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Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.

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717 Explorer of the Seas 2022 Review | Royal Caribbean International

October 13, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas.

716 Norwegian Prima First Sailing | Norwegian Cruise Line

October 06, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29 MB

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Prima, as it sails its first revenue cruise in Northern Europe.  -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

715 Disney Wish 2022 Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line

September 29, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MB

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's brand new ship Disney Wish. This was a three-night cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and the private island Castaway Cay.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  A busy week in the Caribbean with Hurricane Ian  Canada and two more cruise lines drop vaccination mandates  Carnival Luminosa is now sailing and picking up crew ahead of its Australian season  Port Saint John has welcomed its three millionth cruise passenger  Saying goodbye to Celebrity Cruises'...

714 Norwegian Spirit 2022 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

September 22, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MB

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Spirit that sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti earlier this summer.  Richard has cruise news on:  An active week in the Caribbean with storms  Carnival Vista experiences another technical issue  Carnival Luminosa is making progress  A new class of Princess ships Listener Question: Regarding the NCL Platinum specialty dining perks. I will be Platinum after my cruise next month and going on the NCL Prima in January. Some of the restaurants list...

713 Enchantment of the Seas 2022 Review | Royal Caribbean International

September 15, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas on a nine-night cruise to Bermuda, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and the Bahamas.  --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

712 Carnival's Mardi Gras 2022 Review | Carnival Cruise Line

September 08, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MB

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival's Mardi Gras.  --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

711 Disney Fantasy Cruise Review 2022 | Disney Cruise Line

September 01, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MB

A seven-night review of Disney Crusie Line's Disney Fantasy. 

710 Harmony of the Seas + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

August 25, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MB

A 2022 review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida.  Richard has cruise news:  Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises drop mandates on most cruises  Carnival Luminosa itineraries now listed on the Carnival Cruise Line website Grand Cayman lifts COVID protocols for all visitors and could get a pier Princess goes all in on bidding for an upgrade You can live on a cruise ship for as little as $600,000 Listener Question: What is a cruise duck?  --- ...

709 Celebrity Eclipse Review 2022 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

August 18, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 42 MB

Seven-night cruise on Celebrity Eclipse to Southeast Alaska sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia.   Richard has cruise news:  1. More cruise lines relax or drop vaccination mandates and pre-cruise testing 2. This past Monday, Carnival Cruise Line had a recording booking day for the first time since 2019  3. Virgin Voyages is getting a surge of a half billion dollars in fresh capital 4. An extra day for guests sailing Carnival Splendor in Australia in October 5. The rockslide ...

708 Carnival Magic Caribbean Review 2022 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

August 11, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MB

A review of a six-night Caribbean sailing on Carnival Magic from Port Canaveral. The ports of call on this sailing were Carnival's private island Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove. We get a bow-to-stern review from this family of three.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Cruise protocols are changing again More changes at Carnival Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line had a Q2 business update  Hawaii-based Pride of America is sailing at half capacity because Americans don't want t...

707 Cruise News Updates + MSC Lirica 2022 Med Review | MSC Cruises

August 04, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

A seven-night cruise on MSC Cruises MSC Lirica that was roundtrip from Athens, Greece.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Policy changes regarding testing across most major cruise lines  Norwegian Cruise Line is changing up menus and celebrating the float-out of its next Prima-class ship Carnival Cruise Line has over three million guests served  Glacier Bay National Park is tightening the reins on cruise ships A fishing boat hit a cruise ship in New England  Listener Q: I have a me...

706 Regal Princess 2022 Review + Cruise News | Princes Cruises

July 28, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MB

A seven-night review of Princess Cruises' Regal Princess in the Med.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  More developments on the rock slide impacting an Alaska cruise port  Another U.S. cruise line drops pre-cruise COVID-19 testing before embarkation  Carnival is re-opening another dining venue after being shutdown over the summer  One cruise line is celebrating a year back to service with some cool facts  Virgin Voyages is coming to a TV near you Listener Q: Does NCL now have an U...

