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Episode #22 - Hosts At Sea: Mexican Riviera

Sunday, 23 May 2010 19:42 | Author: Administrator |

For the first time since their Alaska cruise in 2009, Scott and Allie cruise the Mexican Riviera together aboard Royal Caribbean. New to the line and itinerary, Scott offers up his impressions and we both share our opinions about the excursions we took together in port. So much in this episode, but if you long for additional information about the Mariner of the Seas, be sure to check out Episode #15.

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Episode #21 - Luxury Lines

Saturday, 01 May 2010 12:15 | Author: Administrator |

The best of the best? In this episode we'll talk about the luxury/premium lines, their smaller ships, and attention to detail. Is the cost worth it and what makes them stand apart from the major lines? Special thanks to our listeners for suggestions and recommendations!

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Episode #20 - Cruise Line Private Resorts

Sunday, 18 April 2010 16:57 | Author: Administrator |

Nearly all the major lines have a private beach resort or island in the Caribbean that might be on your cruise itinerary. Why are cruise lines adding this stop and what's the advantage to the passenger? Indeed, it's a rather packaged and consistent product compared to port cities. We'll cover the many reasons why the "ship away from ship" experience is an ideal, fun beach day for families especially and what kind of activities are available ashore.

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Episode #19 - Short and Weekend Cruises

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 11:05 | Author: Administrator |

In this episode of On Deck! we'll talk about the astounding number of short and weekend cruise options available in several places around the world like South Florida, California, England, Australia, Spain, South America and Southeast Asia. A great, affordable option for people in port cities who want to cruise, but don't want to take a lot of vacation time, or those looking to add a cruise vacation to land-based trip. In the news, Crystal cruises, the refashioned Azamara Line, and Alaska's negotiation with the cruise lines over the $50/person tax.

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Episode #18 - Celebrity Solstice

Saturday, 20 March 2010 18:25 | Author: Administrator |

We discuss our Caribbean cruise aboard the new Celebrity Solstice a few months ago. This cruise stopped in San Juan, St. Martin, Tortola, and Labadee, RCI's exclusive beach property in Haiti. In this episode, we'll talk about the ship, its typical itinerary, and our impressions of the overall cruise. In the news, more about NCL Epic's "Ice Bar" and updates to their Great Stirrup Cay, Cunards QM2 extends transatlantic trips and QV to visit the west coast of the US in 2011.

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