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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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539: Celebrity Edge Caribbean Review 2019 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

May 30, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MB

We get a very detailed review of Celebrity Edge this week. Kerry and his wife just sailed a 14-night back-to-back Eastern and Western Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Cruises' newest vessel.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival Sunrise christened in New York City Big news for Port Canaveral and Disney Cruise Line Carnival blimp is back in the airport to celebrate summer Carnival Splendor spent an extra night in Long Beach because of technical issues Listener Q: Is Royal Caribbean's The ...

BONUS: Carnival Sunrise Christening Ceremony 2019 | Carnival Cruise Line

May 24, 2019 16:12 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MB

Carnival Cruise Line christened Carnival Sunrise on Thursday, May 23 in New York City. We were at the christening celebration and have interviews from the scene.  On this episode we hear from:  Kathie Lee Gifford, former spokeswoman for Carnival Cruise Line  Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald  The Flying Scotsman, Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director  Writer Richard Simms For more check out the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  --- Thoughts or questio...

538 Carnival Legend Review, Cruise Excursions + News | Carnival Cruise Line

May 23, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MB

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Spirit-class ship, Carnival Legend. This was a seven-night sailing to Alaska that left from Seattle, Washington. We get a detailed review of the Carnival Alaska cruise experience, what the ship was like, and why this class of ship is so popular. Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee gives us an update on all the questions we've been receiving about Bermuda cruises and the first named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.  Sherry Laskin has cr...

537 Navigator of the Seas Review 2019, Perfect Day at CoCo Cay + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

May 16, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

Review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and the grand opening of The Perfect Day at Coco Cay from Tommy. Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked cruise podcast.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Plane crash that killed six cruise guests  Celebrity Cruises getting adding new dining concepts  Royal Caribbean brings another ship to the Caribbean  Carnival Cruise Line swaps out a lot of ships  New transportation option to Port Everglades and Miami  Listener question: Have you ...

536: Freedom of the Seas Review 2019 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

May 09, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MB

We get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This went to the ABC islands and sailed roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Princess Cruises raising gratuities Cruise ship quarantined because of the measles outbreak Royal Caribbean laying the keel for an upcoming ship  The financial impact of the Oasis of the Seas dry dock accident in April  Listener Question: How easy is it to get to LAX from Long Beach. We are in the planning s...

BONUS: Norwegian Joy Review 2019 | Norwegian Cruise Line

May 05, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MB

We get a first look at Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship to the Alaska market, Norwegian Joy. This was the very first passenger sailing in North America and we covered a lot of ground. With 18 dining options, go-karts, laser tag, a virtual reality gaming complex; Footloose, the musical, and other shows - it was a very packed sailing.  Norwegian Joy is the sister ship to Norwegian Bliss (launched in 2018). Many people don't know that Joy was launched first in 2017, but was purpose-built...

535 Carnival Breeze Review 2019 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

May 02, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze. This ship was launched in 2012 and currently sails year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that went to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Amber Cove.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Another cruise line hikes gratuities  Carnival Sunrise is now sailing from the east coast  We could see another world's largest cruise ship  Mobile passport is now adding an optional fee  A uniq...

534 Norwegian Getaway Review 2019 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

April 25, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 35.6 MB

A review of Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship that is currently based in Manhattan.  Sherry has cruise news:  Norwegian Cruise Line has a new cruise ship on the west coast Disney Cruise Line has a new captain  911 operators were fired after calling in sick to cruise  Carnival Corporation in hot water of environmental issues Nassau warns visitors not to rent scooters and bikes Listener Question: How soon is Faster to the Faster on sale for Carnival Cruise Line...

533 Disney Magic Review + John Heald | Disney Cruise Line

April 18, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB

We get a review of Disney Magic. One of Disney Cruise Line's older cruise ships. This was a repositioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida.  Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald answers some questions.   Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com talks to us about WOW airline that just went out of business and how that impacts travelers without travel insurance. Also, the recent Oasis of the Seas incident and how the guests who had air and hotel were covered.  --...

532 Carnival Horizon 2019 Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line

April 11, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MB

A Carnival Horizon 2019 review. This was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Miami.  A chat with Holland America Line's president, Orlando Ashford. Also a couple of sound bytes from Carnival's Brand Ambassador John Heald.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival Cruise Line's new TV game show  Excel suites that are going to debut on Carnival Mardi Gras  People getting banned for destroying an elevator  Royal Caribbean halting Sky Pad after an incident and a $10M lawsui...

