We break down the biggest cruise news stories of the week, including Carnival Cruise Line revealing its next-generation Carnival Destiny, a teacher fired from her school district for booking cruises around cheaper sailings, the latest Ruby Princess illness outbreak, Royal Caribbean's cruise port setback near Rome, and why an LGBTQ charter cruise aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady was denied entry to ports in Turkey and Egypt.
Later in the episode, listener Maureen shares her review of a five-night Celebrity Summit cruise sailing from Port Everglades to Key West and Nassau. She discusses Concierge Class, dining, entertainment, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, and whether Celebrity Summit is still one of the best values in premium cruising.
Cruise News This Week
- Carnival announces Carnival Destiny, the first ACE Class ship
- UK school principal banned after changing school schedules to book cheaper cruises
- LGBTQ charter aboard Virgin Voyages denied entry to Turkey and Egypt
- Royal Caribbean's proposed Rome cruise port faces environmental setback
- Second illness outbreak reported aboard Ruby Princess
- Virgin Voyages spa employee charged after alleged onboard assaults
- Cruise Question of the Week: Are slot pulls worth joining?
Celebrity Summit Review
- Embarkation at Port Everglades
- Concierge Class balcony review
- Oceanview Café and Main Dining Room
- La Petite Chef specialty dining
- Entertainment and nightlife
- Non-smoking casino
- Key West jet ski excursion
- Royal Beach Club Paradise Island review
- Crew service
- Is Celebrity Summit worth booking?
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