705 Voyager of the Seas Review 2022 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

July 21, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MB

A review of a 10-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. This was a Baltic cruise from Northern Europe that was very port intensive. We get a bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the itinerary.  Richard has cruise news on:  CDC drops cruise ship program for cruise ships  One cruise line takes a public approach to get more to sail while the other drops negative testing Royal Caribbean Group purchases a former Crystal Cruises ship  A couple spends 1,000 days on on...

704 Carnival Freedom 2022 Review + Cruise News

July 14, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MB

We get a review of an eight-night southern Caribbean voyage on Carnival Freedom out of PortMiami. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival provides updates on crew shortages, the kids' clubs, and pre-cruise testing Disney Cruise Line is increasing the recommended daily gratuity amount Norwegian's PortMiami terminal has a new mural, Norwegian Sun is returning to service Explora Journeys orders two additional ships Listener Question: We are going to Bermuda this summer and keep readin...

703 Norwegian Breakaway Review 2022 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

July 07, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MB

A seven-night review of Norwegian Breakaway from New Orleans. This was a Western Caribbean cruise with The Haven experience.  Richard has cruise news on:  Two companies loosen COVID testing protocols NCL cancels another sailing of Norwegian Sun and wants more of your money before you cruise  Keel laid on the next Royal Caribbean LNG vessel Faster internet could soon be coming if Royal Caribbean has anything to do with it.  Listener Q:  Looking at Disney Wish for our honeymoon cruis...

702 Carnival Radiance Review 2022 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

June 30, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MB

A 2022 review of Carnival Radiance from Long Beach, California.  Richard has cruise news:  Disney Wish has been christened in Port Canaveral, Florida  Carnival Corporation releases Q2 earnings and makes money again  Carnival Cruise Line debuts new food menu item, new ship entertainment team  Norwegian cruise ship damaged when hitting an iceberg in Alaska  Celebrity Cruises' full fleet is back in service, completing all 63 Royal Caribbean Group vessels  Listener Q: Any idea when C...

701 Odyssey of the Seas 2022 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

June 23, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. This is one of the newer Royal Caribbean ships that made its North American debut in November 2022 and is spending the summer sailing the Mediterranean.  Richard has cruise news:  Carnival adds two more ships to its U.S. lineup  Crystal Cruises returns after bankruptcy  Carnival Corp brand drops pre-cruise testing  Disney Wish readies for its July debut from Port Canaveral  Norwegian delays another ship because of supply chain issue...

700 Discovery Princess 2022 Alaska Cruise Review + Trip Insurance Questions | Princess Cruises

June 16, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 43.5 MB

A review of Discovery Princess in Alaska. Dan from TripInsurance.com answers your listener questions as the U.S. government drops restrictions on inbound COVID testings for flights. 

699 Carnival Sunshine 2022 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

June 09, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine, a Sunshine-class ship that is sailing year-round from Charleston, South Carolina. This was a Bahamas cruise calling to Princess Cays and Nassau.  Richard has cruise news on:  Carnival Celebration details revealed  Norwegian Escape sailings canceled  Carnival Freedom set to return after fire  Two more lines complete the restart  Holland America Line ship christened in Rotterdam  A bankrupt cruise line starts over  --- Thoughts or...

698 Celebrity Reflection 2022 Cruise Review | Celebrity Cruises

June 02, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MB

This week we get a review of Celebrity Reflection.  --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

697 Holland America 2022 Koningsdam Review + Cruise News

May 26, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

A review of Holland America Line's 2016 built ms Koningsdam from San Diego, California. This was a California Coastal cruise with a stop in Ensenada, Mexico.  Richard has cruise news on:  Could Carnival Corporation offload Seabourn Cruises?  Two cruise ships are for sale in The Bahamas  Norwegian Cruise Line has staffing issues on one ship and redeploys another  A full return to service for Royal Caribbean International  Carnival Cruise Line sees two-million guests since the cruise ...

