This week, Mikey Faust of mikeyscruiseblog.com tells us all about his first Mediterranean cruise where he visited the ports in Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Barcelona, Corsica, Palma de Mallorca, and Sardenia. He gives us his view on how the Mariner of the Seas works in the Mediterranean, as well as how a European cruise compares to a Caribbean one. Our news includes stories of an accident which occured on a shore excursion and a new government regulation which may cause an increase in cruise pricing.
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Our favorite cruise region, the Mediterranean, is the highlight this week as we talk about some preconceived notions and popular attractions in each port. Then, we talk about our personal favorites in each port and what to look out for. Cruise news features Norwegian Cruise Lines announcement about the Norwegian Breakaway and the fate of the Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai. We also discuss the lawsuit concerning the new cruise terminal in Charleston.
This week we battle illness to bring you answers to a wide variety of listener questions related to cruising and ports. Our cruise news covers the new Carnival Breeze, Pixar themed cruises from Disney, and the end of pilot strikes in Norway.
Episode Outline:
Cruise News Silverseas Ship Collides with Commercial Vessel Norwegian Breakaway to Feature Outdoor Promenade with Restaurants and Bars Royal Princess to Feature Expanded Buffet and Pastry Shop Listener Johnathan suggests we talk about the detailed costs of cruising Marian, the TravelShopGirl and Deb Gordon, our MEI Travel Agent provide much needed advice The Cost of the Cruise Itself When to book, rebooking, fave seach engine www.cruise.com lets you select discounts like military, regional, and senior. Higher prices when kids are out of school; watch out for unusual holidays. Don't assume one line will always be cheaper, although Carnival and NCL are usually cheaper than Royal Caribbean. Upgrades can be automatic if cruise is not selling or requested if sailing with RCI or Celebrity and the price drops after final payment. Gratuities 11 or 12 dollars per person per day. Refer to our episode on tipping and a listener guide to tipping Getting There Airfare or gas for driving, hotel, parking and transfers. Parking for $4.50 per day in Miami Parking for $12 per day in New Orleans Specialty Dining Can range from $5 up to $75. Our favorites include Palo, Qsine, Bistro on 5 Drink Packages Soda Packages are usually $7 per day and Alcoholic Drink Packages range up to $50 Other controllable costs Gambling, spa services, shopping Shore Excursions Cozumel- Nachi Cocom Falmouth, Jamaica- Hilton Rose Hall St. Thomas- Coki Beach and San Juan- Flavors of San Juan European Excursions- Episode on pricing, A Day in Rome, A Day in Barcelona, A Day in Venice, A Day in Naples Vanny of Cruise Experts Travel joins us to tell us all about her hometown and frequent cruise port, Vancouver. She details transportation and attractions options as well as day trips. Cruise news features stories of the Costa Allegra and the cruise excursion robbery in Puerto Vallarta. Additionally, Royal Caribbean orders a new ship and Norwegian wants you to "Deal or No Deal".
This week's episode features a full itinerary for a cruise port day in Naples with directions to and information about Pompeii, the Naples Archaeology Museum, Sansavero Chapel, Galleria Umberto, pizza and more! We also talk cruise news with stories about Carnival's ship deployments in Europe, a Costa Concordia update and the new Princess ship preview.
Love is in the air as we discuss how to make a cruise more romantic, why cruising may be more romantic than a land vacation and our favorite romantic ports. Cruise news includes continued coverage of the Costa Concordia as well as new ship deployments for Carnival and an interesting survey from Royal Caribbean.
Our news includes more from the Costa Concordia as well as new renovations on Windstar and a repositioning for MSC. At 12:27, our special cruise topic begins with an overview of cruising in Europe with tips and considerations.
Listener Brian gives us a review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas and tells us all about his adventures in the ports of Bermuda, San Juan, Labadee, Dominican Republic, and St. Thomas. Pictures are posted on our facebook page.
This week we complete our interview with JC and Scott, including discussion of the cruise ports of Dubrovnik, Piraeus, Izmir and Split.
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