.About RotterdamRotterdam has the highly successful amenities and innovations introduced with her sister ships, including the 270-degree surround screen World Stage, Rudi's Sel de Mer restaurant and Grand Dutch Café. The ship introduces the Half Moon Bar, an immersive experience looking at the history of Holland America Line and cruising through the lens of a cocktail.Delivering the best of everything, Rotterdam celebrates live music with a collection of world-class performances each night — from Lincoln Center Stage and B.B. King's Blues Club to Rolling Stone Rock Room and Billboard Onboard.Throughout the ship, Rotterdam showcases Holland America Line hallmarks that drive one of the highest repeat rates in the industry: exquisite cuisine guided by eight of the world's leading chefs; gracious, award-winning service; a museum-quality art collection valued at more than $4 million; and superbly appointed staterooms and suites, including family and single accommodations.Rotterdam is the seventh ship to bear the name for Holland America Line.Captain Cook Cruises Fiji delivers Aid to struggling Mamanuca & Yasawa familiesCaptain Cook Cruise's sailing catamaran “Fiji One” sailed to the Mamanuca & Yasawa islands on Wednesday 13th and 14th of October and Reef Endeavour to the Northern Yasawa on 15th October. Both ships were laden with essential supplies to assist multiple villages who have suffered with lack of visits from cruise passengers and unemployment during COVID.  Essential supplies were provided such as groceries, medical supplies, reusable personal hygiene packs, baby packs and seeds for edible plants.The fundraiser was initiated by Captain Cook Cruises who worked in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Sydney Cove and Nadi on the project.  Captain Cook Cruises were very grateful for the generous contributions from their past passenger network, social media followers, a Tourism Fiji Australia travel industry fundraiser and general public as well as the significant contribution made by The Rotary Club of Sydney Cove.Captain Cook Cruises helped to ensure the villages receiving the aid were those who had been most affected by unemployment of hospitality workers as well as the absence of visits from passengers on Reef Endeavour which had ceased her itineraries to the region during this time.  Reef Endeavour dropped the supplies at Sawailau and Yanuya during her first itinerary to the islands departing with some “happy to be out of lockdown”, Fiji locals!Princess Cruises Offers Half Price Cruise Vacations to First Responders and Medical Professionals (North America Only) Princess Cruises is launching a special 50 percent off promotion, valid on select cruises sailing from North America through February 2022 for all active first responders and medical professionals in gratitude for their service.Select cruises departing from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Mexico and the California Coast, plus Caribbean cruises sailing from Ft. Lauderdale, can be redeemed at 50 percent off, subject to terms and conditions.For those taking advantage of this special discounted offer, verification of current professional status through Sheer ID, a digital verification form, is accessible at https://www.princess.com/cruise-deals-promotions/first-responder-medical-offer. First responder and medical professional information will be collected from 10/18 -10/31 and then validated with offers emailed on 11/3. The discount offer booking deadline is December 31, 2021In addition, active first responders and medical professionals can enter a sweepstakes between October 18-31, 2021, for a chance-to-win a cruise for two people. The entry link can be found https://www.princess.com/cruise-deals-promotions/first-responder-medical-offer/. One grand-prize winner will be randomly drawn and notified on Nov. 1, 2021. The grand prize value of the sweepstakes is $2,500.00, based on a 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise, balcony stateroom for two with drinks, wifi and crew incentive included with Princess Plus. The discount and sweepstakes is only available to U.S.-based first responders and medical professionals.Royal Caribbean Introduces Ultimate World Cruise in 2023Serenade of the Seas to Make Cruising's First-of-its-kind, 274-Night Adventure in 2023Royal Caribbean International is raising the bar for world cruises with the debut of the inaugural Ultimate World Cruise, an epic 274-night adventure that visits all seven continents, more than 150 destinations in 65 countries and 11 great wonders of the world. This rich, immersive experience on Serenade of the Seas is the longest and most comprehensive world cruise out there, sailing roundtrip from Miami on Dec. 10, 2023 and through Sept. 10, 2024. Bookings for the full Ultimate World Cruise can be made by phone starting today, with an exclusive one-week window through Oct. 26 for Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society Diamond status members and above.Travelers will sail to 57 destinations new to the cruise line and exclusive to the cruise itself. Highlights include Casablanca, Morocco; Qaqortoq, Greenland; and Shimizu, Japan – the gateway to Mount Fuji. Guests can delve deep