696 Carnival Liberty 2022 Review + Cruise News

May 19, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MB

This week we get a review from a first-time cruiser who took a quick three-night sailing on Carnival Liberty from Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing had one Fun Day at Sea and a port stop in Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive ship review through the lens of a first-time cruiser.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Carnival makes adjustments to onboard dining  New cruise port coming to The Bahamas  Margaritaville at Sea sets sail  Record booking day for one cruise line  Cruise...

695 Norwegian Encore Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

May 12, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MB

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's 2019-launched ship Norwegian Encore. Encore was only in service for a couple of months before the pandemic shut the cruise industry down.   Richard has cruise news:  Two cruise lines have resumed full operation  CDC makes changes to cruise line rules  Carnival is sailing from San Fransico for the first time ever  Celebrity Cruises picks a godmother for Celebrity Beyond  Barnacles cause a cruise to be canceled Listener Question: I heard Princess...

694 Carnival Legend Review 2022 | Carnival Cruise Line

May 05, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MB

A 2022 review of Carnival Legend, a Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship.    Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. 

693 Oasis of the Seas 2022 Review + News | Royal Caribbean

April 28, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. 

692 Carnival Panorama 2022 Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line

April 21, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MB

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's last Vista-class ship, Carnival Panorama. This was a seven-night cruise from Long Beach, California, to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, dining onboard, and ports of call down in the Mexican Riviera.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Australia has reopened its cruise industry  Grand Cayman drops cruise ship restrictions  Jimmy Buffett's cruise ship is being converted to a Margaritaville at Se...

691 Celebrity Constellation + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

April 14, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

This week we get a review of Celebrity Constellation. This was an 11-night cruise from Tampa, Florida to the Caribbean and Central America. We get a full review of the ship, the destinations, and what Kirk and his wife thought of a longer-than-normal cruise.  Richard Simms has cruise news on:  Cruising is back for Canada and Alaska Royal Caribbean cuts steel for one ship and names the next vessel  Prices are on the increase at Carnival Cruise Line  Another Fantasy-class ship scrap...

690 Disney Dream 2022 Cruise Review & Travel Insurance | Disney Cruise Line

April 07, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MB

We get a review of Disney Dream. This was a three-night cruise from Port Canaveral to Nassau, Bahamas, and the private island Castaway Cay.  Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com drops by discussing the importance of travel insurance over the past few months, including the Crystal Cruises' bankruptcy, Norwegian Escape running aground, CDC lifting cruise travel advisory, and canceling an Eastern European vacation because of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.  -- Thoughts or questions? d...

689 World's Largest Cruise Ship Review, Wonder of the Seas + News | Royal Caribbean

March 31, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MB

Scott gives us a review of the largest cruise ship in the world in 2022, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean voyage from Port Everglades. We get a comprehensive review of this brand new cruise ship.   Richard Simms has cruise news:  CDC drops cruise travel warning  New zone revealed aboard upcoming mega-ship Carnival Celebration.  Another sailing of Norwegian Escape was canceled due to ongoing repairs.  Discovery Princess enters service fro...

688 Carnival Sunrise Review 2021 | Carnival Cruise Line

March 24, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17 MB

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Miami-based Carnival Sunrise. This vessel used to be Carnival Triumph before a $200 million refurbishment in 2019. The five-night cruise stopped in Ocho Rios and Bimini Island before returning to PortMiami.  --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.  

687 Royal Caribbean Private Island Review + News | Perfect Day at CocoCay

March 17, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.  Richard has cruise news:  The CDC lowers the cruise travel health warning Norwegian Escape cancels voyage mid-cruise after running aground Australia is returning to cruising in April 2022  Princess Cruises adds two more U.S. homeports this year  Carnival Cruise Line wraps its 50th birthday with a giant party on Carnival Conquest Listener Question: Was your cruise on Norwegian Getaway free?  --...

