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When it comes to cruising, we think that longer is better. Recently though we enjoyed the newly refurbished Norwegian Sky for a three night sailing, and it reminded us that sometimes a weekend getaway on a great ship is just what the doctor ordered. Ric and Billy talk about their staterooms, the various packages NCL offers, as well as dining, drinking, and enjoying all that Norwegian Sky and Great Stirrup Cay has to offer.
Link Related to This EpisodeNorwegian Sky 3 Night Cruise Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/norwegian-sky-live-blog
The Best Time to Cruise - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 16https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/best-time-cruise-cruisehabit-podcast-episode-16
The Difference Between Stateroom Types, Categories & Guarantees: Demystifying the Stateroom Selectionhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/difference-between-stateroom-types-categories-guarantees-demystifying-stateroom-selection
Uber, Lyft, Cabs, Shuttles? How to Get to and from Your Cruise Easily & Cheaplyhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/uber-lyft-cabs-shuttles-how-get-and-your-cruise-easily-cheaply
Manila SOUL - The band we enjoyed on Norwegian Skyhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/Manila-SOUL-341039609561940/posts/
Key West - Great Cruise Destinations Don't Have to Be Far Away - Episode 2https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/key-west-great-cruise-destinations-dont-have-be-far-away-episode-2
Mariner of the Seas Live Bloghttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/9322-mariner-of-the-seas-liveishblog-917-922/
Want to book a trip like ours? Get help from a great travel agent and support the show!https://www.cruisehabit.com/content/get-help-great-travel-agent
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Usually when we think of planning for a cruise, the thoughts are about fun, relaxation, and getting away from it all. Things happen though, and travel insurance can help take the sting out of unfortunate circumstance - but only if you understand it, and buy the right type of policy for your needs. We've discussed trip insurance before at CruiseHabit.com, but with hurricane season just beginning, we thoughts we'd cover the seven things you should know about travel insurance.
Link Related to This EpisodeHow to Pick the Right Travel Insurance Policy for Your Next Cruisehttps://www.CruiseHabit.com/insurance
Cruising During Hurricane Season https://www.CruiseHabit.com/hurricanes
Royal Caribbean Blog's Hotel Reviewshttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/hotels
Comparing Cruise Line Credit Cardshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/comparing-cruise-line-credit-cards
Should I Use a Travel Agent or Book Directly with a Cruise Line?https://www.cruisehabit.com/should-i-use-travel-agent-or-book-directly-cruise-line
I mentioned my awesome travel agent - you can try them out yourself!http://bit.ly/2XPIPnE
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On this special episode we sat down with Frank Del Rio, the President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. We discuss his journey from a boy in Cuba to the CEO of a publicly traded company, the cruise industry's growth potential, fleet expansions, what he's most excited about at NCL, Oceania, & Regent Seven Seas, and more.
Links Related to This EpisodeNorwegian Sky Emerges From Three-Week Drydock with New Lounges, Starbucks, Sushi Bar, and Morehttps://www.cruisehabit.com/norwegian-sky-emerges-three-week-drydock-new-lounges-starbucks-sushi-bar-and-more
OceaniaNEXT, Including a $100 Million Overhaul of Oceania's R-Class Shipshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/oceania-cruises-announces-100m-overhaul-r-class-ships-first-step-oceanianext-initiative
Norwegian Bliss Details Revealed Including Laser Tag & Largest Competitive Racetrack at Seahttps://www.cruisehabit.com/norwegian-bliss-details-revealed-including-laser-tag-largest-competitive-racetrack-sea
Oceania Cruises Orders Two Allura-Class Ships - Will Offer More Space for Guesthttps://www.cruisehabit.com/oceania-cruises-orders-two-allura-class-ships-will-offer-more-space-guests
HAL Nieuw Statendam Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/nieuw-statendam-live-blog
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Planning a cruise requires a lot of decision making. Some things come down to preference, but if you're looking for the cheapest time of the year to cruise Alaska or the Caribbean we can help. After analyzing thousands of price points across the year, we go over the most economical and most expensive times to sail, as well as why the time of year matters.
