Our friend and resident Norwegian expert, Scott, joins us with his friend, Tracy, to give us a full and detailed review of the Norwegian Epic.  They discuss food, the controversial staterooms, ship layout, entertainment and activities. Cruise news includes a rumor from Royal Caribbean, new cruise regulations and a tragedy involving the Star Princess.

Show Outline
  Cruise News
    Viking Cruises to build new ocean going vessels
    Rita's Cantina to be replaced with Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville?
    New Cruise Industry Regulations
    Star Princess fails to aid fishing boat in distress
  Norwegian Epic Review
    Embarkation and First Impressions
    The Controversial Staterooms
    Ship Layout
    Dining- main and free restaurants and specialty
    Entertainment- Blue Man Group, Legends in Concert, other entertainment
    Daily activities and outdoor decks
    Spa and fitness center
    Casino and gambling
    Final Reflections
    

This week we delve into the subject of staterooms.  We look at the pros and cons of each category and give tips on how to select the best stateroom for you.  

Episode Outline
  Cruise News
    Dutch Exploration Ship Stranded in Antarctica After Losing Power
    American Queen Back on the Mississippi River 
    Norwegian Getaway to be Home Based Year-Round in Miami
  All About Staterooms
    Inside Staterooms- Pros and Cons
    Guaranteed Staterooms
    Oceanview Staterooms- Pros and Cons
    Balcony Staterooms- What not to do on a balcony
    Suites
 Stateroom Blog on Mikey's Cruise Blog
    Wrap Up

Our travel agent, Debra Gordon from MEI Travel, joins us this week to tell us about her experience on the pre-inaugural sailing of the Disney Fantasy.

Show Outline
   Cruise News
      Titanic Memorial Sailing- Fred Olsen's Balmoral and an Azamara ship are sailing out to the site of the disaster to        commemorate the 100th anniversary.  The Balmoral has already been twice delayed.
       "Love for Sail", a new reality dating show filmed on board Norwegian Cruise Line ships premiered on April 10th on Lifetime Television. 

   Disney Fantasy Review with Debra Gordon; For our thought on Disney Cruise Line, listen to episode 34
      New features: Satellite Falls in Adults-Only Area, Aqua Lab, Europa Nightclub District, Interactive Artwork, Animator's Palate Restaurant, New Shows
       Review: Staterooms, Food, Service