686 Mariner of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

March 10, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Adam about his five-night Mariner of the Seas voyage out of Port Canaveral in December 2021. He discusses his cabin, the ship’s food and entertainment, and what he did at Royal Caribbean’s private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Richard has cruise news: Norwegian details upcoming cruise ship Carnival's 50th anniversary meet up  MSC goes year-round in NYC  Carnival Spirit and Carnival Esctasy return to service Allure of the Seas goes to three- a...

685 Norwegian Getaway 2022 Review + News | Norwegian Cruise Line

March 03, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MB

Chris and his wife just returned from a five-night cruise to the western Caribbean aboard Norwegian Getaway. He tells us about his experience with a Haven aft balcony suite, the dining and entertainment on the ship, and his time in Cozumel and Norwegian’s private destination in Belize, Harvest Caye. Richard has cruise news:  Carnival details more itineraries  8 cruise lines drop masks mandates Norwegian details business in a latest earnings update  Could cruise ships become apartmen...

684 Scarlet Lady Review 2022 + Cruise News | Virgin Voyages

February 24, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 42 MB

After six months in service, we get a review of Virgin Voyages' newly launched Scarlet Lady. This was a five-night cruise from PortMiami to Costa Maya, Mexico, and Bimini Island.    Richard has cruise news on:  Multiple cruise lines drop mask mandates  The world's largest cruise ship makes it to America  Canada ports prepare for a 2022 cruise season Carnival Sensation reportedly sold for scrap  Carnival Celebration gets a new atrium  111 cruise lines participate in the new CD...

683 Carnival Miracle 2022 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

February 17, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 41.7 MB

Marc and his family recently returned from a six-night New Year's Eve cruise aboard Carnival Miracle from Long Beach, Califonia. This cruise went down to Cabo and Ensenada. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, what he thought of the food, the condition of the vessel, and his overall thoughts of this Carnival Miracle cruise.  Richard has cruise news on:  CDC drops cruise travel warning down one level Crystal Cruises hangs it up after 30 years  Smoking in the casinos are back for ...

682 Norwegian Gem Review to Bermuda | Norwegian Cruise Line

February 10, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22 MB

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem. This was a five-night cruise to Bermuda from New York City, with a double-dip at the island. Daniel traveled as both a solo guest and for the first time on Norwegian Cruise Line.  Cruise news will return next week. Check out the Cruise News Today podcast feed or the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel for daily news.  Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  ...

681 Freedom of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

February 03, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. Four-night cruise from Port Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, and Royal Caribbean's private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.    Richard has cruise news on:  Cruise ship halts a rocket launch  Carnival pulls a ship from Australia  Disney changes its COVID policies for testing  Queen Mary could reopen to the public this year  Royal Caribbean returns to Labadee  A couple gets caught with over 500 prohibited items    Listener Q: What a...

680 Sky Princess 2022 Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises

January 27, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 37 MB

A Sky Princess review is on deck this week with Marc. This was his very first Princess sailing and it won't be his last. The ship sailed from Port Everglades on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary with stops in Princess Cays, Nassau, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  A cruise ship on the run  Carnival opens bookings for new ship  Virgin Voyages is already doing a cabin refresh  COVID tests could soon be $10 on Carnival  Carnival doubles down on COVID...

679 Carnival Magic 2021 Caribbean Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line

January 20, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MB

We talk with Isaiah about his recent seven-night cruise aboard Carnival Magic out of Port Canaveral, Florida. He goes over his experience in a balcony cabin for the first time, the food and entertainment onboard, and his time in the ports on this eastern Caribbean itinerary. Richard has cruise news on:   The CDC has let the Conditional Sailing Order expire Crystal Crusies' parent company has filed for bankruptcy  Norwegian changes its Free at Sea program  Royal Caribbean debuts a ne...

678 Norwegian Joy Western Caribbean Review | Norwegian Cruise Line

January 13, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MB

Brad chats with us about his recent five-night western Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Joy. He goes over how well guests were following COVID protocols, what dining was like, and detailed his experience with entertainment throughout the sailing. -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.  