into many of the world's breathtaking wonders, from Peru's Machu Picchu to the Taj Mahal in India, and experience distinct cultures and picturesque shores at every corner of the world all in one spectacular adventure – only on Royal Caribbean.Guests ready to traverse the world can book the full Ultimate World Cruise today or choose from any of the four expeditions that will offer a wide range of destinations as soon as December 2021 – the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Mediterranean and Northern Europe:Round the Horn: Americas and Antarctica Expedition Dec. 10, 2023 – Feb. 11, 2024 – Three continents, 36 destinations, four wondersThe once-in-a-lifetime journey begins in Miami, the cruise capital of the world, and sets course for postcard- perfect Caribbean destinations – like the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) – before heading to glacier- studded Antarctica and around Cape Horn. Travelers can take in four of the world's stunning wonders along the way in Central and South America, including Chichen Itza in Cozumel, Mexico; the largest art deco sculpture in the world, Christ the Redeemer, in Rio de Janeiro – where they'll celebrate New Year's Eve – and the largest waterfall system on the planet, Iguazu Falls near Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of the most iconic symbols of ancient Inca civilization and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu, awaits in Peru, while sunshine and glamour will welcome guests in Los Angeles. Wonders of Asia and the Pacific Expedition Feb. 11 – May 9, 2024 – Three continents, 40 destinations, three wondersGuests will venture miles from the ordinary in Oceania, Asia and beyond on the cruise's next showstopping leg. They can discover the beauty and adventure throughout the Hawaiian Islands' world-renowned mountainous landscapes and black sand beaches before sailing south to Moorea and Tahiti, French Polynesia, for sapphire blue skies and crystal-clear waters. The thrills continue with an exploration of New Zealand, before a deep-dive into Australia's Great Barrier Reef – the only living thing on the planet that's visible from space. Pristine natural beauty in Bali, Indonesia, is soon followed by two of the most iconic manmade world wonders, the Great Wall of China and India's Taj Mahal, and gems of the South Pacific – from Vietnam to Malaysia. Rounding out the expedition are endless possibilities in Japan, with unparalleled culture in Tokyo, street food in Osaka and the tropical beaches of Okinawa. Middle East Treasures and Marvels of the Med Expedition May 9 – July 10, 2024 – Three continents, 44 destinations, four wondersThis expedition begins in glamorous Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and brings many of history's greatest mysteries, myths and legends to life. Adventurers can uncover ancient sites and more world wonders from the times of emperors and pharaohs, like Jordan's lost city of Petra, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, Turkey, and the Colosseum in Rome. There are also less-traveled places to explore, such as Greece's Olympia, once a sanctuary site to honor Zeus and the location of the first Olympic games. The journey only continues to even more destinations known for their storied history — like Split, Croatia, and  annes and Provence in France. Capitals of Culture July 10 – Sept. 10, 2024 – Three continents, 40 destinationsThe final leg of the Ultimate World Cruise is an immersive, cultural experience that begins in the Mediterranean and heads north. At travelers' fingertips is the opportunity to discover Barcelona's brilliant architecture, including Antoni Gaudi's famed Sagrada Familia and whimsical Park Guell, and savor new flavors across continents — such as an indulgent lunch in a Parisian bistro and a dinner of tagine and mint tea in Morocco. Museums, theaters and galleries line the streets of St. Petersburg, Russia, while larger-than-life fjords await in Norway. Guests can reflect on their epic voyage in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland before visiting New York on their way back to Miami. Globetrotters will explore the world in style on board Serenade,Seven Seas Explorer® Commences Inaugural Season from Trieste, ItalySeven Seas Explorer® has welcomed luxury travellers back on board for the first time since the voluntary industry-wide pause in operations. Excited guests embarked the ship known as the most luxurious ever built on 15 October 2021, in Trieste, Italy, for an unforgettable journey through Italy, Croatia and Greece, whilst experiencing the highest benchmarks of service in lavishly designed suites, restaurants, bars and lounges.Sailing with the cruise line's enhanced SailSAFE™ Health and Safety Program – which includes 100% vaccination of both guests and crew – Seven Seas Explorer is the second of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises® fleet to return, joining their newest ship Seven Seas Splendor® which has been enjoying a hugely successful inaugural season since 11 September 2021.Helmed by Captain Rosario Vasta, Seven Seas Explorer is cruising the Adriatic and Mediterranean Sea on an eight-night itinerary, visiting