A review of Carnival Jubilee in 2026.

Dan Skilken, president of TripInsurance.com, joins us to answer listener questions about travel insurance and common cruise disruptions. We discuss canceled sailings due to mechanical problems, cruise delays, missed flights and connections, and what happens when low water levels alter a European river cruise itinerary.

Dan also explains hurricane coverage, the importance of purchasing insurance before a storm becomes a known event, Cancel For Any Reason and Interruption For Any Reason coverage, and why travelers should consider medical coverage before boarding a cruise ship.

Then, Joe reviews an eight-night Carnival Jubilee cruise roundtrip from Galveston, Texas, with stops at Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau.

We cover his premium interior stateroom, embarkation in Galveston, dining at Cucina del Capitano, Guy's Burger Joint, Shaq's Big Chicken, and the main dining room, plus entertainment, the casino, and the ship's adults-only Serenity area.

Joe also shares his first impressions of Celebration Key, including the pools, food, and available shade, as well as his thoughts on the newly developed facilities at Half Moon Cay. We wrap up with onboard Wi-Fi, sea-day crowds, debarkation in Galveston, and tips for first-time cruisers considering Carnival's Excel-class ships.

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A review of Norwegian Aqua.

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us with cruise news, including a Royal Caribbean passenger rescued after nearly 20 hours at sea, Norwegian Cruise Line adding early sailings for Norwegian Aura, new details about the Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts partnership, and another lawsuit involving hot pool deck injuries on a Carnival cruise ship.

We also cover Carnival Venezia's updated funnel, a sophisticated payment scam targeting Norwegian Cruise Line passengers, and Carnival's new FunPacks and upcoming dynamic pricing for drink packages and Wi-Fi.

Jason reviews a seven-night Norwegian Aqua Bahamas cruise to Port Canaveral, Nassau, and Great Stirrup Cay. We discuss his interior stateroom, the ship's layout compared with Norwegian Prima, dining at Indulge Food Hall, Cagney's, Le Bistro, and other specialty restaurants, plus entertainment featuring Fleetwood Mac's Rumors and Prince.

He also shares his experience with Free at Sea Plus, Starlink Wi-Fi, the casino, Aqua Slidecoaster, the crowded main pool deck, and the expanded outdoor spaces along Ocean Boulevard. Plus, we cover recent changes at Great Stirrup Cay, first-time cruising tips, and whether Norwegian Aqua delivers good value.

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A Valiant Lady 2026 review.

Staff writer Richard Simms reviews an eight-night Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady cruise from Brooklyn, New York, to Canada and New England. We cover his Central Sea Terrace cabin, recent ship updates, dining, entertainment, nightlife, the casino, and what it's like to sail with Virgin Voyages on a cooler-weather itinerary.

Richard shares his experiences at the ship's included specialty restaurants, including the new Indian restaurant, Ariya, Pink Agave, Extra Virgin, and The Wake. We also discuss Scarlet Night, onboard shows, the adults-only atmosphere, and how Virgin Voyages compares with traditional cruise lines.

The itinerary includes Boston, Portland, Saint John, and Halifax, with stops for local seafood, sightseeing, and a maple syrup excursion. Plus, Richard shares how Valiant Lady handled a nor'easter that delayed the ship's return to New York, his tips for first-time Virgin Voyages cruisers, and whether the experience was worth the price.

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