BONUS: Norwegian Gem Review 2019 | Norwegian Cruise Line

April 07, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MB

By request, a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Manhattan-based Norwegian Gem. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Antigua. We get a bow-to-stern comprehensive review of this sailing as well as details about the cruise 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...

531 Symphony of the Seas Review 2019 + News | Royal Caribbean

April 04, 2019 07:10 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, currently the World's Largest Cruise Ship (as of Spring 2019). This was a seven-night Western Caribbean review. Matt gives us all the details on the sailing, dining, entertainment, and public spaces on this mega cruise ship.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer be making towel animals  Crane falls onto Oasis of the Seas while at dry dock  Carnival debuts Carnival Panorama waterpark  Cruise lines ...

530 Norwegian Bliss Review 2019 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

March 28, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MB

A review from Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship Norwegian Bliss. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to Miami that went to Tortola, St. Thomas, and Nassau.  Did Viking sail into the storm knowing that bad weather was on the radar? Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to let us know how forecastable these storms in the North Sea area. Listener questions about Northern Europe shore excursions.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Viking Ocean Cruises incident in the North Sea...

529 Celebrity Silhouette Review 2019 + Cruise News |Celebrity Cruises

March 21, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MB

This week we get a review of Celebrity Silhouette on a 10-night Southern and Eastern Caribbean cruise. We get a bow to stern review of this cruise ship and what it was like sailing Celebrity Cruises.  Sherry has cruise news on: New cruise terminal is officially underway in Port Canaveral Norwegian Cruise Line is increasing gratuities on April 1, 2019 Norwegian Sky just got back from a three-week dry dock Royal Caribbean previews Perfect Day at Cococay Holland America cuts steel fo...

528 Regal Princess Review 2019 + Cruise News | Princess Cruises

March 14, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MB

We get a review of Regal Princess from a first time Princess Cruises' guest. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Carnival Freedom's massive refurbishment  Carnival Cruise Line is canceling is all stops to Antigua Disney Cruise Line purchased the land for a new destination in the Bahamas Royal Caribbean loses the case involving a guest that had a fatal heart attack onboard Carnival Cruise Line pulls out of Antigua Listener question:...

527 Navigator of the Seas 2019 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

March 07, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MB

Gina Kramer from Cruise Critic just returned from Royal Caribbean's newly refurbished Navigator of the Seas. She gives us a review of the new spaces and what changes the ship saw during the $115-million dry dock.  Andrew is onboard the brand new MSC Bellissima and checks in with us on the inaugural cruise.  Sherry has cruise news:  A scary night for Norwegian Escape Second entree cost on one cruise line  Princess Cruises rescues a pilot and passenger from a plane that crashed in t...

526 Grand Classica Review 2019 + Cruise News | Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line

February 28, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MB

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line isn't your typical cruise line. They have two cruise ships based in Palm Beach, Florida and do two-night cruises to Freeport, Bahamas. One of their ships is an old Carnival Cruise Line ship (Carnival Celebration) and the other is an old Costa Cruises ship (neoClassica). Today's review is of the Grand Classica. We learn how is compares to mass market cruise ship, are the procedures the same, and what the experience was like.  Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee...

525 Carnival Pride 2019 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

February 21, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

A seven-night Bahamas review of Carnival Pride. Walter took this cruise for his 15th wedding anniversary and booked a suite. We get a full review of this Spirit-class ship, entertainment, and dining. Plus, their port stops in Nassau, Princess Cay, and Freeport, Bahamas.  Watch Carnival Pride Tour here.  Sherry has cruise news on: Norwegian Cruise Line having issues with Epic  Royal Caribbean ordering another mega cruise ship  A cruise ship was turned away from Cuba Carnival Cruise...

524 Brilliance of the Seas + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

February 14, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MB

This week we get a review of a four-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. This was a quick sailing to Cozumel over Super Bowl weekend. We also learn the importance of having travel insurance.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival's new destination in the Bahamas Princess Cruises putting a waterpark on one of their ships More Virgin Voyages news A Celebrity cruise ship just got a major makeover  Listener question comparing Caribbean itineraries and ships. Thou...