677 MSC Seashore 2021 Yacht Club Review | MSC Cruises

January 06, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MB

Chad chats with us about his recent sailing aboard MSC Cruises' new ship MSC Seashore. He discusses his stay in the vessel's ship-within-a-ship complex The Yacht Club, as well as his experience with other dining, activities, and entertainment around the ship. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.  

676 Celebrity Apex 2021 Review | Celebrity Cruises

December 30, 2021 05:12 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MB

Sheldon chats with us about his experience on Celebrity Apex's third cruise ever — a six-night Greek Isles voyage out of Athens. He goes over his first impressions of the brand-new ship, his cabin with infinite veranda, the dining, entertainment, and how the extremely low capacity on board affected the sailing. Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiser...

675 Carnival Mardi Gras Full 2021 Review | Carnival Cruise Line

December 22, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Richard just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's newest megaship Mardi Gras. This was his first cruise and two years, and he treated himself to an aft excel suite balcony. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, ports of call, and what he thoughts of BOLT the first roller coaster at sea.  --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and i...

674 Allure of the Seas 2021 Review | Royal Caribbean

December 16, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MB

Kevin and his family just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. We get a full review of the ship, itinerary, and the new protocols that Royal has during the cruise industry restart on its largest ships.  --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.  

673 Norwegian Jade Review 2021 + Listener Q | Norwegian Cruise Line

December 09, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MB

Staff writer Richard Simms checks in with us from Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Mardi Gras. He is on a seven-night cruise and gives us his first impressions and how he's enjoying his Excel suite (that includes access to Loft 19).  Walter just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jade from Athens, Greece. This was a Greek Isles cruise with vaccinated guests only. On top of sailing in the Mediterranean this summer, he also booked a Haven Suite. We ...

672 Cruise News + Listener Questions Answered

December 02, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MB

This week Richard Simms gets us caught up on this week's cruise news.  Another Carnival Cruise Line ship has issues  John Heald gets dumps a bunch of cruise line news  Celebrity Cruises' changes its vaccination policy  Norwegian Cruise Line resumes sailing from the Gulf Coast  Virgin Voyages donates 100s of cabins on Scarlet Lady NCL cancels sailings from South Africa Listener Question:  1. We have a Carnival cruise booked out of Port Canaveral for late December. We're trying t...

671 Norwegian Escape 2021 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

November 24, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MB

Brian and Deb just returned from the first sailing that Norwegian Cruise Line did from Port Canaveral. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that included St. Thomas, Tortolla, and Norwegian's private island Great Stirrup Cay.   Richard Simms has cruise news: One of the big guys at Royal Caribbean is stepping down after 33 years  World's largest cruise ship hits milestone Carnival Vista will move ports in 2023  A milestone out in Los Angeles this past weekend.  Carniva...

670 First Time on Royal Caribbean, Oasis of the Seas

November 18, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MB

Mark just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. This was a cruise that went down to the Bahamas with a brief stop in Florida. Departing out of the New York City metro area, Mark shares his thoughts, his first impressions, and what it was like being a first-time cruiser on Royal Caribbean.  Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry in...

669 Aboard Holland America's News Cruise Ship | Holland America Line

November 11, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MB

We catch up with Holland America Line's President about the brand new ms Rotterdam and speak with Seth Wayne, Holland America Line's brand ambassador.  Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.  

668 Cruise News + How COVID-19 Has Changed Travel Insurance Policies

November 04, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MB

Travel insurance policies have changed over the cruise industry shutdown. In some areas larger than others, especially when it comes to a test yielding a positive test result.  Dan Skilken, President of TripInsurance.com joins us to break down what has changed, and what hasn't over the course of the pandemic.  Richard has cruise news:  A recording-breaking passenger day in Nassau, Bahamas  Celebrity Apex is christened in Port Everglades, Florida  Royal Caribbean updates Ultimate World...

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