Ravenna, Italy; Zadar, Croatia; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Bari, Italy; Corfu, Greece; Taormina, Italy; and Sorrento/Capri, Italy. The ship arrives in Rome, Italy on 23 October, after which she will continue to cruise Southern Europe before crossing the Atlantic to Miami, Florida for a season in the Caribbean from mid-November until March 2022. The next ships in The World's Most Luxurious Fleet™ to resume sailing will be Seven Seas Mariner® on 18 December 2021, and Seven Seas Navigator® on 6 January 2022, both from Miami, Florida. Seven Seas Voyager®, Regent's final ship to return will sail on 15 February 2022 from Barcelona, Spain.Crystal River Cruises Named Best Luxury River Cruise Line in 2021 Wave AwardsCrystal River Cruises, the World's Most Luxurious River Cruise Line™, has earned top recognition as Best Luxury River Cruise Line in the 2021 Wave Awards held earlier this week in the UK. Presented by World of Cruising Magazine and Cruise Trade News, the Wave awards recognize excellence across wide variety of product- and service-related categories. Celebrating the very best of the travel industry, the awards are presented based on a panel of esteemed judges comprised of industry leaders, travel experts and members of the press.Crystal River Cruises fleet comprises the most spacious and luxurious ships sailing Europe's rivers with 2 attentive crew for every 3 guests, the highest crew to guest ratio in the industry; Crystal's acclaimed Michelin-inspired cuisine served in multiple open-seating restaurants; and the largest guest accommodations, all of which are suites featuring butler service and king-size beds. Crystal Mozart sets the standard for space and features suites for solo travelers with no supplement on all sailings, a wrap-around Promenade Deck, the largest onboard spa, two onboard fitness centers, four restaurants and four lounges. Crystal's four Rhine Class ships – Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler and Crystal Ravel  – accommodate just 106 guests with an intentional focus on maximizing personal and public spaces throughout their 135-meter hulls (a size typically designed to accommodate twice the number of guests). The ships are the industry's first and only all-balcony, all-suite, butler-serviced vessels in Europe, with every category of guest accommodation positioned above the waterline. All suites feature Panoramic Balcony-Windows™ and walk-in closets and dual vanity bathrooms are featured in most categories.All Crystal's River ships feature private butler service in every room category, king-sized beds, Caudalie amenities, robes and slippers, and wall-mounted flat-screen HD TVs. Additional enticing features include Michelin-inspired cuisine in multiple, open-seating eateries: the elegant Waterside Restaurant, namesake Bistro cafés, Blue (on Crystal Mozart) and the exclusive Vintage Room; and the Palm Court for entertainment, enrichment presentations and sweeping views of the riverside scenery. Crystal's attention to detail reaches ashore, as guests are transported on the days' adventures in luxury motor coaches equipped with complimentary water and Wi-Fi for added convenience and comfort.Storylines private residence ship increases communal spaces and adds a whole new deckStorylines residential ship announces a redesign of deck plans including new homes available for purchase and many new amenities. The updates include additional crew space and a reconfiguration of the marina deck to accommodate tendering for shore landings. The plans also include more outdoor spaces for dining and socializing, a coveted commodity in recent times as evidenced by recent surveys to the resident community.The number of decks changed from 17 to 18 and the number of residences available for purchase changed from 627 to 547, thereby increasing the amount of space for the owners of the private homes at sea and decreasing the number of people on board.New amenities include:Compounding PharmacyMeeting Spaces including Board RoomsBowling AlleyShared & Private Work SpacesSports Bar with Pool TablesOutdoor Cinema2-Level Cinema & Performance TheaterPickleball CourtMusic & Video Recording StudioBali BedsKid & Teen Recreation and EducationPet Walking Promenade & Day CareInfinity Edge JacuzziKennel, Vet & Grooming FacilitiesMaker Space & LabLarger Golf Simulator & Pro ShopAbout Storylines: Storylines is creating an environmentally sustainable ocean residence and a way of life that is attracting adventure seekers looking for immersive cultural experiences on a global scale. A conscientious community with an enthusiastic approach to living, residents will travel to more than 100 countries. With an average of three to five days in each port, experiential learning is integrated into curated itineraries and immersive shore excursions. 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This week are sailing on the first Carnival Cruise Line ship from Florida. This was a six-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Amber Cove and private island Half Moon Cay.  We speak with: Carnival Cruise Line President, Christine Duffy Brand Ambassador John Heald  VP of Beverage Operations, Eddie Allen  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.