BONUS: MSC Seaside Review 2019 | MSC Cruises

February 11, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MB

We get a detailed review of MSC Cruises MSC Seaside. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing to the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise stopped at San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and Nassau. This review is from a first time MSC cruiser and packed with great information about the cruise line, the service onboard, and the ship itself.  Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and...

523 Carnival Dream 2019 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

February 07, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MB

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.  Sherry has a cruise on:  Carnival updates app Carnival new dining plan  Royal Caribbean names their new ship and it's headed to the US Holland America christening  Virgin Voyages reveal more cabin information  Action News Meteorologist drops by to talk about sea fog and the issues it caused in Tampa with Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.  Thoughts or qu...

522 Cruise News, Cruise Awards, and Listener Questions

January 31, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MB

Meteorologist Greg Dees answers the question on why Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line always miss their private island because of weather. And lightning in the Gulf of Mexico.  Colleen McDaniel from Cruise Critic joins us to talk about the big winners in their 2018 Editors' Picks Awards.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Itineraries for Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Mardi Gras Princess Cruises private destination Princess Cays caught fire  Virgin Voyages is rolling gr...

521 Celebrity Infinity Review 2019 + News | Celebrity Cruises

January 24, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MB

We get a review of Celebrity Infinity this week. This week's guest is a seasoned cruiser but his first time sailing on Celebrity Cruises. This four-night cruise left from Port Everglades and went to Key West and Nassau, and had one sea day.  Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers a question about a cruise guest who almost got stuck in Mexico needing emergency surgery.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: The kid who jumped off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and lived to tell the story....

520 Norwegian Sky 2018 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

January 17, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MB

 A full review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky. This ship is one of Norwegian's smaller cruise ships and sails year-round from Miami, Florida. Matt did a back-to-back sailing on this one so he sailed a four-night and then a three-night sailing. The itinerary on the cruise included Cuba, Nassau, Bahamas and the cruise line's private island of Great Stirrup Cay.  To catch up on this week's cruise news please check out the Cruise Radio News feed by clicking here or by typing in Cruis...

Onboard Norovirus Cruise Outbreak 2019 | Royal Caribbean

January 13, 2019 15:50 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MB

Bonus Cruise Radio episode. Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas had to end their cruise a day early after a norovirus outbreak of almost 500 guests onboard. We talk to a guest who just returned from the ship and gives us a play by play of what happened during the sailing. Also we talk to a Commander at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention who heads up the Vessel Sanitation Program. Video on the return of Oasis of the Seas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8OvqRq3SvU&t  -- Thou...

519 Carnival Elation 2018 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

January 10, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MB

We get a Carnival Elation review from Tony and Jenny. Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship that underwent a massive dry dock in 2017 to add another deck, more dining options, and refurbishing all the existing staterooms. This was a five-night Bahamas cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and Half Moon Cay.  Sherry has cruise news: Mexican cruise destination rocked by violence  2018 Norovirus report released Carnival Cruise Line reverses room service charge  Venice is now charging day visit...

518 Caribbean Princess Review 2018 + Cruise News | Princess Cruises

January 03, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MB

We get a review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. Caribbean Princess was launched in 2004 and carries just over 3,100 guests. This review is of a back to back cruise doing Eastern and Western Caribbean. Sherry has cruise news on: One cruise line issued their guests a warning about Nassau, Bahamas  Carnival Cruise Line signed a contract to get faster internet at sea St. Maarten ended 2018 with a record-breaking cruise day Carnival's float made a debut in the 2019 Rose Parade ...

2018 Year End Cruise News Recap - December 30, 2018

December 30, 2018 08:00 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MB

The 2018 Year End Cruise News Recap - December 30, 2018. We discuss the top cruise news stories of 2018 including some big changes at Carnival Cruise Line, the deterioration of Nassau, Bahamas, and the fire at Little French Key. Thank you for including Cruise Radio in your weekly lineup and Happy New Year.  -- 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.cru...

