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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.
 
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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

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.
 
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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

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.   
 
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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

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.
 
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Nieuw Amsterdam Live Bloghttps://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/nieuw-amsterdam-live-blog
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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
 

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.
 
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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 

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. 
 
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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