Cruise News Briefing - July 9, 2021. Disney Cruise Line has announced new details about the World of Marvel restaurant on Disney Wish. Virgin Voyages has canceled more cruises aboard Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady. Carnival Horizon arrived at Half Moon Cay on Thursday, marking the first cruise ship visit there in 16 months. 

In episode 51, Chris reflects on the heroic actions of Carpathia in rescuing the survivors of Titanic 109 years ago. Baz has a surprise question for Chris from listener Samuel. Plus we have the latest cruise news and delighted to have Emma from Emma Cruises update us on the excitement of cruise restarting in the UK.BUY ME A COFFEEThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXMSC Virtuosa - Emma Cruises next cruiseMARITIME HISTORY: 14 / 15 Apr 1912 was the fatal date for Titanic as we remember this historic event Chris updates us on the important role (but less known story) Cunard's Carpathia played in the rescue attempts.   NEWS:Cunard's Captain Christopher Wells Retires after 20 yearsCunard Captain, Christopher Wells, is retiring after a stellar 20 year career with Cunard, part of 30 years spent working across Carnival Corporation cruise lines. In recognition of his outstanding service he has been awarded the rank of Commodore.Commodore Wells has spent the last 13 years leading the team on board Cunard's flagship, Queen Mary 2, having originally been a key part of the commissioning of the ship which launched in 2004.During his three decades on cruise ships, Commodore Wells has had the pleasure of meeting Her Majesty the Queen at the naming event for Queen Mary 2 and once again as Master at the naming of Queen Elizabeth.  Another highlight was in 2017 when Commodore Wells climbed the tallest sail of the Sydney Opera House to mark the 10-year anniversary of Queen Mary 2's very first visit to the Australian city.P&O Pacific Encounter completes her transformation in Singapore:P&O Cruises Australia's much-anticipated ship Pacific Encounter has today completed her transformation, leaving ‘dry dock' in Singapore with her iconic ‘name badge' and the stylish finishing touches to her onboard spaces and features.P&O's iconic-trio of restaurants – the Italian fan-favourite Angelo's, sultry Pan-Asian-inspired Dragon Lady and contemporary Australian dining outlet The Waterfront – have all been fitted with stylish new carpets and artworks in keeping with the home grown cruise line's signature look and feel.Brisbane is scheduled to become Pacific Encounter's home port later this year. Pacific Encounter, Pacific Adventure and Pacific Explorer will complete P&O's fantastic three ship line-up in Australia.PONANT, has announced the release of no less than 58 Mediterranean voyages for 2022This range of 7 to 14-night itineraries showcases a diversity of destinations – including many important UNESCO World Heritage sites – endowed with layers of civilisation reflected through history, art, music, architecture, language and boundless culinary temptationsComprising not only the familiar Adriatic, Aegean, Balearic, Ionian, Ligurian and Tyrrhenian seas but also the lesser-known Alboran and Levantine Seas … and, providing access to the Red and Black Seas, it makes sense to explore the Mediterranean crossroads of civilisations with a local, familiar with the very best bays, beaches and historic ports, many inaccessible to large ships.A tempting selection of 2022 Mediterranean itineraries to whet the appetite:NEW – Ancient Civilisations of Eastern MediterraneanAqaba to Valetta | 10 nights on board Le Bougainville or Le Bellot.Departs 5 March and 9 April 2022.EXCLUSIVE – Black Sea OdysseyIstanbul to Istanbul | 12 nights on board Le Bougainville.Departs 30 July 2022 – 1 departure only!Island Hoping in the Mediterranean – Italian Coast, Malta & SicilyValetta to Nice | 7 nights on board Le Jacques Cartier.Departs 5 and 18 May, 7 and 21 October 2022The Heart of the Greek IslandsAthens to Athens | 7 nights on board Le Bougainville, Le Lyrial or Le Jacques-Cartier.11 departures between June & September 2022The Best of CroatiaVenice to Venice | 7 nights on board Le Lyrial or Le Jacques-Cartier.18 departures between June & September 2022PONANT announces Smithsonian Journeys alliancePonant, announces an alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, for select voyages beginning in 2022. Drawing on Smithsonian's resources dating back 175 years, the new themed sailings will feature notable experts and experiences that embrace local cultures and dive deeper into a destination's history, cuisine, language, environment and wildlife.Nineteen departures exploring Antarctica, Japan, Iceland, the Mediterranean, British Isles, Great Lakes, Norwegian fjords and more, will debut in 2022, providing opportunities to engage with a variety of experts, ranging from archaeologists and scientists to anthropologists and historiansHolland America Line Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Private Bahamian Island Half Moon Cay During 2022-23 Caribbean SeasonHolland America Line's island-hopping adventures sail from October 2022 through April 2023 and feature five- to 14-day itineraries to the eastern, western and southern regions, including