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Cruise news, reviews and port information

Ep. 103 France Myths and Truths 08/02/2015

Ep. 103 France Myths and Truths James and Kaleigh discuss their recent experiences in France and compare common myths about travel in France to what they've seen. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/3711129

Ep. 102 Around the World and Back Again 07/16/2015

Ep. 102 Around the World and Back Again Hosts Kaleigh and James return after a year hiatus to discuss their travels and what is coming up on the podcast. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/3679234

Ep. 101 Navigator of the Seas Review 06/15/2014

Ep. 101 Navigator of the Seas Review Join James and Kaleigh for a complete review of the newly refurbished Navigator of the Seas. They discuss cruising with a child and kids clubs as well as in depth reviews of specialty restaurants Chops Grill, Sabor and Giovanni's Table. Activities and entertainment are reviewed and much more! /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2878831

Ep. 100: CruizeCast 100th Episode and Family Cruising 06/05/2014

Ep. 100: CruizeCast 100th Episode and Family Cruising Join James, Kaleigh, Jason and families as they record the 100th episode of CruizeCast live on the Carnival Dream. They discuss what it is like to cruise with family, including the pros and cons. They also discuss a little of what has gone into making CruizeCast over the years and celebrate the 100th episode. This episode is also available in video format from the Popular Cruising video podcast. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2874163

Pre-Cruise Expectations- Navigator of the Seas 05/18/2014

Pre-Cruise Expectations- Navigator of the Seas James and Kaleigh reveal expectations for their upcoming Royal Caribbean cruise on the Navigator of the Seas. This cruise is particularly interesting for them because it will be the first one in which they bring along their daughter. They highlight their port plans and expectations for cruising with a child for the first time. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2843041

Ep. 98 Cruise Ship Main Dining Explored 04/18/2014

Ep. 98 Cruise Ship Main Dining Explored We discuss the details of the main dining room on cruises including the difference between traditional and anytime dining, how cruise dining differs from restaurant dining and some of our favorite tips and hints. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2791386

Ep. 97 Caribbean Princess Cruise Review 01/24/2014

Ep. 97 Caribbean Princess Cruise Review James and Kaleigh review their recent New Year's cruise on the Caribbean Princess. They discuss the ship, entertainment, stateroom, ports and of course, spend a lot of time on dining and food. The new port at Houston is highlighted with tons of tips and details for sailing with Princess out of this new venue. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2646480

Ep. 96 CruizeCast Cruise 12/12/2013

Ep. 96 CruizeCast Cruise Get details about our first CruizeCast cruise for listeners and fans. We discuss itinerary, pre-cruise activities, ship amenities, pricing, and a possible hairy-chest contest. Meet the hosts and join in the fun! /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2589876

Ep. 95 Carnival For Veteran Cruisers 12/05/2013

Ep. 95 Carnival For Veteran Cruisers We're back with a new episode all about what it is like for a veteran cruiser to try Carnival Cruise Line for the first time. Does it live up to its reputation (both good and bad)? See what Jason thought. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2580134

Ep. 94 Azamara Cruise Line Profile and News 09/16/2013

Ep. 94 Azamara Cruise Line Profile and News We are back with a new episode that details the upscale cruise line, Azamara. Find out all about the food, staterooms, entertainment, itineraries and much more! Our long absence means we have lots of cruise news and CruizeCast updates. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2473406

Ep. 93 Cruising Italy 07/22/2013

Ep. 93 Cruising Italy This week is all about cruising in Italy. We discuss Italian cruise ports, the major sites and cities, and ideas for pre or post cruise side trips. Get planning advice for Rome, Venice, Florence, Ravenna, Naples, Ferrara and Padua with specific ideas for how to incorporate those destinations into your cruise. Cruise news features a newly named ship for Carnival, a new ship order for Norwegian and the sentencing of the Costa Concordia crew. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2408384

Ep. 92 Carnival Cruise Line 07/14/2013

Ep. 92 Carnival Cruise Line This week we discuss and detail Carnival Cruise Lines. We talk about the specifics to Carnival that might surprise you, things that you'll love, and the things about Carnival that some people find controversial. We provide tons of tips, suggestions and ways to enhance and get the most out of your Carnival Cruise vacation. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2396544

Ep. 91 Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants 07/03/2013

Ep. 91 Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants This week we discuss the growing trend of specialty restaurants at sea. We highlight our favorites, honorable mentions, least favorites and restaurants we'd love to try in the future. Cruise news features big moves for Carnival, both in leadership and ship deployment. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2383086

Ep. 90 Relaxing Greek Cruise Ports 06/26/2013

Ep. 90 Relaxing Greek Cruise Ports This week we discuss the laid-back Greek cruise ports of Katakolon and Corfu. We give details on the best attractions and things to do in each port with a little history. Food recommendations, shopping tips and touring advice are all highlighted. Of course, we give complete details on how to see the sites completely on your own. Cruise news features RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com and their recent cruise announcement. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2375198

Ep. 89 Norwegian Breakaway and Cruise News 06/19/2013

Ep. 89 Norwegian Breakaway and Cruise News We return this week with lots of cruise news featuring another new ship for Royal Caribbean, a pair of refurbishments from Carnival, ocean cruising for Viking and an odd situation at Celebrity. Jason and his father give a live ship review of the Norwegian Breakaway with details on entertainment, dining, ship features and much more. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2366939

Ep. 88 Luxury Cruising with Silverseas 05/10/2013

Ep. 88 Luxury Cruising with Silverseas Jason and guest, Darlene, discuss the tangible differences in luxury cruising, specifically Silverseas Cruise Line. We learn about the food options, staterooms, inclusions, and all the information you need to determine if luxury cruising is for you. Jason also interviews cruise director, Don Fluke, for an insider's perspective. Our news includes a new ship for Galveston. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2317773

Ep. 87 New Cruise Ships and Refurbishments 04/30/2013

Ep. 87 New Cruise Ships and Refurbishments This week we detail and discuss the newest ships coming on the scene as well as the extensive refurbishments taking place. The ships we discuss are the Norwegian Breakaway, Quantum of the Seas, Carnival Sunshine, Disney Magic, and Royal Princess. We talk about the features we are most excited about and what we are looking forward to. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2306303

Ep. 86 Holland America Eurodam Cruise Review 04/17/2013

Ep. 86 Holland America Eurodam Cruise Review Mike Faust from CruiseCurrents.com joins us to review Holland America's Eurodam. He details dining options and quality, staterooms, daily entertainment and nightly shows. Cruise news features some exciting announcements from Princess Cruise Lines and a peak at upcoming announcements from two cruise lines. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2291114

Ep. 85 Top 5 Favorite Cruise Ports 04/09/2013

Ep. 85 Top 5 Favorite Cruise Ports James and Jason break down each of their top five favorite cruise ports in the world with highlights and suggestions. Cruise news features sea trials for some new ships and the Oasis class in Europe. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2281240

Ep. 84 Jason's Return: Cruise Hodgepodge 03/26/2013

Ep. 84 Jason's Return: Cruise Hodgepodge We discuss a little bit of everything this week as Jason addresses some of the news topics which occured during his vacations. Our correspondent, Mark, provides a short review of the Azamara Quest and gives details from Cruise Shipping Miami, including a visit aboard the Carnival Breeze. Cruise news features a Viking River ship coming to the Mississippi, new European itineraries for Celebrity and safety upgrades for Carnival. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2265541

Ep. 83 Would You Stop Cruising? 03/19/2013

Ep. 83 Would You Stop Cruising? Inspired by recent news stories, we answer the question: what could keep us from cruising in the future? We take an indepth look at the Carnival situation, as well as other factors that could influence our cruise decisions. Our cruise news features details of new ships from Norwegian and Princess. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2256273

Ep. 82 Azamara Cruise Director Interview 03/12/2013

Ep. 82 Azamara Cruise Director Interview This week Jason interviews the cruise director of the Azamara Quest, Tony Markey. Tony talks about his experiences with Azamara, life on the sea, and the future of Azamara. Cruise news features stories from Celebrity and Royal Caribbean, as well as Dancing with the Stars on Holland America and the Grammys on Norwegian. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2247827

Ep. 81 A Day in Athens: Cruise Port Itinerary 02/26/2013

Ep. 81 A Day in Athens: Cruise Port Itinerary Continuing with our popular Mediterranean Cruise Port series, this week we tackle Athens, fully highlighting an itinerary which includes detailed information on how to take public transportation into the city, see the sites we think are the best, and travel back to the cruise port. We include attraction and restaurant information with a little history thrown in for good measure. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2231999

Ep. 80 Carnival Triumph, Disney Cruise Value & Tipping Changes 02/19/2013

Ep. 80 Carnival Triumph, Disney Cruise Value & Tipping Changes This week we interview a passenger from the Carnival Triumph and get the true scoop about exactly what happened on that ill-fated cruise. We discuss the penetration of the news story in popular consciousness and the possible future impact. A letter from a listener provokes a conversation about the value of Disney Cruise Line, and we delve into the recent changes in tipping policies, inspired by news from Royal Caribbean. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2224292

Ep. 79 Cruise Onboard Activities 02/12/2013

Ep. 79 Cruise Onboard Activities We discuss all the different optons normally offered by cruise lines throughout the day and highlight some of our favorites. Our cruise news includes the recent news from the Carnival Triumph, the naming of Project Sunshine and the best large cruise ship as named by Conde Nast. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2216414

Ep. 78 Azamara Quest Cruise Preview 02/04/2013

Ep. 78 Azamara Quest Cruise Preview Jason tells us all about his upcoming South America cruise on the Azamara Quest including itinerary, a ship preview and the cruise line. Cruise news features an in-depth discussion of the new drink packages and the controversy surrounding them, the Zumba fitness program on Celebrity and Norwegian and the new video of the Carnival Sunshine. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2206038

Ep. 77 Tales of a Long-Time Cruiser 01/28/2013

Ep. 77 Tales of a Long-Time Cruiser We hear what it has been like to cruise for the past 35 years, including the changes in the cruise industry, some cruising favorites and what might keep someone cruising for that long. Our cruise news features Norwegian going public, the Cake Boss on the Norwegian Breakaway and Dive-In Movies on Carnival. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2198627

Ep. 76 Recent Cruise Deals: Value or Not? 01/18/2013

Ep. 76 Recent Cruise Deals: Value or Not? With the recent wave season cruise deals including free drink packages and upgrades, we dissect whether or not we think the deals are worth the extra fare. Cruise news includes a Carnival delay, the year anniversary of the Concordia tragedy and fireworks on Norwegian. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2187809

Ep. 75 US Cruise Home Ports 01/11/2013

Ep. 75 US Cruise Home Ports This week we break down all of the United States cruise home ports and share our favorite things about each of them. Cruise news features stories from Carnival's all-inclusive packages and a new European port for Royal Caribbean. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2180804

Ep. 74 Viking River Cruise Review 01/03/2013

Ep. 74 Viking River Cruise Review This week our new co-host, Jason Leppert from PopularCruising.com, shares his recent experience on board the Viking Freya. He gives details on ports in Austria, Hungary and Germany along the Danube and explains how river cruising differs from ocean cruising. Our news features the newest Oasis-class ship including name speculations, and recently announced expanded children's and teen programs on the Royal Princess. /episode/index/show/cruizecast/id/2173026

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