517 Carnival Valor Review 2018 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

December 27, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MB

A review of Carnival Valor. Valor is a Conquest-class ship from Carnival Cruise Line and currently (2018) sails from Galveston, TX. In 2019, she will reposition to New Orleans. This review covers a four-night cruise to Cozumel. We get a detailed review of the ship, dining, staterooms, and Nachi Cocom.  We answer your shore excursion questions.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news: A Royal Caribbean ship rescued two men by pure luck Another new cruise ship has arrived in South Florida  An ...

A Cruiser's Night Before Christmas

December 23, 2018 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MB

Enjoy our holiday tradition this week, A Cruiser's Night Before Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  ‘Twas the night before the cruise, when all through the house Everyone was packing; have you seen Mom’s blue blouse? The kids’ luggage was set by the back door with care, In hopes that they’d remembered to pack formal wear. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of waterslides danced in their heads. In the morning we got up and got coffee and fra...

516 Viking Sky Review 2018 + Cruise News | Viking Ocean Cruises

December 20, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MB

We get a review of Viking Ocean Cruises' Viking Sky. This was a 14-night cruise from London to Norway. Coined "Into the Midnight Sun," the cruise hit multiple ports on the journey to the Arctic Circle. We get a full review of Viking sky covering the stateroom (every room has a balcony), dining, entertainment, the spa (included) and the ports of call.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival Cruise Line going into a new North American cruise port  Royal Caribbean returning to New Orleans  ...

Cruise Radio News Brief - December 16, 2018

December 16, 2018 08:00 - 1 minute - 2.07 MB

Cruise Radio News Brief - December 16, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has announced the first roller coaster at sea. Disney Cruise Line is hiking some prices. And a recently study shows that over 28 million people will cruise in 2018.  -- 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.

515 Harmony of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

December 13, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MB

A review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. We get a family's perspective of one of the largest cruise ships in the world and how the experience was.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news:  The name of Carnival Cruise Line's new ship  Royal Caribbean ditching the Dreamworks partnership  But building a nearly $100M terminal in Galveston, Texas  PortMiami breaking a cruise passenger record  A cruise ship plows through a mooring area in Key...

Cruise Radio News Brief - December 9, 2018

December 09, 2018 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Cruise Radio News Brief - December 9, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has named their new ship that is due out in 2020. Port Miami is set for record cruise traffic today. Royal Caribbean is dumping one of their popular partnerships. And Holland America Line's new ship is on her way to Florida.   -- 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.

514 Carnival Paradise Review 2018 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

December 06, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MB

Carnival Paradise was launched in 1998 as the world's first non-smoking cruise ship. Sadly, that only last a short time. Fast forward 20 years later, the ship underwent a massive overhaul adding new features and a bow-to-stern interior renovation. We get a five-night Western Caribbean review of Carnival Paradise from Tampa, Florida.  Simonne from Cruising Excursions answer some Mediterranean shore excursion questions.   Sherry has cruise news:  Celebrity Edge was officially christened  ...

Cruise Radio News Brief - December 2, 2018

December 02, 2018 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.08 MB

Cruise Radio News Brief - December 2, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has three major changes that all take place in December. Virgin Voyages is building a massive cruise terminal in Miami and committing ships to the South Florida cruise port. Holland America took delivery of their new ships. And Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore will have a thrilling go kart track.    -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast ...

513 Celebrity Edge 2018 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

November 29, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hear a comprehensive review of Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Edge. After spending two nights on the new ship, we walk through the big features onboard like the Magic Carpet, Eden, the infinite balcony staterooms, and all the dining options.  Sherry has cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line adds new attraction to ship  Mobile, Alabama cruise port will continue cruising  Royal Caribbean kills the upgrade fairy  A cruise ship powered by dead fish  Listener Q: What day pass res...

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 25, 2018

November 25, 2018 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MB

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 25, 2018. The cruise lines had a great third quarter. Carnival Cruise Line has the popular Seafood Shack on two more of their cruise ship. And a cruise ship powered by dead fish is coming within the next couple years.   -- 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.

512 Norwegian Pride of America 2018 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

November 22, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Hawaii-based ship Pride of America. This ship sails year-round in Hawaii and even does overnights in select ports of call. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and dining on the ship.  In 2018, Hawaii was plagued with natural disasters like a volcano and bad storms. What a lot of people don't realize is how quickly it bounced back. After spending a week in Hawaii, Ashley from Cruise Critic stop by the give us a progress report.  Sherry has...