sailings that spend a day discovering the Panama Canal. All Caribbean cruises include a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private Bahamian island, and the 2022-23 season commemorates the 25th anniversary of the line's acquisition of the tropical jewel.Porthole Cruise Magazine, Travel Weekly and TravelAge West have repeatedly named Half Moon Cay the industry's best private island, and it is consistently ranked the highest-rated Caribbean port by Holland America Line guests. The quintessential and quaint sanctuary has evolved into a playground for cruise guests, and features the finest beach in the Caribbean, a natural 700-acre lagoon, two-story villas and private cabanas, delicious dining venues like Lobster Shack, a children's waterpark and a variety of shore excursions for nature lovers, adventure-seekers and explorers.Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils Special Valentine's Antarctica Weddings VoyageCouples can exchange vows at ‘the end of the world' on a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica expedition with Atlas Ocean Voyages' new Happy Ever Atlas destination weddings and vow renewals. Departing on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2022, World Navigator's Happy Ever Atlas voyage will offer couples and their companions the most adventurous destination wedding on earth. The Happy Ever Atlas destination wedding package is complimentary for guests when registered in advance.The Happy Ever Atlas wedding package includes marriage license, one-tier wedding cake, digital photo package, welcome itinerary & giftbag, personalized bridal parasol, custom penguin jackets, flower bouquet and boutonniere, and custom nuptial announcements and Thank You cards. World Navigator will also throw separate group bachelorette and bachelor parties, as well as host a wedding reception.Additionally, Atlas will establish an online wedding registry, which allows family and friends to contribute to the couple's voyage costs or other gifts. Family and friends can gift upgraded transfers, excursions, spa services and more.The Pandaw Clinics Emergency Appeal The worsening situation in Myanmar, with an average of 100 civilians a day being arbitrarily shot, is now reaching the state of genocide. We have seen video clips of soldiers shooting into people's houses and Kalemyo, a popular stop on Chindwin cruises, was shelled by artillery last week. This is a genocide by the army against their own people.Paul Strachan founder of Pandaw “Thank you for your kindness in supporting Burma at this time. We have to date raised just over USD120,000Our Pandaw clinic medical teams have been treating a number of gunshot wounds and have ramped up operations to extend to a broader area beyond the seven villages where they normally run day clinics. With these funds we have been able to expand our usual GP clinics with free medications to a much larger geographical area and to more people across rural Burma, many of whom are now in dire circumstances due to the collapse of the economy.As part of this we have also been handing out food parcels like those shown here, each of which costs USD8. We have now delivered 500 of these and hope to roll out more using Pandaw crew members as volunteers. With markets closed, all forms of business and trading shut down, and nearly all work opportunities finished, people are now suffering from real hunger. I know just 500 parcels in a country of fifty-six million is a mere drop in the ocean, but it is better than nothing. However, once we get the logistics up to speed (purchasing and delivery) I believe we can move a lot more.Details of how to support Pandaw and their work to support their community https://www.pandaw.com/river-cruise-news/pandaw-clinics-emergency-appeal Cruise ships' assist efforts in St. Vincent volcano eruptionThe Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships each have about 100 crew on board and rushed from their layup in Barbados to assist last week, as did the two Carnival vessels that also have been laid up in the region.Two Carnival Cruise Line ships were released from standby off St. Vincent Tuesday, even as Soufrière volcano continued erupting, while a pair of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises vessels remained in the vicinity.Over the weekend, Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas carried 137 evacuees from St. Vincent to St. Lucia, Celebrity Reflection has also been on hand.Though as many as 20,000 people have reportedly fled the northern region where Soufrière is located, the Associated Press said Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves might call off the cruise ships since most people are staying on island for now. LISTENER QUESTION:Samuel asks Baz, “Love the quick fire round you have for guests, can you do one with Chris on QM2”Sunrise / SunsetShow time in Royal Court Theatre or Enrichment in IlluminationsAfternoon Tea in Queens Room Ballroom or Quiet moment in Carinthia Lounge?Day ashore or enrichment at sea?In the Commodore Club, my shout, what are you drinking?Speciality Dining in Verandah or traditional Pub Lunch in Golden Lion?Treatment in the Canyon Ranch Spa or relaxing day by the pool?Favourite Location on Qm2If you could sail on her tomorrow, where and why?EMMA CRUISES: Emma Le Teace joins us this week to share the excitement that is building in the UK as the restart of cruising approaches. 