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293 Disney Magic Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line
April 03, 2015 01:17 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MBCarissa, her husband and four kids just returned from a 7-night Caribbean cruise on the Disney Magic out of Port Canaveral. This is her family's third Disney cruise. In this episode Carissa gives a bow to stern review of Disney Magic's embarkation process, first impressions, staterooms (she had both interior and ocean view), dining, entertainment, Castaway Cay, and some first time advice for guests considering sailing Disney. Hear this comprehensive Disney Magic Review! Stewart Chiron...
292 Carnival Orders 9 Ships + Enchantment of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean
March 27, 2015 14:37 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBListener Don and his wife just returned from Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas to Nassau, Bahamas and Coco Cay. Don gives us a comprehensive review of the ship, dining, entertainment, and more. Cruise Guy has Cruise News on: More cruise lines canceling after Tunesia New Holland America Line entertainment Royal Caribbean shaking things up in China and Alaska Carnival Sunshine seasonally leaving Port Canaveral Resources Mentioned: Enchantment of the Seas review Carnival...
291 Carnival Sunshine Repositioned + Carnival Freedom Review |Carnival Cruise Line
March 20, 2015 16:35 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBIt was recently announced that Carnival Cruise Line is repositioning Carnival Sunshine to New York City, seasonally June - Oct. 2016. Terry Thornton is the Senior VP of Itinerary Planning for Carnival and talks to us about the move, the itineraries, and the future of Carnival Magic. Jason Leppert joins us to give us a review of Carnival Freedom, his latest six-night Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas. Jason gives us a comprehensive review of dining, public areas, entertainment...
290 Princess Cruises Partners with Oscar-Winning Composer Stephen Schwartz | BONUS
March 13, 2015 15:25 - 10 minutes - 8.16 MBPrincess Cruises today announced a first-of-its-kind cruise industry partnership with three-time Oscar winner and composer of Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell; Stephen Schwartz. The cruise line’s new relationship with such a major creative talent from Broadway and Hollywood includes a multi-year agreement to oversee the creative development of four new musicals to debut across the fleet over the next several years. During his 40-year career, Schwartz has won four Grammy's, three Academy Aw...
289 16 Cruise Tips + Virgin Cruises Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
March 12, 2015 16:12 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode, Ben Souza from CruiseFever drops by to talk about 16 cruise hacks that every cruise vacationer should know. Ben covers everything from onboard dining, before you cruise tips, drinking on your cruise, and excursions. Cruise Guy stops by with Cruise News on Virgin Cruises lawsuit, Royal Caribbean's new ships Anthem of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas, Holland America's upcoming ship, Viking River Cruises heading to the Mississippi River, and Carnival Cruise Line moving more...
288 Carnival Journeys + Norwegian Dawn Review | Carnival Cruise Line
March 05, 2015 15:00 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBIs the journey about the final destination – or the actual journey itself? Carnival Cruise Line answers that question with the launch of a new cruise program that encompasses longer voyages with destination immersion. Senior vice president of itinerary planning, Terry Thornton is on the show to tell us all about Carnival Journeys. Matthew Clark and his family just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Dawn out of New Orleans. Matt gives us a bow to stern review o...
287 Norwegian Epic Cruise Review & Caribbean Port Shopping | Norwegian Cruise Line
February 26, 2015 01:42 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBListener Kabir just returned from a sailing aboard Norwegian Epic, taking him on a seven-night jaunt around the Western Caribbean. Kabir gives us a full Norwegian Epic review, including embarkation, the stateroom, dining options, entertainment, and shares his tips and secrets. Bill Panoff, president and CEO of Fort Lauderdale-based PPI Group, began his career as a cruise director and went into cruise publishing. Bill took his company a step further and now has over 60 port shopping lectu...
286 Carnival Freedom in Galveston - LIVE | Carnival Cruise Line
February 17, 2015 05:21 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBTo welcome Carnival Freedom to Galveston, Texas on Valentine’s Day, Carnival Cruise Line teamed up with Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization that supports military families. During the event aboard the ship Carnival Cruise Line gave over 1,000 military members a free concert by country star Martina McBride, dinner in the main dining room, and a full evening of entertainment onboard the ship. Before the Martina McBride concert, Carnival Cruise Line presented Operation Hom...
