Episode: Viking Star 2016 Review, Your Passport + Cruise News

[smart_track_player url=”https://traffic.libsyn.com/cruiseradioshow/EPI405NOV0316.mp3″ title=”Viking Star Review, Your Passport + Cruise News” artist=”Cruise Radio” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ]Ben just returned from Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Star. He sailed a four-night repositioning cruise from New York City to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ben gives us a full review of what to expect on Viking Ocean Cruises, how they differ from other ships operating in the Caribbean, and shares his experience. Viking Star is in the Caribbean for 13 cruises this season, offering longer southern Caribbean voyages.

We hear from Steven Fox with Passport Photo Creator, a cool new app that lets you take your passport photo on your own terms. You can learn more at PassportPhotoCreator.com.

Cruise News:

New passport rule in effect November 1 (no more glasses in photos)
Steel cut for Norwegian Bliss
Carnival Cruise Line adding another ship to Florida
Port Canaveral preparing for the arrival of Oasis of the Seas

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Sarah Bretz

Sarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015. She’s been on 10 cruises and counting, and her favorite onboard activities include trying out the water slides, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, eating lots of food, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.