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Kimbra and Matt discuss the popular private island of Half Moon Cay Fintastic Travel: fintastictravel@gmail.comFintastic Cruising Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FintasticCruising/Fintastic Cruising YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/fintasticcruisingFintastic Cruising Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintasticcruising/Fintastic Cruising Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/fintastic-cruising-shopFintastic Cruising Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FintasticCruisingFintastic Studios YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fintasticstudios Credits for the song Fintastic CruiseComposed and performed by Thom Mesrobian Produced and arranged by David Mesrobian Contact tmesrobian@verizon.net

Believe it or not, today’s episode was recorded on a cruise in March 2020.  I had a chat to ukulele players M Sieiro Garcia and Colin Taylor on the island of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas on the last day of the Joco Cruise.  It’s funny to listen back to it now, knowing that the next day we were well and truly back in the real world and the realities of a pandemic.  Because this was recorded on the beach, there’s a fair bit of background noise – but just close your eyes and imagine you’re sitting on the beach with a pina colada, and enjoy! Some show-related links below: Joco Cruise Molly Lewis John Hodgman Travis McElroy Jean Grae Klingons Star Trek Deep Space Nine (DS9) Star Trek Discovery Marc Okrand Mary Chieffo Songs played on the show: La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf, Louiguy & Marguerite Monnot – 1947) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear this song as well as other clips relating to the episode. Ukulele is the New Black is produced by Meredith Harper, who also wrote the theme tune. The theme tune was performed by Meredith Harper, Jasmine Fellows, Geoff Skellams, Jim Croft, Chris Williams, Paul Marsh and Sandra Shaw.  Seb Carraro does the graphic design. Thanks to my $10 and over Patreon supporters for helping me to make this podcast: Ukulele Champion: Debbie Hoad Ukulele Legend: Linda Dodwell The music played in this episode is licenced under a Podcasts (Featured Music) agreement with APRA AMCOS.

Cruise Addicts welcomes Scott Lara for Ten Questions. In this episode, John Shallo speaks to Scott Lara from TheCruiseGenius.com. Learn some of his secret tips when visiting Half Moon Cay and much more during this fun interview. Visit Scott on his website at https://TheCruiseGenius.com. You can also reach him on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

We get a review of Holland America's Zuiderdam. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. This cruise went to Grand Turk, San Juan, and the private island Half Moon Cay.  Sherry has cruise news: The Bahamas could welcome cruisers back as early as July  Massive layoffs across multiple cruise lines  Disney Cruise Line has extended its cancellation Carnival Breeze made it to Southampton to disembark crew Norwegian Cruise Line has extended their Peace of Mind policy   Listener Question: What itinerary has the best beaches for relaxing? We are looking into sailing Mardi Gras in 2021. I have to choose between Costa Maya, Roatan, and Cozumel or San Juan, Grand Turk, Amber Cove. - Sandy -- 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 is part 2 of our spring break trip to the Bahamas. In this episode Zaria and Janelle talk about the rest of the time they spent on Carnival Liberty, the island Half Moon Cay, and the time they spent in Lake Eola Park near downtown Orlando, FL. Enjoy and go back to part 1 if you missed it last week!

The last Caribbean cruise for awhile just reached the dock and ASPN's Tyler Buckingham was on-board. What was it like to be on an extended cruise as the coronavirus slithered through the cracks and crevices of society and across the globe? Tyler was part of the "JoCo Cruise" staff from March 7 - 13, departing from Ft. Lauderdale to Half Moon Cay on to Santo Domingo and then to Turks and Caicos, or at least that was the plan. It changed. Get the inside skinny on the last cruise -- a sort of Comic Con at sea -- and what it was like to sail along as the world awoke to the specter of this new virus. There is a lot to talk about. The virus is and will continue to crush not just coastal tourism but the larger travel and leisure industry for some time, including Spring Break. Coastal conferences of all types are off too and it looks like we'll all be spending a lot more time at home. When Tyler set sail, this was not the show we expected to do when he returned. But, as it painfully evident, things have changed. Come aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam and inside the minds of the crew and passengers as the coronavirus swirled through the air around the globe. A surprising take on something we're all thinking about. Only on the American Shoreline Podcast.