Link Related to This EpisodeWhich cruise line is best for me? The differences between cruise lines. (explaining different types of lines)https://www.cruisehabit.com/which-cruise-line-best-me-differences-between-cruise-lines
What are repositioning cruises?https://www.cruisehabit.com/what-are-repositioning-cruises
Nieuw Amsterdam Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/nieuw-amsterdam-live-blog
What happens if I book a cruise and then the price goes down?https://www.cruisehabit.com/what-happens-if-i-book-cruise-and-then-price-goes-down
A 'Fare' Price - Cruise Pricing & Promotions Explainedhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/fare-price-cruise-pricing-promotions-explained-cruisehabit-podcast-episode-15
Key West - Great Cruise Destinations Don't Have to Be Far Awayhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/key-west-great-cruise-destinations-dont-have-be-far-away-episode-2
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Cruise pricing can require a lit bit of explanation, but sales and promotions can be even more confusing. Some promotions aren't combinable, sales can take percentages off rates that aren't easily found, and different packages offer different levels of value depending on what you're looking for. Whether you're hunting for the best deal, or just trying to understand how much a cruise will cost you, we'll try and make it a bit easier to understand.
Link Related to This EpisodeHow Much Does it Cost to Dock a Cruise Ship?https://www.cruisehabit.com/how-much-does-it-cost-dock-cruise-ship
Should I use a travel agent or book directly with a cruise line?https://www.cruisehabit.com/should-i-use-travel-agent-or-book-directly-cruise-line
What Is Onboard Credit (OBC) & How Can You Use It?https://www.cruisehabit.com/what-onboard-credit-obc-how-can-you-use-it
Cruise Line Beverage Packages: Should you get a drink package?https://www.cruisehabit.com/cruise-line-beverage-packages-should-you-get-drink-package
What happens if I book a cruise and then the price goes down?https://www.cruisehabit.com/what-happens-if-i-book-cruise-and-then-price-goes-down
First Glimpse of Virgin Voyages Priceshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/first-glimpse-virgin-voyages-prices
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Over the past couple years we've had the opportunity to watch a new cruise line emerge. With details of Virgin Voyages trickling out at a pace that leaves us constantly wanting more, we thought we'd take this episode to share what we know so far about Sir Richard Branson's first dive into cruising. We talk about who is behind the line, what the ship will be like, the things that make Virgin Voyages so different - and even tattoos. Check out the links below for photos, renderings and more information.
Link Related to This EpisodeVirgin Voyages Reveals Additional Details: No passengers and no children.https://www.cruisehabit.com/virgin-voyages-reveals-additional-details-no-passengers-and-no-children
Branson promised different, did Virgin deliver? A First Look at Virgin Voyages' Cruise Ships!https://www.cruisehabit.com/branson-promised-different-did-virgin-deliver-first-look-virgin-voyages-cruise-ships
Virgin Voyages Gives Sailors (Cruisers) Another Way to Remember Their Sailing - With Tattoos at Sea!https://www.cruisehabit.com/virgin-voyages-gives-cruises-another-way-remember-their-sailing-tattoos-sea
Virgin Voyages Names First Ship, Aims to Keep Sailors & the Environment Healthyhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/virgin-voyages-names-first-ship-aims-keep-sailors-environment-healthy
Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady to Deliver Distinctly Non-Cruise Dining. Drag Brunch & Food Hall? Yes. Buffet & Dining Room? Nope.https://www.cruisehabit.com/virgin-voyages-scarlet-lady-deliver-distinctly-non-cruise-dining-drag-brunch-food-hall-yes-buffet
Virgin Voyages Reveals Clever Cabins and RockStar Suites on Scarlet Ladyhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/virgin-voyages-reveals-clever-cabins-and-rockstar-suites-scarlet-lady
First Glimpse of Virgin Voyages Priceshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/first-glimpse-virgin-voyages-prices
All Virgin Voyages Articleshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/virgin-voyages
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One thing every great vacation has in common is a beginning. On a cruise, that's called Embarkation Day. From when to show up at the terminal, to where to find food, but avoid crowds when everyone else is heading to the buffet, we're covering everything you need to know about your first day onboard.
Link Related to This EpisodeCruiseHabit.com Packing List and Artlicleshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/packing
Cruise Line Transfershttps://www.cruisehabit.com/getting-and-your-cruise-cruise-line-transfers
Hotel "Park and Cruise" Packageshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/hotel-park-and-cruise-packages-what-know-about-hotel-shuttles-and-your-cruise-port
Uber, Lyft, cabs, and other ways to get to the porthttps://www.cruisehabit.com/uber-lyft-cabs-shuttles-how-get-and-your-cruise-easily-cheaply
12 Things You Should Do the First Day of Your Cruisehttps://www.cruisehabit.com/12-things-you-should-do-first-day-your-cruise
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Looking back on great cruises is nice, but looking forward to those trips we have ahead of us is even more exciting. On this episode Ric and Billy discuss their 2018 cruises and talk about where they'll be sailing in 2019.
