Best NCL Podcasts (2025)

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No Sea Days! Our day by day NCL Spirit Japan Trip Report 40:42

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In this episode, we share what we did in each port on our Norwegian Spirit Cruise to Japan. From spending our wedding anniversary in Hiroshima to the extreme heat viewing Mt Fuji, we saw and did a LOT on this once in a lifetime cruise to Japan! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining …

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914 Norwegian Sun South Pacific Cruise Review 2025 | NCL 30:19

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Norwegian Sun review of a 14-night South Pacific cruise from Hawaii to Tahiti. This bucketlist cruise hit a lot dream islands before rounding out in Tahaiti. We get a comprehensive review of the itinerary and Norwegian Sun before she leaves the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand.

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918 Celebrity Reflection Caribbean Review + Cruise News 1:01:23

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A review of the ABC islands from Dale. He sailed Celebrity Reflection earlier this year out of Port Everglades. This was his first time sailing with Celebrity Cruises. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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Inside the Magic of Disney Cruising with DCL Duo 54:50

9d ago54:50

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Ever wondered what it's really like to cruise with Disney — and how to make the most of it? In this episode of CruiseTipsTV Unplugged, Sheri sits down with Sam and Brian from DCL Duo for a fun, relaxed conversation all about their love for Disney Cruise Line. They share stories from their latest sailings, chat about how DCL Duo got started, and hea…

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917 MSC Seashore Review 2025 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises 45:18

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A review of a three-night cruise of MSC Seashore from Port Canaveral. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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916 Star of the Seas Review + Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain 41:28

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas. A four night cruise from Port Canaveral with a stop in Perfect Day at CocoCay. Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and former CEO Richard Fain wrote a book called Delivering the Wow. Ricahrd joins us to talk about the new book, some lessons along the way, and how it was bringing the cruise industry back to…

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915 Enchanted Princess 2025 Eastern Caribbean Review | Princess Cruises 36:31

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A seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise review of Enchanted Princess to private destination Princess Cay, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and San Juan Puerto Rico.

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Inside Royal Caribbean: Richard Fain on Delivering the Wow 32:00

18d ago32:00

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Royal Caribbean Group's Chairman, Richard Fain, as he reveals the secrets behind the company's culture of innovation and what it really takes to redefine the modern vacation. Plus, Richard shares stories and lessons from his new book, Delivering the Wow. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise…

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913 Carnival Glory Review 2025 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line 38:06

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A four night review of Carnival Glory out of Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing went to Nassau, Bahamas and and Carnival Cruise Line's new private destination Celebration Key. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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912 Review 14-Night Transatlantic Cruise + Travel Insurance During Hurricane Season | Holland America Line 42:30

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Rick shares his review of a 14-night transatlantic cruise on Holland America Line's ms Oosterdam. This was a one way eastbound from Port Everglades, Florida to Barcelona, Spain. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com breaks down buying travel insurance during hurricane season.

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911 Margaritaville at Seas Islander Review 2025 + Cruise News 48:30

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A review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Ashley. This was a seven-night cruise that sailed to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Carnival moving ship from New York City, big changes at Norwegian Cruise Line, sickness on Royal Caribbean and more.…

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910 Norwegian Escape Western Caribbean Review 2025 | Norwegian Cruise Line 49:32

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Heather took a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Escape from PortMiami.

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909 Carnival Legend 2025 Western Caribbean Review + Cruise News 53:01

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Carnival Legend review out of Tampa, Florida to the Western Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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908 Brilliant Lady Review to Bermuda 2025 | Virgin Voyages 58:19

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A review of the second cruise on Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady. This was a five-night Bermuda cruise from New York City.

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907 Celebrity Eclipse Review 2025 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises 47:22

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A review of a transatlantic cruise on Celebrity Eclipse from Port Everglades to Southampton. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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Our Japan Cruise Almost Didn't Happen 41:16

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This week on the podcast, we talk about the cruise(s) that almost didn't happen. Our flight to our epic cruise got CANCELLED as we were driving to the airport, and we'll share what happened next, how it's been going on our cruise adventure in Japan, and what we've been up to in the ports of Keelung, Taiwan, and the Southern Islands of Japan. We'll …

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906 Holland America's ms Koningsdam Alaska 2025 Review 49:48

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Staff writer Richard Simms gives his take of the seven-night Alaska cruise on Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam from Vancouver, BC to Southeast Alaska.

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905 Radiance of the Seas Western Caribbean 2025 Review | Royal Caribbean 51:31

2M ago51:31

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A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas out of Tampa, Florida.

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904 Carnival Conquest Review 2025, Trip Insurance + Cruise News 56:28

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A review of a nine-night cruise on Carnival Conquest down to the ABC islands, Dan Skilken of TripInsurance.com answers your listener questions, and staff writer Richard Simms is on deck answering this week's cruise news.

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903 Resilient Lady Review 2025 + Cruise News | Virgin Voyages 1:00:00

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A review of Virgin Voyages cruise ship Resilient Lady. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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Time for a change? 38:15

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This week on the podcast, we tackle a question from our listeners who have been cruising with the same line for 30 years. What lines should they try and what will be our personal recommendations? Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruis…

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902 Norwegian Viva 2025 Review | Norwegian Cruise Line 50:18

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A review of a seven-night Greek Isles cruise on Norwegian Viva. Norwegian Cruise Line's second ship in its highly successful Prima-class. Ben gives us a detailed bow to stern review.

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901 Carnival Magic Review from Miami + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line 53:12

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A six-night review of Carnival Magic from PortMiami that called to Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk. Plus, staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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We answer your cruise questions 34:03

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This week on the podcast, we're answering questions from our Facebook Group. Caribbean's cruise excursions, Alaska seafood, travel insurance and lots lots more! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com…

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900 MSC World America Summer 2025 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises 48:11

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Tim gives us a review of MSC World America from PortMiami to the Eastern Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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899 Norwegian Gem Bahamas Cruise | Great Stirrup Cay 42:13

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A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem on a three-night cruise from PortMiami to Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island.

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Unexpected FLIGHT Issues That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation 32:36

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Unexpected FLIGHT Issues That Can Ruin Your Cruise Vacation (And How to Handle Them) Part 3 in our series! These air travel scenarios cover the most common flight-related issues that can impact cruise vacations, and how to STOP them (when possible). Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joi…

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898 Diamond Princess Japan Cruise Review 2025 | Princess Cruises 42:18

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A review of Diamond Princess on a cruise out of Tokyo, Japan.

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897 Oceania Riviera Alaska Review 2025 + Cruise News | Oceania Cruises 49:51

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A review of an Alaskan cruise on Oceania Riviera. This was an eight-night sailing from Whitter, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.