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Welcome to www.lalidoloca.com the official website for Tony and Jenny. We are content creators who focus primarily on all things relating to going on cruise vacations. See the below video for a brief description of who we are. Additionally, Jenny is a travel agent who can assist in planning and booking your cruise vacation. Follow this link for more info.

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Cruise News

A large white Carnival cruise ship with red and black markings is sailing in the blue ocean under a clear sky. In the upper left corner, a rectangular inset shows a person wearing a maritime hat and uniform next to an app interface for Starlink, potentially offering a cheaper internet solution.

Carnival Takes Starlink from Passenger After He Finds Cheaper Internet Solution

A rooftop terrace on a Virgin Voyages vessel features white cabanas with purple cushions and semi-transparent curtains. People are lounging inside the cabanas, enjoying the upgraded ambiance as they overlook a stunning city skyline in the background.

Virgin Voyages’ Cruise Ship to Get Major Upgrades in 2024 Drydock

Carnival Ships Will Continue Cruising from Mobile, Alabama and Tampa, Florida

An aerial view showcases the Disney Treasure, a large cruise ship navigating through a river flanked by green fields and industrial buildings, accompanied by a small tugboat as it prepares for sea trials near the shipyard.

Disney Treasure Prepares for Sea Trials Ahead of December Maiden Cruise

Princess Cruises Shocks Guests With 239% Price Hike on Bottled Water

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Understanding Cruise Price Drops After Your Final Payment

Pigs lounging on blue deck chairs by a pool on a cruise ship, with stacks of books nearby and another cruise ship visible in the background, making one wonder if they've encountered the notorious chair hogs problem.

Cruise Ship Chair Hogs: When Is It Too Early to Reserve a Lounger?

A coastal town with colorful buildings on a hill, topped by a fortress. The town is surrounded by greenery and overlooks a blue sea under a partly cloudy sky, making it one of the picturesque islands to visit in the Mediterranean.

Island hopping in the Mediterranean: Which islands to visit and what to do on the islands

Paying for Your Carnival Cruise: Your Options and More

How to Pick the Best Cruise Cabin and Mistakes to Avoid

Four images of carnival cruise line cabins: a tidy bedroom with a suitcase on the bed, a room with ocean views through large windows, another bedroom with a balcony, and a balcony view at sunset.

Complete Guide to Carnival Cruise Line Cabins and Suites

Cruise podcast.

Queen Elizabeth cruise ship sailing in the water with a city in the background, offering a pet-friendly voyage for travelers desiring cruise lines that allow pets.

First Timer Cruiser on Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 [Podcast]

Margaritaville at Sea Islander 2024 Updated Review + Cruise News [Podcast]

Carnival Breeze Review 2024 + Listener Questions Answered [Podcast]

Aerial view of a large cruise ship docked in the British Virgin Islands with hills in the background.

Norwegian Escape Review 2024 + Cruise News [Podcast]

Cruise reviews.

A large white cruise ship named Star Legend, part of the Windstar fleet, docked at a port, with two individuals in safety vests walking on the adjacent pier.

Windstar Star Legend Review: My Small-Ship Cruising Experience

A spacious indoor pool area with lounge chairs, a large swimming pool, and two round hot tubs under a glass ceiling creates the perfect sanctuary after an exhilarating day on your Alaska trip.

Alaska Trip Report: Cruising the Inside Passage

Alaska Trip Report: Setting Sail on Holland America’s Koningsdam

View from Carnival Firenze showing a deck with multiple water slides and loungers occupied by passengers. The blue ocean is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Two large spherical antennas are attached to the ship's upper structure.

Inside Carnival Firenze: My First Look at Carnival’s Newest Ship [PHOTOS]

The image shows two areas on the Sun Princess cruise ship. The left side features a pool deck with lounge chairs and a view of the ship's upper structure against a cloudy sky. The right side displays a relaxation area with a large hammock and blue flooring, perfect for discovering hidden secrets on your trip.

Sun Princess Trip Report: Unlocking the Hidden Secrets Onboard [PHOTOS]

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Sun Princess Trip Report, Day 2: Exploring On Land and at Sea [PHOTOS]

Cruise ships.

A Carnival Air Lines jet in flight with landing gear extended on a clear day, reminiscent of the vast adventure and excitement associated with cruise ships.

How Carnival Air Lines Once Dominated the Sky with Over 30 Planes

A four-image collage showcases the impressive size of the Viking Star, a large white vessel from Viking Cruise Ships, as it gracefully sails through scenic locations, including ports, fjords, and icy waters.

Viking Cruise Ships By Size: Smallest to Largest

Four images of P&O Cruise Ships, all proudly displaying the P&O Cruises insignia. The ships, known for their impressive size, are shown from various angles, including in open water and docked at a UK port.

P&O Cruise Ships (UK) by Size: Biggest to Smallest

Three large P&O cruise ships on the open sea, each with multiple decks and lifeboats visible on their sides, showing different angles and designs. From biggest to smallest, these AUS vessels boast luxurious amenities for every traveler.

P&O Cruises Australia Ships by Size: Biggest to Smallest

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Oceania Cruise Ships by Size: Smallest to Biggest

A collage of four Costa Cruise ships, showcasing various designs and settings from biggest to smallest.

Costa Cruise Ships by Size: Biggest to Smallest

Two images of Margaritaville at Sea cruise ships on the ocean. The top ship is labeled

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Ships by Size: Smallest to Biggest

Destinations.

Planning Your Cruise from Port Canaveral? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

A large cruise ship docked at a pier on a clear blue ocean, with an island in the background under a cloudy sky.

Grand Turk Cruise Port: What You Need to Know

People are climbing and swimming at a multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush green vegetation. The cascades flow over smooth rocks, creating natural pools and streams. In the warmth of summer, some people are reaching the top while others are wading in the water below.

My Review of Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica

Split image showing two beach scenes: on the left, a sandy beach with straw umbrellas and lounge chairs; on the right, a scenic coastal view with blue waters and greenery, capturing the essence of an eastern vs. western Caribbean cruise.

Eastern vs. Western Caribbean Cruise: What’s Best?

Half Moon Cay’s BBQ Menu (2023)

Left: Tourists walking through a tropical park with tall trees. Right: People standing in the cascading waters of Dunn's River Falls, surrounded by lush vegetation.

9 Things to Know About Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica

The image shows a side-by-side comparison of two cruise ships, spotlighting the ongoing debate in the cruise industry. The left image displays

Is a Cruise Ship Crisis Ahead? Why Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better

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The Truth (and Lies) about Norovirus and Cruises

Why Carnival Cruise Line Ditching Libraries Matters More Than You Think It Does

As Cruise Lines Raise Gratuity Rates Yet Again, Guests Ask “When Does It End?”

Carnival Isn’t Alone: Trashy Behavior Hits Royal Caribbean

Carnival Radiance's lido deck during sunset

Meet The Rude Cruisers Creating So Much Trouble For the Industry

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Jayne "Sunny" Bauman

I have not been on a cruise yet, but Chris Franjola from Cover to Cover talks highly about you on his podcast…and got me interested! 😎

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As an early riser, waiting for my coffee, I listen to the lastest in cruise news from my favorite industry podcaster. It pits me in the right frame of mind to get my day started. Thanks Doug! -Eddie The Cruiser

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My husband and I love these brief updates on daily cruising. Doug, my husband and I cracked up when someone critiqued your sweatshirt and your reply. Made us laugh out loud! Keep up the good work.

Love my daily updates

This podcast is the perfect combination of professionals in conversational. I love the daily news, briefings, and the weekly interviews with cruise guests.

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Creator Doug Parker
Years Active 2015 - 2024
Episodes 108
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Show Website Cruise News Today

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Updated Aug 25

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South Africa
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Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates

Asia Pacific

Indonesia (English)
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Malaysia (English)
Micronesia, Federated States of
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Solomon Islands
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France (Français)
Deutschland
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Portugal (Português)
Türkiye (English)
United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda
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Bolivia (Español)
Virgin Islands, British
Cayman Islands
Chile (Español)
Colombia (Español)
Costa Rica (Español)
República Dominicana
Ecuador (Español)
El Salvador (Español)
Guatemala (Español)
Honduras (Español)
Nicaragua (Español)
Paraguay (Español)
St. Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
St. Vincent and The Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos
Uruguay (English)
Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

Canada (English)
Canada (Français)
United States
Estados Unidos (Español México)
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Estados Unidos (Português Brasil)
美國 (繁體中文台灣)

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