Link Related to This EpisodeMSC Seaside Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/msc-seaside-live-blog
Mariner of the Seas Live Bloghttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/9322-mariner-of-the-seas-liveishblog-917-922/
Celebrity Infinity Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-infinity-live-blog
Celebrity Edge Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog
Celebrity Revolutionhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-revolution
Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast - Three Wisheshttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-281-three-wishes
CruiseHabit's Instagram Accounthttps://www.instagram.com/cruisehabit/
Royal Caribbean Blog January Orlando Meethttps://www.facebook.com/events/275209570009792/
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When cruising Celebrity Edge, we found that Eden isn't just a bar, restaurant, show, cafe, or lounge - nor is it all those things smashed into one space. Struggling to describe Eden, and especially the experiences this fantastic space provides, we decided it would be best to dedicate an entire episode to just this topic. We've also linked to a number of relevant photos in the notes below.
Link Related to This EpisodeCelebrity Edge December Live Blog Postswww.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog
Eden on Celebrity Edge, Photos & Videoswww.cruisehabit.com/eden-celebrity-edge-photo-album
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In part two of our review of Celebrity Edge, we start discussing the entertainment options around Edge, mention some crew members and officers, and even cover what we wish was different on this great new ship. If you've not yet listened to the first part of this episode, you can find it linked in the show notes below, along with pictures, video, and more.
Link Related to This EpisodeCelebrity Edge December Live Blog Postshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog
Celebrity Edge in Review Part 1 - Episode 9https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/celebrity-edge-review-part-1-cruisehabit-podcast-episode-9
La Petite Chef & Friends on Celebrity Edge (including video of each course)https://www.cruisehabit.com/le-petit-chef-and-friends-celebrity-edge
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Ric and Billy were fortunate enough to be among the first guests to sail on Celebrity's newest ship, Celebrity Edge. Being the first ship in a new class there is a lot to share, so we've split our review of our three night sailing into two episodes. They're a bit longer than usual, but we think you'll enjoy learning about the Magic Carpet, Eden, La Petite Chef, the wonderful crew, and so much more that Edge has to offer. For photos and videos, be sure to check out our live blogs and other articles linked in the show notes below.
Link Related to This EpisodeCelebrity Edge December Live Blog Postshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog
Original Announcement of Terminal 25 (from March 2017)https://www.cruisehabit.com/rccl-signs-deal-port-everglades-customized-rennovations-terminal-25
Celebrity Edge Preview Podcast - Episode 6https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/celebrity-edge-preview-episode-6
La Petite Chef & Friends on Celebrity Edge (including video of each course)https://www.cruisehabit.com/le-petit-chef-and-friends-celebrity-edge
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Early in November, Carnival Cruise Line invited Ric to tour the Carnival Paradise while she was docked in her home port of Tampa, Florida. On this bonus episode, Billy interviews Ric about what he saw (and ate) on that ship tour. We close out the episode with a listener question.
Link Related to This EpisodeCarnival Paradise Ship Tourhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/carnival-paradise-ship-tour
A Brief History of the Blue Riband - The Fastest Passenger Ships to Sail the Atlantichttps://www.cruisehabit.com/brief-history-blue-riband-fastest-passenger-ships-sail-atlantic
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Cruising can be habit forming, but among those who've not yet taken their first cruise, there are some common concerns, ranging from sea-sickness and boredom, to safety and weather. On this episode we take a look at some of these concerns and provide information to clear up fact from fiction, and offer tips along the way.
Link Related to This EpisodeFirst Time Cruise Series (a whole collection of articles for first timers)https://www.cruisehabit.com/first-time-cruisers
Cruise Safety (articles focusing on safety at sea, including life boat and muster drill info)https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/safety
Want to avoid Norovirus? Take a cruise! (the real facts about Norovirus and cruising)https://www.cruisehabit.com/noro
Cruising with Dietary Restrictionshttps://www.cruisehabit.com/how-request-vegan-vegatarian-gluten-free-or-kosher-meals-your-next-cruise
Cruising During Hurricane Season (how cruise lines handle hurricanes, what to consider, and more)https://www.cruisehabit.com/hurricanes
"I'm worried I'll get seasick. Do you feel the ship move?" How to avoid motion sickness on cruise ships.https://www.cruisehabit.com/im-worried-ill-get-seasick-do-you-feel-ship-move-how-avoid-motion-sickness-cruise-ships
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Celebrity Edge is the first in a new class of ship, and in less than a month, we'll be among the first to sail her. We talk about some of what makes her so different as Celebrity tries to redefine the cruise experience, and we discuss how we plan to see and do as much as possible on our December 6th three-night sailing.