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 18, 2018

November 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MB

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 18, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship to date is officially underway and they are getting a new hull log. More drama in the cruise port of Nassau, Bahamas with the straw market. Windstar Cruises announced that three of their ships will get stretched, get new engines, and more staterooms.    -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and...

511 Freedom of the Seas Review (2018) | Royal Caribbean

November 15, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MB

We get a review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from Port Everglades. Ryan and Lauren strictly sail Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean first timer. We also hear their thoughts after returning to the Caribbean islands after last year's hurricane season.  This week we are sailing on Carnival Breeze for a 14-night Eastern Caribbean so there will not be cruise news. If you'd like to hear our daily 90-second Cruise Radio News briefs you c...

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 11, 2018

November 11, 2018 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.78 MB

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 11, 2018. Virgin Voyages plan to revolutionize cruise dining. Carnival's brand new Chinese cruise line. And a Royal Caribbean ship arrived Florida and a Celebrity ship is on the way.  -- 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.

510 Carnival Inspiration 2018 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

November 08, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MB

We get a three-night review of Carnival Cruise Line's Long Beach based Carnival Inspiration. Lauren took this cruise because the pricing was perfect and she was already out in California for work. She also gives us her review of Carnival's Chef Table and the CHEERS! unlimited beverage package.  Sherry has cruise news:  Royal Caribbean announces a $115-million makeover of one of their cruise ships. Port Canaveral breaks an all time cruise record  Virgin Voyages announces their first de...

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 4, 2018

November 04, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 983 KB

Cruise Radio News Brief - November 4, 2018. Royal Caribbean had a launch party for the brand new Terminal A terminal in Port Miami. Carnival Corporation was issued patents for new technology. And a Royal Caribbean ship had to divert to disembark sick guests in Bermuda.   -- 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.

509 Celebrity Equinox 2018 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

November 01, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MB

We get a review of an 11-night Southern Caribbean cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises's Celebrity Equinox. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival Sunshine listing (leaning over) while at sea over the weekend Royal Caribbean's stabilizer causing them to take on a bit of water Norwegian Breakaway almost a day late leaving New York City Two cruise ships bumped into each other because of a bad storm Celebrity Edge is driving up revenue for Royal Caribbean Corporation   Listener ques...

Cruise Radio News Brief - October 28, 2018

October 28, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Carnival Cruise Line broke a donation record for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. This event happened on a cruise aboard Carnival Splendor. Guests sailing Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss were upset after a last minute itinerary change after the ship left port. And Royal Caribbean said one of their new ships is making the company a lot of money.  -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected]  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. ...

508 Empress of the Seas Cuba Cruise 2018 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

October 25, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MB

We get a review of Cuba cruise on Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas. This was a four night cruise to Cuba that also went to Nassau, Bahamas. If you've ever thought about taking a cruise to Cuba or have one booked, you'll want to listen to this review.   Sherry has cruise news on: Bahamas is cutting the cash supply off to the cruise lines  Carnival Cruise Line is raising daily gratuities  Princess Cruises makes an unexpected change to their traditional dining times?  A tattoo stu...

Cruise Radio News Brief - October 21, 2018

October 21, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MB

Carnival Cruise Like in hiking gratuity rates effective December 1, 2018. Princess Cruises is changing traditional times and it has been met with pushback. Nassau, Bahamas will no longer pay the cruise lines to come to their island. Virgin Voyages will be the very first cruise line to have a tattoo parlor onboard.  -- 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...

507 Norwegian Gem 2018 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

October 18, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MB

We get a review of of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem on a 10-night Southern Caribbean sailing. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and the onboard experience.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival's latest ship refurbishment  Carnival increasing the Faster to the Fun rate Royal Caribbean increasing drink package Florida man pretending to be homeland security on a cruise  Question: I've got my first cruise in DEC. 2018 on Carnival Magic. I was just wondering if there ar...

Cruise Radio News Brief - October 14, 2018

October 14, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 949 KB

Cruise Radio News Brief - October 14, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line ditches the name "tender" for their ports that do not have a cruise pier. Royal Caribbean has named the first ship calling to Perfect Day at CoCo Cay. And MSC Cruises is bringing a ship to Miami to do Cuba sailings. 

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