CruiseHabit Podcast - Cruise Info & Ship Talk

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Love talking ship? Ric and Billy cover cruise news, reviews, history, and more. The CruiseHabit Podcast is the companion to the cruise information site CruiseHabit.com.

  1. Norwegian Sky 3-Night Cruise Recap - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 19

    07/28/2019

    Norwegian Sky 3-Night Cruise Recap - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 19

    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 Episode   Norwegian Sky 3 Night Cruise Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/norwegian-sky-live-blog The Best Time to Cruise - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 16 https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/best-time-cruise-cruisehabit-podcast-episode-16 The Difference Between Stateroom Types, Categories & Guarantees: Demystifying the Stateroom Selection https://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 & Cheaply https://www.cruisehabit.com/uber-lyft-cabs-shuttles-how-get-and-your-cruise-easily-cheaply Manila SOUL - The band we enjoyed on Norwegian Sky https://www.facebook.com/pg/Manila-SOUL-341039609561940/posts/ Key West - Great Cruise Destinations Don't Have to Be Far Away - Episode 2 https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/key-west-great-cruise-destinations-dont-have-be-far-away-episode-2 Mariner of the Seas Live Blog https://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

    1h 34m
  2. Seven Things You Should Know About Travel Insurance - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 18

    06/14/2019

    Seven Things You Should Know About Travel Insurance - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 18

    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 Episode     How to Pick the Right Travel Insurance Policy for Your Next Cruise https://www.CruiseHabit.com/insurance Cruising During Hurricane Season https://www.CruiseHabit.com/hurricanes Royal Caribbean Blog's Hotel Reviews https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/category/category/hotels Comparing Cruise Line Credit Cards https://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

    23 min

  3. 04/23/2019

    We Chat with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' CEO Frank Del Rio - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 17

    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 Episode Norwegian Sky Emerges From Three-Week Drydock with New Lounges, Starbucks, Sushi Bar, and More https://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 Ships https://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 Sea https://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 Guest https://www.cruisehabit.com/oceania-cruises-orders-two-allura-class-ships-will-offer-more-space-guests HAL Nieuw Statendam Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/nieuw-statendam-live-blog

    54 min

  4. 03/24/2019

    The Best Time to Cruise - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 16

    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 Episode Which 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 Blog https://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 Explained https://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 Away https://www.cruisehabit.com/podcast/key-west-great-cruise-destinations-dont-have-be-far-away-episode-2

    35 min

  5. 03/03/2019

    A 'Fare' Price - Cruise Pricing & Promotions Explained - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 15

    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 Episode How 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 Prices https://www.cruisehabit.com/first-glimpse-virgin-voyages-prices

    32 min
  6. Virgin Voyages - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 14

    02/08/2019

    Virgin Voyages - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 14

    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 Episode Virgin 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 Healthy https://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 Lady https://www.cruisehabit.com/virgin-voyages-reveals-clever-cabins-and-rockstar-suites-scarlet-lady First Glimpse of Virgin Voyages Prices https://www.cruisehabit.com/first-glimpse-virgin-voyages-prices All Virgin Voyages Articles https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/virgin-voyages

    39 min

  7. 01/25/2019

    Embarkation Day - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 13

    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 Episode CruiseHabit.com Packing List and Artlicles https://www.cruisehabit.com/packing Cruise Line Transfers https://www.cruisehabit.com/getting-and-your-cruise-cruise-line-transfers Hotel "Park and Cruise" Packages https://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 port https://www.cruisehabit.com/uber-lyft-cabs-shuttles-how-get-and-your-cruise-easily-cheaply 12 Things You Should Do the First Day of Your Cruise https://www.cruisehabit.com/12-things-you-should-do-first-day-your-cruise

    1h 7m

  8. 01/08/2019

    2019 Preview - CruiseHabit Podcast Episode 12

    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 Episode MSC Seaside Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/msc-seaside-live-blog Mariner of the Seas Live Blog https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/9322-mariner-of-the-seas-liveishblog-917-922/ Celebrity Infinity Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-infinity-live-blog Celebrity Edge Live Blog https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog Celebrity Revolution https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-revolution Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast - Three Wishes https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-281-three-wishes CruiseHabit's Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/cruisehabit/ Royal Caribbean Blog January Orlando Meet https://www.facebook.com/events/275209570009792/

    36 min
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Love talking ship? Ric and Billy cover cruise news, reviews, history, and more. The CruiseHabit Podcast is the companion to the cruise information site CruiseHabit.com.

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