285 MSC Divina Review, Cruise News + Passport Question | MSC Cruises
February 11, 2015 21:47 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBBen Souza, from CruiseFever, just returned from a two-night Bahamas cruise aboard MSC Divina. On this cruise Ben got to take part in the MSC Cruises experience and share what it's like. In this episode, Ben does a bow to stern review of MSC Divina, including: food, entertainment, cabins, service, the ship, and Nassau, Bahamas. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has Cruise News: Cunard ships meet in Long Beach and San Francisco Carnival Vista is heading to PortMiami in Florida Steel cut f...
284 Norwegian Breakaway Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
February 04, 2015 22:26 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBCraig Storm and his wife just returned from a two-night cruise to nowhere, thanks to a 40th birthday gift from his parents. Being a first time cruiser, we ask Craig a lot of questions about his experience, if he had any preconceived notions about cruising the Norwegian Breakaway and the overall cruise experience. Craig goes into detail about the dining aboard Norwegian Breakaway, the food options, entertainment, things to do aboard the ship and gives tips for cruisers considering Norwegian...
283 Quantum of the Seas Review |Royal Caribbean
January 30, 2015 01:33 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBDon Bucolo and his wife just returned from Royal Caribbean's brand new Quantum of the Seas, based in Bayonne, NJ - for now. This cruise ship has it all; from almost two dozen dining venues, indoor skydiving, robotic bartenders to bumper cars. This is one ship you'll want to take a cruise vacation on! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected] Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net
282 Carnival Vista Revealed | Carnival Cruise Line
January 23, 2015 00:25 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBOn January 22, 2015, all the details of Carnival Vista were revealed at Lincoln Center in New York City. The ship has a lot offer like a brewery on board, a skyway, a brand new water park, more dining options like a Lobster Shack and more! The food part alone made my mouth water! On this episode, we talk to: John Heald, Sr. Cruise Director of Carnival Jim Berra, Chief Marketing Officer of Carnival Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy Journalists at the event Thoughts or reviews? Email ...
281 Norwegian Escape Reveal + New Carnival App | Carnival Cruise Line
January 21, 2015 03:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBJanuary has proven to be a busy month for the cruise industry with the reveal of Norwegian Cruise Line's upcoming Norwegian Escape, Carnival Cruise Line announcing a new smartphone app and brand new internet at sea packages, and New Orleans hitting one million cruise passengers. We were in New York City aboard Norwegian Breakaway when they revealed more details about the upcoming Norwegian Escape, like: a brew hall, tapas bar, new shows, and more. We get the overall response. Carnival ...
280 Kathie Lee Gifford Wine Partnership + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
January 14, 2015 03:30 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBKathie Lee Gifford, former spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line, returned to Carnival on Sunday to introduce her GIFFT Collection of wines at a tasting event for cruise guests on Carnival Breeze at PortMiami. The wines are now available for sale fleetwide on Carnival's 24 ships. Hear about the Kathie Lee Gifford wine partnership. On this show, we talk with: Kathie Lee Gifford Eddie Allen, VP of Beverage Ops Emile, Onboard staff Matt, Cruise Director Cruise passengers Stewa...
279 Disney Fantasy Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line
January 09, 2015 03:08 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MBJason Leppert returns to talk about his latest family vacation aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. Jason discusses his experience aboard Disney Cruise Line, what it's like traveling during the holiday season on Disney, and goes into detail about the dining experiences. Hear his Disney Fantasy review on this episode. It's officially Wave Season - that means there are a lot of great cruise deals to be had. In fact, 75% of cruise bookings this year will be made over the next cou...
278 2014 Cruise Vacation Review + 2015 New Cruise Ships | Carnival Cruise Lines
December 31, 2014 21:22 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this episode, we check in with the cruise editor for TravelPulse.com and Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Masek, to give us a cruise rewind of 2014. We cover some of the big news that hit the headlines like Carnival LIVE, Quantum of the Seas, Margaritaville on Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean dining partnerships. Plus, we look ahead at new ships in 2015. Cruise vacations were great in 2014 and are just ramping up. Happy New Year! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio....