Heather gives us a review of Carnival Victory. This was a four-night cruise to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. In Spring 2020, Carnival Victory will head to Cadez, Spain for a massive makeover to become Carnival Radiance.  We get the details on Carnival Cruise Line food, service, the overall experience.  Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line stops by to talk about the Culinary Council, the changes at Holland America over the past few years, and some insight into the renovations at Half Moon Cay.  Date: February 9, 2020

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? 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 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.

We get a Carnival Elation review from Tony and Jenny. Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship that underwent a massive dry dock in 2017 to add another deck, more dining options, and refurbishing all the existing staterooms. This was a five-night Bahamas cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and Half Moon Cay.  Sherry has cruise news: Mexican cruise destination rocked by violence  2018 Norovirus report released Carnival Cruise Line reverses room service charge  Venice is now charging day visitor tax  100-year-old woman celebrates a birthday on a cruise ship Carnival Cruise Line captain and crew honored for rescue  Listener questions: How much does the sky suite on Celebrity Edge cost?  My dining time is during sail away - what happens? -- 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 comprehensive review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Breakaway from Richard Simms today. Richard just returned from a seven-night Florida-Bahamas cruise on Breakaway from New York City. He leaves no stone unturned on this review.  Sherry has cruise news:  Half Moon Cay gets new additions  Harvest Cay opens to cruise ship guests  Fathom cruise line going away in 2017 Celebrity Cruises cuts steel on new class of ships  MSC Seaside is floated out of dry dock where construction continues  Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Greg and his wife just returned from a five-night Bahamas cruise aboard Carnival Sunshine. The cruise went to Nassau, Freeport and Carnival's private-island Half Moon Cay.  On the episode, Greg gives us a comprehensive Carnival Sunshine review - with no stone unturned.    Theresa Norton-Masek from Travel Pulse has cruise news: Norwegian Cruise Line announced some big news earlier this week: (Epic heading to Port Canaveral, talks of Cuba and heading to Asia) Princess Cruises debuting the The Voice at sea  Celebrity offering evening excursions in the Caribbean  Royal Caribbean earnings call, sticking with last minute no-discounting? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net    Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Enter the virtual lounge: Put down your Rubiks cube, this edition of Beats & Eats deserves your full attention.  The virtual lounge is now open for business and our bartender Scott Mitchell is serving up Long Island Ice Tea in this 80's happy hour for the mind.  On today's show, Ty and Nick welcome special guest Dane Butcher from the 80's Cruise. This brand new must take vacation is going to be like climbing into the DeLorean and going back to the decade where music was radical and the clothes were bitchin'.  The cruise www.the80scruise.com takes place from February 28-March 6, 2016. This incredible Holland American cruise features stops in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay. The three discuss this inaugural event that includes headliner Huey Lewis & The News and features original MTV VJ's Alan Hunter, Nina Blackwood, and Mark Goodman.  Dane, Ty, and Nick also reminisce on what made the decade so great. Ty and Nick conclude the episode by celebrating the 30th anniversary of Live Aid.  Simply put, July 13, 1985 was maybe the best day ever in the history of music. So sit back, relax, and enjoy all things 80's on this very special edition of Beats & Eats. Book your cabin on the 80's Cruise here Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of the Weekhere Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook

On this episode, we get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America from Theresa Russell. She shares her Hawaii cruise experience, what is was like sailing on a U.S. flagged ship, and what the Hawaiian Islands were like.  Cruise News Norwegian revamps their dining package Cruises to nowhere ending Recapping Carnival's no bottle policy  HAL Noordam rescues sightseeeing boat   Listener question:   A Villa on Carnival's private island Half Moon Cay for 8 people is $499.99. The villa itself holds 18 people. Every person over 8 is required to pay $49.99 per person. We have 11 people in our party total - I am confused why we have to pay extra if the villa itself is designed for 18 people in the first place. Any ideas?   Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net    Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Join us as we experience a sampling of Caribbean shore excursions off-board Holland America Line’s Westerdam. In this video we focus on the private cabanas at Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private island, and the Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas.