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.
Episodes
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
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
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
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
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
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
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
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
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
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
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
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
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019
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
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
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/
Monday Dec 24, 2018
Monday Dec 24, 2018
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 Episode
Celebrity Edge December Live Blog Posts
www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog
Eden on Celebrity Edge, Photos & Videos
www.cruisehabit.com/eden-celebrity-edge-photo-album
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
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 Episode
Celebrity Edge December Live Blog Posts
https://www.cruisehabit.com/tags/celebrity-edge-live-blog
Celebrity Edge in Review Part 1 - Episode 9
https://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