277 Cruises to Cuba and Cruising Costa in the Caribbean | Cuba Travel
December 26, 2014 03:30 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBEarlier this month President Obama announced a new travel-friendly policy with Cuba. This a big step for the United States getting into Cuba since the embargo was put in place over 50 years ago. With 11.6 million North Americans cruising in 2013, this could be huge for Cuba's economy. I recently had a chance to sail on Costa Cruises' Costa Mediterreana to the Caribbean. Our 11-night voyage went to Nassau, Bahamas; the Dominican Republic, Tortola, Antigua, St. Maarten, and Freeport, Ba...
276 Listener Qs on Tipping + Difference in Cruise Vacations |Cruise Lines
December 19, 2014 03:30 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this episode, Jason Leppert from Popular Cruising drops by to chat about the major differences between luxury cruises and a mass market cruises. Having never sailed on a luxury cruise before, this interview was very eye opening. Travel expert, Jason Coleman, tackles some listener questions on what cruise is the “right” cruise for a family, tipping with infants, and suggestions for using a smartphone at sea. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected] Find in-depth cruise news...
275 Carnival Conquest Review + Cruise News |Carnival Cruise Line
December 12, 2014 03:30 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBListener Joe Tolley from Charlotte, North Carolina just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard the 2,974-guest Carnival Conquest, a Conquest-class cruise ship based currently based in Miami. Joe talks with us about his family's cruise to Nassau, St. Thomas, San Juan, and Grand Turk. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® has Cruise News: Celebrity orders two new ships Carnival offers longer itineraries Norwegian partners with Margaritaville Virgin cruises New CEO ...
274 Carnival LIVE Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
December 05, 2014 03:30 - 22 minutes - 18 MBNancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network just returned from a sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze where she participated in one of the cruise line's signature Carnival LIVE sailings. This particular sailing had country music/Top 40 group Lady Antebellum. Hear all the details of this sailing. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News: Norwegian Cruise Lines staying in NOLA through 2018 New ultra luxury Seabourn ship ordered Costa Captain back...
273 Ruby Princess Review | Princess Cruises
November 28, 2014 03:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB"The Canada/New England itinerary had been on our to-do list for several years. We chose this particular sailing because it started in Quebec City, and we really wanted to spend time there pre-cruise (instead of NYC). It also offered more stops in Canada than New England, though it did have the tradeoff of Saguenay/Gaspe vs Saint John NB. This was also our opportunity to book one of the highly desirable aft Caribe deck corner balcony cabins on Ruby Princess. And we wanted to sail during the...
272 Quantum of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean
November 21, 2014 03:30 - 29 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week we are broadcasting aboard Royal Caribbean's brand new Quantum of the Seas. On this sailing, we put all the brand new features to the test like the RipCord by iFly indoor skydiving, Northstar pod that takes you 300 feet above sea level, and the Seaplex, complete with bumper cars, roller skating, a trapeze school and more. We also push technology to the test on this voyage where we link of with a listener via Skype to take a couple of questions about the ship, dining, and why so...
271 Regal Princess Caribbean Shakedown | Princess Cruises
November 14, 2014 03:30 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week, we are broadcasting aboard Princess Cruises latest ship, Regal Princess. She was first launched May 2014 in Europe and is now spending the winter and spring in the Caribbean. The 3,560-guest Regal Princess now begins her maiden season of Caribbean cruises out of Ft. Lauderdale. Among the special features found onboard the ship are a dramatic multi-story atrium serving as the social hub of the ship, offering a host of dining and entertainment options; an over-water SeaWalk, a t...
270 Broadcasting on a Pacific Northwest Cruise | Uncruise Adventures
November 07, 2014 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to sail the Columbia or Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest? These rivers are practically untouched and have some of the best scenery that America can offer, not to mentioned a ton of American history. This week, we are broadcasting aboard the 88-guest SS Legacy, a coastal replica steamer that sails with UnCruise Adventures. Take a journey with us! On this broadcast, we talk to: Captain off the SS Legacy, Captain Dano Heritage Leader/...
269 Staying Connected at Sea, Alaska Cruise Question + Cruise News
October 31, 2014 02:30 - 23 minutes - 19 MBThis is a not-to-miss episode as we chat with the folks at MTN Communications and talk about staying connected at sea. MTN just launched the website ConnectAtSea.com and it's a portal filled with great information when it comes to your cruise vacation. Whether you're just texting, Facebooking, calling or surfing the web - everyone has to be connected these days. Brent Horwitz, Senior VP & General Manager, Cruise for MTN joins us to cover all bases about staying connected at sea. There is n...