Link Related to This EpisodeOur collection of articles on Celebrity Edge (with lots of photos and some video!) https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge
Specialty Dining - Defining the Experience, Its History, Options, and What's Ahead - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 4 (we discuss Celebrity Edge dining in this episode)https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/specialty-dining-defining-experience-its-history-options-and-whats-ahead-cruisehabit-podcast
January 13 Celebrity Edge Facebook Group (Billy will also be sailing Edge on January 13th 2019 (If you're on that sailing come talk ship with us in the group!)https://www.facebook.com/groups/2156540544667012/
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Most cruise lines have programs that reward guests for their loyalty. The perks are as wide-ranging as cruise experiences, and different lines let you climb the ranks of these programs in different ways. What are some of the more remarkable benefits? How do we value these programs? We look at the various programs and help you understand how to take advantage of what is being offered.
Link Related to This EpisodeWhich cruise line is best for me? The differences between cruise lines.https://www.cruisehabit.com/which-cruise-line-best-me-differences-between-cruise-lines(We explain the different types of lines here)
Join us live from ship and shore! http://cruisehabit.com/periscopeWe've got broadcasts from Symphony of the Seas, Celebrity Edge, and more coming up soon!
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The cruise experience is inextricably tied to dining, but what is specialty dining? This concept may not be as new as you think, so we dive into what exactly specialty dining is, where it started, and we look at the types of experiences available now, plus some in the near future.
Link Related to This EpisodeNorwegian Escape Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/norwegian-escape-live-blog-preamble
MSC Seaside Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/msc-seaside-live-blog-preamble
Celebrity Reflection Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-reflection-live-blog
Episode 271 - Mariner of the Seas listener cruise reviewhttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-271-mariner-of-the-seas-listener-cruise-review
The "Good Old Days" of Cruising Were Nice, but Today's Cruising Is Even Betterhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/good-old-days-cruising-were-nice-todays-cruising-even-better
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A lot of attention is paid the biggest ships with the most outrageous features - and for good reason. We discuss what megaships are, why they're so appealing to some people, and talk about how they fit into the bigger picture of the world of cruising.
Link Related to This EpisodeNew cruise ships are huge - except when they're nothttps://www.cruisehabit.com/new-cruise-ships-are-huge-except-when-theyre-not
Many new cruise ships will look to the sea. Will those seeking floating hotels appreciate a return to the ocean?https://www.cruisehabit.com/many-new-cruise-ships-will-look-sea-will-those-seeking-floating-hotels-appreciate-return-ocean
Carnival Increased Capacity in Tampa, Galveston, and New Orleans: Why these ports matter more than you thinkhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/carnival-increased-capacity-tampa-galveston-and-new-orleans-why-these-ports-matter-more-you-think
Norwegian Escape Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/norwegian-escape-live-blog-preamble
MSC Seaside Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/msc-seaside-live-blog-preamble
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You can take cruises all over the world, sometimes sailing for a week just to arrive at your destination. There are some cruise destinations however for which those leaving from Florida don't have to travel very far. On this episode we discuss excursions, sites, tours, and dining in The Conch Republic, The Southernmost Point: Key West.
Link Related to This EpisodeNieuw Amsterdam Live Blog in Key Westhttps://www.cruisehabit.com/hal-nieuw-amsterdam-live-blog-day-2-%E2%80%93-key-west
Empress of the Seas Live Blog in Key Westhttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/05/22/empress-of-the-seas-live-blog-day-2-key-west?utm_source=cruisehabit
Periscope Video of Billy Eating the Hottest Sauces in the Keyshttps://www.periscope.tv/CruiseHabit/1jMJgorAXkWJL
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Whenever a cruise line introduces a new class of ships, it’s easy to forget about the great ships they already have. Last year, during the fanfare of the Edge class announcements, Celebrity Cruise Lines unveiled Celebrity Revolution. Now the scale of this $500 million fleet upgrade program has become more clear, and we're even more excited. Ric and Billy discuss what is ahead for the Celebrity fleet.
Link Related to This EpisodeCelebrity Revolution (including photos and videos)https://www.cruisehabit.com/celebrity-updates-entire-fleet-inspirations-edge-celebrity-revolution-begins
Celebrity Edgehttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge
Celebrity Reflection Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/celebrity-reflection-live-blog-embarkation-day