268 Ebola Virus Scare On Cruise + Cruise News
October 24, 2014 02:36 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBFor years, the cruise industry has asked boarding passengers to fill out a health questionnaire, primarily to help stop the spread of norovirus. In light of the Ebola concerns, cruise lines today began asking more pointed questions about whether they’ve had contact with a person with Ebola or someone who helped care for such a patient, according to the CLIA. Theresa Norton Masek is the editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine and cruise beat writer for TravelPulse.com, she joins us and ta...
267 Star Princess Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
October 17, 2014 16:49 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this episode, Jason Leppert, editor of Popular Cruising joins us to talk about his latest experience aboard Princess Cruises' Star Princess, a cruise ship based seasonally on the West Coast. Jason gives us a full review of the itinerary and a bow to stern review of this 950' cruise ship. This Star Princess review includes: dining, entertainment, ports, embarkation, public areas, and first time thoughts. Star Princess is scheduled to remain based in San Francisco, operating cruises to Me...
266 NCL Pride of America Review + MSC Cruises Packages | Norwegian Cruise Line
October 10, 2014 03:30 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this episode, Jason Leppert, editor of Popular Cruising joins us to talk about his latest experience aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America, a cruise ship based year-round in the Hawaiian islands. Jason gives us a full review of the itinerary, the ship, dining venues and entertainment aboard the ship. Finally, a cruise that over-nights in different ports! MSC Cruises has launched Inclusive Experiences, a new pricing structure in which guests choose an “experience” based on th...
265 Carnival Sunshine Review, Cruise Week + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Lines
October 03, 2014 03:00 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBListener Rick from Jacksonville, Florida returns to Cruise Radio to gives us a complete Carnival Sunshine review. Rick gives us his impressions of the ship, the food, entertainment, ports, and some first time cruise tips for Carnival Sunshine. Emily Kaufman has been a leading expert in travel since her first television appearance in 1996. She currently contributes to The Today Show as a frequent guest, was the travel contributor to Good Morning America, is currently the travel contributo...
264 Disney Fantasy Review, Carnival Great Vacation Guarantee + Cruise News
September 26, 2014 03:00 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MBCarter and his wife are from Central Florida and just returned on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Disney Fantasy. Carter joins us to give us a bow to stern review of Disney Fantasy, leaving no stone unturned. Carter covers embarkation, first impressions, the stateroom, dining, entertainment, how the outside of the ship handles itself on sea days, and some first time cruise tips for Disney Cruise Line. You won't want to miss this Disney Fantasy Review. Jim Berra is the Chie...
263 Carnival Inspiration Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Lines
September 19, 2014 03:30 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBListener, Marcy Bucy, from California joins us to give us her review on her latest sailing aboard Carnival Inspiration, a three-night Mexico cruise her family recently took out of Long Beach. Marcy gives us a bow-to-stern review of Carnival Inspiration and talks about the Cheers Beverage program and Faster to the Fun. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean is busy over in Europe cutting steel and getting Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, and their upcomi...
262 Celebrity Solstice Review + a Loyal Cruiser Program | Celebrity Cruises
September 12, 2014 01:55 - 22 minutes - 18 MBJason Leppert is the editor-in-chief of PopularCruising.com and just returned from a seven-night sailing about Celebrity Solstice, a Celebrity Cruises ship that was launched in August 2008 and does seasonal sailing in Alaska. She is currently the largest ship sailing the Alaskan waters. Jason gives us a comprehensive bow to stern review of Celebrity Solstice, the themed Top Chef cruise he was sailing and what it's like living the Celebrity life. Listener Questions 1. Lauren W. - East ...
261 Quantum of the Seas + Pierside Tipping | Royal Caribbean International
September 05, 2014 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBTheresa Masek, the Editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine joins us today to talk about her recent shipyard tour of Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. Theresa gives us 10 awesome new features aboard the upcoming cruise ship. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News: Norwegian Cruise Line purchases Prestige Princess Cruises reveals a trendy night club on upcoming Regal Princess Plans for a new pier in Venice - how is this going to play with the cruise ship ban...
260 Carnival Magic Review + Passport Question | Carnival Cruise Line
August 29, 2014 03:00 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBHouston-based listener, Sonya Sherow, just returned from a seven-night sailing aboard Carnival Magic, a Carnival Cruise Lines ship based year-round. Sonya gives us a comprehensive review of Carnival Magic, including: embarkation from Galveston, Texas, first impressions of the ship, public areas, stateroom, food, entertainment and the ports of call on this Western Caribbean cruise. We also tackle three listener questions on how much does a passport cost, how long does it take to get your pa...
259 Allure of the Seas Review, Cruise Tipping + Cruise News
August 22, 2014 04:00 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBKerry Stange joins us this week to give us a comprehensive review of Royal Caribbean largest cruise ship Allure of the Seas. Kerry and his wife recently returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. Kerry goes into detail about embarkation out of Terminal 18 in Port Everglades, first impressions of Allure of the Seas, the stateroom, dining venues, entertainment, and ship experience. Listener Question: I am looking for direction on the issue of tipping. We no longer use the Dinin...
258 Panama Canal Turns 100 + Cruise News
August 14, 2014 21:18 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBHappy 100th Birthday to the Panama Canal! To celebrate, Sunny Lockwood joins us to chat about a book that she and her husband wrote called Cruising Panama’s Canal. An interesting read about how a horrifying life accident turned into a trip of a lifetime. We answer a listener question about Carnival Sunshine, transportation from the Orlando International Airport to the cruise pier at Port Canaveral, and what to do on the ship. Cruise Guy has Cruise News and talks about Carnival’s new isla...
257 Dancing with the Stars in Alaska | Holland America Line
August 08, 2014 03:30 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week, we are broadcasting from Southeast Alaska on Holland America Line's ms Westerdam. Along with cruising in Alaska, we are aboard a special Dancing with the Stars themed cruise, with some of the biggest names from ABC's hit television show Dancing with the Stars, both past and present seasons, like: Carson Kressley, Emma Slater, Tristin MacManus, Sabrina Bryan and more. We will talk to Carson Kressley, Emma Slater, the cruise director aboard the ms Westerdam, the onboard travel exper...
256 Serenade of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean
August 01, 2014 04:00 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week, we chat with listener, Don Harlem, who just returned from a 12-night Med cruise on Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas, roundtrip Barcelona. Don gives us a full review of Serenade of the Seas, including: his pre-cruise stay, embarkation from Barcelona, first impressions of the ship, stateroom, dining, entertainment, ports, and his overall thoughts of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News: Hollywood actors telling ...
255 Expedition Cruising | Silverseas Cruises
July 25, 2014 04:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MBJason Leppert from PopularCruising.com recently returned from an 18-night expedition cruise on Silverseas Cruises vessel Silver Discover. His voyage started him out in Asia, he made his way up Russia's eastern coast and to remote parts of Alaska. Jason goes into detail about sailing from the Far East, what his expedition ship was like, the atmosphere surrounding the cruise, ports that stick out and his overall thoughts. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News: Two more...
254 MSC Divina Review | MSC Cruises
July 18, 2014 03:30 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this episode, we talk to Jason Cohen about his latest cruise on MSC Cruises MSC Divina, a cruise ship that sails from Miami seasonally. We break down why it's important to have travel insurance. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News: Carnival changes smoking policy Carnival staying in NOLA for another five years AIDA ship gets missile debris on deck Atlantic City wants cruise ships What is all this hype about Tampa and the skyway bridge? Question...
253 Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship Review | Carnival Cruise Lines
July 11, 2014 04:00 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Freedom, a ship that is based in Port Everglades (moving to Galveston in 2015). We are on an 8-night Southern Caribbean sailing this week. During a recent dry dock Carnival Freedom received Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements and the Seuss at Sea program, including Bookville, a Dr. Seuss character breakfast, parades, story time and photo opportunities. On top of Dr. Seuss, guests will also take part in Guy Fieri's signature Burger J...
252 Cruise Ship Lecturer + Cruise News
July 04, 2014 04:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBMickey Live is known across a variety of cruise ships for his unique ways of onboard lectures. Mickey isn't using your typical overhead projector or marker board to teach cruise passengers, he uses modern day technology like GPS and his cutting edge photography skills. Stewart Chiron stops by with Cruise News: Costa announces Costa Concordia to be removed in July, 11 lbs of cocaine found on Carnival Liberty in Port Canaveral, small fire on Holland America's Westerdam, cruise parking in ...
251 Review of Queen Mary 2 + Carnival Cruise Matre D Ken Byrne
June 27, 2014 04:00 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this show, we talk to listener Barry who just returned from a sailing aboard Queen Mary 2, on a seven-night transatlantic sailing between New York and Southhampton. Get a full review of this ocean liner. Also, Carnival Cruise Line's senior matre d, Ken Byrne, gives us his background, the details of his job, and what he loves about it. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected] Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net
250 Carnival Fantasy Review | Carnival Cruise Lines
June 20, 2014 03:31 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week, listener Ashley joins us about her recent sailing on Carnival Fantasy, a five-night Bahamas cruise from Charleston, South Carolina. Hear a detailed review of Carnival Fantasy, her thoughts on dining, entertainment, the ports, and public areas of the cruise ship. Plus, Cruise Guy has cruise news on: could Royal Caribbean be leaning towards play-to-play entertainment, shipyard fire causes damage to Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, is the Mexican Rivera region making a come...
249 Cruise Dining, American Cruise Lines + Cruise News
June 13, 2014 02:01 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this show, we talk to Jason Leppert of Popular Cruising about cruise ship dining, how its evolved through the years along with some tips and suggestions for your next cruise ship dining experience. Plus Cruise Guy has cruise news about Princess Cruises' newly launched Regal Princess, Holland America Line overhaul, a new Game of Thrones shore excursion offered by Holland America, and more discussion about norovirus and where else it's found. Susan Shultz, Director of Sales for American Cr...
248 Carnival Liberty Eastern Caribbean Review | Carnival Cruise Lines
June 06, 2014 04:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this show, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Liberty. We will talk to the Cruise Director, Shore Excursions Manager about Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos. We also talk with some cruise passengers and the owner of Jack's Shack in Grand Turk. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected] Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net
247 Grandeur of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean
May 30, 2014 04:00 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBListener, Janet Heaton, just returned from a seven-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas from the port of Baltimore. Janet talks about embarking from Baltimore, first impressions, public areas, the food, stateroom, entertainment, outdoor areas and the ports. Cruise Guy has cruise news on MSC Cruises ordering two more ships, Norwegian Jewel out of drydock, Carnival heading to Mexico year-round, Holland America Line dumping two ships, and Disney Cruise Lines heading to Hawa...
246 Carnival Ecstasy Review | Carnival Cruise Lines
May 23, 2014 02:30 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBSherry Laskin returns to the show to talk to us about her recent sailing on Carnival Ecstasy, a Fantasy-class ship that currently does year-round sailings from Miami, Florida to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Sherry goes into detail about the food, entertainment, stateroom, thoughts and impressions of Carnival Ecstasy. Cruise Guy has cruise news on the latest Princess Cruises' ship Regal Princess, Carnival Cruise Lines resigning for another year in Jacksonville, Florida, why we should ...
245 Carnival LIVE Concert Experience on Carnival Ecstasy
May 16, 2014 16:13 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Esctasy for Carnival LIVE. In case you're unfamiliar with Carnival LIVE, it's a concert series of sorts held aboard Carnival Cruise Line Fun Ships. The artist flies to the port, performs on board the ship and disembarks before the cruise ship leaves for the next port of call. On this sailing we got to hear award winning country artist Martina McBride, who is just one of the many acts performing as part of Carnival LIVE. Thoughts or reviews? E...
244 Freeport Bahamas Beach Excursion + Cruise News
May 09, 2014 04:00 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week, listener Sarah Phillips checks in with a little gem she found on her recent trip to Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Lucayan Resort. Sarah talks about her experience at the resort as a cruise passenger and if it's worth paying the money to venture over to. Cruise Guy has cruise news on Carnival Liberty in Port Canaveral, Norwegian Breakaway getting stuck in NYC, MSC Divina going to Europe in 2015 and Regal Princess. Listen and learn! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradi...