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A look at Carnival Sunrise after its 2024 dry dock [PHOTOS]

Doug Parker

March 5, 2024

Carnival Sunrise recently underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and maintenance dry dock.

Following nine days at sea, the ship returned to Florida early Tuesday morning and will embark on its first post-dry dock sailing for a Western Caribbean cruise to Cozumel this afternoon.

A refurbished pool on the Carnival Sunrise at sunset.

Spoiler alert : There weren’t a lot of changes as far as the venues are concerned, but a lot of new paint, carpet, flooring, and one new venue was added.

Did you know? Sunrise was launched as Carnival Triumph in 1999 before undergoing a $200 million makeover in 2018 to become Carnival Sunrise.

The ship comes in at 101,509 gross registered tons and measures 893 feet in length. It is designed to carry 2,754 guests with double occupancy.

Carnival Sunrise offers various cabins, from the interior stateroom to the swanky Captain Suites above the navigational bridge.

A room with a bed and a poster on the wall.

The atrium was transformed during the initial 2018 makeover to a more contemporary silver and gold palette, replacing the previous purple accents and creating a more radiant space.

The atrium bar and stage retained their original positions from the Triumph days, surrounded now by the guest services and shore excursions desks, their locations also unchanged.

A view of the main lobby of the Carnival Sunrise cruise ship.

A few steps into the aft dining area, much remains as it was, albeit updated with a refresh during the 2024 drydock.

One of the interesting things they did was an engineering marvel during the 2018 refurbishment; they added over 100 new staterooms. A handful of those new cabins are located where the theater’s ground floor used to be.

During the renovation, the main show theater’s ground level was raised to the fourth deck, making room for additional interior and ocean-view rooms on the third deck.

An auditorium on Carnival Sunrise, with blue chairs.

Deck 4 & 5 : The rebranded Liquid Lounge, a theater showcasing production shows, bingo, and various acts, decent excellent sightlines and increased accessibility and comfort.
Limelight Lounge : Formerly the Oxford Bar, this space revamps design and functionality to accommodate comedy shows and other events better. This is where the Punchliner Comedy Club is found.

The interior of a restaurant on a cruise ship.

Additional enhancements include the Java Blue Cafe, a bona fide coffee shop open from early morning till late at night, which serves a selection of pastries and drinks.

A bar on the Carnival Sunrise with red chairs and a television.

The reconfigured promenade offers a more interactive pathway through the Sunrise Casino, with the new Warehouse Arcade and Hereos Tribute Bar that pays homage to the military servicemembers and their families. Hereos replaced the SkyBox Sports Bar, which is one in the same.

A view of a basketball court on a cruise ship.

Other enhancements around the ship include areas receiving new flooring and a new flooring mat in the water park.

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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.

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Jubilee. Staff writer Richard Simms is here with cruise news.

A review of Harmony of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ship that is currently sailing from Galveston, Texas to the Western Caribbean.

A Southern Caribbean review of Carnival Vista after its dry dock. Dan Skilken, President of TripInsurance.com stops by to answer some listener questions on the Norwegian Cruise Line guests being stranded in Africa and medical conditions on a cruise ship. Staff writer Richard Simms drops by with cruise news.

A review of Celebrity Infinity.

A review of a nine-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the ms Rotterdam that included a stop at the ABC islands, and Carnival Corporation's private island Half Moon Cay.

A Southern Caribbean review of Norwegian Viva from San Juan, Puero Rico.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas from Kevin. Kevin's family took a three-night weekend cruise to The Bahamas from Port Canaveral on this Oasis-class ship. Staff writer Ricahrd Simms has cruise news.

Will gives us a review of Carnival Spirit. This was a seven-night cruise to Southeast Alaska from Seattle, Washington. Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of Celebrity Silhouette during a transatlantic crossing. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

Full review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas.

Joe reviews his family's seven-night cruise on Carnival Jubilee from Galveston to the Western Caribean.

Angie has a review of her seven-night cruise aboard Holland America Line's ms Eurodam. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas review from a preview cruise with around 5,000 guests onboard. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, stops by the talk about the new resort Celebration Key.

A review of MSC Meraviglia to the Bahamas and Florida.

A review of Carnival Vista during a Caribbean review. We are also answering your travel insurance questions.

Sheldon took an Eastern Med cruise on Celebrity Apex last fall and gives us a comprehensive review of his sailing and trip.

A seven-night review of Carnival Venezia cruise out of New York City to the Bahamas. Plus, this week's cruise news.

Scott gives us a review of Virigin Voyages' Scarlett Lady from PortMiami.

Cruise news with staff writer Richard Simms.

An overview of Carnival Cruise Line's new ship, Carnival Jubilee. Cruise news from staff writer Richard Simms.

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ships Norwgeian Viva on a 10-night cruise.

A seven night review of Norwegian Joy during Thanksgiving in 2023.

Kevin gives us his review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas.

A review of P&O Cruises Iona. This was a 14 night cruise to Lisbon and Spain from the UK.

A review of the brand new Celebrity Ascent from Port Everglades, Florida.

A review of Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

A seven-night review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky to the Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news.

A review of a Celebrity Millennium Alaska cruise that started in Anchorage, Alaska and went south to Vancouver. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Carnival Corporation losing a court lawsuit, a man overboard, data charges at sea, and a shipyard employee stealing trade secrets.

Adam gives us a review of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas up to the Canada/New England area. Staff writer Richard Simms gives us this week's top cruise industry news stories.

Mark gives us a review of Disney Wonder out of San Diego. Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of Virgin Voyages latest vessel, Valiant Lady. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

Nick and his wife cruised on Carnival Vista from Galveston, Texas. We get a full review of the ships and the ports of call.

An eight-night Southern Caribbean review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Celebration.

A review of Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam to the Southern Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of MSC Seaside from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a three night cruise down to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Dan Skilken of TripInsurance.com drops by the tackle some of your listener questions.

Richard Simms has cruise news.

Matt reviews his seven-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Seaview that sailed roundtrip from Barcalona, Spain, over Memorial Day weekend.

In this podcast episode, Doug welcomes Heather as a guest to review her recent cruise on Carnival Glory. Heather and her husband chose this seven-night cruise out of New Orleans and booked a suite on the ship.

They had a smooth embarkation process and were impressed with the spaciousness and storage of their suite. Heather mentions that the ship sometimes felt crowded, especially in the atrium and pool deck areas.

She also talks about their experiences in Key West, Freeport, and Nassau ports. Heather highlights the convenience and ease of disembarkation with a suite and shares some tips for first-time cruisers on Carnival Glory.

A review of Norwegian Sky review. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of Carnival Luminosa on an eight-night sailing from Seattle to Southeast Alaska.

A review of Celebrity Beyond. Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of a Caribbean sailing aboard Scarlet Lady.

A Christmas cruise that Dale and his family took aboard Carnival Magic. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's 2013-launched Norwegian Breakaway.

A review of Celebrity Summit out of Bayonne, NJ that sailed a seven-night Bermuda cruise.

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Panorama. This was a seven-night cruise from Long Beach, California down to the Mexican Riviera.

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news:

Topic 1: Passenger Falling Overboard: A passenger on Mariner of the Seas fell off the ship while trying to take a selfie. The crew was able to rescue her after 45 minutes.

Topic 2: Carnival Corporation's Financial Success: Carnival Corporation announced during its quarterly report that they are making money again and have seen a record number of bookings. They currently have $72 billion worth of deposits for future cruises.

Topic 3: Port Miami Accident: An accident involving a 30-foot boat hitting a ferry boat caused Port Miami to be shut down, impacting about 30,000 cruise passengers. Three ships were waiting at sea to enter port, causing a chaotic situation.

Topic 4: Conversion of Jazz Clubs into Non-Smoking Casinos" Explanation of the conversion of jazz clubs on Harmony of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, and Allure of the Seas into non-smoking casinos.

Topic 5: Celebrity Cruises to Visit Perfect Day at CocoCay: Announcement that Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Beyond will sail out of Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay starting in the summer of 2024.

Carnival Panorama review

Boarding the Carnival Panorama. Angie discusses their experience of boarding the Carnival Panorama, including the check-in process and the organization of the terminal.

First Impressions of the Carnival Panorama: Angie shares their initial thoughts on the Carnival Panorama, describing its fresh look, bright colors, and unique digital screen in the central atrium.

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom: Angie describes their deluxe ocean view stateroom, highlighting its spaciousness, additional sofa, and the surprise of having two bathrooms. Discussion about cabin space, luggage storage, and availability of USB plugs.

Review of the buffet options on the ship, limited dinner offerings, and alternative casual dining options.

Experience with the main dining room, use of the Hub app for reservations, and overall satisfaction with the food.

Ship Crowds and Ocean Plaza Description: Angie discusses the crowded areas on the ship, mainly the Ocean Plaza venue and the small pools on Lido deck.

Smoking in the Casino: Angie talks about the casino's smoking policy and the balcony cabins above the smoking area.

Exploring Puerto Vallarta Description: Angie shares their experience exploring Puerto Vallarta, including visiting art galleries, walking along the Malecon, and visiting the cathedral.

Late Night Departures. Discussion about the departure times of the itinerary, explicitly mentioning Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.

Whale Watching in Cabo. Describing a whale watching tour taken in Cabo, including the option to book through Carnival or with local vendors.

Facial Recognition and Disembarkation. Talking about using facial recognition during embarkation and disembarkation, as well as the process of getting off the ship and organizing luggage.

Discussion about trying different cruise lines and the motivation behind it.

Description of the Carnival Panorama ship and its comfortable spaces.

Conclusion of the interview with Angie about her first-time sailing experience with Carnival Cruise Line.

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's new ship, Carnival Venezia, as it sailed its first cruise from New York City to Bermuda.

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NTSB report on a cruise ship collision in Alaska [00:03:52] The NTSB released their report about a cruise ship that hit the dock last year in Alaska, and it turns out that back in 2021, the pier had been extended as part of a renovation process, but the information was not actually passed along to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Royal Caribbean's new ship Utopia of the Seas [00:05:50] Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, an Oasis class ship, will start sailing next summer and doing short cruises out of Port Canaveral.

Princess Cruises' New Ship [00:07:36] Discusses Princess Cruises' new ship, Sun Princess, and its family-oriented features, including a new area called Park 19 with a sea breeze attraction, splash zone, and ping pong tables.

Norwegian Cruise Line's New Shows [00:10:34] Discusses Norwegian Cruise Line's decision to replace their Broadway-style shows with cheaper, jukebox musicals, and the potential impact on guest experience.

New Carnival Cruise Line Menus [00:13:22] Discusses the new menus being introduced on the Carnival Dream, which include more vegetarian options and the ability to order items from specialty restaurants for a surcharge.

Food Talk [00:15:38] Doug Parker and Richard Simms discuss the new menu on Carnival Cruise Line's Dream ship, including the steakhouse selections and the main dining room's comfort food.

Travel Insurance during Hurricane Season [00:20:55] Dan Silkin, President of tripinsurance.com, advises listeners to buy travel insurance to protect against hurricanes canceling their vacation, but notes that cruise ships are not considered destinations by insurance companies.

Compensation for Missed Ports [00:23:25] Doug Parker asks Dan Silkin if missing a port due to political unrest, like Royal Caribbean's abrupt departure from Haifa, would be compensated by travel insurance, but Silkin notes that ports of call may not be considered destinations by insurance companies.

Norovirus and COVID-19 [00:25:13] Discussion on how travel insurance policies cover norovirus and COVID-19, and the importance of having third-party medical proof for filing a claim.

Medical Coverage on Cruise Ships [00:30:38] Explanation of how travel insurance policies cover medical treatment on board a ship, even if the incident was not reported locally, and the importance of having travel insurance for medical coverage.

Primary Coverage for Medical Expenses [00:31:12] Importance of buying a travel insurance plan with primary coverage for medical expenses, as domestic health insurance policies may not cover medical treatment on board a ship or outside the United States.

Travel Insurance Coverage [00:32:18] Discussion on the importance of medical evacuation coverage and recommended coverage amounts for different travel destinations.

Disputed Insurance Claim [00:36:03] Advice on how to appeal a denied insurance claim and the option to file a complaint with the state insurance bureau.

Customer Perception of Carnival [00:40:12] Discussion on a customer's negative experience with Carnival Cruise Line and the importance of customer perception in the service industry.

How to Contact Trip Insurance [00:41:25] Dan Silkin, President of Trip Insurance, shares how to contact their customer support line or send an email for assistance.

In this episode of Cruise Radio, we interview Chris about his 11-night cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze to Alaska.

Chris shares his pre-cruise thoughts, experience boarding the ship, and itinerary highlights. He recommends Windstar Cruises for their knowledgeable expedition leaders and the Star Breeze as an expedition ship. Doug and Chris also discuss dining options and enrichment and entertainment options on the ship.

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug interviews Mark about his 11-night Western Mediterranean cruise on Azamara Quest from Azamara Cruises. Mark shares his experiences on the ship, including the embarkation process, dining, entertainment, and amenities. He also talks about his time in various ports of call and his post-cruise time in Zurich. Mark highly recommends Azamara as a fantastic luxury cruise line and praises the attention to detail and the quality of the food.

Doug shares his initial thoughts on Carnival Venezia. Staff Writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

This podcast episode discusses Doug's 20-day sailing experience on the Holland America Line's ship ms Rotterdam. Doug and Richard discuss boredom with all those sea days, music, meals, and internet connectivity.

Doug shares his experience at the exact spot where the Titanic sank, stepping out of his comfort zone by trying new things like painting and playing pickleball.

They also briefly mention the ports of call on Richard's Rotterdam sailing, including Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid statue. Doug dispels some myths about cruising at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the Cruise Radio podcast, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms discuss various topics related to the cruise industry.

They talk about the record-breaking number of passengers at PortMiami, the opening of the newly revitalized Nassau cruise port, Virgin Voyages' new ship, Carnival bringing another ship to Florida, and where to get your passport stamped in Nassau, Bahamas.

We also get a review of a 10-night Carnival Miracle cruise to Alaska. Our guest shares his experiences on the cruise including embarkation, dining, entertainment, and ports of call. We offer tips for future cruisers, such as exploring the ship, booking excursions early, and purchasing trip insurance. Despite some minor hiccups, our guest and his family all had an enjoyable experience on their Carnival Miracle cruise to Alaska.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and share their experiences dining and exploring on the ship.

This week we discuss recent incidents in the cruise industry, including MSC Cruises failing a CDC inspection, a Royal Caribbean guest arrested for placing a camera in a bathroom, and a man being airlifted from a Carnival ship for eating a battery. The hosts also discuss the impact of 9/11 on the cruise industry and share positive stories about Norwegian Cruise Line's Giving Joy contest and the Queen Mary hotel.

Today's episode features a review of a Norwegian Escape cruise in the Mediterranean by a Madison, as well as cruise news segments by staff writer Richard Simms.

We discuss rumors about Carnival Cruise Line requiring passports for all passengers, which are later debunked, and stress the importance of having a government-issued birth certificate and a passport for cruises. Simms talks about Royal Caribbean's recent problem of overbooking their ships and offering compensation to passengers who opt out of their cruise.

In this episode of Cruise Radio, Doug Parker interviews Lee Mason, the cruise director aboard Carnival Celebration. They discuss Lee's background, his journey to becoming a cruise director, and the difference between an entertainment director and a cruise director. Lee also talks about the new safety drill, e-muster, and how it has been received by guests and the US Coast Guard. Additionally, Lee shares his thoughts on the exclusive shows on Carnival Celebration, his preference for the main theater in the front of the ship, and his favorite itineraries. Finally, Lee gives advice to a listener on cruising for the first time and how to avoid seasickness.

A review of Carnival Magic from New York City down to the Eastern Caribbean.

Richard shares his latest trip to Bermuda on a five night cruise from New York City on Norwegian Gem.

Royal Princess review. Kurt and his wife took a 15-night cruise aboard Royal Princess from San Francisco to Hawaii over Christmas and New Year's. He goes over his thoughts of his cabin and the dining and entertainment on board, how the weather was on the way to Hawaii that time of year, and what he did while in Hawaii for four days.

Richard has cruise news:

Guest dies on a Virgin Voyages sailing
Port of Galveston sees more growth
All you can cruise pass for $899
Next Disney Cruise Line ship underway
6 Changes in the cruise industry, effective this month

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Tim and his wife recently took a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival's newest ship Carnival Celebration. He goes over his first impressions of an Excel-class ship, what he thought of the BOLT roller coaster, how he liked the dining and entertainment options on board, and what he and his wife did while in port.

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Adam, his three-year-old daughter, and his father-in-law took a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas out of Bayonne, New Jersey, this past December. The cruise visited Florida and the Bahamas. He goes over why Anthem is the perfect ship for chilly winter weather, what their experience was with the entertainment, how his daughter liked the kids' club, and what they did during their day at Royal Caribbean's private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Royal Caribbean gets rid of the Sky Pad feature
Norwegian Cruise Line reverts back to e-muster drill
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio steps down
Carnival Corporation sells Seabourn ship
Costa Venezia transferred to Carnival Cruise Line, and work beings
Celebrity Ascent opens two preview sailings for booking before the christening

A 2023 review of Carnival Luminosa. This was a three-night sailing from Brisbane, Australia with no ports, otherwise known as a cruise to nowhere. A frequent Carnival Cruise Line cruiser, John gives us the details about the ship and his initial thoughts on the refurbishment that Luminosa underwent following its transfer from Costa Cruises.

Daniel and his family took a five-night sailing in December aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore to what was planned to be a Western Caribbean sailing. The voyage was modified because of strong winds and it wound up having three sea days and two ports of call, Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of The Haven experience on Norwegian Cruise Line.

Trouble in Paradise with Royal Caribbean
A cruise ship magician assaulted
New alcohol-free drinks on Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean accidentally sells wrong package
Busted for bringing plants ashore
Owl on a cruise ship

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Getting you caught up on this week in the cruise industry.

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on:

Royal Caribbean changing room service from twice to once
Death on a Carnival Cruise Line ship in which the FBI is involved
Royal Caribbean detailing its Royal beach Club in Nassau, Bahamas
Disney Cruise Line giving details about its Lighthouse Point opening soon
Norwegian Cruise Line skipping a port over port congestion and detailing where Norwegian Sky is going
Holland America Line launching a new series of journeys that sail round trip from North America

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A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Valor.

In this episode, we get a review of a four-night voyage to Bermuda aboard Carnival Magic out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Richard has cruise news.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas from Cruise Tips TV. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral.

Kabir recently took an eight-night Caribbean cruise aboard Virgin Voyages' ship Valiant Lady out of PortMiami. He goes over what sets this cruise line apart from others, how the food and entertainment were on board, and what he did in each port of call.

Richard has cruise news on:

Carnival's oldest ship is back in service after a two-week dry dock
Royal is making something free that once had a cost attached
That pesky rock slide in Alaska may soon go away
One island is considering limiting the number of cruise ships
Heads up, if you're getting a passport soon

Listener Question: Selina asks, I’m going on a cruise in December. My passport expires three days after we’re supposed to board. Will that be a problem?

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Kristin and her husband Scott recently took a seven-night western Caribbean cruise out of Miami aboard MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Seascape. Hear what they thought of their cabin, the food on board, the entertainment, and how they ended up with an extra day at MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay.

Richard Simms has cruise news on:

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is moving the financial needle in the right direction
Carnival Cruise Line releases a lot of sailings from 15 to 31 nights to and from the Pacific region
Nearly half of Princess's cruise fleet will sail Alaska next year
Details revealed on Sun Princess
Crystal Cruises is back and will sail this summer

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Kevin, his wife, and their two-year-old son took a Thanksgiving cruise aboard Carnival Horizon to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. He shares their thoughts on their Grand Suite stateroom, the dining on board (including the Thanksgiving feast!), the kids’ club, and more.

Cruise line cancels sailing over food and drink technical issues
Smoking in Mexico could land you in jail or a $550 fine
Protests in Cozumel over new cruise pier
Norwegian Cruise Line adds ship to Baltimore, MD
Carnival Cruise Line sends letters to guests asking them to behave

We get a five-night review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Beyond. The ship debuted in the Spring of 2022 and sailed its inaugural sailing in November 2022. This sailing went to Mexico, calling at Cozumel and Costa Maya.

Two changes at Norwegian Cruise Line
Nassau, Bahamas, admits they were wrong when it comes to cruise passengers
Carnival Corporation makes changes to the internet
Another ship floats out and picks the captains
Brooklyn's cruise terminal houses migrant workers

On this episode, we get a review of a seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian Breakaway out of Florida to the western Caribbean. Adam goes over the experience his family — including two kids — had on the ship, plus gave details on Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination in Belize, Harvest Caye.

On this episode, we get a review of a special seven-night 'The Love Boat' themed cruise aboard Princess Cruises' newest ship, Discovery Princess out of Los Angeles. We hear details on the food, entertainment, and all of the special activities that took place with the cast of 'The Love Boat.'

A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas to Southeast Alaska that sailed from Vancouver, British Columbia.

Richard Simms has cruise news:

Carnival raises gratuities and internet prices
Norwegian Cruise Line cuts back on turndown service and eliminates cabin stewards
Ship goes to dry dock mid-cruise
Norwegian restarts testing for select guests

Dan from TripInsurance.com drops by to answer listener questions on navigating their way around airline cancellations and delays.

Review of Carnival Pride in Northern Europe and the Baltic.

The top cruise news stories of 2022 and a question about visiting St. Thomas.

A review of MSC Cruises Seashore from PortMiami that was taken in summer 2022.

A review of Carnival Celebration's first passenger voyage: a two-week transatlantic crossing from the UK to Miami with seven sea days in a row.

Why you need to travel with trip insurance in 2023. Richard Simms has cruise news.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas from Bayonne, NJ.

Looking at some of the changes of Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line's newest excel class ship.

Diamond Princess returns to sea
Royal Caribbean tests changing main dining room menu
Carnival Celebration christened
Disney brings back old-school mustering
MSC drops the testing requirement

The first sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Celebration. We give some initial thoughts and feedback.

On this week's episode, we get a review of a western Caribbean voyage out of Port Everglades aboard one of Princess Cruises' newest ships Sky Princess. This interview was recorded in May 2022.

Details on Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship, Norwegian Prima.

Making changes at Carnival Cruise Line and the delivery of the Carnival Celebration
Details revealed for Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas
Pre-cruise testing has dropped on a lot of cruise lines
A dog service dog reaches 700 days at sea
Norwegian Prima makes the rounds

A review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas from the summer 2022.

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Splendor to southeast Alaska from Seattle. This voyage was taken in summer 2022.

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

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Prima, as it sails its first revenue cruise in Northern Europe.

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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.

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' former ship Horizon

Listener Question: When is the deadline for buying travel insurance during hurricane season?

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Spirit that sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti earlier this summer.

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 listed like Moderno aren’t on the Prima. Any idea if we will get to choose from any of the other restaurants instead?

A review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas on a nine-night cruise to Bermuda, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and the Bahamas.

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival's Mardi Gras.

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

A 2022 review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida.

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?

Seven-night cruise on Celebrity Eclipse to Southeast Alaska sailing from Vancouver, British Columbia.

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 in Skagway, Alaska, has closed one pier for the rest of the 2022 season

6. Princess Cruises partners with a NASCAR race team

Listener Question: Should I buy the Cloud 9 Thermal Suite on Carnival in advance for $199, or will it be cheaper once onboard? We are on a week-long cruise on Carnival Panorama in October.

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.

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 to work
Diamond Princess is back in America but won't be going anywhere until November

Listener Question: What are the best Haven upgrade strategies? My assumption is eggs in one basket. Daniel

A seven-night cruise on MSC Cruises MSC Lirica that was roundtrip from Athens, Greece.

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 medical condition and can not get the drink package. Can my wife get one on our Royal Caribbean cruise next summer? — Tim

A seven-night review of Princess Cruises' Regal Princess in the Med.

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 Unlimited Starbucks Coffee Package for purchase?

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.

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 one cruise line
Record cruise week in Central Florida

Listener Question: I have a treatment booked in the spa, does this mean I'll be able to use the thermal suite that day?

We get a review of an eight-night southern Caribbean voyage on Carnival Freedom out of PortMiami.

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 reading that we need a health passport to get to Bermuda. Is this something that we should take care or does the cruise line satisfy it for us? — Heather

A seven-night review of Norwegian Breakaway from New Orleans. This was a Western Caribbean cruise with The Haven experience.

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.

A 2022 review of Carnival Radiance from Long Beach, California.

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 Carnival will bring back some of their VIFP perks? — Donna

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.

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 issues

Listener Question: We are looking to try our first Celebrity Crusie next year and currently pricing them out. I know it's all-inclusive pricing, but the only issue is we gave up drinking years ago. Is there a way to get a lower fare if we want to opt-out of the drink package? — Linda

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.

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.

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

This week we get a review of Celebrity Reflection.

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.

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 industry restart

Listener Question: Can I use a birth certificate to board a cruise ship?

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.

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 ship bumps into a dock in Alaska

Listener Question: If I test positive after my cruise, do I have to notify the cruise line?

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.

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 Cruises is now offering all-inclusive pricing, what can you tell me about that? — Julie

A 2022 review of Carnival Legend, a Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship. Thoughts or questions? [email protected]

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas.

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 Sea
Self-serve buffets are back on Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Escape returns to service
Another drug bust on MSC Seaside in Europe

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.

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 scrapped
10 guests on MSC Seaside were busted for transporting drugs

Listener Q: What are the requirements for iFly on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas?

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.

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.

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 from Los Angeles.
Grand Cayman welcomes cruise ships again

Listener Question: What do I need to know about doing a back-to-back cruise on two different cruise lines this December in Port Canaveral?

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. ---

A review of Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

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?

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.

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- and four-night sailings in 2023

Listener Question: What is cruising like in 2022?

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.

Carnival details more itineraries
8 cruise lines drop masks mandates
Norwegian details business in a latest earnings update
Could cruise ships become apartments?
Norwegian Sky returns to sailings

Listener Question: Should I prepay my gratuity or tip cash at the end?

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 CDC agency cruise rules

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.

CDC drops cruise travel warning down one level
Crystal Cruises hangs it up after 30 years
Smoking in the casinos are back for Carnival Cruise Line
Virgin Voyages opens its new terminal in PortMiami
Most 2023 Norwegian Sky sailings go dark

Listener Q: What is a Carnival Sailabration cruise and are they still available to book?

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.

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

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.

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 protocols with masks, testing, and vaccinated-only sailings

Listener Question: Will Carnival Cruise Line require a booster shot?

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.

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 new venue on Wonder of the Seas
Celebrity is delaying the return of a west coast ship, and canceling a Mediterranean season for one ship
Mardi Gras cruise director takes a promotion

Listener question: I signed up for the free testing kit the the United States Postal Service is sending out. Will that test work for my pre-cruise testing requirement? — Billy

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. --

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 talk about his experience and just how it was.

Listener Q: Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog answers a listener question on getting a child tested for a Christmas sailing with a lot of the pharmacies being closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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:

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.
Carnival is doing it again
This restart is ramping up quickly, what are the latest ships back in service?

Listener Question: Can I buy a mask on a cruise?

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.

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.

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.

A recording-breaking passenger day in Nassau, Bahamas
Celebrity Apex is christened in Port Everglades, Florida
Royal Caribbean updates Ultimate World Cruise sales
Two cruise lines have earnings calls and it looks good moving forward
Cruise line enters Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
You can cruise with Chef Emeril this Thanksgiving

Listener Question: We do not have a smartphone, do we have to use the Ocean Medallion token on Princess Cruises?

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's newest mega-ship Mardi Gras. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing from Port Canaveral. This is a special interview because our guest is legally blind and his wife is blind. We go into detail about Carnival's special needs department and how the line accommodates ADA requests.

The CDC has extended and modified the Conditional Sailing Order
Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Mardi Gras was officially christened
Carnival Radiance is officially in North America
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady comes to the aid of distressed boaters off the coast of Florida
A former cruise ship is now the largest floating nightclub

Listener Question: I read in one of your articles that on Mardi Gras, you can use the Hub App to order food and have it delivered anywhere on the ship. I always get hungry halfway through a show... can I have a snack delivered to the theater?

A review of Princess Cruises Majestic Princess. This ship was built for Asia and has been sailing in the region since 2017, until the pandemic. In the summer of 2021, Majestic Princess start sailing Alaska, and then was repositioned to Los Angeles. Next summer, the ship will head back to Alaska offering seven-night voyages to the last frontier.

The verdict from the MSC Cruise collision with a riverboat in 2019 in Venice
Royal Caribbean launches first world cruise, how much does it cost?
Celebrity Cruises goes heavy on Europe in 2023
A former Carnival Cruise Line ship heads to the scrapyard
Cruise lines prepare for the international travel ban to be lifted on November 8.

Listener Q: Does the Royal Caribbean Ultimate Dining Package work for all the venues onboard, even the a la carte.

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore. This ship was launched in 2019 and only sailed a couple of months before the cruise industry shutdown. William and his family sailed this seven-night cruise to Southeast Alaska from Seattle.

Grand Turk could see cruise ships by the end of 2021
More Carnival Corporation cruise ships returned to service over the weekend
San Francisco reopened to cruise ships this week
Nearly 250,000 guests have sailed Carnival Cruise Line over the past three months
Another cruise line adds a second world cruise

Listener Questions:

If you've got a minute could you tell me if the Covid home test for Royal Caribbean can be done anytime during the day/night. We are heading to Miami 2 days before sailing and need to be at the airport by 9:00 a.m. Thursday (sailing Saturday). Would be nice if we could use the test kit around 7 a.m. — Carol We are sailing Mardi Gras and have a question about Carnival Kitchen. How much does it cost, what is involved, and how do we make reservations for it? Is this like a chef's table experience?

A review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This was a four night cruise to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas from Miami, Florida.

Listener Q: What is the best cruise to take to see if I even like cruising?

On this episode with talk with Tom McAlpin, CEO and President of Virgin Voyages. Virgin's newest ship Scarlet Lady is finally home in PortMiami where she is about to start sailing revenue cruises on October 6.

Sheri Griffiths from CruiseTipsTV stops by to give her first impressions of Scarlet Lady.

The State of the Industry address at SeaTrade Cruise Global
Royal Caribbean will start allowing pre-cruise testing at pier for a fee
Norwegian Breakaway is sailing again out of New York City
Virgin Voyages gears up for Caribbean sailings from PortMiami
A cruise line teams up with a submarine company

Listener Q: What is the best way to use my onboard credit?

Kirk just returned from a seven-night Alaska cruise on Celebrity Millennium from Seattle, Washington. We get a full review of sailing Alaska in 2021 and if cruising to the last frontier is different.

Carnival backtracks on pierside pre-cruise testing
Royal Caribbean pulls a cruise ship from China, moves to the US
Proposed Alaska bill would stop mandatory Canadian port calls
MSC Cruises returns to Divina from Port Canaveral
A beer company is teaming up with cruise lines to help train staff in a new era of bars

Listener Question: What is the feedback from cruise passengers taking the at-home COVID-19 test? — Anne

Carter and his wife recently returned from a cruise aboard one of MSC’s newer ships, MSC Meraviglia.

In this interview, they talk to us about the boarding process, dining, entertainment, and how MSC has adjusted things since COVID. They also detail their experience on MSC’s private island in the Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Virgin Voyages's Scarlet Lady is back in the USA
Carnival Cruise Line revamps its Have Fun. Be Safe. policies for the casino
One-third of Norwegian Cruise Line's ships are sailing again
Carnival gives more testing options
Royal Caribbean updates sailing protocols on all cruises through October 15.

Listener Question: What is the best option for taking my pre-cruise COVID test before embarking from Port Canaveral, Florida on a seven-night cruise? — Mark

In August, Daniel and his eight-year-old daughter took a four-night cruise aboard Disney Dream — their first cruise in 20 months. He joins us on the show to discuss how embarkation differed from the last time he sailed, the dining experience, the entertainment quality, and the sailing’s double-dip at Disney’s private island Castaway Cay.

In the episode, we interview Kerry about his seven-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Gem. This was the first Norwegian Cruise Line ship to depart Florida since the shutdown in March 2020.

Kerry also discusses what life was like on board during the seven-night voyage and the kind of health protocols the company has in place.

We also learn what it was like being in the Caribbean while a hurricane is spinning around.

Cruise writer Dave Monk recently took one of Virgin Voyages’ first revenue sailings ever out of Portsmouth, England. Sailing a four-night “cruise to nowhere” aboard the line’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, he had plenty of time to explore and check out its various offerings.

In this interview, he offers his impressions of this trip vs. his first time on board last year, the dining options, whether the ship REALLY doesn’t have a buffet, and what amenities the ship has for passengers to enjoy.

Dave also discusses who the cruise line’s target audience is and goes over how to decide whether or not a Virgin Voyages cruise is right for you — because it’s quite different than any other cruise line in the world.

Today we get a review of Celebrity Equinox. This is Celebrity Cruises' second cruise ship sailing from Florida. The cruise was a seven-night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean. This was a last-minute cruise for John and his wife, booking just a week before the ship set sail.

We get a comprehensive review of the ship, the itinerary, and health protocols as ships return to sailing again.

Ashley Kosciolek from The Points Guy, and Doug answer listener questions about Carnival Cruise Line's newest mega-ship Mardi Gras.

The latest in the Florida and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) lawsuit
Disney Cruise Line returning to sailing
Mardi Gras completes inaugural voyage
Carnival Cruise Line changes health protocols in August
First Cunard Line ship returns to service

Question: How do we know the protocols in each port of call we visit.

A sneak look at Carnival Cruise Line's maiden voyage of Mardi Gras, the ship that holds the same name as the company's first vessel in 1972.

We talk with former cruise line executive Art Sbarsky about the cruising industry restart and talk shop about moves the cruise lines are doing to earn extra revenue.

It's been a long 16 months but a lot of ships are back into service
The UK greenlights international cruises
The CDC and Florida lawsuit drags on — has it ended yet?
Norwegian has finally returned to sailing
Disney has announced new testing protocols
Bimini island gets first Carnival ship call

This week we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise that called to private island Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas. Freedom is one of the Royal Caribbean was one of the ships that conducted a simulated voyage so it could allow more unvaccinated guests to board, most of them being families with kids under 12.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy is sailing in the Aegean Sea on Celebrity Apex this week. We catch up with him while on a sea day between cruise ports.

Celebrity Apex check-in

This week are sailing on the first Carnival Cruise Line ship from Florida. This was a six-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Amber Cove and private island Half Moon Cay.

We speak with:

Carnival Cruise Line President, Christine Duffy
Brand Ambassador John Heald
VP of Beverage Operations, Eddie Allen

Just back from Celebrity Cruises' first ship revenue sailing back from the United States that took place aboard Celebrity Edge. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing to Mexico and Nassau, Bahamas. In this show we talk about how cruising is different, how is it the same, and what are the major changes.

This week we broadcast from Celebrity Cruises' first ship to sail from the United States in 15-months, Celebrity Edge. Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain joins us on the program, along with Stewart Chirson the Cruise Guy.

This week we talk to Nick who just returned from the very first Royal Caribbean sailing open to U.S. guests from Nassau, Bahamas. He details the process of flying to the Bahamas from Florida, the health protocols in place both in port and onboard, and how the cruising experience compared to pre-COVID times.

The state of Florida won the lawsuit against the CDC — What's next?
The first simulated sailing has officially been completed, what are we hearing?
Carnival announced they'd be receiving a couple of new additions.
Royal Caribbean adds fees for unvaccinated cruisers
A proposed bill could cut Canada's stop out of the itinerary if it were only to satisfy the Passenger Vessel Services Act.
More Norwegian Cruise Line cancellations

This week we get a review of Celebrity Millennium. This was the first North American cruise for Celebrity that was open to residents of the United States. The cruise took an interesting turn when two guests onboard the ship tested positive. Luckily, all turned out good and in the end, it proved that the protocols the cruise line has in place worked.

Last week it was Celebrity Cruises, this week it's Royal Caribbean that set sail on its first journey welcoming US guests.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members from Odyssey of the Seas tested positive, delaying the first cruise.
Millennium had an isolated incident last week on their first cruise back.
The state of Florida vs the CDC, what's the latest delay about?
The Gov of USVI is also for cruise lines asking for vaccine status.

We check in with Stewart Chiron who is sailing aboard Celebrity Millennium this week from St. Maarten. This is the first cruise open to U.S. residents. We get a glimpse of life at sea, what it's like cruising in 2021, and what about the buffets? Staff writer Richard Simms also discusses Celebrity Cruises' new vaccination policy.

The first Caribbean cruise ship to welcome U.S. guests has sailed
Another ships has been cleared to sail from Florida
Carnival announces Caribbean restart dates
A policy change for Carnival guests sailing from Galveston, Texas
More cancellations for Disney and an app update
MSC announces restarts dates for North America
Royal has also announced a handful of ships restarting

This week we’ve put together a very special episode of Cruise Radio to honor and celebrate the life of ‘The Love Boat’ actor Gavin MacLeod, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 90. Best known as Captain Stubing.

You’ll hear from a variety of individuals in the cruise industry who were personally impacted by MacLeod throughout the years, and have the chance to listen to an interview I did with him aboard Royal Princess in 2013.

We here at Cruise Radio are grateful for the legacy he’s left behind, and are thankful he’s in heaven now with Jesus.

We get a preview of the first cruise to return to the sea from the UK in 14-months. Journalist Dave Monk just returned from a four-night sailing. He discusses the protocols onboard, what dining, the buffets, and the mask situation are like onboard.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

Royal Caribbean gets permission to cruise
A tone of optimism from cruise line executives
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act passes
A cavalcade of cruise lines intends to sail Alaska this summer
Carnival has outlined its Alaska cruise protocols
Viking gears up for a summer 2021 restart
Another cruise line extends Bahamas sailings due to an overwhelming response
Norwegian Cruise Line details its 2021 restart for the US

Listener Question: What is the weather like in Southeast Alaska for late August? — Nicole

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by to unpack the latest developments from the CDC as well as the state of Florida's lawsuit against the agency.

Sherry has cruise news on:

Judge speaks on State of Florida vs CDC lawsuit
Royal Caribbean has made some changes for summer cruises
Alaska cruise bill passes in the Senate, next up is the House
Carnival's new ship is heading to Florida very soon
Disney Cruise Line details upcoming ship Wish
Norwegian Cruise Line shares more about upcoming Norwegian Prima

Listener Q: Is it better to book the new ship right when it goes on sale or give it some time for the people that paid deposits to back out and hope for a lower price? - Jim

As cruise lines prepare to resume sailings again, we are getting more and more questions about ships, destinations, casinos, and news ships that will be debuting over the next few years.

Sherry has cruise news:

Good news for cruisers who don't want to wear a mask at the beach.
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels sailings through July 31, 2021.
Norwegian Cruise Line details new cruise ship that will debut in 2022.
Holland America Line ship completes sea trials.
Norwegian Holdings donate $10 million to Alaska communities
Azamara cruises release new health and safety protocols for cruise resumption.

Listener Question: What recommendation do you have for a woman who's in her 60s and wants to cruise solo?

To avoid going completely insane during the industry shutdown, I decided to take a land cruise across America. Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network interviews me about the road trip to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and the Petrified Forest National Park.

If you're looking for cruise news this week, be sure to check out the daily Cruise Radio News Briefs where you listen to your favorite podcasts or on the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel.

We answer your cruise questions: what type of cabin should I book? How do I know what cruise line to pick? Should I buy the stateroom upgrade?

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by the unpack the CDC lawsuit and what is happening in Washington DC and Atlanta with the cruise industry.

Travel insurance is more important than ever now. And policies have changed during the pandemic. Some items that used to be covered may not be covered, as well as certain clauses have been put in place. And finally, what you should you know and consider before booking your next travel insurance policy.

The CDC has raised its warning against traveling to the Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean introduces a new neighborhood aboard Wonder of the Seas .
The game of tug of war continues with the cruise industry's future.
Another cruise line moves closer to all-inclusive pricing.
Norwegian Cruise Line has detailed a little more of what's to come in terms of buffets and embarkation.
River cruising is going strong in the United States.

Listener Question: What should we know about getting to the island of St. John when docking in St. Thomas? — Jeff

We talk in detail about Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas. This is one of Royal Caribbean's first ships sailing for US residents. Where are the quiet spots, how does it manage passenger flow and any special spots that stick out. Sherry has cruise news on:

The CDC has changed some rather important guidance.
Florida is heated and things could get there in Alaska
More cancellations
A big payday for one cruise line executive
A royal ship plans to move to the west coast sooner than expected

A review of Royal Caribbean's former cruise ship Empress of the Seas that took place on the vessel's very last sailing with the company.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled more sailings.
Phase two guidance was released from CDC, what did we learn?
Norwegian Cruise Line is taking its ships offshore, following Royal Caribbean's lead.
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship.
We've been talking about this for years and it looks like Venice is finally taking action on cruise ships.
A new residential cruise ship is closer to becoming a reality.

Listener Q: I just booked an 8-day southern Caribbean cruise on carnival magic going to Aruba, Bonaire, and grand Turk. Was wondering what excursions would be the best that you would recommend?

We compare and contract cruise vacations to all-inclusive resorts. What is the difference between the two? How are they similar? We get a full over of everything from the stay, dining, excursions, and the overall experience itself.

Two more Royal Caribbean ships open up for US Bookings
A cruise industry trade group starts a campaign to restart cruising
Florida's governor met with cruise line executives down in your neck of the woods on Friday
Carnival made a bold statement at last week's meeting with government officials, stating they are "America's Cruise Line"
More ships flock to the UK for a restart
The future does not look bright for the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California

Listener Question: Cynical question but inquiring minds want to know. I'm a nurse in the northeast and an avid cruiser, what's stopping people from saying they have the vaccination and they really haven't? Will the cruise lines be checking against a national database? Seems like anyone could get their hands on the vax card. - Shirley

The show must go on for cruise lines, whether the CDC likes it or not.
If Nassau, Bahamas or Bermuda isn't your cup of tea, you can head further south.
Some positive news from the White House regarding the future of travel in general.
More summer cruise for UK cruisers.
It was touch and go for an American river cruise ship late last week
A close call for a Disney Cruise Line and the Victory casino ship.

This week we catch up with Sherry Laskin with a busy week of cruise news.

Sherry has news on:

The first major cruise line sailing from the United States will now require a vaccination
More uncertainty for the already struggling Alaska cruise season
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings drops the ax on June 2021 sailings
A scary incident aboard a MSC cruise line ship.
Two U.S. river cruise lines are back to sailing again
Royal Caribbean deploys a ship in Los Angelos in 2022

Listener Question #1: What's the difference between a passport card and a regular passport? We are traveling to the Bahamas next summer. -Leeann

Listener Question #2: How kid-friendly of a cruise line is Cunard? We are looking for a family reunion cruise with 30 people, half of them are under 35. - Dave

What have you been doing since the cruise industry shutdown? We catch up with listener Tommy to see what he's been doing and what are some of the first things he'll do once he gets back to sea.

One cruise line is looking to homeport in Cozumel.
And speaking of Cozumel, a gulf coast port is about to receive a big ship.
Here is one for you, Sherry. One cruise line is giving away a transatlantic voyage for two.
Port Canaveral continues to gear up for the arrival of Carnival’s mega-ship Mardi Gras.
Princess and HAL opening up a small part of Alaska

Listener Question: How does Carnival Cruise Line's shareholder credit work?

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy catches us up to date with some of the decisions the cruise lines have made over the past few months and what the landscape is starting to look like as we start to move into the spring and summer 2021 cruise season.

Two more cruise lines delay sailings into 2021
The U.S. Transportation Committee asks Canada to help save the Alaska cruise season
Grand Cayman considers limiting the number of cruise ships
The upcoming Royal ship will debut in a new homeport in Europe
Royal Caribbean ship passes an air quality test

Question: What are your thoughts on catching an 11:35 flight out of Miami on disembarkation morning?

Carnival Cruise Line released return-to-cruise protocols, then hours later it was rescinded. We break down what the rules initially said and why they were quickly taken down. Some of the protocols touched on gaming, swimming, and onboard activities.

More cruise line cancellations
Vaccines are paving the way for future cruise bookings
MSC detailed some features on a ship that is coming to Miami
Miami is going green
One luxury cruise line will require a shot in the arm
The future is looking bleak for the Queen Mary in Long Beach

Listener Question: I haven't heard anything about NCL Pride of America. Is there any discussion about restarting these cruises at all?

A review of Seabourn Sojourn on an 11-night sailing from Vancouver, BC to Anchorage, Alaska on a luxury cruise line. Find out what the difference is between a regular Alaska cruise and taking the luxury route.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancels sailings through June 1, 2020
Nassau, Bahamas says cruise ships could start doing test voyages there as early as the spring
Royal Caribbean is requiring crew members to be vaccinated
Royal is also remaining bullish on the 2021 Alaska season
MSC Cruises shows us that the machines are in control

Listener Question: I have a cruise booked for December 2021, and haven’t really been shopping around outside of that. My question is, should we expect prices to rise due to ships not filling all the rooms? There is such a pent-up desire to cruise, I’m afraid the competition will be steep for a while. -Kayla

We get a review of a cruise aboard Norwegian Epic. This was a seven-night sailing from Rome that hit all the popular ports of call. We learn what it is like sailing Norwegian Cruise Line in Europe and how it differs, if at all, from sailing in the Caribbean.

Carnival reveals details about a space onboard the upcoming Mardi Gras
Carnival publishes return to cruise protocols early, then pulls them off the website.
Mexico is suggesting that some cruise lines homeport in Cozumel
The future looks grim for the Alaska 2021 cruise season
Viking Cruises starts construction on the new ship

Listener Question: I am curious about this Titanic II ship. Was wondering if this for real? Mike

What will be some of the pros and cons of being the first cruise ship back to sea. Staff writer Richard Simms weighs in on what guests will have to look out for and what we know so far about the return-to-cruise process.

Two US-based river cruise lines will now require the COVID vaccine for crew and guests.
Carnival Cruise Line breaks ground on a new cruise terminal at PortMiami.
NCL is sending crew members back home until they get more guidance on resuming sailings.
MSC takes delivery of their latest cruise ship.
One cruise line is bringing sports betting to sea
If you miss Freeport, Bahamas, you can now get there with a negative test.

Listener Question: Will the CDC still have jurisdiction to enforce the mask mandate when the ship is in international waters? Or would a mandatory vaccine allow the cruise lines to avoid the mandate?

We get a review of Princess Cruises' Sky Princess. This was a 14-night cruise that consisted of a back-to-back seven-night to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, stopping at all the popular islands.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is getting closer to having all crew members vaccinated
Carnival Cruise Line delays a few dry docks and pushes the inaugural sailing of Mardi Gras
One cruise ship goes from one cruise line to another
The cancellations already start for the 2021 Alaska cruise season
Celebrity pulls a ship from Europe and repositions it to the Caribbean for summer 2021

Listener Question: Are the perks really worth it? It seems like it's actually cheaper buying the perks a la carte instead of all-inclusive pricing.

Over the past few weeks, we've spent quite a bit of time talking about the health and safety protocols that are going to be put in place when sailing resumes. But one thing we haven't really discussed is what the port situation will be like and how it will impact cruising. Joining me to dive into this a little deeper is staff writer Richard Simms.

Royal Caribbean sells a cruise brand
Norwegian Cruise Line extends its cancellations
Two former Carnival Cruise Line ships are getting scrapped
COVID test requirement are coming for all people entering the United States
A bucket list cruise for 2023

Listener Question: I currently have a Disney Cruise scheduled for Aug 28th and only have paid the deposit. Do you think I should pay the balance or wait till closer to the due date in April?

An Alaskan cruise on the Alaska Marine Highway System this past fall. How much is this like a real cruise ship? We find out.

Two more cruise lines have announced cancellations
Popular cruise director trades sea for land
The ruling on banning large cruise ships could be overturned
European brands adds new ship during shutdown
Carnival earnings report shows big loss

Listener Q: When cruising finally does resume (whenever that might be), do you anticipate that proof of completion of COVID-19 vaccine will be required before boarding? Also, do you anticipate cruise lines requiring rapid COVID tests and temperature checks as part of the embarkation process?

Is the cruise industry getting a fair shake by media outlets? We discuss a land-side outbreak that received minimal coverage while the cruise industry continues to get hammered.

Carnival Cruise Line cancels more cruises in 2021
Cruise ships are starting to make their way back to the west coast
Viking Cruises announces the godmother of an upcoming ship
A 55-year-old ship is getting scrapped
Carnival earn a few more travel awards in 2020

Listener Question: Is there a wave season in 2021?

Cruise news with Doug Parker and Sherry Laskin. Happy New Year! Date: January 2, 2021

The final show of 2020 brings the year full circle. We talk with a handful of cruisers and industry experts on the positives that came from the proverbial year from hell.

Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador John Heald, Sheri from Cruise Tips TV, Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network, Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog, Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richards Simms, Cruise Writer Ashley Kosciolek, and Cruise Radio Listener Dr. Kris all drop by to share their thoughts of 2020.

We talk about seven of the hottest ships debuting in 2020.

Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras was officially delivered
Royal Caribbean sells two cruise ships
Royal Caribbean gives $40 million in loans to travel agents
The bitcoin cruise ship is headed to the scrapyard
Costa Cruises debuts a new cruise ship

Listener Question: Should we park at the port or an offsite lot?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holding's CEO Frank Del Rio has been tossing the idea of all cruise guests receiving an immunity passport. Basically, you would have to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to cruise. Is that legal? Are cruise lines allowed to do that? We discuss.

Carnival Panorama is headed back to North America
Virgin Voyages delays both new ships into 2021
NCL looking to make guests get a vaccine to cruise
You can lease a cruise cabin by the day, week or month
Princess Cruises gives a money-back guarantee

Listener Question: What can we do in Port Canaveral for four days?

What is the status of Holland America Line's return to service?

John Phillips from KABC in Los Angeles drops by in-studio to talk about his thoughts on cruising, when he thinks it will resume, and the cruising situation out in California.

Date: December 13, 2020

A seven-night review of Norwegian Epic from San Juan, Puerto Rico that was taken in early 2020.

Carnival delays dry dock for three ships
Carnival Breeze comes back to Florida
Royal Caribbean debuts contact-tracing bracelet
First Royal Caribbean back has a COVID scare
Norwegian goes fleet-wide with clear air units

Listener Question: Should we take the future cruise credit or the full refund for our canceled cruise?

Most of us just accept the cruise contract and go on with our cruise vacation. But did you know there are some items buried in the ticket contract, otherwise known as the Contract of Carriage? We break down nine surprises you may find hidden in your long cruise ticket contract.

Royal Caribbean has officially started cruising again
Carnival gave some good news for cruisers with canceled sailings
Cruise line gives away drink package to qualified guests
Royal Caribbean's next ship has floated out
Viking Cruises has hired a highly-decorated veteran for a new position

Listener Question: We are a family of five and are all booked in the same cabin for late 2021. How involved is it to get our kids their own stateroom? - Lori, SD

A review of Norwegian Jade. This was not your average Norwegian Cruise Line sailing. The annual Star Trek cruise went to where no man has gone before. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, the theme cruise, and the ports of call this ship went.

The first ship to permanently return to Miami during the shutdown has arrived.
CDC elevates travel warning but nothing new
Disney Cruise Line delays returning to service in 2021
The shutdown isn't slowing down shipbuilding
Carnival launches Operation Happy Holidays

Listener Question: Is there any benefit of a solo cabin on NCL if it’s almost the same price as a regular cabin?

A seven-night review of Carnival Panorama. As of 2020, this is the newest Vista-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Line. The seven-night Mexican Riveria cruises sailed from Long Beach, California. We get a detailed review from embarkation, the sailing experience, to the ports of call that were visited.

SeaDream Yacht Club was forced to cancel the rest of its 2020 Caribbean season
Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings through January 2021
Royal Caribbean had an overwhelming interest in test voyages
Two Royal mega-ships are heading to Alaska in 2022
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line could be in some financial trouble
A former Carnival ship leaves one cruise line for another

Listener Question: Why won't it let me use onboard credit before my cruise? I'm trying to purchase the drink package before my sailing.

A review of Celebrity Equinox for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. This was the last sailing the Equinox did before the shutdown. We get a review of the ship, the onboard experience, and what it was like sailing on the last voyage before the shutdown.

Carnival Cruise Line removed cruises longer than seven-nights off its website - what does this mean?
One cruise line is going for a more all-inclusive experience
Norwegian Cruise Line released earnings this week — what stood out?
Key West has shown the world they do not like cruise ships
The much talked out cryptocurrency cruise ship has opened bids for you to own a cabin — how is it looking so far?

Listener Question: What can you tell us about Carnival's shore excursion best price guarantee?

A 2020 review of Norwegian Breakaway to the Eastern Caribbean. This was a seven-night honeymoon cruise was from PortMiami. On top of it being the start of a new life, this was the husband's first time ever on a cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the ports of call, the dining, entertainment, and the overall cruise experience.

Cruise lines are now part of the 2020 cancel culture
The no-sail order has expired, but now we have a conditional sail order in its place
A new medical testing laboratory is on a Viking Ocean cruise ship
Upgrades have been spotted at Port Everglades during the shutdown
The Bahamas now requires a special health travel visa to visit

Listener Question: Our Bahamas cruise was canceled for December, can we still fly to Nassau, Bahamas? - April

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced on Friday that they would be lifting the no sail order on October 31. Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron stops by to break down what happens next and how long will it be until cruise ships will actually sail again in North America?

Date: November 1, 2020

A review of Carnival Glory. This was a seven-night sailing to Key West and the Bahamas from New Orleans. We get all the highlights of this Caribbean cruise plus a review of the Chef's Table.

Carnival starts restaffing ships
Florida's governor onboard for reopening the cruise industry
Virgin Voyages axes another round of sailings
Alaska's state representative wants to change legislation to save the cruise industry
Another cruise in Europe was sent packing for dipping out on an excursion

Listener Question: If I move my reservation from Carnival personal vacation planner to travel agent, will I lose my onboard I received from my canceled sailing?

Have you ever wanted to live on a cruise ship? It can now happen. An entrepreneur in Panama bought a Carnival Corporation cruise ship that was for sale and is turning it into floating condos at sea. We learn all about this deal and how you can bid on a condo at sea starting at $25,000.

A Federal Judge tries to delay Carnival Corporation from returning to service
Royal Caribbean outlines what returning to cruise will look like in Asia
Royal Caribbean trademark a device called a "tracelet"
One cruise line says they are returning on December 18, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the aid of a sinking boat

Listener Question: I don't see any sailings from Florida to Bermuda, why is that?

A five-night cruise out of Miami on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic. The cruise went out of PortMiami to the Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and what Marvel at Sea days are like. This was the very last cruise for Disney before the cruise industry shutdown in the United States.

Carnival Cruise Line also extended cancellations through November 2020
Mardi Gras completes sea trials in the Baltic Sea
Celebrity Apex arrives the Bahamas and readies for cruises
Another cruise ship debuted for the UK
Florida mayor reaffirms commitment to the cruise industry's restart
A cryptocurrency cruise ship could be coming soon

Listener Question: I have a Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Next certificate, but it's about to expire. What should I do?

Take a luxury cruise to the Baltic this week aboard Silversea Cruises' Silver Spirit. This was an 11-night Baltic Cruise.

The CDC extends no sail order
More Caribbean cruise cancellations
Mandatory testing for all cruise passengers and crew
New cruise ship heading for North America
Cruise ship captain smacks down an internet troll

Listener Question: When will we see a more detailed view of what the new health protocols will look like by individual companies?

This is a seven-night review of Celebrity Summit from San Juan to the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise was expected to sail round trip from Puerto Rico but due to COVID-19, authorities did not let the ship back into San Juan. Instead, the cruise ended in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This seven-night cruise turned into a nine-night.

CDC and the cruise ship ban
False Alarm on a European ship that resumed service last month.
Virgin Voyages pushed their return day back.
Carnival Mardi Gras is one step closer to Florida
Princess Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship.

Question: Is it true that you have to pay more for drinks while the ship is docked in port vs out to sea?

Glenn Aprile is a member of the design team for Carnival Cruise Line's upcoming Mardi Gras. Recently they just developed a new atrium concept for the Grand Central zone of the ship. Glenn talks about the design concept and why certain changes were made.

Date: September 27, 2020

A 7-night review of MSC Seaside. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Maarten, and Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and the Eastern Caribbean ports of call.

Return to cruising plans have been submitted to the CDC
Carnival Cruise Line debuts a new atrium for Mardi Gras
One of the founders of Norwegian Cruise Line passes
Princess Cruises is selling ships
Virgin Voyages announced longer itineraries

Question: How likely is it that cruises will only go to private islands and the Bahamas for the foreseeable future?

We get behind the scenes look of a cruise terminal and find out what happens on embarkation day, how luggage gets sorted, and what really makes tempers flare at boarding.

Date: September 20, 2020

A 2020 review of Norwegian Sky. This was a four-night cruise out of PortMiami that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and a scheduled stop at Great Stirrup Cay (which unfortunately was missed because of weather).

A new entertainment option was rolled out this week involving cruise directors, we talk with the creators.

A handful of ships won't be returning until early 2021
Royal Caribbean says Australian and New Zeland are done until next year
Carnival Corporation said they are selling more ships
A small Alaskan cruise destination has been nominated for Seatrade Cruise Awards
A cruise ship delay for Disney Cruise Line

Question: Do you think cruise lines will make a big push to add a lot of smart technology in order to eliminate "touchpoints" in staterooms and throughout their ships?

Staff writer Richard Simms talks to us about the meeting that PortMiami had about the state of cruising, Carnival Cruise Line ships returning to service in November, and Norwegian Cruise Line delaying a cruise update. Matt Hochberg from Royal Caribbean Blog answers questions on how Royal Caribbean has changed its app to facilitate the future of cruising and brand loyalty programs.

Date: September 13, 2020

A Celebrity Edge review from March 2020. This was the last cruise before the cruise industry shutdown. Ashley gives a comprehensive review of Celebrity's newest cruise ship and what the onboard experience was like.

Carnival's Brand Ambassador said they could be returning to sea sooner than people think
It's back to sea for one Carnival Corporation line
Royal Caribbean CEO weighs in on returning to service
Ghostship tours are a thing in the UK
One cruise line settles lawsuit with crew members

Question: Is it a good idea to sail on the first cruise post-dry dock? I’ve heard there could be plumbing issues and them still trying to put things together while the first sailing is going on.

A seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's ship Norwegian Escape. The vessel was launched in 2015 and offers Caribbean service from the east coast.

Popular Carnival Cruise Director announces retirement
Another Carnival ship steams towards the scrapyard
Carnival Corp CEO optimistic about North American cruising
The Pandemic is not slowing down cruise projects at port Miami
Another cruise line is signing on for rapid testing

Question: Where do you see cruises prices headed with supply and demand? It seems like starting out there will be fewer itineraries available.

Steve is the host of the DCL Podcast, a show all about Disney Cruise Line. This week he answers our questions about sailing on Disney, Castaway Cay, dining onboard, sailing without kids, and a whole lot of other questions.

Date: August 30, 2020

A review of Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas. This was a nine-night cruise from Australia.

Cruise port could remain closed until 2022
Two Carnival Corp ships find a new home
Carnival releases name of the upcoming ship
Former Carnival ship awaits fate
Good news from MSC but also a delay

Question: Is it okay to tip at the begging and the end of the cruise?

Nancy Schretter returns this week from the Family Travel Network to answer some questions about cruising to Cozumel with small children, how to deal with food allergies on a cruise ship, and keeping your child safe in a balcony. Tommy Casabona stops by to give details about sailing from Fort Lauderdale with factoring in a little bit of pre-cruise fun. Sherr from CruiseTipsTV answers a question about the Yacht Club experience on MSC Cruises.

Date: August 29, 2020

Since MSC Cruises returned to cruising this past week, it's only appropriate to get a review of the MSC Meraviglia. Sheri and her family had an opportunity to sail the Yacht Club (ship within a ship concept) in the Mediterranean. We get a full review of one of MSC Cruises' newest ships.

Cruises are officially underway in Europe and a couple was kicked off the ship
Cruise line cleared of health incident
Carnival Corp compromised by hackers
Grand Cayman tells cruise ships no
Carnival Corp gives a financial update

Listener Q: We are in the early planning stages of our 2022 summer cruise. We are older and do not like crowds and crazy traffic. What is easier to navigate - Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale?

In our series of exploring personalities within the cruise space, we speak with Bill Panoff. Bill started his career aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship where he worked at sea for 13 years and then went launched Porthole Cruise Magazine, the largest cruise magazine in the world.

Porthole Cruise Magazine Digital: https://bit.ly/3atTJ9I
Cruise Control Video Series: https://bit.ly/3kQuXFk

Date: August 16, 2020

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us to talk about her seven-night Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Cruises' Crystal Serenity. Crystal Cruises recently announced that they will not welcome guests back until 2021.

Another round of cruise cancellations
Crew members file a lawsuit against the cruise company
Norwegian Cruise Line puts rumors to bed
Recapping Royal Caribbean Group's Q2 earnings call
Med cruises were given the green flag for August 15

Listener Q: What is the difference between a Bahamas and a Bermuda cruise?

We tackle your listener questions this week. Sherry Laskin joins us to break down using onboard credits on multiple sailings and the best way to remove canceled guests from a cruise. Barbara lets us know the main differences between the cruise line vacation planner and a travel agent. Richard talks about cruise embarkation out of New York City.

Date: August 9, 2020

We sit down with Carnival Corporation (CCL) CEO Arnold Donald on the current state of the cruise industry. We speak with Arnold about how cruising could look moving forward, what will really determine when the cruise ships can sail again, what the cruise industry resumption of service will look like, and vessels leaving the fleet.

Cruise lines cancel sailings until November 1, 2020
MSC relaunching with instant testing, masks, and dining rules
Norwegian Cruise Line is reclaiming loyalty points from canceled cruises
Carnival addresses rumors of selling two of its cruise lines

Listener Q: Looking for a Port Canaveral hotel with a free shuttle preferably for the cruise port, on the beach or an extremely short walk to one and breakfast?

Over a dozen cruise ships have been sold off throughout the cruise industry shutdown, with more likely to come. But what happens to cruise ships once they are sold? What do they do with the equipment? How long does the deconstruction process take? Maritime historian and journalist Peter Knego drops in to answer our questions.

Peter also shares details about his collection of relics he's salvaged from the doomed ocean liners and some of his thoughts on modern-day cruising.

Last Look: Carnival Fantasy Remembered: https://cruiseradio.net/last-look-remembering-carnival-fantasy/

MidShipCentury.com: https://www.midshipcentury.com/

The Sands of Alang documentary: https://www.midshipcentury.com/the-sands-of-alang

Date: August 2, 2020

A 2020 review of Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Gem. this was a 10-night cruise from New York City that went to the Southern Caribbean.

First major cruise line sailed from Europe
Norwegian Cruise Line extends suspension
Carnival Fantasy ends her final voyage
Cruise line debuts new safety drill
Cruise line refund policies could soon change
CDC wants cruise passengers to help restart cruises

Listener Q: Is the FCC refundable back to cash if needed?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published 28 questions to the general public. We read the questions and tell you how you can respond with your answers.

You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CDC-2020-0087 by any of the following methods listed below. CDC does not accept comments by email.

Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Maritime Unit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS V18-2, Atlanta, GA 30329.

Date: July 25, 2020

PJ shares his experience of being on the last Disney Cruise Line ship before the industry shutdown. This is a seven-night review of Disney Fantasy that went down to the Eastern Caribbean with a stop at private island Castaway Cay.

CDC extending the No Sail Order, again
Carnival is almost done with crew repatriation
Grand Bahama Island on two-week lockdown
Carnival Inspiration heads to the scrapyard
Two former Holland America ships find a new home
Update on two new cruise ships

Listener Q: Can I transfer my future cruise credit and onboard credit to a travel agent — if so, what are the steps?

Cruise expert Stewart Chiron drops by the answer some listener questions. Matt Hochberg from Royal Caribbean Blog answer questions on Royal Caribbeans "Lift and Shift" program and the difference between a Quantum and Quantum Ultra class ship.

1. When a ship is said to be 130,000-tons, what does that mean?

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Sunrise for a Canada/New England itinerary. This ship used to be Carnival Triumph before it underwent a $200 million renovation in 2019. The ship splits time between New York, Virginia, and Florida.

This could be the end for Carnival Fantasy
Key West looking to ban large cruise ships
Florida based cruise line extends cruise suspension
Carnival CEO shares optimism in an earnings call
The caribbean island makes masks mandatory for visitors

Listener Question: What do all the added taxes and fees go to when you buy a cruise? Sometimes they are 25% of the cruise fare. - Steve

We talk to the granddaughter of the architect of the SS United States. At one time, this ship broke the speed record and went across the Atlantic Ocean in three days.

Date: July 12, 2020

A review of an 11-night cruise on Princess Cruises' Regal Princess. This was a Baltic cruise that sailed from Copenhagen with an overnight in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Carnival Mardi Gras launched delayed and Carnival Radiance postponed
Two cruise lines join forces to develop healthy protocols
New EU cruise guides recommend masks and no buffets
Royal Caribbean delays its new ship
P&O Cruises has sold Oceana

Listener Question: We have a couple of cruises coming up see that California is having COVID trending the wrong way. Our final payment is due July 14. While our deposit loss would be minimal because we booked the early saver, would we get credit for the cruise if it cancels? - Howard

Aside from wearing masks on a cruise ship, buffets at sea have been another hot button topic. Royal Caribbean first said they would not have one, and then backpedaled. Norwegian Cruise Line had a computer glitch that issued everyone extra loyalty points - will they honor or take away? Staff writer Richard Simms weighs in on both topics.

Date: July 5, 2020

A preview of what casinos at sea may look like after sailing a five-hour gambling trip. A look at what we saw with protocols and safety procedures.

Carnival Corporation sells off a cruise ship during the shutdown
Cruise ships head to the West Coast of North America
MSC Cruises starts construction on a new class of ship
An Asian cruise line will be the first major cruise line to resume sailing
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels the remainder of Alaska 2020 sailings
Carnival Cruise Line rescues a distressed vessel

Listener Question: The map shows three cruise docks in Cozumel, how will I know where Carnival Vista is going to dock. - Kayla

We answer your listener questions on this weekend's episode of Cruise Radio Rewind. What is the best way to get from San Pedro cruise port to Los Angelos airport? Is an overnight stay on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California worth it? Where can we find an affordable hotel somewhere near Port Canaveral? If the cruise line books my air, does it protect me if my flight is delayed?

Date: June 28, 2020

A review of Carnival Conquest on a seven-night cruise from Port Miami. This sailing went to the Eastern Caribbean with stops in Amber Cove, Grand Turk, San Juan, and St. Thomas.

More cruise lines announced cancellations
Nassau, Bahamas could get strict on cruise passengers
Rapid covid testing could be coming to a cruise line near you
Carnival Corporation announced the sale of six cruise ships
Another cruise line is bringing two ships to Port Canaveral

Listener Question: What are the top three things to do in Ketchikan, Alaska? We are in our early 30s and very active. - Ellie

Masks, social distancing, modified or no buffets, elevators, casinos, there are a lot of potential deal-breakers when it comes to cruising as the industry ramps up again. Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richard Simms and Host of the Always Be Booked Podcast, Tommy Casabona weighs in.

Date: June 21, 2020

A Panama Canal cruise review aboard Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. This was a roundtrip voyage from Port Everglades. Mary first sailed Caribbean Princess back in 2005, she compares and contrasts the vessels over the past 15 years.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancels additional sailings
Bankrupt cruise ship goes to auction
Carnival Cruise Line crew member head home
CDC implements a color system for cruise ships
The second Virgin Voyages ship is floated out

Listener Q: On a cruise ship, would a medical plastic face shield that flips up and stays in place (only for eating) be better and more comfortable than a face or cloth mask?

We get a detailed review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy. Joy was first launched for the Asian market, in 2018, the cruise line announced that the ship would move from Asia to North America. The first North American cruise season, the ship sailed Alaska and then the Mexican Riveria.

Date: June 14, 2020

A 2020 review of MSC Grandiosa. This was a Mediterranean cruise that was cheaper than a lot of his other vacation options.

Royal Caribbean announces delays and cancellations
Good news for 3,000 Carnival Cruise Line crew members
A cruise line will be sailing from Port Canaveral for the first time
Norwegian Cruise Line talks masks, buffets, and muster drills
You must test negative for COVID-19 to come to Alaska

Listener Q: What is the best way to go about seeing how booked a cruise is before we sail?

We discuss picking and booking a cruise ship stateroom. Every person has a different strategy when it comes to booking a stateroom. Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richard Simms and Always Be Booked Podcast Host Tommy Casabona weigh in on the cruise ship cabins.

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star. This was a seven-night cruise that sailed round trip from Venice.

Norwegian's return-to-cruising health details
Canada extending its cruise ship ban
Carnival Cruise Line doubling down on thermal imaging cameras
River cruising is back
So is ocean cruising in Asia

Listener Question: Hardcore Royal Caribbean cruise and tinkering with the idea of sailing Norwegian Cruise Line. With Norwegian doing the five free perks with any booking, is that a good deal?

Where is my cruise refund? That is a question that is being asked by thousands of people. Are the cruise lines really doing the best they can or are they holding on to your money until the last minute possible? After all, the Fair Credit Bill Act The FCBA has set strict guidelines for creditors to follow that protect consumers.

Date: May 31, 2020

A back-to-back review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. This was a three and four-night cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We learn about the recent Mariner refurbishments and what it's like sailing two cruises in a row.

Australia extending their cruise ship ban
Royal Caribbean backtracks on no buffets.
Royal Caribbean gave us a financial update
We start starting to see where the first cruise ships may sail from
Virgin Voyages has delayed their inaugural cruise - again

Listener Q:

Cruise Director Kabir returns this week to discuss your questions about life at sea. Some of the questions he tackles is what a cruise director's day is like, is there a hookup culture onboard the ship, social distancing, and speculation on what it could be like as we resume cruising.

Date: May 24, 2020

We get a review of Holland America's Zuiderdam. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. This cruise went to Grand Turk, San Juan, and the private island Half Moon Cay.

The Bahamas could welcome cruisers back as early as July
Massive layoffs across multiple cruise lines
Disney Cruise Line has extended its cancellation
Carnival Breeze made it to Southampton to disembark crew
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended their Peace of Mind policy

Listener Question: What itinerary has the best beaches for relaxing? We are looking into sailing Mardi Gras in 2021. I have to choose between Costa Maya, Roatan, and Cozumel or San Juan, Grand Turk, Amber Cove. - Sandy

Royal Caribbean hinted this week that they could be getting rid of its cruise ship buffets once they start sailing again.

The cruise industry is going through a financial nightmare right now. They are all in a zero revenue environment. Norwegian Cruise Line recently had its first-quarter earnings call late last week, we break down the findings.

Date: May 17, 2020

We talk to a cruise director who was onboard a cruise ship during the COVID outbreak. Our guest chats with us what it was like being onboard when the cruise industry shutdown and how he had pivot as they attempted to get cruisers home.

Grand Cayman isn't ready to take back cruise ships
Marine firm launches a project to keep ships clean
A video could show the future of cruising
Norway-based cruise company will return to service in June
Norwegian Cruise Line opens sailings through 2023

Listener Question: How early can I drop by bag off at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal?

Hear Cruise Director Kabir's podcast here .

Cruise lines are doing a phased-in approach when it comes to return-to-service. In this episode, we discuss how the landscape and policies are changing with the post-COVID. We answer some listener questions on what to look for when buying a policy and how to rebook your policy if your vacation got canceled.

Find more information about travel insurance policies here .

Date: May 10, 2020

We get a review of Carnival Inspiration. This was a short four-night cruise out of Long Beach, California to Ensenada and Catalina Island with only one sea day. Carnival Cruise Line sails two Fantasy-class ships out of Los Angeles, Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination.

Carnival is shooting for a new return-to-service
An investigation has been launched into Carnival Corporation
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are doing what it takes to get the crew members home.
Two cruise terminals are delayed over uncertainty.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had some good news by mid-week

Listener Question: We are debating on taking Queen Mary from New York to Southampton. Can we survive by eating in the pub and buffet only wearing shorts on board -- or will we go hungry?

This is a 58-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises Island Princess (sister ship to the Coral Princess). This ship was launched back in 2003 and is one of the cruise line's smaller ships.

An interesting angle with this sailing is that COVID-19 events were happening around the world. So they were experiencing in real-time what changes were being made as the globe was continuously learning about coronavirus.

Date: May 3, 2020

A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This cruise went down to the Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.

Carnival sends 10,000 crew members home
Disney Cruise Line extends its cancellation
How Norwegian Cruise Line is weathering the financial storm
The new Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is close to opening
Ship designers are pivoting when it comes to future cruise concepts

Listener Question: If I reach platinum status on day three of my cruise, when will I get the perks?

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us to talk about the details of Norwegian Cruise Line's extension of their suspension of cruises. A company has an idea of putting mobile ICU units in cruise ports across the Caribbean. Norwegian Holdings and Royal Caribbean bolster liquidity.

Should we use a travel agent?
What is the status of Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras inaugural season?

Date: April 26, 2020

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel. Part of the Jewel-class of vessels, the ship carries 2400 guests and 93,500-tons. This was a cruise down under, leaving from Sydney to Auckland. We get all the details of the cruise, itinerary, and how to approach this bucket list trip.

The White House tapped travel execs to help open the county for tourism
CDC gave guidance on what cruise lines need to do in order to sail again
Carnival Cruise ships take on a new mission
Royal Caribbean has extended its cancellations
Could a part of NCLH be for sale?

Listener Question: What advantages does an aft balcony have over a normal balcony, aside from the obvious?

We are answering your questions this week, covering everything from cruise price drops, casino offers, drink packages, to how to use onboard credit.

Special guests this weekend:

Sherry Laskin, CruiseMaven.com
Matt Hochberg, Royal Caribbean Blog
Becky Smith, Becky's Travel Biz

Date: April 19, 2020

We get a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review from a family who sailed aboard Carnival Vista. The sailing was from Galveston, Texas and went to Mahogany Bay, Belize City, and Cozumel. Here how Carnival Vista compares to a most recent sailing on Carnival Horizon.

Carnival Cruise Line extends its pause in operations
Norwegian Cruise Line is downsizing a Free at Sea perk
CDC extends No Sail Order for cruise ships for 100-days
Royal Caribbean founder passes away
One cruise line has detailed their new sanitation policies and procedures

Listener Question: I'm getting a divorce and getting my name back to my maiden name ASAP!! I booked the cruise under my married name last year. What is involved in changing the name with the cruise line from married to maiden?

Already we are getting a glimpse of how differently cruising will be moving forward.

Staff writer Richard Simms discuses how cruising will change once the cruise industry starts back up again and we move past COVID-19.

Date: April 13, 2020

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the Centers for Disease Control's decision. We discuss the financial status and how the cruise lines are raising money to keep them afloat until the return to business.

We also discuss where the cruise ships will go when they start sailing again.

Date: April 12, 2020

Disney Fantasy first entered service in 2012. We get a detailed review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the vessel. This ports of calls on this cruises we St. Thomas, Tortola, and Disney's private island Castaway Cay.

Carnival successfully raised funds to help weather the financial storm
CDC released new guidelines if your cruise ship is caught in a COVID-19 outbreak
Both Holland America's ships and Coral Princess successfully made it back to Florida
Three ships were ordered by the state to leave the port
Cruise lines are having virtual events to help pass the time until we can cruise again

We have a chance to talk with maritime historian, journalist, and filmmaker Peter Knego. Peter shares the experience of going to the cruise ship graveyard in Alang, India, where cruise ships are cut up and sold for scrap metal. We also get details of what it's like being one of the last people on board the ship before it disappears forever.

Date: April 5, 2020

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. This cruise left Miami, Florida and went to the Bahamas.

More cruise lines extending their suspension
Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings into the summer
Celebrity Cruises launched a new ship in a unique way
The first ship to act as a hospital has arrived in New York City
We learn how much it costs to keep Carnival Corporation's ship afloat while they are laid up

We could all use a break right now, so we try something a little different.

I want you to imagine your dream cruise ship.

What would it be like? Where would you sail? What dining venues would it have? What would your stateroom be like? Remember, this is your dream cruise vacation so nothing is off-limits.

Tommy Casabona takes us through his mind and talks to us about a dream cruise he just returned from. The cruise went to San Juan, St. Thomas and Aruba.

Remember, this cruise really did not happen. We are only having fun here.

Date: March 29, 2020

This is a 2020 review of Carnival Magic. This is a Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship that is currently sailing out of Port Everglades. The ports of call were Nassau, Bahamas; Grand Turk, and Amber Cove.

Sheri from Cruise Tips TV stops by to discuss ways to pass the time until our next cruise.

Royal Caribbean's new start-up date
Seattle pausing 2020 cruises
Carnival Radiance delayed
Cruise line financial sustainability

Listener questions:

What is the Jones Act?
What should I bring to kill germs on my cruise?

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron weighs in on cruise ships being used as floating hospitals. Travel industry bailouts - should cruise lines be involved? How could the industry shut down impact future cruise ship launches and christenings? How vital are travel agents when it comes to kickstarting the cruise industry again. And will they ever homeport more than one ship in Jacksonville, Florida.

Date: March 22, 2020

We talk to a cruise passenger who was the last ship to sail after the announcement was made that the cruise industry was taking a voluntarily 30-day suspension.

San Juan turning away cruise ships
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship finally finds a home
Cruise ship moves from Alaska to Mexico
Do we take the refund or the future cruise credit?
Where are all the ships going during the shutdown?

We have more follow-up questions from our segment with Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com.

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the current state of the cruise industry, their financial outlook, and how long it could take to rebound once the industry reopens.

Dan Skilken of TripInsurance joins us to answer listener questions about cancellations over coronavirus (COVID-19).

Date: March 15, 2020

A review of Norwegian Joy in Alaska. This was a round-trip cruise from Seattle, Washington.

The State Department's latest travel advisory
Cruise lines relaxing their cancelation policies
Carnival skips Grand Turk this week
Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady arrives in PortMiami
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity offer first responder cruises

Listener question: We're sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time and receiving onboard credit. Is there anything that I can not use the onboard credit for? - Mark

Cruise Industry Analyst Stewart Chiron joins us once again to answer a listener question about how cruise lines protect themselves against financial risk. Staff writer Richard Simms gives us five reasons why this might be the perfect time to buy cruise line stocks.

Date: March 8, 2020

A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas.

Carnival Cruise Line skipping some Western Caribbean ports of call
Royal Caribbean’s CEO declaring coronavirus sucks
A cruise line’s data being hacked
Daily gratuities being raised on a cruise line yet again
Virgin Voyages canceling their New York City stop

Listener Question: What is my Carnival Cruise Line stock shareholder benefit on a seven-night cruise?

On this week's rewind, we bring on a meteorologist to discuss the different types of sea fog and why the Caribbean is so windy this winter. Cruise industry analyst discusses the dip in cruise line stocks over the past week, coronavirus hysteria in the Caribbean, and the outcome of the two Carnival Corporation ships in Asia.

Date: March 2, 2020

We get a review of Azamara Club Cruises' ship Azamara Journey. This was a 17-night Panama Canal sailing. We discuss the ship, onboard features, and the ports of call.

Rob from CruisingExcursions.com answers your listener shore excursion questions.

Carnival Magic heading to Norfolk
Carnival Elation experiencing technical issues
Scarlet Lady heading to New York City
Princess Cruise ship fails its health inspection
Cruise ship comedian breaks quarantine and flies home

Listener Question: Transportation options in Vancouver, Canada for our Alaska cruise?

We tackle your listener questions on this week's episode.

What is the difference in food between Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean in the buffet and main dining rooms?
How does Carnival's Players Club and Royal Caribbean's casino program stack up against each other?
We have a late flight leaving New York City and looking for suggestions on how to spend the day in Manhattan and the best option to getting to Newark on a budget.

Send your questions to [email protected].

Date: February 23, 2020

We get a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox. This was a seven-night cruise down to the Eastern Caribbean from Port Everglades. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau. Sarah gives us a bow to stern to review of the ship and the ports.

Holland America guest getting coronavirus
Princess Cruise guests start heading home and redeploy Sapphire Princess
Scarlet Lady was delivered to Virgin Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line ship gets $100 million refurbishment
Royal Caribbean starts on new development in the Caribbean

Listener Question: What is a family-friendly safe activity we could do in Cozumel, Mexico?

We answer your listener questions about bidding for an upgrade on Norwegian Cruise Line. Details on cruise line apps. Is it really cheaper to book a cruise as a group? What to do in Antigua. And a suggestion for Naples, Italy.

Email your questions to [email protected].

Date: February 16, 2020

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. This was an eight-night cruise to their private destination Labadee, San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. We get details about the ship and ports of call on this Eastern Caribbean cruise.

A cruise was cut short of an outbreak that wasn't coronavirus related
A port finally accepted the displaced Holland America ship
Royal Caribbean ship has coronavirus scare
Carnival Cruise Line has started showcasing Mardi Gras
There's a Disney Cruise Line ship at a new homeport

Listener Question: Looking for a non-crowded family-friendly beach club in Cozumel.

Heather gives us a review of Carnival Victory. This was a four-night cruise to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. In Spring 2020, Carnival Victory will head to Cadez, Spain for a massive makeover to become Carnival Radiance.

We get the details on Carnival Cruise Line food, service, the overall experience.

Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line stops by to talk about the Culinary Council, the changes at Holland America over the past few years, and some insight into the renovations at Half Moon Cay.

Date: February 9, 2020

Coronavirus is all over the news where both travel and cruising are concerned. This week we talk week with cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron about the impacts on the industry and how cruise lines are being proactive.

Travel insurance could play a factor in the coronavirus cancellations and delays. We answer some of the dozens of emails we relieved about this outbreak.

A Princess Cruise ship was impacted with the deadly coronavirus
Carnival announces new officers for Carnival Radiance
Carnival adds another transatlantic voyage in 2021
Disney Cruise Line launches a website detailing their new destination
Holland America Line brings on a new chef
Royal Caribbean opened a new section at Perfect Day at Cococay

Listener Q: Is Royal Caribbean's The Key program worth it? - Julie from Layton, Utah

We recently had a chance to check out MSC Cruises brand new Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. This is MSC's new private destination in the Bahamas that was developed exclusively for MSC Cruise guests. We speak with the General Manager of the island and MSC Cruises COO Ken Muskat. And staff writer Richard Simms asks some questions about the new private island.

Date: February 2, 2020

Chris gives us a review of Norwegian Crusie Line's brand new Norwegian Encore. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Carnival Mardi Gras floated out of dry dock
Cruise ships are canceling voyages because of coronavirus
There's a lawsuit against a major cruise line
A new cruise port has opened in Jamaica
A man goes overboard on Oasis of the Seas

Carnival Horizon review to the Western Caribbean. Hear this detailed ship review that involves a submarine excursion in Cozumel.

Carnival Mardi Gras is closer to float out
A cruise line is starting service in the Great Lakes
Celebrity Apex now has a godmother
Princess Cruises returns to Kangaroo Island after the wildfires
The ultimate retirement cruise

Listener Question: Best place to go ship spotting in Port Canaveral?

An Alaska review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This was a seven-night cruise and it happened to be the very last voyage of the 2019 Alaska cruise season.

Date: January 19, 2020

A 2020 review of Sky Princess. This ship belongs to Princess Cruises' Royal-class and made its North America debut in December 2019. We get a full review of this ship that is sailing from Port Everglades this winter and spring.

Royal Caribbean canceled five cruises
Holland America canceled one
Carnival Corporation donates to Australian wildfires
Carnival Cruise Line adds two transatlantic cruises in 2021

Listener Q: What can we do in Los Angeles as a port stop?

We tackle your question. Parking at PortMiami versus an offsite lot. How strict is Carnival Cruise Line when it comes to their cancelation policy? How to get around Bermuda when there for three days. And what is the best time to embark the ship on cruise day?

Date: January 12, 2020

A review of Royal Caribbean's Miami-based Symphony of the Seas. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Get this very detailed review from this first-time Royal Caribbean cruise passenger.

Pricing glitched caused ultra-low cruise fares
Norwegian Cruise Line ditches water bottles
Cruise ship stuck in Caribbean port
Norwegian raises room service
January 2020 cruise ship dry dock schedule

Listener Q: How can we see the donkeys on Grand Turk?

We tackle your listener questions on this week's show.

What is there to do in St. Thomas for first-time cruisers?
How do we get from West Palm Beach to Port Miami?
What are the major differences between Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Gem?
Breaking down the Norwegian Cruise Line dining program

Date: January 5, 2019

A review of MSC Meraviglia. This is one of MSC Cruises Meraviglia-class ships that is now sailing seasonally from Port Miami. Hear how this stacks up against other cruise ships sailing from Miami and what it's really like.

Another cruise line raises gratuities
Celebrity Cruises is dropping a surcharge
A man went overboard on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship
Princess launched what they are calling their "best sale ever" - is it a good deal?
MSC cruise ship hits the dock in Italy

Listener Question: What happens if we don't use up all our onboard credit on Harmony of the Seas?

This month we've seen a lot of cruise cancellations and delays. We answer questions on the delays and recouping lost money. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers questions regarding the Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras that has been delayed and canceled eight sailings, and Carnival Glory. This is great to know about sailing in the future.

Sherry Laskin stops by with cruise news:

Carnival increases drink package price
Royal Caribbean homeports new ship in the Mediterranean
Details on Virgin Voyages special onboard credit offer
Asbestos found on three cruise ships

Listener Question: I am blind and wanting to cruise again for the first time in years. What does Carnival Cruise Line offer in terms of menus for the visually impaired?

Date: December 29, 2019

A detailed review of Carnival Panorama. This is Carnival Cruise Line's latest ship that debuted in Long Beach, California in December 2019. We cover the new ship from bow to stern and give details on all the new spaces added to the ship.

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the accident involving Carnival Glory and Carnival Legend in Cozumel, Mexico. We also talk about the shipyard delay of Mardi Gras and how it's impacting guests and Carnival Corporation's end of the year earnings call.

Date: December 22, 2019

We get a review of a seven-night Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Bliss from New York City. The cruise went to Nassau, Port Canaveral, and Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian Bliss was launched in 2018 from Norwegian Cruise Line.

Holland America ship cancels sailing from Port Everglades
Royal Caribbean will bring a mega-ship to Texas
Cruising is only getting bigger according to a new report
Port Everglades breaks a cruise world record
Carnival says watch what you wear onboard

Listener Question: Best places to stay before sailing out of Long Beach?

We are onboard Carnival Cruise Line's brand new ship, Carnival Panorama. This was on the inaugural cruise that went from Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico.

Date: December 14, 2019

Trip Reports:

Day 1: https://cruiseradio.net/trip-report-carnival-panorama-embarkation-day/
Day 2: https://cruiseradio.net/trip-report-carnival-panorama-fun-day-at-sea/
Christening coverage: https://cruiseradio.net/behind-the-fun-of-carnival-cruise-lines-big-night-photos/
Carnival Kitchen review: https://cruiseradio.net/review-carnival-kitchen-on-carnival-panorama/

A review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. This was a repositioning cruise from Canada to Port Everglades.

Carnival Panorama christening
Royal Caribbean deadly accident
Virgin Voyages completes sea trials
Guy's Burger Joint now serving breakfast
Sky Princess christened in Port Everglades

Listener Q: Gratuities and how to deal with them?

MSC Cruises opened its private island Ocean Cay Marine Reserve on December 5, and we talk all things new island with Ken Musket, COO of MSC Cruises USA.

Plus, a brief chat with a passenger who was on board MSC Meraviglia with us, and his experience.

Date: December 8, 2019

A fall 2019 review of Disney Magic. This was a cruise out of Manhattan that went over to Bermuda. We get a bow to stern review, as well as what it's like to travel on Disney Cruise Line as a single parent.

Staff writer Richard Simms answers some listener questions on how to win free cruises by playing in the casino, and is it really as easy as you think? Richard tackles your questions from his experience.

We get the latest cruise news from Sherry Laskin. Some sound bytes from Vanna White on her thoughts of being the godmother of Carnival Panorama. And Are Cyber Monday cruise deals really worth it? We break it down.

Date: December 1, 2019

This is a review of Celebrity Cruises recently refurbished Celebrity Summit. This was a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico. We get a detailed bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the ports of call.

Art Sbarsky is a retired cruise industry executive who spent years working for Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Crystal Cruises. We caught up with him in the Observation Lounge on Norwegian Encore.

You can listen to Art Sbarsky’s last interview with us here (click the link): http://traffic.libsyn.com/cruiseradioshow/BONUS3APR3017.mp3

Want to hear more shows like this? Let me know: [email protected].

A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas.

Answering your shore excursion questions.

Carnival gives more details on the roller coaster for Mardi Gras
Celebrity adding an all-female navigation team for National Woman's Day
Virgin Voyage detailing new ship and itinerary
Royal Caribbean adding new Caribbean sailings
Norwegian opening new section of Great Stirrup Cay

Listener Question: Is it true that NCL gives free cruises with their loyalty program?

Sherry Laskin stops by with her weekend update. We talk about Carnival Cruise Line switching up its soda selection from Coke to PepsiCo. Also, MSC Cruises delaying the grand opening of their private island again. And we talk about a travel insurance story that a listener sent in. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com stops by to help unpack the story and what could have been done differently. The devil is in the details of travel insurance policies.

Date: November 17, 2019

We get a three-night review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream. This sailing left out of Port Canaveral, Florida and went to Disney's private island Castaway Cay and Nassau, Bahamas.

MSC Cruises delaying their private island
Carnival Cruise Line letting you finance your cruise
Celebrity Cruise ship running aground
The founder of Royal Caribbean passing away
A well known Carnival Cruise Line captain passing away

Listener Question: Will cruise lines reimburse you if it rains during your excursion?

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Conquest-class ship Carnival Freedom. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas. This sailing went to Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.

Date: November 10, 2019

A 10-night review of Princess Cruises' Crown Princess. This was a Southern Caribbean cruise. Crown Princess is one of the ships that now features the Ocean Medallion program.

Carnival Panorama is heading to North America
PortMiami is getting a train station
MSC Cruises makes two announcements
A cruise ship has a $200,000 mattress

Listener Question: THoughts on getting an air BNB in Miami? - Leah

Sharon returned to Freeport Bahamas shortly after it reopened to cruise ship traffic after Hurricane Dorian. She was traveling on Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration on a two-night cruise to Freeport from Palm Beach. We get a first-hand account of what Grand Bahama Island is like after suffering the wratch of Hurricane Dorian in early September.

Date: November 3, 2019

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas. This was an Eastern Mediterranean cruise over to Greece. Sherry has cruise news:

Carnival Cruise Line is changing the rules to its exclusive Havana area
Carnival announced a "new" ship in Alaska
Norwegian Cruise Ship is about to undergo a massive makeover
Tampa is testing new port security feature
Royal Caribbean is developing another new destination
New ship round-up for Florida

This is a review of an eleven-night cruise on Celebrity Eclipse from Vancouver to Hawaii. This cruise had five sea days upfront then four ports in a row with a couple of overnights.

Date: October 27, 2019

A 2019 review of a Western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night cruise out of New Orleans.

Rob is answering your listener questions on cruise excursions in Iceland, Vietnam, Aruba, and Cozumel.

New rule makes it harder from cruise crew to get off the ship
Guests get booted off Royal Caribbean ship for a dangerous act
Royal Caribbean is getting rid of a cruise ship
Also debuting new spa suites
Carnival Cruise Line changes up safety video

Listener question: What is the difference between a cove balcony and a standard balcony cabin on Carnival Cruise Line?

Rachelle and her family just returned from one of the very last cruises of the 2019 Alaska season. She sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel with her family of five, and they all stayed in The Haven. The Haven is Norwegian's ship within a ship concept. Hear what it's like cruising in The Haven and sailing Alaska.

Date: October 20, 2019

A review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise onboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. This was a cruise from Port Miami that departed from the brand new Terminal A. We get a detailed review of the itinerary.

Cruise line takes paid priority access program fleetwide
Royal Caribbean names new ship and homeport
Cruise ship makes history in Manhattan
Carnival Ecstasy just completed a dry dock
This cruise is building their 249th cruise ship

Guests onboard Norwegian Spirit missed five ports in Northern Europe because of bad weather and the guests onboard did not appreciate it. Even though the weather is beyond the cruise lines control, these guests were no thrilled and staged a riot in the ship's main atrium. After hours of protesting, Norwegian Cruise Line eventually gave them a 25% future cruise credit.

Matt Rogers is currently sailing on Norwegian Spirit and we get the details live on location. And Stewart Chiron, American's Most Quoted Cruise Expert stops by the give details of the cruise contract.

Date: October 13, 2019

A review of Celebrity Cruises' ship, Celebrity Infinity. This was a seven-night Mediterranean cruise.

Princess Cruises names new ship
Norwegian Cruise Line is going through changes
Celebrity is jumping on the fee bandwagon for a drink package
A new addition to Perfect Day at CocoCay coming soon
Norwegian's newest ship is getting closer to North America

Listener Question: How important it is to have an itinerary with Glacier Bay vs cruising to Tracy Arm or Hubbard?

A review of a family who sailed on MSC Cruises' MSC Seaside on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. A couple of things make this interview unique. AJ and his wife are both legally blind, and they stayed in the yacht club with their two children. The also missed a port of call because of political unrest in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We get the details of the sailing and see if MSC has improved their North American experience over the years.

Date: October 6, 2019

A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. This is a nine-night Canada/New England itinerary from Bayonne, New Jersey.

Carnival Corporation details two new Bahamas projects
Cruises ship rescues stranded boaters sinking yacht
Caribbean island tightens passport requirements
Norwegian Cruise Line eliminates all plastic water bottles
Disney Cruise Line returns to this gulf coast port

Pros and Cons of our Canada/New England cruise aboard Carnival Sunrise. The ports of call on this sailing were Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and Boston, Massachusetts.

Date: September 29, 2019

A review of Carnival Magic. Carnival Magic is a Carnival Dream-class ship that sails year-round Caribbean cruises from Florida. This sailing was a 14-night back-to-back, which broke down to two cruises, a six and eight-night sailing.

Answering your cruise excursion questions.

Royal Caribbean refurbing another cruise ship
Carnival Cruise Line and Port Miami announcement
Carnival ship forced to spend the night in Nassau
Celebrity Cruises reverses policy change
Royal Caribbean modifies a perk they cut
Ships return to Freeport, Bahamas

Listener Q: What is the deal with Carnival Cruise Line's drink package when sailing out of New York City?

A review of a nine-night Baltic cruise on Norwegian Getaway. Getaway was launched in 2014 with Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship underwent a renovation in early 2019 to get some new enhancements like Norman's Pour House bar and a Starbucks.

Date: September 22, 2019

A review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. This ship currently sails year-round Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fantasy was launched in 2012 and is known for its stop at Disney's private island Castaway Cay (which this itinerary didn't go to because of Hurricane Dorian).

MSC Cruises is stretching on of their ships
Norwegian Cruise Line names godmother for Norwegian Encore
Royal Caribbean says formal isn't leaving
New ship heading to Port Everglades in 2020

Listener Q: If we skip a cruise line private island, do they offer compensation?

We get a back to back review of two Princess Cruise ships. Coral Princess and Ruby Princess. These were loyalty program building cruises for these guests. Princess Cruises accepts the number of cruises or cruise days sailed for their loyalty program. They started their voyage in Los Angelos, sailed to Vancouver, and then to Seattle on two different ships. Hear their experience.

Date: September 15, 2019

A review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection. This is a Solstice-class ship that was launched in 2012. Reflection sails seasonally in North America and Europe, depending on the time of year.

Carnival returns to Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays
Norwegian Cruise Line tests a new program
New data shows the cheapest time to book a cruise
Upcoming Princess cruise ship completes milestone

Listener Question: What are the pros and cons of booking my airfare through the cruise line?

All things Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, and how it impacted the Bahamas. We find out what the cruise lines are doing to help the residents of Grand Bahamas Island and Abacos. We learn what damage was done to the cruise lines.

A guest who was on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas during the storm shares what it was like to be at sea and have their cruise extended. And ABC Action News meteorologist Greg Dee gives some insight behind Hurricane Dorian and just what made it so powerful.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas on a 10 night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Disney names new ship
Norwegian ends a Florida cruise in another state
More hybrid-powered cruise ships
This cruise is over 200+ days

Listener: Can I make my flight on time embarkation morning?

Answering your travel insurance questions during hurricane season.

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A detailed review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Fascination, a ship that is based year-round out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Date: September 1, 2019

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Norwegian Breakaway. Since Breakaway was first launched in 2013, she has been all over the world. As of August 2019, she is based in Miami, Florida.

Carnival Cruise Line guest that rolled off the pier in St. Thomas
Royal Caribbean refurbishing their Freedom of the Seas
Princess Cruises has a new stage show
Pier repairs are forcing Carnival Sunrise to use a new pier in NYC

Listener Question: Buying the drink package when only one of us drinks.

We talk go off the record with a cruise ship crew member to find out what life is like below deck, how gratuities are really distributed, and how they get paid.

Date: August 25, 2019

On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas that stopped in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Carnival Cruise Line updates SkyRide closure
Royal Caribbean will double-dip at CocoCay
Princess Cruises adds highspeed wifi to more ships
Virgin Voyages releases more itineraries through 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship completed a milestone

Listener Question: When will my guaranteed room be assigned with Royal Caribbean. And once it's assigned, can I change it?

Rob answers some shore excursion questions about Northern Europe and Mediterranean cruise itineraries.

Stewart Chiron, America's Most Quoted Cruise Expert, stops by to share his thoughts on the Venice cruise ship ban, cruise line pricing, investing money in private islands in the Bahamas, and a look ahead at the cruise industry.

Date: August 18, 2019

We get a 2019 review of Celebrity Equinox. This ship is currently sailing Caribbean cruises out of Port Everglades. This was a seven-night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean islands that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, Tortola, and St. Maarten.

Cruise line banning door decorations
Carnival ship fails USPH inspection
Florida port gets another cruise ship
Royal Caribbean waves BYE with big hand
The largest vow renewal at sea could happen in 2020

Listener Qs

1. Booking through a travel agent versus direct through the cruise line?

2. Affordable parking at Port Canaveral?

We get a review of a 12-night cruise in the Mediterranean from Venice from Barcelona. The ship was Holland America Line's ms Veendam.

Date: August 11, 2019

We get a review of a four-night cruise to Bermuda on Carnival Sunrise. Sunrise is Carnival Cruise Line's second Sunshine-class ship that is spending the summer in New York City before repositioning to Florida in late 2019.

Half Moon Cay is getting a makeover
Topher from Jack's Shack
Royal Caribbean is going vegan
Cruise Industry News released some mind-blowing numbers

Listener Question: What do you think is the best way to get from Miami’s airport to a Fort Lauderdale hotel? And can you recommend a hotel?

On this rewind episode, we go answer your listener questions. Norwegian Cruise Line steakhouse, getting on a ship to take a tour without sailing, cruising with a disability, Royal Caribbean's The Key Program, and issues with New York travel insurance.

Submit your questions to [email protected].

Date: August 4, 2019

A review of Holland America's latest ship the Nieuw Statendam on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Propulsion issues slow down more Allure of the Seas sailings
Carnival lowers Faster to the Fun on two cruise ships
Cruise over-tourism becoming a problem again
Princess Cruises rolls out their first jazz club
A brawl lands two arrested on a cruise ship

1. How strict is Carnival with boarding times at Port Canaveral?

2. Suggestions for snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas?

What is it like sailing Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Sharon just returned from a seven-night sailing from New York City to Canada/New England and she talks about her sailing as a first-timer sailing Cunard Line. She discusses what it was like sailing Cunard line and how it differs from the mass market cruise lines that she is used to sailing.

Date: July 28, 2019

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Valor on a cruise to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico.

Carnival has crew gratitude video series
Celebrity cruise ship lost power
Carnival Panorama completes sea trials
MSC debuts new island in video
Chair hogs go to court

Listener Question: How can I find cheap air for my European cruise?

Rob answers some European cruise excursion questions.

Joseph Farcus is a legend in the cruise industry. He designed every Carnival Cruise Line ship from 1977 to 2011, and stayed with Carnival Corporation until he retired in 2014.

Joseph recently published a book called Design on the High Seas, and he joins me to talk about the book and gives us a look behind the curtain.

He also discusses how he designed the signature Carnival funnel, why so many Carnival Cruise Line ships have neon and other questions.

Amazon link to Design on the High Seas .

Date: July 21, 2019

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss on a seven-night cruise. We get a comprehensive review of this Breakaway-plus class ship from a guest who traveled solo. Bliss spends the summers in Alaska and winters sailing the Caribbean.

We answer your travel insurance questions regarding sailing during hurricane season, the difference between credit card insurance and a regular policy, and the cut off line for buying a travel insurance policy.

Political unrest diverts cruise ships from San Juan
Allure of the Seas getting a massive makeover
Carnival is beefing up Bermuda calls
Western Caribbean beaches are still struggling with seaweed
Tropical Storm diverts, extends, and shortens Caribbean cruises

Listener Question: We are light sleepers, can you recommend a deck that we won't hear much noise from the engine, dining, or elevators?

We finally got a review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This cruise ship was launched in 2016 for the Asia and Australia market. Now the ship is spending the summer in Alaska. Scott and his family just returned from the ship and gave us a comprehensive review of this Quantum-class cruise ship.

We get a review of Carnival Victory, a ship that sails three and four nights out of Miami, Florida. This was a three-night Bahamas cruise. Matt gives us a bow to stern overview of the ship and what he did in the Bahamas. In 2020, Carnival Victory will undergo a $200 million dry dock to become Carnival Radiance.

Toddler falls from Royal Caribbean ship balcony
Royal Caribbean honors drinking pricing error
Royal Caribbean ship heads to New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line app goes fleetwide
Carnival Cruise Line rolls out brunch menu to more ships
Carnival starts recycling soap by the end of July 2019

Listener Question: What cruise ship do we pick, Anthem of the Seas or Norwegian Bliss?

A review of one of Royal Caribbean's Freedom-class cruise ships, Independence of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise out of Port Everglades over to Cozumel, Mexico. Mike gives a detailed review of the cruise and what the ship was like.

Carnival Panorama is one step closer to the USA
A new cruise exhibit is on the Queen Mary in Long Beach
Enchanted Princess will debut in exactly a year - where is it going?
MSC Cruises is now including their gratuity in the price of the cruise fare

Listener Question: I bought the beverage package for an upcoming NCL sailing, and pre paid the 20% gratuity already. Am I going to be charged more when I am on the ship?

Going behind the headlines on this week's cruise industry news.

Royal Caribbean's pricing error on the drink package, will they eventually make good on it?
Carnival Cruise Line changes their specialty dining program - what's going to be different?
A first for the cruise industry dry dock is going to happen with Carnival Vista on July 12.
And Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled their July 5 sailing because of unforeseen mechanical issues.

Date: July 3, 2019

This week we go back to an interview that Matt and I did back in January 2012. This was when the cruise ship Costa Concordia sank off the coast of Italy. We interviewed a passenger who was on the ship at the time of sinking and he gave us a play-by-play of what actually happened.

This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine on a sailing that went to Grand Turk and Amber Cove. We get a comprehensive review of the food, shows, the layout of the cruise ship, and the ports of call.

Carnival guests airlifted after a bus overturned in the Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Line is stopping the open bar on two cruise ships
MSC Cruises gives more details on the new private island
Virgin Voyages details Rock Star Suites
Listener Q: The ship casino on a California Coastal Cruise and reporting earnings.

Tommy was on the very last cruise ship into Cuba. He talks about what it was like being there when the Cuba ban was announced and also gives us a review of Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky sails year-round from Miami, Florida.

Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked podcast.

This week we discuss the new features added to Carnival Mardi Gras, get a review of Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam, interview a travel insurance expert about medivac coverage, and get cruise news with Sherry Laskin.

Guest being kicked off a Norwegian Cruise Line ship
Carnival Vista having more technical issues
Disney cruise ship being revamped
Port Canaveral wins port award
Listener Q: Is the NCL free airfare promotion really worth it?

This week on Cruise Radio Rewind we put together a panel to compare the drink packages between Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and Royal Caribean. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast and writer Richard Simms are my guests to discuss the beverage packages.

Let me know your thoughts: [email protected].

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunrise. This ship just underwent a $200 million renovation and is now sailing from New York City for the Summer and Fall of 2020. We get a comprehensive review of the new staterooms, food venues, and entertainment on the ship.

A woman went overboard on Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic over the weekend in the Mediterranean Sea
Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues stranded fishermen
Carnival Panorama added to Faster to the Fun pricing
Norwegian Cruise Line's Getaway just got new features
Cruise ships are heading to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo

Listener Q: I'm wondering how many actually swim or sit by the pool on an Alaskan cruise? - Sue

Piloting a ship is a dangerous job that requires a lot of training. We sit down and have a chat in studio with river pilot Captain Eric Bryson. Captain Bryson answers our questions on what it's like making that leap from the PILOT boat to the cruise ship, navigating mega ships, and the training required. This interview originally aired in spring 2011.

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl . This was a 13-night transatlantic cruise from New York City to Amsterdam.

Since the cruise was so long, we were able to find out what the ship was like during multiple sea days with no stone left unturned.

Cruises to Cuba are officially canceled
MSC Cruise ship crashed into a dock in Venice over the weekend
Carnival Cruise Line got slapped with a big fine for violating probation
Another Celebrity Cruise underwent a refurbishment

Listener Q: What is the weather like in Alaska in July?

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.

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 Key program worth it for a three-night cruise on Mariner of the Seas ? Also, how is the traffic in Port Canaveral on embarkation day?

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

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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.

Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the rescue
Royal Caribbean just announced a major refurbishment
A retired fisherman came to the rescue of the tragic plane crash in Alaska that killed six
Nassau is considering changing their cruise ship dumping laws

Listener Question: Anytime dining on Norwegian Cruise Line.

And we answer some of your shore excursion questions with CruisingExcursions.com.

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.

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 ever gone on a cruise at the end of December and is the ship decorated for Christmas? Also, how’s the weather in Nassau I’m afraid I wasted $$ on an excursion and it won’t be warm enough. - Sierra

Watch the Carnival Sunrise video tour here .

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.

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 stages of our upcoming cruise and trying to figure out if an Uber is cheaper than a Carnival transfer. We are a family of 4.

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 for the Chinese market.

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.

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 unique partnership with MSC Cruises

Listener question: I have a question about the Carnival loyalty program. I currently have 22 nights with Carnival, making me red level. You need 25 nights to reach gold level, which I will receive in the MIDDLE of my next cruise. When does my gold status activate?

A review of Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship that is currently based in Manhattan.

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?

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.

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.

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 lawsuit
Listener Q: How much does it cost to use a travel agent?

Watch the Carnival Horizon review on YouTube .

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.

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.

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 take advantage of April Fool's Day
Listener Question: Do you have any Celebrity Reflection tips?

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.

Viking Ocean Cruises incident in the North Seas during rough weather
A famous cruise ship is getting sued because of a bed bug problem in 2018
Celebrity Summit is sailing again after a massive refurbishment
Princess Cruises confirms two more new cruise ships

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.

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 for third Pinnacle-class ship

Listener question: Curious your thoughts on a question we have been wrestling with since the Carnival Vista: how does tipping work in the specialty dining areas? Do you tip 15%-20% like a normal restaurant? - Drew

We get a review of Regal Princess from a first time Princess Cruises' guest. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

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: Bringing a minor on a cruise - is there any documentation required?

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.

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 the Caribbean Sea
Carnival Cruise Line has a new food partnership with Emeril Lagasse
Listener question: day pass resorts in Bermuda

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 answers a question about the high winds that caused a cruise ship delay in New York City.

Norwegian Cruise Line ship was cut short due to high winds
The port of Nassau will get a new cruise pier
One cruise line made gratuities mandatory and then reversed it
Navigator of the Seas is out of dry dock and ready to sail from Port Miami
Carnival Cruise Line adds new dessert menu

Listener question on tipping luggage handlers at the pier.

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 .

Norwegian Cruise Line having issues with Epic
Royal Caribbean ordering another mega cruise ship
A cruise ship was turned away from Cuba
Carnival Cruise Line renews vows across their whole fleet
Royal Caribbean

Listener Question: What to do in Belize?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Itineraries for Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Mardi Gras
Princess Cruises private destination Princess Cays caught fire
Virgin Voyages is rolling gratuities into the cruise fare
Princess announces the largest balconies at sea

Shelly from CruisingExcursions answers some listener questions on some cruisers sailings to Rome, Athens, Mallorca, and Mykonos.

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.

The kid who jumped off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and lived to tell the story.
Virgin Voyages releases rock star cruise suites.
MSC Cruises gives us more details about their upcoming island Ocean Reserve Cay.

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.

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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

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.

Mexican cruise destination rocked by violence
2018 Norovirus report released
Carnival Cruise Line reverses room service charge
Venice is now charging day visitor tax
100-year-old woman celebrates a birthday on a cruise ship
Carnival Cruise Line captain and crew honored for rescue
How much does the sky suite on Celebrity Edge cost?
My dining time is during sail away - what happens?

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.

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
Royal Caribbean is testing a new program in their casino on Harmony of the Seas

Listener question: Do you have any free beach recommendations for Grand Turk. We are taking our first cruise in February.

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.

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.

A Royal Caribbean ship rescued two men by pure luck
Another new cruise ship has arrived in South Florida
An injured cruiser has won over $400,000 from one cruise line
A new tax will impact cruisers heading to Amsterdam in 2019
New cruise ships for 2019

Listener Question: Which cruise line is better - Princess Cruises or Celebrity Cruises?

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 fraps, And we got to the terminal without needing a map.

When we got on the ship we avoided the clatter, We sprang to the buffet to load up a platter.

Away to Guy’s Burgers we flew like a flash, Next to the pools of kids making a splash.

The sun on the breast of the blue ocean waves Made me think of a drink, which I started to crave.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a goofy British man who was holding a beer.

At the site of him, someone beside me yelled, And I knew in a moment it must be John Heald.

More rapid than eagles the cruisers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and began to exclaim:

“Now Sunshine! now, Glory! now, Pride and Sensation! On, Magic! On, Conquest! on Spirit and Elation!

To the Caribbean and to three ports of call; Now cruise away, cruise away, cruise away all!”

Some cruisers stood by and waved their goodbyes, As the ship’s horn blew and the sunset in the skies.

So up to the lido deck the cruisers they flew, With cameras in hand to capture the view.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the deck The pouring of juice and some orange triple sec.

As I signed my receipt and left an extra tip, Up came John Heald to the top of the ship.

He was dressed in his swimsuit, ready for the slides, And he looked quite happy, with a pep in his stride.

A bag full of sunscreen he had flung on his back, With a Guy’s burger inside, in case he needed a snack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! But his chest won the contest for being too hairy!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, For he’d just heard the sketch for the comedy show.

As the senior cruise director of the whole Carnival fleet, He would shake the hand of every cruiser he’d meet.

He had a broad face and he loved the food at the deli, And in the mornings he room serviced toast with some jelly.

He was funny and kind, a right jolly old man, And I laughed when I saw him get a bit too tan.

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know his skin would go red.

He spoke not a word, but went back to his work, As he wrote up the Fun Times for our day in Grand Turk.

He planned out the bingos, the trivias, the shows, And made sure to list when the ship’s bars would close.

He then sprang to the mic, to his team gave a shout, And away they all flew, the crew so devout.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere we sailed out of sight, “Happy cruising to all, and to all a good-night!”

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.

Carnival Cruise Line going into a new North American cruise port
Royal Caribbean returning to New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line announcing new cruise schedules
Disney Cruise Line hiking specialty dining prices by 30%
Carnival Cruise Line coming to the aid of a sailor broke down
Listener question: What to do in St. Thomas if we don't want to snorkel or go to the beach?

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.

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.

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 West

Listener Question: Best time to board the ship on embarkation day?

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.

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.

Celebrity Edge was officially christened
Carnival Cruise Line returns to Europe in 2020
Carnival increases beverage gratuities by three percent
Another Princess ship will have Ocean Medallion by February 2019
Royal Caribbean investing in biometric technology
Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is officially underway

Listener Question: What is there to do in Grand Cayman aside from Stingray City?

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.

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.

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 resort in Nassau is better - Breezes or Hilton?

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.

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.

Carnival Cruise Line changing their smoking policy
Symphony of the Seas was officially christened in Port Miami
Celebrity Edge has arrived at her new home in Florida
Carnival Cruise ship debuts a new fast food restaurant
Norwegian Cruise Line ship breaks down in San Juan and sends passengers home

Listener Q: What island has better snorkeling: St. Kitts or Grand Turk?

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.

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 can subscribe here: Cruise Radio News podcast feed .

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.

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.

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 destination of their 2020 ship
Follow up: Princess cruises responds to their dining change that was met with pushback
Upcoming ships: Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, Celebrity Edge, and Holland America's Nieuw Statendam
Listener question: What amenities come with a suite on Carnival Cruise Line?

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.

We get a review of an 11-night Southern Caribbean cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises's Celebrity Equinox.

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 question: Which port is better in Honduras - Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole?

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.

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.

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 studio is coming to one cruise line
MSC Cruises is entering the ultra luxury market

Listener question: I was just wondering if I should bring my own shampoo, body wash and conditioner or if the stuff that comes in your stateroom will be enough?

We also answer your shore excursion questions.

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.

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.

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 are smoking sections on this ship?

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.

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. First debuting in 2012, she remains a popular choice for cruise fans out of Port Canaveral, Florida.

Cruise line increasing gratuities in December
Carnival helps honeymooners who were robbed
Carnival honored for supporting military members
Royal Caribbean may have picked out their next ship name
Listener Question: Is Norwegian Cruise Line's free airfare promotion really worth it?

Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com stops by the answer some listener questions about cruising during hurricane season and other topics.

Cruising and needing to fly home for an emergency
Booked a cruise and got deployment orders

Cruise Radio News Brief - October 7, 2018. Guests on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas were upset when women were running around dressed like Playboy bunnies. Carnival Corporation's chairman Micky Arison and wife are donating to disaster relief across the world. And Norwegian Cruise Line's free airfare promotion has expanded to Caribbean and Hawaii cruises.

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Port Canaveral based Oasis of the Seas. Oasis debuted as the world's largest cruise ship back in 2009, and it still more popular than ever. Kat and her husband went on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise and we get a detailed report of her trip, how the ship was, the ports of call, and some first time tips for sailing an Oasis-class ship.

Four Carnival Cruise Line ships are officially at their new homeports
Norwegian Cruise Line increases their drink package price, again
Titanic II project started back up again
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line sending a ship to house workers in the Boston gas explosion
Listener Question: How does the Norwegian Cruise Line bidding for an upgrade program work?

Cruise Radio News Brief - September 30, 2018. Two Carnival Cruise Line ships are repositioning to new homeports this weekend, a week after Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon repositioned. Grand Cayman could be in trouble if they don't step up there cruise docking situation. And more flooding means more cruise ship delays in Galveston.

Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Horizon made her Florida debut last week. We get a cruiser's review of the ship, find out how it stacks up against other ships in the Carnival fleet, and where Carnival missed the mark with Carnival Horizon.

Carnival Vista is at her new homeport
The Port of Tampa reached a major cruise milestone
Royal Caribbean has expanded their smartphone app
Carnival says more staterooms is the future
Question: Would you suggest dining at Royal Caribbean's Wonderland restaurant for our anniversary dinner?

You can watch the drone footage of Carnival Elation leaving Jacksonville here .

Cruise Radio News Brief - September 23, 2018. Carnival Horizon celebrates the ship arriving in Miami, Florida in a big way. If you're a football fan you can sign up for a free Carnival Cruise Line sailing. And Venice is tired of guests sitting on their sidewalks.

We get a review of Carnival Fantasy. This Carnival Cruise Line ship is currently the oldest ship in the fleet, and was the first Fantasy-class ship. This Western Caribbean cruise went to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.

Carnival Horizon is officially at her new home
Carnival offers a new type of boarding photo
Guy's Burger Joint now offering new burgers
Could Norwegian Cruise Line prices be going up?
New NCL ship deployments for 2020
Royal Caribbean eliminating in-room baby sitting

Simonne from Cruising Excursions answers questions based on your emails. We cover tours in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and an accessible tour for Mendenhall Glacier.

Cruise Radio News Brief - September 16, 2018. Disney Cruise Line could be home-porting in Miami if everything goes as planned. It's back to normal for the cruise lines impacted by Hurricane Florence. And the new Princess Cruises ship has arrived in Sydney for the season.

Cruise Radio is being released a day early this week because of Hurricane Florence.

We get a review of MSC Cruises' newest ship to the Caribbean MSC Seaside . This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise.

Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog fills us in on the ship that is taking shelter from Hurricane Florence in Florida.

Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee answers some hurricane questions on tracking these storms, how rough it gets in the ocean, and a couple pieces of advice for cruising during hurricane season.

Carnival Cruise Line's steakhouse price hike
Norwegian Cruise Line's hull art for the upcoming Norwegian Encore
Nassau trying to improve their port, again
Listener question: First-time cruiser on Carnival, should I purchase the beverage package.

Cruise Radio News Brief - September 9, 2018. The tropics are on pretty active with potential hurricanes impacting the southeast. A Windstar Cruises' ship broked down in Buzzards Bay on Friday. And the Carnival Cruise Line airship (blimp) tour marches on.

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. This was a seven-night Alaska cruise from Seattle.

Flooding at the port of Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line dismissed a dining rumor
Carnival Corporation christened their largest ship to day
Norwegian Sun has wrapped up their Cuba season
Carnival guests could soon be paying more to sail out of Port Canaveral
Listener question on the best time to embark a cruise from New York City

Weekend Cruise News Brief - September 2, 2018. A woman was airlifted off a Carnival Cruise Line ship over the weekend. Grand Cayman does not want a cruise pier, and they mean business. And other cruise lines said they will not be removing automated gratuities.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Breeze.

Little French Key burns (off the island of Honduras)
Carnival Horizon hits a pier in New York City
Carnival launches a blimp that's currently on tour
Royal updates their beverage policy
Holland America's new ship completes sea trials
Question on cruise line price drops

Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 26, 2018. Royal Caribbean is changing the way you interact with their customer service department. Carnival's brand ambassador gave an update on Carnival's limit on the CHEERS! drink package, and a good future for the cruise industry.

We get a review of Disney Cruise Lines' Disney Magic. This was a one way sailing from Rome to Barcelona. We get a full review of the Disney cruise experience and an overall review of the cruise ship.

Stewart has cruise news on:

Woman jumps off Norwegian Star
Carnival Cruise Line announces new port of mega ship
Woman sues cruise line because she lost trivia

Plus, Dan from TripInsurance.com answers some of your listener questions on travel insurance.

Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 19, 2018, Oasis-class ship could be heading to the Gulf Coast. MSC Cruises sprung a leak. And Carnival Cruise Line adding to their onboard prizes.

We get a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Miracle. John gives us a bow to stern review of this sailing from Tampa, Florida.

Royal Caribbean bans emotional support animals
Carnival cruise ship has technical issue
Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships get refurbished
Celebrity Edge announces new entertainment options
Listener question on where to find a solo cruise website

Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 12, 2018. Royal Caribbean is changing their online check-in program. Carnival Cruise Line is making two disembarkation changes. Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships got a total makeover. And a couple got booted from a Holland America Line cruise ship.

Hear the Cruise Radio News briefs Monday - Friday on your Amazon Alexa device or on the newly created Cruise Radio News podcast feed.

Visit the newly launched Cruise Radio YouTube channel .

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's newly refurbished Mariner of the Seas. Don recently took a three-night Bahamas cruise that stopped in Nassau, Bahamas and the cruise line's private island Coco Cay. We get a detailed review of CoCo Cay, a construction update, and what it was like sailing this newly refurbished cruise ship.

A Carnival crew found unresponsive
The talk of passenger fuel surcharges as the price of oil increases
Princess Cruises has a burger available on land
Royal Caribbean had the largest movie premiere at sea

Listener questions on:

Bringing two bottles of wine onboard
ATM onboard cruise ships
Getting to St. John from St. Thomas

Your cruise news brief for August 5, 2019. Grand Cayman is experiencing record cruise passengers and opposition for the new cruise pier, a crew member from Holland America went overboard, Celebrity Edge has completed her first round of sea trial, Harmony of the Seas debuts in Netflix film, Carnival kids read record Dr. Seuss words, and deck by deck analysis of Carnival Sunrise.

You can watch the analysis here .

Matt gives us a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. This was a seven-night cruise from New York City to Bermuda. We get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Escape, the dining venues, entertainment, and the nightlife offered onboard.

Carnival Cruise Line's $200M announcement of Carnival Sunrise
Carnival is doing away with public health forms at embarkation
Princess Cruises reveals details about Sky Princess
Royal Caribbean is updating their booking policy
Cruise ship employee kills a polar bear on an excursion

Cruise Critic stops by the give us a recap of their 2018 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards.

Everything Carnival Sunrise can be found at CruiseRadio.net/Sunrise .

Carnival Cruise Line just announced that Carnival Triumph will transform into Carnival Sunrise. During this 60-day, $200 million renovation, the ship is going to get a slew of new venues, just like Carnival Sunshine did back in 2013. We talk with Gus Antorcha, Chief Operating Officer at Carnival Cruise Line about the refurbishment, and contributor Richard Simms stops by to give some insight.

Your cruise news brief for July 29, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has added keyless embarkation to another port, Nassau is warning people about eating the conch, Disney Cruise Line is going green, Celebrity Edge has officially started sea trial, and finally, Hawaii is back open to all cruise traffic after the volcano eruption this past spring.

We get a review of a 10-night cruise on Regal Princess. This was a repositioning cruise that started in New York City and ended in Port Everglades, Florida. Jim gives us a bow to stern review of the ship and what it's like sailing solo on Regal Princess.

Follow up to the Norwegian Joy $50 million refurbishment
The Grinch tried to steal Carnival Spirit earlier this week
Royal Caribbean issues a San Juan update
Princess Cruises places an order for two mega ships
Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for next ship
Warning for cruisers in Nassau - don't eat the conch
Listener question: spending the day at Princess Cay
Take the Carnival trivia challenge here

Your cruise news brief for July 22, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line is banning straws at sea, Virgin Voyages cut the steel for their second ship, two crew members fell off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, and Carnival Liberty made an unexpected stop off the coast of Florida.

This week we get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. Adventure of the Seas is currently in Bayonne, NJ for the summer. She's doing alternating sailings to Canada/New England and Bahamas/Florida cruises.

Carnival Cruise Line expands their steakhouse to more ships
Norwegian Cruise Line confirms more ships for the North American market
Royal Caribbean is testing an interactive luggage system
Celebrity Cruises announces $500M worth of makeovers
Listener Questions: bringing a cooler on the cruise ship and a duty-free question.

Your cruise news brief for July 15, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line has extended the option for two additional Project Leonardo-class vessels, Royal Caribbean has a minor delay in the Perfect Day at CoCoCay project, Virgin Cruises shows us the progress of their upcoming ship, and Carnival Horizon breaks a St. Jude fundraising record.

Krista and her family just returned from a four-night cruise on Carnival Imagination out of Long Beach. Her family took this cruise because they wanted to go to California. The cruise went to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, itinerary, and her first time taking a Carnival Cruise since they implemented the new boarding process.

Tragedy on a zip line in the Caribbean
Norwegian Bliss add new go-kart pricing
Carnival changing their military cancellation policy
St. Maarten photo opp lands cruisers in hot water
Hurricane Chris update
Listener question: Cruising to Alaska without passports
Listener question: How is onboard credit distributed

Your cruise news brief for July 8, 2018. Royal Caribbean has altered an itinerary because of Tropical Storm Beryl. Carnival Cruise Line goes back into another West Coast port. Norwegian Cruise Line added a new package to their newest ship.

Please let me know if you like this weekend format: [email protected].

We get a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway-class ship Norwegian Getaway. We get a comprehensive review from this first time Norwegian Cruise Line guest.

Carnival Cruise Line going to another West Coast port
Carnival rescuing an NCL crew member that went overboard
Holland America ditching another cruise ship
Cruise line helping fund a Statue of Liberty museum

Listener Q: Where does the crew tips go when you hand them over directly?

John gives us a review of his seven-night cruise on Celebrity Equinox from Port Miami. He and his wife were in a concierge-class balcony stateroom. Hear his overall thoughts of the ship, dining venues, on board, entertainment, and ports of call during this seven-night Eastern Caribean sailing. Also the perks of booking a future cruise while on your current sailing.

On this episode, we hear a review of an eight-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. This sailing went to Grand Turk, Aruba, and Curaçao. We get a comprehensive bow to stern review of this cruise ship that was launched in 1996.

Carnival testing out app-based pizza delivery
Enchantment of the Seas back in Port Canaveral
Celebrity Cruises giving details of new Port Everglades terminal
Cruise line ditches solo supplement fee
Listener question on traveling solo

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's brand new Symphony of the Seas, currently (as of 2018) the world's largest cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the staterooms, dining, public areas, and what it's like sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time - and does it hold a candle to Disney Cruise Line. You may be surprised.

Hear a three-night review of Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas to Bahamas. These short cruises are known as booze cruises because they are done over the weekend and attract a younger crowd. Although Dante was skeptical taking this as his first Royal Caribbean cruise, he was surprised.

Cruise was slapped with a $14,000 data roaming bill
Technical issue delays Carnival Magic and cancels a port of call
A refurbished Royal Caribbean ship now calls Florida home
Royal Caribbean purchases major stake in luxury cruise line
Brand new cruise ships left in 2018

Listener question on changing your set dining time.

We get a review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic. This is a very polarizing ship, folks either love it or hate it. Steven gives us his thoughts of the ship, the experience he had, and a comprehensive review.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor. This was a seven-night cruise from LA. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and the entertainment offered.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

FEMA chartered a cruise ship for hurricane relief in 2017, and didn't make the most out of it.
Holland America's upcoming ship now has a Godmother
Carnival will position one of their ships to a new homeport next year.
Disney Cruise Line is heading to Canada
Hawaii cruises are slowly starting to reinstate canceled itineraries.

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder on a seven-night Bahamas cruise from Galveston, Texas. This cruise was a special cruise because it was their first time cruising Disney and their first time cruising ever! How did it stack up? We get a comprehensive review from this family.

Royal Caribbean has detailed the pricing on the CocoCay makeover .
Norwegian Bliss is finally christened .
Norwegian raises the prices on go karts on Bliss .
MSC Cruises takes delivery of MSC Seaview .
Ports of call continue to be canceled in Hawaii .

Shelly from Cruising Excursions stops by to give answer some of your questions on Northern Europe shore excursions.

Listener question on cruising during hurricane season and excellent prices. More tips from Sherry can be found here .

Cruise Radio YouTube channel .

Thoughts or questions? Email me: [email protected]

Kris recently returned from one of the first guest sailings aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss. The cruise went from Miami, Florida through the Panama Canal and ended on the west coast. We get a review of this newest ship, including the Haven experience, food, entertainment, and all the things to do outdoors like the go karts and laser tag.

Carnival ship delayed from Tampa for two days
Royal Caribbean ship is out of dry dock with the new skypad
Virgin Cruises reveals more inside spaces
Hawaii cruises still impacted by volcano eruptions
Disney Cruise Line rolls out new itineraries

We're broadcasting live for the christening and naming ceremony of Carnival Cruise Line's 26th ship, Carnival Horizon.

Godmother Queen Latifah, Chef Guy Fieri, Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, along with a couple thousand guests were in attendance.

Horizon Cruise Director Mike Pack stops by, Tommy from Always Be Booked, and we get some audio clips from Guy Fieri after the ribbon cutting of the Pig and Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse.

Carnival Horizon coverage:

Day 1: Getting Ready to Cruise
Day 2: Free Eats
Day 3: Specialty Dining
Day 4: Entertainment
Day 5: Best Bars
Day 6: Kid’s Stuff
Day 7: For The Big Kids
Day 8: The Casino
Day 9: Sea Day Activities
Day 10: Before you Disembark

Emails or questions? [email protected]

On this bonus episode we get a review of Rick's Queen Mary 2 crossing from New York City to Southampton, England. We get a unique perspective of this crossing and why they are loved by so many cruisers.

Questions or thoughts? Email me: [email protected]

Sherry Kennedy answers some of the most popular questions we get about beaches in Grand Cayman, how the hospital onboard the cruise ship works, and others.

Michelle sent us a listener question about buying trip insurance for her upcoming cruise now, but adding the airfare later. Dan from TripInsurance.com stops by the answer her question and gives us things to look out for if you ever file a trip insurance claim. There's a lot of "gotchas" to look out for.

Questions or comments? Email: [email protected]

We are aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss to test out all the new offerings. Norwegian has really upped the game with Norwegian Bliss bringing onboard go karts, laser tag, interactive shows, food options, and lots of observation areas which makes it perfect for Alaska.

We talk with Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald about the newest cruise ship Carnival Horizon, ask him some of your questions and find out what's new.

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Carnival Cruise Line extends contract with Florida port
Longest cruise in the world happening in 2019
Alaska cruise season is officially underway
Listener Q: How do you call home when in cruise ports?

More cruise news and insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a review of Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon is the newest and largest ship of Carnival Cruise Line. Debuting in April 2018, Horizon has 16 dining options and over a dozen bars to choose from. Plus, a lot of activities inside and out.

Be sure to check out our trip reports from the journey. Read all of them here .

Questions or comments? Email me: [email protected]

This week we get a review of MSC Meraviglia, a ship that was introduced by MSC Cruises in 2016. Dr. Kris gives us a comprehensive review of the ship, his thoughts on the layout, the ports of call, and how the service was sailing MSC Cruises in the western Mediterranean.

A cruise ship hitting the pier in Honduras
Norwegian Cruise Line's Bliss being delivered
Carnival Cruise Line cutting back on the use of straws
Listener Question: The best way to stay in touch with family when docking in port.

Thoughts or comments? Email: [email protected]

More cruise industry news and insight at www.cruiseradio.net .

On this week's episode of Cruise Radio, we are broadcasting straight from Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Horizon.

We discuss Horizon's differences from Carnival Vista and the new barbecue smokehouse and brewhouse onboard with Carnival's president Christine Duffy. Eddie Allen, the Vice President of Beverage Operations joins us to talk about the brewery onboard, as well as some of Carnival's most popular cocktails.

Chris Owen from Chris Cruises also stops by to discuss his first impressions of the ship and help answer some listener questions.

On this bonus episode, we get a review from Joe on his 12-night Baltic cruise on Holland America's Zuiderdam. Plus we answer some of your shore excursion questions.

Thoughts or comments? Email me: [email protected]

In-depth cruise industry news and coverage at https://cruiseradio.net .

Chris recently returned from a five-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the newly refurbished Disney Magic. We chat about Marvel Days at Sea, the newly refurbished ship, and her overall thoughts on this Disney Cruise Line ship.

Norwegian Cruise Line is giving guests a free cruise after the ship was a construction zone during a recent repositioning cruise .
Carnival Cruise Line is adding a new late night menu to their newest ship, Carnival Horizon .
Carnival Cruise Line is adding more sailings to Cuba from Tampa and Miami .
Florida cruise port shatters passengers record .

My husband and I are divorced and I want to take my son on a cruise for his 14th birthday. His father was cool with him going, and is now is being a jerk and saying he won't sign for him to go. Do you have any suggestions or is there a way around this?

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected]

Find cruise news and industry insights at https://cruiseradio.net .

We get a review of the newly refurbished Carnival Elation. In fall 2017, the ship underwent a massive refurbishment that added close to 100 balcony staterooms, Vista Suites, a Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and other Fun Ship enhancements.

Carnival Horizon is officially on her first cruise
Royal Caribbean has tightened up their cancellation policy
A girl claims she was booted off Disney Cruise Line

Listener Question: My husband and I are cruising this summer and are debt free. We have one credit card but it's only for emergencies. I'm reading where the cruise line puts a hold on debit cards on embarkation day. Is there another option instead of handing over my bank card? Shannon - Johnsontown, PA

Thoughts or review? Email me: [email protected]

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl on a cruise out of New Orleans.

World's Largest Cruise Ship is Delivered
Royal Caribbean's $900M Royal Amplify program
Carnival Paradise Completes Massive Makeover
Carnival Cruise Line Adds Photo Packages
Norwegian Encore is Open for Bookings
Carnival Horizon is delivered

Hear a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Silhouette. A seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale.

The US State Department lifts the travel warning to Mexico
Carnival Panorama announces West Coast itineraries
Carnival raised Faster to the Fun prices
Norwegian Cruise Line has hiked gratuities again
Royal Caribbean announced a $200 million refurbishment to Coco Cay
This cruise ship was cut in half and had a 49' centerpiece added to it

Listener Question

What happens to your luggage when they check it at the pier?

Question or cruise review? Email me: [email protected]

Jon gives us a review of his family's seven-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Pride from Baltimore.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces a new PortMiami terminal
Virgin Cruises gives us more details on their upcoming ship
Princess Cruises is testing their version of paid priority embarkation
Disney Cruise Line details the look of their upcoming ships

Listener Question: My husband don't want to get a passport. Help!

Thoughts or suggestions? Email me: [email protected]

We get a review of Princess Cruises Royal Princess. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean itinerary out of Port Everglades.

Simone from Cruising Excursions drops by to answer some of your listener questions on Baltic itineraries.

Cruise lines pull some excursions from the Cozumel itinerary.
Details of the new Holland America food partnership.
Carnival Horizon officially has a Godmother.
Bahamas Paradise Cruises details their upcoming ship.
Celebrity Cruises details new dining venues on the upcoming Celebrity Edge

Question or comments? Email me: [email protected]

Tim and his wife just returned from a five-night sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Liberty. Hear a review of this Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral.

Recent updates to Princess Cays
Carnival Cruise Line adding more Cuba sailings in 2019
Carnival Corporation's new WiFi hardware blows away competitors

Cruise Awards

Cruise Critic recently revealed their 2018 Cruiser's Choice awards. These awards are voted by members of the site's cruising community. Colleen McDaniel, Senior Executive Editor of CruiseCritic.com stops by to share a few of the winners with us. You can get a rundown of all the winners by clicking here .

What is the status of Princess Cruises' Ocean Medallion program?
Why does every Carnival Cruise Line ship always stop in Nassau, Bahamas?

Adam and his wife just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on MSC Seaside. We get a bow to stern review on the newest cruise ship from MSC Cruises. He talks about what he liked and disliked on MSC Seaside.

Thoughts or comments? [email protected]

We get a review of a Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic.

Symphony of the Seas completes sea trials. What's next?
NCL Bliss also floated out - details?
What happened on Carnival Legend in AUS?
Carnival is debuting three new shows on Horizon.
Norwegian expanding Cuba cruises from Miami.

We speak with Terry Thornton, VP Port Operations for Carnival Cruise Line, about what it took to get the Eastern Caribbean back operational after the 2017 hurricane season. Terry also touches on the 20 Carnival ships that are in the Caribbean, and plans for future itineraries.

Writer Richard Simms just returned from a 10-night Eastern Caribbean cruise and he gives us an update from a cruise guest standpoint and his thoughts on the island.

On this episode, we hear a review of Enchantment of the Seas from Kathy, who took a 60 friends onboard for a three-night Bahamas sailing. She talks about the dining, her grand suite, the amenities onboard, and their surprise sea day.

Next Carnival newbuild heading to Long Beach, California
Carnival is sending Splendor to Australia
Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas is heading back to America with some new enhancements
New Holland America ship itineraries revealed

Listener Question: What's the quickest way to disembark Oasis of the Seas? We are worried that it will be a mess with nearly 6,000 other cruisers trying to get off at the same time. - Phil, Tampa

Questions or comments? [email protected]

We are broadcasting aboard Carnival Magic this week for John Heald’s 11th Annual Blogger’s Cruise. We ask John all the questions you sent in. Plus, we talk with two guests on the cruise about sailing the ship.

A lot of cruise ships have been making the news lately with failing USPH inspections. This week we had a chance to talk with CDR Aimee Treffiletti, Chief of the CDCs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Vessel Sanitation Program. We get a behind the scenes look at the USPH inspections and what's involved when they make the unexpected appearance onboard the ship.

Florida gets another Carnival ship
Carnival responds to failed health inspections
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates a milestone on it's newest ship.
Norwegian Getaway is changing her itinerary - why?
Royal Caribbean is testing out a price increase at one venue

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. Plus, Stewart has our weekly dose of cruise news and industry insight.

Dan from TripInsurance.com answers questions on picking the right travel insurance policy.

Vista and Breeze fail USPH inspection.
Jumper on Carnival Triumph
Norwegian Epic heading to San Juan
Cruise stock prices are on the rise!
Celebrity Edge floats out

Listener Question: Booking a future cruise and not knowing who you are going to bring.

Thoughts or suggestions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.

We get a Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze from Galveston.

Carnival charging for late-night room service and ditching debarkation day room service.
Two cruise ships are heading to NYC in 2019
Celebrity Cruises is releasing Celebrity Edge ahead of schedule
Star Princess gets a major refurb

Listener Qs:

What are the highlights of transiting the Panama Canal? - Nicholas, SD

Will my travel agent get mad if I ask her to adjust my price drop? I know she makes her money on commission. I feel bad. - Cindy, CT

Some brief thoughts on the Norwegian Breakaway sailing through the major 'bomb cyclone' winter storm in early January. We talk to ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to give us some insight on how powerful these winter storms can become at sea. Nick and his family just returned from the very first sailing on MSC Cruises' brand new MSC Seaside. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Cruise executive paychecks revealed
Cruise line paid $25M for 90-day FEMA charter
Celebrity Cruises hikes gratuities on heels of Royal Caribbean hike
MSC launching child finder application
What to expect when staying on deck one.
Do cruise lines gradually release staterooms or all at one time?

When the Norwegian Breakaway sailed through a winter storm, some passengers say things got rough. We speak to one of the people who just disembarked, as well as cruise expert Stewart Chiron, to find out if this was an unusual sailing or to be expected this time of year.

What are your thoughts? Let us know: [email protected]

We talk with Terry Thornton, VP of Itinerary Planning with Carnival Cruise Line. He brings us behind the curtain and explains to us about cruise ship deployments, the new destination Carnival is building in Freeport, Bahamas, and where he would like to see a new cruise port open up.

Also, I answer some follow up questions asked after our Carnival Vista interview last week.

Thoughts or comments? Email me! [email protected]

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista. This sailing was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise out of Miami, Florida. Ports of call included Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, Curacao, and Aruba.

Royal Caribbean gratuity increase
MSC star-studded christening
Carnival expands their easy-pay program
Norwegian unveils new app
What should we look for in 2018?

This week we get a detailed review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection in the Mediterranean.

Carnival Corporation's record-breaking earnings quarter and what it means for you.
Royal Caribbean excursion accident has 12 cruisers dead
Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship and by the numbers
Saint Maarten welcomes cruise ships back after hurricanes
Carnival Fascination will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2019 cruise ship deployments

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Greg gives us a review of the Carnival Cruise Line Tampa-based Carnival Paradise. This four night cruise went to Havana, which is one of Carnival's select Cuba voyages.

Carnival Sunshine going to Charleston
Carnival revamping their boarding passes
MSC announced line up for christening
Holland America's Eurodam earn perfect health score
New Holland America ship floated out
Royal Caribbean opens Megans Bay
Norwegian Cruise Line ups gratuities on beverage and dining

Shelly from Cruising Excursions answers your questions on Mediterranean cruise shore excursions.

Richard shares his seven-night review of Norwegian Cruise Line's New York City based Norwegian Breakaway. This cruise hit Orlando, private island Great Stirrup Cay, and Nassau, Bahamas. Being this is his fifth time sailing Norwegian Breakaway, Richard offers a unique perspective.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news:

Norwegian Cruise Line named Godfather of upcoming ship
Carnival Cruise Line hikes drink package
Carnival adds news menu items, takes some away
MSC Seaside is delivered and more ships announced
Princess Cruises names fourth Royal-class ship

When will St. Maarten be 100 percent recovered? Steve - Dallas

Scott just returned from a four-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Conquest. You'll want to hear this review from a seasoned cruise, but first time sailing Carnival Cruise Line.

NCL changes final payment due date
Carnival changing up cruise ships in the Gulf of Mexico
Disney Magic will get an extensive renovation
Port Canaveral reached a milestone

Listener Question: Going to the Western Caribbean next summer on Royal Caribbean and trying to decide between a passport card and a passport book - are there any advantages of one over the other? Carl - Detroit

Question or comment? [email protected]

This week we are down in the Eastern Caribbean on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam to do a post-hurricane assessment. Two of our ports of call include St. Thomas and Grand Turk. This is the cruise ship's first time back to the two islands since being back in the Caribbean.

We talk with a local in St. Thomas
Jack, the owner of Jack's Shack in Grand Turk
Cruise Director Nick on Holland America's Eurodam
Bruce Parkinson from OpenJaw.com

Comments or questions? [email protected]

Resources mentioned

Returning to Grand Turk After the Hurricanes
Eurodam Returns to St. Thomas
My Brother's Workshop in St. Thomas

Ed has over 1,100 sea days with Carnival Cruise Line and lets me ask him a list of questions submitted by you the listener.

Royal Caribbean's announcement last week included a lot of technology - what will we see?
Harmony of the Seas is heading to Central Florida
Royal Caribbean lays keel for next ship, Spectrum of the Seas
Princess Cruises completed a historical milestone in the Panama Canal
Tampa undergoes terminal enhancements
Passenger kicked off a cruise ship for trying to start a mutiny

This week we are in New York City for the reveal of Royal Caribbean's big announcement that is claiming to revolutionize the way cruise vacations are booked and taken.

Anthem of the Seas Review

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's NYC-based Anthem of the Seas on a Canada/New England itinerary. Kabir details the food, entertainment options, and that accommodations on the ship, along with the ports of call.

Carnival Horizon completes sea trials
Royal Caribbean expands presence in Alaska
Grand Turk cruise port back open for business
Port Everglades expands Terminal 4 pier
St. Thomas sailings on the increase after the hurricane
Norwegian Gem cancels a cruise from New York City

1. What is the difference between ship's time and local time?

2. How to contact the ship if there is an emergency and need to connect with a stateroom.

We talk to Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri about his partnership with Carnival Cruise Line and the launch of the new sit down restaurant on Carnival Horizon, Guy's Pig and Anchor Smokehouse/Brewhouse. Plus, he answers some of your cruise and Guy's Burger Joint questions.

The first cruise line that goes adults-only
Disney Cruise Line is returning to the west coast
Carnival Cruise Line is showcasing digital artwork on Carnival Horizon
23 countries. 40 ports. 90 days. Hear about this world cruise!

Listener questions about a passenger with mobility issues and how accessible the private island with a wheelchair. Also about being lactose intolerant and cruising.

With Norwegian Breakaway heading to the Baltic next year, we've been getting a lot of shore excursion questions on Northern Europe. Shelly from CruisingExcursions.com stops by to answer your Baltic cruise questions.

We sit down and have a casual chat with John Heald, Senior Cruise Director and Brand Ambassador with Carnival Cruise Line. John talks about everything from weight loss struggles at sea to taking some of your listener questions. This was taped when sailing aboard Carnival Fascination in mid October.

Sherry Kennedy answers some of your cruise questions on:

Finding a better cruise deal and how to secure it
Does it pay to stay loyal to one cruise line
Passport renewal deadlines

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Victory on a Western Caribbean sailing from Miami. The ports of call on this sailing were Key West and Cozumel.

Cruise lines update the public on the state of the Caribbean islands impacted by this year's hurricanes
FEMA charters Carnival Fascination
New Guy Fieri sit-down venue coming to Carnival Horizon.
Carnival Conquest gets an adults-only area.
Royal Caribbean set to return to St. Thomas
Royal Caribbean details upcoming ship

This is a news brief with Senior Cruise Director John Heald about Carnival Cruise Line chartering of one of their ships to FEMA to help in Hurricane relief because of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. I'm currently sailing aboard Carnival Fascination.

We talk with Adolfo Perez at Carnival Cruise Line about the latest refurbishment of Carnival Elation and why they are spending so much money on these ships that are 20 years old.

Richard Simms joins us with commentary about the beverage package increase with Norwegian Cruise Line and how it compares to the other packages out there.

Tim gives us a review of his eight-night sailing on Caribbean Princess.

Don gives us a full recap of his Cuba cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line from Port Miami.

Comedian Tommy Davidson stops by to talk about the new season of Vacation Creation featuring Carnival Corporation.

The Bahamas wants cruisers to cough up $90 million
Norwegian Breakaway is heading to the Big Easy
NCL drink package price goes up
Class-action hurricane lawsuit against Royal Caribbean
Disney Cruise Line ship hits the pier in Nassau

Sarah shares her six-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista from Miami. This Caribbean sailing went to Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. This was Sarah's first time cruising in three years.

Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Book Podcast weighs in on cruisers complaining about itinerary changes due to the recent hurricanes.

Key West reopens since Hurricane Irma
Carnival Fascination is temporarily repositioning to Florida
Cunard Line is ordering new cruise ship
NCL donates money to hurricane relief
Listener question on cruise prices during hurricane season.

Jessica and her family just returned from a sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, but this wasn't a normal sailing! Her cruise got extended because of Hurricane Irma. Jessica gives us her review of the ship, the itinerary, and her thoughts on sailing one of the world's largest cruise ships.

Stewart has Cruise News on:

Eastern Caribbean update? (latest on the islands)
FEMA charters cruise ships for national guard workers
Carnival says Grand Turk isn't quite ready to receive cruise ships.
Carnival Fascination delivers supplies to St. Maarten.
Work beings on fourth Princess Royal-class ship - details?

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic. Plus, Jake Williams from the Canceled series on YouTube talks about his latest project, Carnival Cruise Line's forgotten Pinnacle-class ship.

We have an information-packed bonus episode this week as we get wall to wall coverage of Hurricane Irma and those impacted by the storm.

We talk with Sherry Kennedy from CruiseMaven.com about the efforts that Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line are doing to send their ships to rescue stranded vacationers.

Simon Duvall from Cruiseline.com gives us an island assessment of the Eastern Caribbean islands of St. Thomas, St. John, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Grand Turk, and others that were in the path of the storm.

We also link up with a guest who is currently onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas , sailing a seven-night western Caribbean cruise. Due to Hurricane Irma, the ship has been forced to extend its sailing and will be returning to Port Canaveral a few days late. We get a glimpse of life onboard and how everyone is holding up.

Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog stops by to answer some questions about the cruise contract and passenger bill of rights during hurricanes, he chats with us about where cruise ships go during the storm, and what Royal Caribbean used Enchantment of the Seas for during the storm.

John Heald aired a Facebook Live video on Saturday evening to people impacted and in the way of Hurricane Irma.

Becky Smith is a travel agent who is rebooking a lot of clients who were scheduled to sail this past week. Becky chats with us about the reasons to use a travel agent (especially during hurricane season), how the cruise lines are compensating guests that are impacted by the storm, what particulars travel insurance would cover in a hurricane, and what you should know about booking a cruise during hurricane season.

On this episode, we talk with Cruiseline.com Community Manager Simon Duvall about Hurricane Irma and which Caribbean islands have been impacted so far.

We touch on what a travel insurance policy might cover in a natural disaster situation like this.

Also a review from Ford of a western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Victory.

Carnival Corporation donates to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
Port Canaveral is building a new pier
Carnival Horizon to have Teppanyaki specialty restaurant

We finally get to talk to an executive at Carnival Cruise Line and ask him some questions we've been dying to know about booking and other things. This is a pull the curtain back type of interview with Adolfo Perez.

We answer a listener question about buying cruise line stock and where to ship watch out of Port Canaveral if you want to stay there pre- or post-cruise.

We'll also tackle some of your shore excursion questions with CruisingExcursions.com.

Comments or suggestions? Email me: [email protected]

We talk to cruise ship architect, Joe Farcus. Joe has been designing ships for Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival Corporate brands for over 30 years. We had a chance to talk with him about some of his past work and how he designs the cruise ship.

Note: If you've been listening to Cruise Radio for over six years, you have have heard this interview back in April 2011. It has been one of the most listened to episodes over the past few years so I wanted to make it a bonus episode.

This week we get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. Tommy Casabona stops by from the Always Be Book podcast to talk this past week's solar eclipse. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Carnival extending their sailings to Cuba
Carnival is testing a new port day menu
Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas has dreaded technical issues
San Juan is seeing record cruise traffic

Thoughts or review? Email me [email protected].

EDITED TO REMOVE TROPICAL STORM STORY ON AUG 24.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Triumph on a five-night western Caribbean cruise. Not only was this his first time on Carnival, but it was his first cruise ever. The review gives a neat perspective from someone who experienced the world of cruising for the very first time.

New details on Norwegian Bliss

Royal Caribbean names upcoming ship - details?

Carnival ship missed a port because of propulsion issues - what happened?

The Bahamas wants cruisers to spend more money.

A class action cruise lawsuit is in the works - but this lawsuit isn't against the cruise lines. Check your phone number here .

Is it possible to share a wifi package among friends? - Diane from Fargo
How does the disembarkation process work with getting back to the airport? - Heather from Seattle

Questions or have a review? Email me: [email protected].

We get a review of a 10-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem. Craig gives us the details of the Norwegian Gem, what he thought of the ship and what he did on his Caribbean ports of call.

Carnival's Senior Cruise Director celebrates 30 years with the company
Captain Kirk to NCL: Save the Dolphins!
Carnival LIVE adds another performer for the fall
Why one cruise line is hiking cruise prices
Celebrity Cruises adds another female captain

Listener Questions

Room locations
Using Norwegian Cruise Line's bidding system

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas. This sailing left Miami, Florida and headed for Nassau, Bahamas and Royal Caribbean's private island Coco Cay, Bahamas. We get a full review of the ship, the dining, entertainment on board, a glimpse into a day on Coco Cay, and some overall thoughts.

Sad news on a Princess Cruise in Alaska last week.
Carnival Cruise Line gave Mobile, Alabama some great news
New report shows norovirus is down on cruise ships
Norwegian Cruise Line is testing a surcharge on another restaurant
Bookings now open for Norwegian Sun
Listener question on Carnival Cruise Line specialty dining.

Link Mentioned: Unscripted interview on Always Be Booked Podcast

Mitchell just returned from Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream where he did a five-night honeymoon Bahamas cruise. Mitch is a seasoned cruiser and his wife has only been on one voyage prior to this sailing. We hear his thoughts on planning the cruise, dining, Castaway Cay, and the public areas aboard Disney Dream. One special feature on this cruise is that it stopped in Castaway Cay twice.

Cruise Critic just released their Cruiser's Choice Destination Awards for 2017. The award highlights the most popular cruise ports in every region. Ashley stops by to give us some of the highlights.

Terminally ill cruise passenger is headed home thanks to some generous donations .
Carnival expands keyless embarkation
Disney Cruise Line adds 7th ship
MSC changing final payment policy
Kid jumping in cruise ship pool from railing (for more, listen to our bonus episode released prior to this show)

Article link mentioned:

Cruise Critic Cruiser's Choice Destination Awards

Show thoughts or suggestions? [email protected]

One of the things seasoned cruisers complain about on a regular basis is “out of control” kids who seem to have absolutely no adult supervision whatsoever, and a disturbing video posted to YouTube seems to take this behavior to new heights. We talk to travel agent Scott Lara and contributor Richard Simms on their thoughts.

Read the article: https://cruiseradio.net/kid-jumps-cruise-deck-railing-pool/

We talking to travel agent Scott Lara and contributor Richard Simms on their thoughts.

Thoughts? Email me: [email protected].

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Baltimore based Carnival Pride, on a seven night exotic Caribbean cruise. We get a run down of the ship, what makes Carnival Pride so unique, and how to deal with curve balls thrown your way during your cruise.

Sad news out of St. Maarten's famous airport beach - what happened?
Does Royal Caribbean have big plans for Independence of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean sending another ship to Cuba
This world cruise in 2020 lasts 131 nights

Answered a listener question about pre-paying gratuities and why it sometimes works out in your favor.

Share your review: [email protected].

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic this week. Craig and his family just returned from a seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona. We get a full review of the dining options, entertainment offered on Norwegian Epic, and his initial thoughts of the ship. Sherry has cruise news:

Norwegian Cruise Line just made some announcements
Carnival's third Vista-class is underway
Carnival hosts first social media powered bbq
Royal Caribbean is testing a new drink program that is aligned with the other cruise lines
Norwegian Cruise Line is ditching their Second City comedy partnership

Cruise lately? Come share your review. [email protected].

Dr. Kris did a six night on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. We get a full review of one of the world's largest cruise ships, talk about the dining experiences, and the Western Caribbean ports of call. We get your Mediterranean cruise questions answered by CruisingExcursions.com. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Carnival Cruise Line did their first sailing to Cuba
Galveston, Texas shows off their updated Cruise Terminal 2
All four Disney ships recently earned perfect marks on their health inspection
Do we know the name of Royal Caribbean's next ship? Question: My husband and I are looking at sailing this fall - is there really a cheaper week to cruise? Question: If you were to put Carnival and NCL ships side by side, what are the major differences...we have two kids (5 and 9) and trying to find the best choice for adult fun while keeping the kiddos entertained. Show thoughts or comments? [email protected].

Vickie joins us for a review of Princess Cruises' Royal Princess, a ship that first debuted in 2013 and has already been to dry dock. While in dry dock she underwent some much-needed modifications. We talk about the dining, the layout of the ship, tips for Royal Princess, and why you should always make your flight home after 12p (noon) on debark day.

A recent article from Skift.com mentioned that Carnival Cruise Line could be tinkering around with their VIFP loyalty program. Richard Simms, writer at Cruise Radio and Tommy from the Always Be Booked Podcast weigh in on the possible change and what could be revised from the current program. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Carnival is lowering their internet packages if you pre-purchase it - what new rates will we see?
Celebrity Cruises rolled out a new venue on their upcoming ship Celebrity Edge
Princess is adding their wearable technology to more ships in the next couple years
Royal Caribbean is rolling out a new non-refundable deposit program. A hotel brand is rolling out a cruise line - which hotel brand and what kind of vessels are we gonna see?
A hotel brand is rolling out a cruise line - which hotel brand and what kind of vessels are we gonna see?

Do you like to panel/debate format? Let me know: [email protected].

On this episode, we get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Conquest on an eight-night Southern Caribbean sailing.

A tropical storm has diverted a couple Carnival ships - any major disruptions?
Cruise lines will keep sailings to Cuba - will we see any changes at all?
Royal Caribbean is making changes to their cancellation policy
The first block of steel was laid for the upcoming Celebrity Edge. Would you consider this ship a game changer?
How is cruise pricing looking in 2017? Are the "deals" over?

Would love to get your cruise review: [email protected].

This interview proves that not everyone books a cruise based on the itinerary. James and his wife just returned from a Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas, and barely got off the ship! He gives us a comprehensive review of the ship, dining, entertainment on the ship, and the ports of call on this Caribbean cruise.

Carnival going to easy pay a payment option - how does this different from spreading your payments out?
The world's largest cruise ship completes construction milestone.
Pacific Princess is out of dry dock.
NCL changes Free at Sea promo for Haven guests.
Queen Victoria is out of dry dock. What refurbishments did she get?

Kerry just returned from a 14-night cruise aboard Celebrity Eclipse out of Miami. This sailing was a bit longer than he was used to but he had a wonderful time with so many ports and days at sea. Kerry covers his impressions of Celebrity Eclipse, the dining, his stateroom, and the exotic ports of call.

A new cruise ship will carry almost 7,000 passengers
New stateroom class for Carnival Horizon
Carnival has raised the prices on soda packages
MSC Cruises takes delivery of their newest ship
Fathom has sailed her last voyage as a cruise line

Share your cruise review on air: [email protected].

Did you know that maritime law requires a cruise ship to go into dry dock every five years? Neither did I. Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy just got out of a two-week dry dock where she underwent massive renovations and was reimagined. Nancy Schretter was one of the first passengers onboard when the ship got back to Port Canaveral and goes into detail about the dry dock enhancements and how the ship is today. Also, we hear about Castaway Cay.

Carnival Cruise Line created the largest Guy Fieri hamburger at sea
Carnival is sailing to Bermuda from another Florida port in 2017
Holland America's upcoming ship is open for sailings
Princess Cruises sets their 2018-2019 Mexico, America, and Alaska itineraries up
The Love Boat cast gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Suggestions or thoughts, email me: [email protected].

Ryan and Lauren just returned from an eight night Southern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Sunshine from Port Canaveral, Florida. They give us their thoughts of the ship, what they thought of the dining, the itinerary, and overall layout of Carnival Sunshine. Turns out you shouldn't believe everything you read in the online reviews.

We caught up with former Tonight Show host and comedian Jay Leno, before he performed on a Carnival cruise ship in Cozumel, Mexico. Jay Leno gives me his thoughts on the ship, what he thinks of cruising, cars and some stories from the road.

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic. This wasn't an ordinary Disney sailing though, this cruise was one of their Frozen cruises (from the popular Disney movie) and sailed to the Norwegian Fjords. We get a bow to stern review of the ship, the experience, and the ports of call.

Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog gives us five things we need to know about Royal Caribbean.

Tony joins us this week to give his review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas.

Shelia and Jackie from CruisingExcursions.com give us some things to do when sailing in the Baltic and the Mediterranean.

Send me your feedback: [email protected]

On this week's bonus episode, we sit down and have a conversation with former cruise line executive, Art Sbarksky. I first met Art on Norwegian Epic back in 2010, and we've seen each other all around the world since. Since retiring from the cruise industry, Art writes and reviews cruise ship. At last count, he has sailed 119 cruises.

This show is dedicated to Jeff. Rest in peace, my friend.

Brad and his wife just returned from a Hawaii sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. Pride of America spends the whole year sailing the Hawaiian islands on seven-night voyages. Brad gives us pre-cruise information, what it was like getting to Hawaii, the whole cruising experience, and the excursions he did.

Stewart Chiron has cruise news on:

Carnival debuting Dr. Seuss-themed water park
Norwegian Bliss entertainment is revealed
Norwegian add lifeguards
Royal Caribbean on first Cuba cruise - any word on how it's going?
Silversea’s Silver Muse recently christened - what makes this the most luxurious ship in the world?

This week Ben review's Carnival Carnival Line's newest and hottest cruise ship, Carnival Vista. Ben sailed on a six-night Western Caribbean cruise that went to Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, what he did once on board, the cruise ship dining, and entertainment. Ben also touches on some cool excursions he did while in the Western Caribbean.

Today's bonus episode is a review of Holland America's ms Westerdam on a seven-night Mexican Riviera voyage. Bruce bought his girlfriend onboard, who was a first-time cruiser. We discuss the dining, entertainment, ports of call, stateroom, and how his girlfriend liked her very first cruise to Mexico!

We get a review from Richard on his seven-night Florida-Bahamas cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. We discuss everything from embarkation, first impressions of this ship, food, the entertainment and ports. This is the first time Richard has sailed with Royal Caribbean, so he has a lot to say! Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

United Airlines incident - could this happen to us cruising?
Carnival making aft pools kid friendly
Caribbean Princess has resurfaced after a massive dry dock
Majestic Princess not going to be in Asia year round
What's the cruise climate in Europe for this summer - are there any good deals to be had?

We get a review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess cruise. Caribbean Princess is having a major dry dock renovation in April 2017, but this episode was too detailed not to air. We get a comprehensive review of the dining, the public areas, the ABC islands, and what the vibe on the ship was like during this sailing. Stewart has cruise news on:

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching all inclusive cruising in Europe this week, could we see that come to the U.S. anytime soon?
Cuba 33 more Cuba cruise
Florida couple celebrates 200th cruise on Carnival Cruise Line.
Majestic Princess delivered in Europe - when are we gonna see another ship from Princess?
Holland America Line drops Acapulco - what caused this?
Cunard Line's Queen Victoria is getting a massive renovation.

We get a review from a four-night sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's Fantasy-class Carnival Imagination. The ship recently underwent a dry dock, getting some Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements like Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and others. Sherri gives us a comprehensive review.

Carnival Breeze is going into dry dock soon - what will she get?
Carnival Elation recently scored 100 percent on a health inspection - what is a USPH inspection?
Princess Cruises and Holland America have a sale where they are paying your tips - is this the same as NCLs ongoing sale?
Royal Caribbean detailed their 2018 itineraries - anything stick out?
Celebrity is bringing the cruise experience to a city near you?

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Getaway on a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing out of Miami, Florida. This sailing went to Honduras, Cozumel, and Costa Maya, Mexico. Harvest Caye was on the itinerary but the weather caused them to skip the destination and spend an extra day at sea. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

Virgin Voyages starts construction on their first cruise ship
Norwegian Crusie Line details a new class of ships
Norwegian raises their daily surcharge
Carnival expands the Fun Hub app to more ships
You can now cruise to the Titanic

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Port Canaveral-based Oasis of the Seas. Launched as one of the world's largest cruise ships, Oasis is now sailing from Central Florida. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this eastern Caribbean cruise.

Celebrity Cruises new class of ship
Carnival Horizon completes another milestone
Holland America makes some enhancements on six ships, plus a new venue
Discuss two spring breakers jet skiing in the way of Carnival Magic over the weekend
And talk about a cruise ship getting to close to land

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder from Port Canaveral, Florida. Hear about the ship, dining, entertainment, and the two ports of call. Also on this episode, we also talk in detail about Disney private island Castaway Cay.

Royal Caribbean's new ship announcement
Private island Coco Cay building a pier
MSC debuts RFID technology
Carnival Splendor technical issues

Tommy returned from a sailing from Miami, Florida on Carnival Splendor. This special cruise is what Carnival Cruise Line coins as Carnival LIVE, meaning there is a special performance taking place during the sailings. Guests are invited to attend with a ticket purchase. We get a review of the ship, the ports of call, and the Carnival LIVE performance on this sailing by country singer Sam Hunt.

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. Now coined the World's Largest Cruise Ships, Harmony is based in Port Everglades offering seven-night Caribbean sailings. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Royal Caribbean adds lifeguards
Carnival Sensation gets multi-million dollar refurbishment
Norwegian Pearl also just got out of dry dock
Norwegian Cruise Line adding new entertainment

MSC Divina certainly gets mixed reviews. Hear our latest review of MSC Cruises from a couple who spent seven nights on MSC Divina.

Carnival adds 13 longer sailings
Disney Cruise Line reveals new itineraries for 2018
Holland America raises daily tips
Princess Cruises debuting Ocean Medallion class on fourth ship
NCL dropping the prices of bottled water cases

Tina gives us a Norwegian Sun review. She recently did a four-night re-positioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego. She shares her experience on the cruise, the dining, entertainment, and what she thought of Norwegian Sun overall. Terry Thornton works with planning and itineraries with Carnival Cruise Line. He joins us to talk about Carnival going to Cuba this summer, what we can expect on the sailings, and details the itineraries. We get a soundbyte from Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford on their new partnership with The Oprah Magazine and her Alaska sailing she's doing on the ms Eurodam this summer.

Cruise Guy has news on:

On this episode, we hear from Kelli about her recent trip aboard Carnival Freedom. This four-night sailing from Galveston, TX was a Cozumel plus sailing, meaning that it had extra time in Cozumel. Kelli gives us a bow to stern review of Carnival Freedom, plus goes into detail about the dining and her time ashore in Cozumel.

Carnival Ecstasy gets major refurbishments
Carnival expands popular seafood shack
Royal Caribbean opens up more Cuba sailings with overnight stays
MSC Cruises celebrates another milestone

John and his wife just returned from a Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Reflection. On this episode, we get a full blown review of Reflection, including thoughts on the stateroom, dining options, entertainment on-board, and the ports of call.

Carnival announces the homeport for Carnival Horizon - where is she going and what kind of itineraries will we see?
NCL changes the loyalty program - any major changes?
Royal Caribbean now doing onboard scuba certifications - how does this program work?
Princess invites you to take a bed home!

We answer some of your questions about cruise ship tipping. We cover the tipping process, if you should remove your tips when traveling with an infant, and who you need to be careful when tipping. Sheri from CruiseTipsTV tackles all your questions.

Kris recently returned from Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas, a 13-night cruise in the Baltic. Kris recounts his experiences, talks to us about the dining and food, as well as ports. This sailing on had one sea day and the itinerary sounds fabulous!

We dropped in on the conference with the President of Carnival Corporation, Arnold Donald, to discuss their new Ocean Medallion they are launching on Princess Cruises. This wearable device is designed to enhance your cruise experience.

We get a review of Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line's newest and most innovative ship. Hear all about the dining options, what to do on-board, and how to make the most out of your time on-board.

Carnival Cruise Line calling to Princess Cays starting in 2007
Norwegian Bliss will seasonally homeport in Florida
Staggered check-in being rolled out to more cities
Holland America ship gets perfect health inspection score
Wave season update: top three cruise sales happening in January.

On this episode we get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. Hear a detailed review of this massive ship, the dining options, entertainment, and staterooms.

Carnival Corporation's announcement on their new digital technology rolling out on Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean wants to send you onboard and pay you to take pictures
Listener question: Can we bring a power strip on the ship?
Listener question: Should I prepay my tips?

On this week's bonus episode, we get some tips and an overview of some Med cruise ports. Vickie shares her pre-cruise thoughts, getting over there, and how to make the most out of your time in Europe.

Read about Vickie's journeys on her blog: http://www.vickiecruises.com/

Marcia just returned from Holland America Line's newest ships, ms Koningsdam. Koningsdam, a ship that debuted earlier this year, is now based in Port Everglades after her European summer season. Sherry has cruise news on:

Star Wars at sea returns
Boss takes 800 employees on cruise
Fathom DR sailings now stopping in Cuba
Royal Caribbean told, "the ship is too big to dock here!"
Listener question: getting a cruise refund before final payment

On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, one of the largest ships in the world, based in Port Everglades, Florida. Hear all about Ben's seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. Sheila from Cruising Excursions joins us to give us the benefits of booking a group shore excursions. Turns out booking a shore excursion with a group is cheaper than booking on your own.

Carnival getting a new cruise ship
Norwegian Cruise Line launching another $50 deposit sale
Norwegian opening Cuba cruises up
Carnival Liberty back at the Space Coast
MSC Seaside counts down to Florida

On this week's bonus episode we get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream on a four-night Bahamas sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Hear a review of Disney Dream, Castaway Cay, and the food, along with entertainment aboard Disney Cruise Line.

Craig gives us a review of his four-night sailing from Miami Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Victory. Hear a bow to stern review of Carnival Victory.

Carnival orders another Vista-class cruise ship
Carnival testing new dining policy
More cruise lines going to Cuba - who now?
Cruise line give Christmas gifts in the Caribbean
NCL released their 2018 and 2019 cruise scheduled - anything noteworthy?

We talk to Sheri from CruiseTipsTV and she shares the top 10 Christmas gifts for cruisers in your life.

Later in the show, we get a review of a seven-night cruise aboard Celebrity Summit, round-trip San Juan.

Plus, Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Carnival will sail from the Port of Tampa a bit longer
Princess Cruises got in a little trouble for pollution
Royal Caribbean made it into the book of world records
Carnival testing a new embarkation procedure

We get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Breakaway from Richard Simms today. Richard just returned from a seven-night Florida-Bahamas cruise on Breakaway from New York City. He leaves no stone unturned on this review.

Half Moon Cay gets new additions
Harvest Cay opens to cruise ship guests
Fathom cruise line going away in 2017
Celebrity Cruises cuts steel on new class of ships
MSC Seaside is floated out of dry dock where construction continues

Kathy shares her review of Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. One one Royal Caribbean's smallest ships based in Port Canaveral, Florida. She sailed with a first-time cruiser on a four-night sailing to the Bahamas and private island CoCo Cay. Hear this detailed review from Kathy.

Today we are joined by Sheri from CruiseTips TV to answer some listener questions on:

Sailing with your cell phone and avoiding data charges
How to NOT gain weight at sea
Booking your next cruise while on your cruise
What is a guarantee cabin

Scott gives us a review of Princess Cruises Grand Princess, a 10-night Alaska cruise that his family took this past summer, round-trip San Fran.

He gives us a detailed look at Alaska, the Grand Princess, and what to expect when sailing Princess Cruises.

Carnival swapping ships in the Caribbean
Carnival Fantasy arriving in Mobile, Alabama
Work has begun on the new Princess Cruises
Harmony of the Seas christened in Port Everglades
Port Everglades go to mobile passport control

This week we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City. We talk to Carnival's Senior Cruise Director John Heald, Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy, and other guests around the ship.

Ben just returned from Viking Ocean Cruises' Viking Star. He sailed a four night re-positioning cruise from New York City to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ben gives us a full review of what to expect on Viking Ocean Cruises, how they differ from other ships operating in the Caribbean, and shares his experience. Viking Star is in the Caribbean for 13 cruises this season offering longer Southern Caribbean sailings. We hear from Steven Fox with Passport Photo Creator, a cool new app that lets you take your passport photo on your own terms. You can learn more at PassportPhotoCreator.com . Cruise News: New passport rule in effect effective November 1 (no more glasses in photos) Steel cut for Norwegian Bliss Carnival Cruise Line adding another ship to Florida Port Canaveral preparing for the arrival of Oasis of the Seas

Today we get a review of Norwegian Sky. N orwegian Sky is currently sailing three- and four-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas with stops at the private island Great Stirrup Cay, Freeport, and Nassau. The ship introduced an exciting new concept starting in January 2016 where alcohol is included in the cost of the cruise. We get a full review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky.

Mobile, Alabama is gearing up for a new cruise ship - it's been a while since we've seen a ship there.
Princess Cruises' Royal Princess showed the new hull art of Royal Princess, what did they do to it?
Disney Cruise Line released some new schedules, which includes a new port - what are we gonna see?
Fathom laid out how much good they have done over the past six months - what are some of the numbers?
Listener Question: If we take advantage of a future cruise credit on our current sailing, will my travel agent get credit for it? She has been working very hard for me to rob her of a booking.

Paul just returned from an Alaskan cruise on Celebrity Solstice from Seattle, Washington. Not being a seasoned cruiser, he didn't know what to expect on the sailing. Paul leaves no stone unturned on this detailed review of his Alaskan cruise and what he experienced.

Virgin Cruises details more information about their cruise line that is set to debut in 2020, what did we hear?
Freeport, Bahamas remains closed because of Hurricane Matthew in early Oct., what is the status?
Carnival Vista wins ship of the year - when she gets to the US, what kind of itineraries will she run?
Saying goodbye to a legend in St. Maarten.

On this episode we get a comprehensive review of Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Vista. Nancy covers Carnival Vista from bow to stern and talks about some of the best places to dine on-board. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:

Royal Caribbean details news class of cruise ships
Carnival updated room decorating policy
Norwegian offering reduced deposits on all sailings
Holland America bans balcony smoking

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ship, Harmony of the Seas. Tyler and his wife just returned from a Med cruise aboard Harmony and gives us a full review of the ship. Tyler gives a comprehensive review of Harmony of the Seas.

Travel Expert Sherry Kennedy drops by and tell us when to book our cruise to get the best deal. She tells us why we should book our cruise early and not wait until last minute, and a trick of the trade that she has been using for the past two decades booking cruises.

Jason joins us to share his transatlantic crossing experience aboard the Queen Mary 2, which was recently remastered and remodeled to the tune of over $100-million. Hear this detailed and comprehensive review of the Queen Mary 2.

Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

NCL celebrates 50 years
Cruise TV programming coming to Saturday morning TV
Celebrity Solstice getting refurb
Carnival announced two new ships for China market

Holland America just announced a culinary partnership with America's Test Kitchen in New York City. We were there for the announcement and had a chance to talk to the President of Holland America and one of the hosts of America's Test Kitchen about the partnership.

Don just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. Don gives us a detailed review the Oasis, what it's like sailing on the world's largest cruise ship, and some tips he learned along the way.

Princess Cruises Raises Gratuities
Carnival orders new ships
Royal Caribbean crew member dies in lifeboat drill
MSC delays private island to 2018
Fathom adds more Cuba sailings
Holland America adds another ship to Alaska in 2017

We get tips on maximizing your inside cabin from CruiseTipsTV. CruiseTipsTV was born over a family dinner table conversation- they love to cruise and felt the had a secret to share. So, in 2013, they took the plunge and decided to try YouTube as their format for creating full ship video tour and cruise related tip videos. Their CruiseTipsTV and CruiseGear channels have grown to a library of over 200 videos, ranging from interactive vlogs and Q&A with our subscribers, to packing and fashion tips, using technology to enhance your cruise, and even food videos.

On this episode we get a review of Celebrity Reflection. Hear a comprehensive bow to stern review of the ship, stateroom, dining, and ports on this Med cruise. CruiseGuy has cruise news:

Carnival Imagination refurb
Royal extends Empress again through spring 2017
Carnival Vista swamps boats in Italy.
$30m cocaine found on cruise ship in AUS
Carnival raises Faster to the Fun prices

Rick gives his review of Princess Cruises' newest ship, Regal Princess. Here a bow to stern review along with his thoughts of the stateroom, dining, and level of service offered by Princess.

Queen Mary 2 remastered
Carnival's $500,000 donation to flooding victims in LA
Carnival Miracle announcing a 14-night Alaska sailing from California
Crystal Cruises attempts a Northwest Passage sailing
Olympian mother's luggage gets blown up at cruise ship in Rio!
Royal Caribbean is extending Empress of the Seas' contract from Miami, again

On this episode we talk to Eric. Eric and his wife just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Glory. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

Ferry catches fire off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Carnival extends contract with port of Baltimore
Carnival debuts new fee-based seafood venue on Conquest
Celebrity Adds Short Cruises Back to the Caribbean
Scary story with a happy ending for a Princess Cruise cruise guest

On this episode I give a review of my seven-night cruise aboard Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam. This was an Alaska cruise that cruised the Inside Passage, as well as made calls in Glacier Bay, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Juneau. Hear what we did, how the ship is, and what Alaska is like.

On this episode Kathy gives us a review from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. She just returned from a seven-night Caribbean sailing on one of the world's largest cruise ships. She has a comprehensive bow-to-stern review of this cruise ship home-ported in Port Everglades.

Sherry Kennedy joins us again with our weekly dose of cruise news"

Carnival Live announcements
Carnival names new ship
More Margaritavilles at sea:
Royal Caribbean expands high-speed internet:
Another cruise line bans balcony smoking

We get a detailed review of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Escape. John and his wife just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing. He gives a detailed review of the sailing, the itinerary, and what to do on Norwegian Escape. A lot of first time tips for cruisers considering Norwegian Escape.

On this show we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas, a ship they recently put back in service after spending years with their European brand. Could this ship be coming back to do Cuba cruises?

Lifeboat accident leads to crewmember death.
Carnival announced new itineraries for 2018 - but nothing too new.
Celebrity Cruises is taking a ship out of the Med in 2017 - where is it going?
Any updates on Istanbul or ports of call in Turkey after the coup last weekend?

Can we renew our passport one year early. And if so, would that give me 11 years until next renewal or will it still be 10 years from when I renew?

Hear a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy.

Sherry Kennedy joins us for cruise news:

World's most lux cruise ship christened - details?
Florida port welcomes two millionth cruise pax - what port and details? Royal
Caribbean offered free cruise to good samaritan
Holland America ship rewarded for rescue at sea

Duncan gives us a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic, a ship that was launched in 2011 and it now in Florida year-round by way of Galveston, TX. Don't miss this comprehensive review. Part 2 of the review will come in a couple weeks where Chris Owen reviews his seven-night sailing.

Carnival starting staggered embarkation in two more ports
NCL Changes carry on beverage policy
Norwegian Breakaway sets record in Canadian port
Royal Caribbean near-drowning
MSC details new ship

We get a review of Carnival Miracle on a seven night Mexican Rivera cruise out of Long Beach, CA.

Royal Caribbean coming to Miami with Oasis-class ship
Plane buzzes Norwegian Breakaway off coast of Bermuda
Montego Bay gets $100m investment for upgrades (a way to get business back that Falmouth took?)
What's the latest with Istanbul after terrorist attack?
Ovation of the Seas christened - but for China only!

On this episode, we get a detailed review of Norwegian Jade.

Plus Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

Royal Caribbean upgrades
Norwegian upgrades
Norwegian's private island upgrades
Faster passport re-entry program arriving to Port Everglades

On this episode, we are sailing on the ms Adonia with Fathom Travel to the Dominican Republic. Fathom is Carnival Corporation's 10th cruise line. Find out what Fathom is, what the ship is like, and what travelers on the ship are experiencing. It's not for everyone, but perfect for someone.

We are broadcasting from Alaska where Holland America Line is opening up a new part of their Mount McKinley Chalet called Denali Square. We're live at the event.

Hear a review of a Baltic cruise aboard Norwegian Star. Learn all about how Norwegian does things on a Europe cruise.

On this episode, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Vista on her second cruise. Currently she's sailing in the Med but will come to the Caribbean in November.

Cruise guests
Brand Ambassador, John Heald
Cruise Director, Matt Mitchem
Colin, RedFrog Brewery Brew Master
Lynn and Cele Seldon, expert cruise reviewers

Listen and learn all about this new Carnival Cruise Line ship!

We get a review of Celebrity Summit, as she recently did a eight-night re-positioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto, Rico to Cape Liberty, NJ. Hear all the details about this cruise from embarkation, port stops in Bermuda, dining, entertainment, to disembarkation.

Harmony inaugural
New Oasis class ship ordered
Disney announces new sailings in 2017
Carnival Vista med season underway
Kdam christened

We are broadcasting from Holland America's brand new ms Koningsdam. Hear about the new public spaces, what the ship has to offer, the venues, and all the other new hardware on-board, all while managing to stick to their traditional ways.

Walter and his family just returned from a nine-night Carnival Journeys cruise aboard Carnival Sunshine. Carnival Sunshine once was Carnival Destiny until Carnival Cruise Line gave the ship a complete overhaul in 2013. Hear this bow to stern review of Carnival Sunshine. Stewart has cruise news on:

First US cruise to Cuba complete
Harmony of the Seas officially delivered to Royal Caribbean
NCL expanding highspeed wif
CCL ditches George Lopez
Kdam christening next wk in Netherlands
Princess Cruises adds a new suite class

Brad and his wife just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Normally a Disney and Carnival cruiser, Brad shares his first experience on Royal Caribbean. Hear a bow to stern review of this mega cruise ship.

I'm a huge fan of ShipMate App. It lets you do a cruise countdown, check out reviews, cruise ship photos, maps, and more. Within the past year they added a cruise price drop alert letting people know when their cruise fare drops. I talk to the founder of ShipMate App to give us the details on this.

Tina and her two kids just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, one of Carnival Cruise Line's Fun Ship. On this seven night sailing they hit the eastern Caribbean and got a complete run of the ship. Hear her thoughts on everything from embarkation to excursions, and everything in between.

Carnival Magic officially in Port Canaveral (with Guy's BBQ Joint)
Empress of the Seas cancels seven more sailings - what's wrong?
MSC details more of MSC Seaside - what will we see?
Koningsdam is officially on her inaugural sailing
Fathom makes inaugural call in DR

We check in with Go Port Canaveral and get the latest information on Port Canaveral, the dollar parking increase at the port, and pre- and post-cruise hotels.

Jason just returned from a shipyard tour of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. An Oasis class ship that will launch in May and head to Florida this fall. Hear what it's like to go to a shipyard, what Harmony of the Seas has different, and Jason's impressions of this monster ship!

JT and his wife just returned from Carnival Cruise Line cruise aboard Carnival Inspiration to Mexico. The ship was recently refurbished to receive Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades and back in service. We get a bow to stern review.

On this show, we get a review of Norwegian Breakaway, but not just a normal sailing, Markus stayed in the Haven. The Haven is NCL's ship within a ship concept. We get a review of the ship, the Haven, entertainment, food, ports, and what Markus thought of this once in a lifetime cruise experience. Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

Carnival Vista completes sea trials
Royal Caribbean's newest ship delivered
5 more ships for Carnival Corp confirmed
Fathom's Cuba problem
MSC orders 4 more mega ships. Nearly a dozen new ships in next few years

Listener Q: We leave in 16 days and I just realized that marriage license has my name from my previous marriage on it and maiden name on birth certificate of course and then my married name now is on my drivers license so I don't know if that's OK?

Sherri from Sherman's Travels linked up with us this week to give us a 2016 outlook of the cruise industry and what new ships are coming out. Find out where people are going, if travel alerts are keeping people out of Europe, what new destinations are emerging, and where people are sailing.

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, a ship that is based in Port Canaveral, Florida doing seven-night Caribbean voyages. On this Western Caribbean sailing, Mark got to experience the Ben and Jerry's Suite and gives us the full run down of entertainment, dining, and activities. Stewart has Cruise News:

Norwegian Joy entertainment detailed
Royal raising grats on May 1
Carnival details Vista brewery
Cruise passenger tries to swim to cruise ship
Port Canaveral raises parking fee

Tommy just returned from a eight-night Southern Caribbean aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. Hear a comprehensive review of this recently remodeled ship.

Stewart has cruise news:

Carnival Corp approved Cuba
Empress of the Seas canceled six sailings
Norwegian Gem turned away from St M cause of Noro
Holland America expands Mexico sailings
Man sues Disney over missing thumb
Carnival Triumph heads to New Orleans after four years

Listener question about a canceled sailing.

Rae from Johnson City, TN gives us a review of here three-night sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic to Nassau, Bahamas and the private island of Castaway Cay. Hear a first hand comprehensive review.

Carnival Magic gets Guy's BBQ Joint
NCL reveals more of Harvest Caye
Man threatens to jump off docked cruise ship in FLL
Harmony of the Seas starts sea trials
MSC new chef partnership/venue for Seaside

Nelson and his family just returned from a Western Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Triumph where they stayed in a Grand Suite. Nelson gives his family's review of embarkation to debarkation and everything in between. You don't want to miss this comprehensive review. Cruise news:

Disney 2 New Cruise Ships
Carnival Magic out of dry dock, getting ready for Florida next month
Royal Caribbean jumper
Oasis class ship going to Japan?
Norwegian releases 2017-18 deployments, anything big?

Jason just returned from a seven-night sailing aboard Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess, following a massive dry dock. The dry dock was to refit the ship with new entertainment and dining areas. Jason gives us a comprehensive review of the upgrades and new experiences. Stewart has cruise news on:

Anthem of the Seas returns again
Carnival Fantasy gets Guy's Burger Joint and more upgrades, now sailing from MIA
Carnival magic getting fun ship before moving to FL from GAL.
Pride of America
NCL changes - dining and beverage package increase and later Escape departure
NCL changes up entertainment, moves million $ quartet.
Carnival increases value of CHEERS! beverage package, now drinks up to $50

Listener Q: What's the latest update on Empress of the seas. When will she be sailing - anything special or reason to sail her?

Jason just returned from a five night sailing from Carnival Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship. Jason gives us a review of his Bahamas cruise along with how the food, entertainment and overall experience was.

On this episode we get a review from Vickie on a Med cruise aboard Island Princess, one of the smaller Princess Cruises ships.

Shelly from CruisingExcursions.com stops by to answer your questions on Med excursions.

Tina just returned from Norwegian Escape where she did a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship. She gives us a comprehensive review.

Anthem of the Seas safely back in port
Princess Cruises changes their hull on all ships
Carnival Inspiration out of dry dock with Fun Ship 2.0
Carnival reveals 3,500 itineraries through April 2018
How is Harmony of the Seas shaping up?
Carnival Vista update

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas on this four night Western Caribbean sailing to Cozumel. Hear this comprehensive review of the onboard experience.

Kristin just returned from a five night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Celebrity Constellation from Port Everglades - stopping in Key West and Cozumel. We get a detailed review from embarkation to disembarkation and everything in between. Cruise Guy has cruise news

More cruise lines canceling Turkey
Protests in Labadee causing cancelations
New Holland America ship passed sea trials - what's next?
So we've seen a lot of refurbs over the years, and it looks like Norwegian and Princess are next in line - what are we gonna see?
Norwegian Getaway leaving Miami and heading to Europe - when is this going to happen?
Carnival reduced deposit sale - is it big?

Howard and his wife just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing about one of the world's largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Hear this comprehensive review of what it's like living the suite life.

Kris and his family just returned from Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise out of Galveston, Texas. Kris leaves no stone unturned talking about his sailing - from his impressions of this Freedom Class ship to the dining to activities offered. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

Carnival Inspiration is going into dry dock next week for a massive three week long renovation - what are we gonna see?
Celebrity changes branding - what are we seeing?
MSC Cruises has partnered up with Samsung - what does the partnership include?
NCL new island Harevest Cay behind schedule - why?
Windstar Star Pride grounded and caused cancelations - what exactly happened here?

On this episode, Jeff gives us a Carnival Breeze review. Jeff just returned from a eight night Eastern Caribbean sailing. He gives us an overview of Carnival's newest Fun Ship that was launched in 2012. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on: NCL changes branding NCL stiffens cancelation penalties - thoughts? MSC new island Port Everglades sets new passenger record Princess orders new ship Carnival giving guests option to get their room made up once or twice a day - they are calling it Comfort Matters. Listener Question I just saw where Disney pulled out of Greece and Turkey - I am booked on Carnival Vista over the summer with calls in both those countries, should I be worried that we won't visit?

Connie and her husband just returned from Holland America's ms Westerdam on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. They are no stranger to Holland America Line with their five star mariner status. Connie chats with us about her Thanksgiving sailing, how impressions of Holland America, what draws her back to the cruise line time after time and the ports of call she experienced during her cruise.

‘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 fraps,

And we got to the terminal without needing a map.

When we got on the ship we avoided the clatter,

We sprang to the buffet to load up a platter.

Away to Guy’s Burgers we flew like a flash,

Next to the pools of kids making a splash.

The sun on the breast of the blue ocean waves

Made me think of a drink, which I started to crave.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But a goofy British man who was holding a beer.

At the site of him, someone beside me yelled,

And I knew in a moment it must be John Heald.

More rapid than eagles the cruisers they came,

And he whistled, and shouted, and began to exclaim:

"Now Sunshine! now, Glory! now, Pride and Sensation!

On, Magic! On, Conquest! on Spirit and Elation!

To the Caribbean and to three ports of call;

Now cruise away, cruise away, cruise away all!"

Some cruisers stood by and waved their goodbyes,

As the ship’s horn blew and the sun set in the skies.

So up to the lido deck the cruisers they flew,

With cameras in hand to capture the view.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the deck

The pouring of juice and some orange triple sec.

As I signed my receipt and left an extra tip,

Up came John Heald to the top of the ship.

He was dressed in his swimsuit, ready for the slides,

And he looked quite happy, with a pep in his stride.

A bag full of sunscreen he had flung on his back,

With a Guy’s burger inside, in case he needed a snack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry!

But his chest won the contest for being too hairy!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,

For he’d just heard the sketch for the comedy show.

As the senior cruise director of the whole Carnival fleet,

He would shake the hand of every cruiser he’d meet.

He had a broad face and he loved the food at the deli,

And in the mornings he room serviced toast with some jelly.

He was funny and kind, a right jolly old man,

And I laughed when I saw him get a bit too tan.

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,

Soon gave me to know his skin would go red.

He spoke not a word, but went back to his work,

As he wrote up the Fun Times for our day in Grand Turk.

He planned out the bingos, the trivias, the shows,

And made sure to list when the ship’s bars would close.

He then sprang to the mic, to his team gave a shout,

And away they all flew, the crew so devout.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere we sailed out of sight,

"Happy cruising to all, and to all a good-night!"

We just returned from a 10-night sailing aboard Carnival Sunshine. This was a special Carnival Journeys sailing that gave a longer itinerary with out the beaten path ports of call and programming that was unique to 1987 - like throwback sea days with captain cocktail parties, the original menu from formal night, specials Q&A sessions with the captain and the famous midnight buffet. We talk with the Cruise Director Jaime Dee about the Carnival Journeys sailing and some of the on board programming and also seasoned cruise veteran Stormin' Norm. Get all the details about Carnival Journeys here. This is part one of a two part show. The next show will focus on the ports of call, dining, and entertainment.

On this episode, Jason Leppert from Popular Cruising joins us for a comprehensive review of Disney Dream after an extensive refurb in November. Disney Dream went into dry dock to get a make over of some of the public areas and added the Star Wars area for the kids. Disney Dream does three and four night sailings out of Port Canaveral.

Jessica and her family just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Star, a ship that sails seasonally from the port of Tampa. Being Jessica's first time aboard, she gives a comprehensive review of embarkation from Tampa, first impressions, staterooms, dining, entertainment and ports.

Rick joins us to give a comprehensive review of his Queen Victoria sailing in the Med. He goes into detail about what makes the ship the Queen Victoria so different, how the experience was and what keeps him sailing Cunard Line time after time.

Ben just returned from a two-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. The world's largest cruise ship that spent some time in dry dock and Europe before coming back to her home-port of Port Everglades, Florida. On this episode, Ben talks about his first impressions of Allure of the Seas, staterooms, entertainment and what the ship is like on sea days. Since this was a two-day cruise, Ben tried to squeeze as much as he could while he was on-board.

Princess Cruises is turning 50-years-old this year, and the Love Boat cast reunited on Pacific Princess to celebrate the anniversary this week. Our West Coast correspondent, Jason Coleman, checks in throughout this week's show to give us some highlights from the event. James and his wife just returned on a seven night cruise from Norfolk, VA to Bermuda aboard Carnival Splendor. James gives us a Carnival Splendor review plus what it was like sailing to Bermuda. Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

Princess Cruises 50th anniversary
Margaritaville price hike on Norwegian Escape
Grand Princess mechanical problems in Hawaii
Broadway show Grease coming to two Royal Caribbean ships
Social impact cruise line, Fathom, having a big sale. Is this to pick up slow bookings?

On this episode, Tommy gives us his review of his latest cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl. This wasn't an ordinary cruise, though. It was a themed cruise put on by country superstars Florida-Georgia Line. Tommy gives his impressions of the cruise overall, the food, staterooms, and, most importantly, the entertainment.

On this episode, Lisa talks about her seven-night honeymoon cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas in the Mediterranean. Lisa chats with me about her first impressions of the ship, the food, entertainment, her stateroom and ports of call. Stewart Chiron has cruise news on:

QM2 made inaugural call to Amber Cove
New social impact cruise line, fathom, announces layout of new ship
Princess Cruises' Majestic Princess pre-China itineraries announced
Do Black Friday cruise deals exist?
Any booking advice for a black friday/cyber monday cruise deals?

Barry just returned from a seven-night Caribbean sailing aboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit round trip from San Juan. On this show Barry reviews embarkation, first impressions, stateroom, dining, entertainment and ports of call on this voyage. Barry gives us his candid thoughts on the ship and what he liked and didn't care for.

We are on the island of Martinique, a region of France, located in the Southern Caribbean. Martinique is just getting back into the cruise business after a few years on the decline. The port will see 22 inaugural ship calls this years, including Anthem of the Seas and Carnival Sunshine.

We sit down with Roger Blum, a cruise consultant for the Tourism Department of Martinique to get a report card on the island.

NCL first time back in Canaveral in three years
Holland American releases Koningsdam reveal videos
2016 Carnival Live continues - what musical acts revealed
New Celebrity suite perks
Royal Ordering a fifth quantum ship
What's latest on Carnival Vista?

We get a review from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Miracle from Peter Knego. Peter just returned from a seven-night Mexican Riviera sailing and goes into full detail about the ship, dining, entertainment, ports and his thoughts. Hear this comprehensive Carnival Miracle review.

Brand new ship alert! We are broadcasting aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. There are over a dozen dining venues, tons of partnerships like Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville and more. We give you a comprehensive Norwegian Escape review.

This week we are broadcasting from Royal Caribbean's brand new Anthem of the Seas. This ship is hands down the smartest ship in the world! From robotic bartenders, indoor skydiving and bumper cars. Hear a comprehensive Anthem of the Seas review.

Sonya just returned from a four night sailing to Cozumel aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Freedom. She gives us a detailed review of the ship, food, Halloween night and entertainment. Carnival Freedom sails year-round from Galveston.

Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas arrives
Another Quantum-class ship
Carnival Miracle and Splendor China bound
Norwegian Cruise Line add smoking area

Howard and his family just returned from a Carnival Cruise Line sailing aboard Carnival Glory. Howard gives us a detailed review of Carnival Glory along with the food, entertainment, kids program, his first impressions and ports of call. Listen in on this Carnival Glory review.

On this episode, we get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine from the perspective of Doug. Get a full Carnival Sunshine review and hear what this Fun Ship has to offer.

Theresa just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that does seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida. She leave no stone unturned in this Norwegian Getaway talking about embarkation, dining, staterooms, ports and pre-cruise.

Jonathon and his family just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard Carnival Pride to the Bahamas. Johnathon gives a full Carnival Pride review, from embarkation - the ship - to the ports. Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

Norwegian Escape delivered
Norwegian Epic undergoing refurbishment
Carnival Corp starting a China Cruise Line
Two Celebrity ships undergoing refurbishments and removing two classic ocean liner venues

On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from Scott. Scott and his family did a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Freedom and he covers every step of his cruise from embarkation to food to ports. Scott leaves no stone unturned on this Freedom of the Seas review.

Jessica just returned from a five-night sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Paradise on a five-night Western Caribbean sailing. She leaves no stone unturned on this review covering embarkation from the Port of Tampa, first impressions of Carnival Paradise, food, dining experience, entertainment and ports of call.

Carnival Cruise Line heading to China
Norwegian Escape moving Norwegian Bliss to China
Princess naming their new ship
Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic opening up
Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas undergoing a refurbishment

Ted and his family just returned from a three-night Bahamas cruise aboard Disney Dream. This is their first Disney cruise, cruising strictly with Carnival previously. On this episode, Ted gives us a bow to stern run down of Disney Cruise Line and what the Disney experience is like, not only for him but his son. This is an excellent Disney Cruise Line review.

Janet gives us her review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, a seven night Alaska sailing from Seattle. Janet talks about her Alaska cruise experience, her onboard experience, and her favorite Alaska ports in this Jewel of the Seas review. Stewart has cruise news on:

Hurricane causes major ship movies in Bahamas and Bermuda
Grand Cayman could see a new cruise pier
HAL raises gratuities
Queen Mary 2 to undergo massive drydock in 2016
Carnival Crop unveils new high-speed shipboard WIFI
Question: How safe is it to cruise during hurricane season?

Today, we talk cruise etiquette with Vickie from Vancouver, an avid cruiser. She loves to cruise and being on board. After being fed up with how some cruise guests act on-board, she wrote an article on the ins and outs of cruise etiquette. She stresses that common courtesy goes a long way!

We talk about our trip down to Carnival Corp.'s new cruise pier in the Dominican Republic, Amber Cove. On this episode, Kris gives his family's account of their Northern Europe cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Kris did a 12-night Norway/Iceland cruise.

Richard just returned from a seven-night Florida-Bahamas sailing aboard Norwegian Gem from Manhattan. Being a NYC resident, Richard loves sailing from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal because it's a short walk from his house. Richard leave no stone unturned on this Norwegian Gem review and covers all the bases of this cruise ship.

Mark just returned from a four night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Victory. On this sailing Mark stopped at Key West and Cozumel and had a day at sea. Hear a comprehensive Carnival Victory review.

Carnival Cruise Line returns to Mobile, Alabama
Norwegian Escape update
New cruise port Jamaica on the Southwest coast
Listener question:Is Istanbul still an issue for cruise ships - we are about to sail Celebrity in the Med.

Janet just returned from Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas, a five-night cruise from Bayonne, NJ to Bermuda. Hear Janet discuss the ship, Bermuda, and some first time cruise tips. Janet leave no stone unturned on this Liberty of the Seas review.

On this show, we get a review of Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas from Don. Don and his family did a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The cruise had an interesting twist when both a tropical storm and hurricane affected their sailing. Hear a comprehensive review of Adventure of the Seas.

Carnival cutting lobster
Norwegian Escape shipyard visit
Norwegian changing daily service charge policy
Celebrity Cruises add late night room service fee

Theresa Russell just returned from a seven-night Alaska cruise on Holland America Line's ms Amsterdam where she got to experience the beauty of Alaska. Hear a comprehensive review of this ship from a travel expert.

Craig and his family just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard Carnival Pride from Baltimore. Hear a comprehensive review of Carnival Pride.

Christine Duffy recently took the helm as President at Carnival Cruise Line, after leading up CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) for years. Christine stops by to talk about the happenings at Carnival Cruise Line including: Carnival Vista, Carnival Journeys, what trends the line is seeing and some of her favorites ships and burgers.

On this episode, we get cruise news on:

Amber Cove cruise port
Carnival ups Bermuda sailings
Mobile sees cruise ships again
Holland America tweaks internet plans
Fathom announces first Cuba date

Vicki stops by the share her Alaska cruise review aboard Crown Princess. She goes into detail about embarkation from the Port of Seattle, her impressions, stateroom, on-board dining, ship entertainment and Alaskan ports of call.

John and his family just got back from a five-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Conquest. A ship based out of Port Everglades that does five to eight-night sailings. John gives us a complete review of Carnival Conquest, including the kids program that his daughter took part in.

Bobby and Linda just returned from an eight-night Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Breeze from Miami. This Carnival ship was launched in 2012 and has a dozen dining and entertainment options, including a lot of Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 features. Bobby leaves no stone unturned on this Carnival Breeze review.

Sonya just returned from a sailing out of Galveston on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Triumph, a five-night Mexican cruise. Sonya gives us a full Carnival Triump review about the staterooms, post-Fun Ship 2.0 dining, entertainment and ports.

Escape float out
Princess new venue
Disney changes alcohol policy
Thoughts on Houston not being a cruise terminal anymore

Noam just returned from a seven-night southbound sailing aboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Millennium from Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, Canada.

Theresa just returned from an 18-night repositioning sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel from Houston to Seattle. Hear a comprehensive Norwegian Jewel review.

Theresa Norton-Masek has cruise news:

New class of service for Royal Caribbean
Carnival WIFI soon to go fleetwide
Houston loses cruise ships, again
Hawaii seeking consultants to boost cruise business
Norwegian Cruise Line extending Seattle

Kerry and his wife just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard one of the largest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. On this sailing they did a Western Caribbean itinerary that included a stop at Royal Caribbean's private island Labadee, Haiti.

Hear a comprehensive review of Oasis of the Seas from a guy who is no stranger to the Oasis-class ships.

Greg and his wife just returned from a five-night Bahamas cruise aboard Carnival Sunshine. The cruise went to Nassau, Freeport and Carnival's private-island Half Moon Cay. On the episode, Greg gives us a comprehensive Carnival Sunshine review - with no stone unturned. Theresa Norton-Masek from Travel Pulse has cruise news:

Norwegian Cruise Line announced some big news earlier this week: (Epic heading to Port Canaveral, talks of Cuba and heading to Asia)
Princess Cruises debuting the The Voice at sea
Celebrity offering evening excursions in the Caribbean
Royal Caribbean earnings call, sticking with last minute no-discounting?

Jason and his family just returned from an 11-night Eastern Mediterranean sailing aboard Celebrity Reflection.

Eric just returned from a sailing aboard Royal Princess and shares his trip with us. Eric leaves no stone unturned in this review, covering his pre-cruise thoughts, embarkation, stateroom, dining, entertainment and how the ship was during sea days. Theresa Norton-Masek from TravelPulse has Cruise News:

Costa Cruises orders two massive cruise ships
Norwegian Cruise Lines parts ways with Celebrity Chef
Princess Cruises gets new specialty venue
Carnival Corporation reaches agreement on ADA lawsuit
Kathy Lee Gifford debuts new wine on Carnival Splendor in NYC

We took a weekend trip down to Carnival Sunshine in Port Canaveral, Florida and talked to the Cruise Director Ryan. This is Ryan's second week on the job as he's filling in for the original Cruise Director Jamie D. We also chat with a passenger about their Carnival Sunshine experience.

We get a review from listener, Tommy, about a cruise line out of West Palm Beach, Florida called Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. The interesting thing about this cruise line is that the ship used to belong to Carnival Cruise Line as Carnival Celebration. It was finally sold off after being transferred a couple times within the Carnival Corporation.

We talk to a couple from Florida who have done 100 cruises on the same ship from Port Canaveral, Florida. They tell us why they have been on the ship 100 times, what keeps them coming back, and if they plan to cruise elsewhere. Josh the Cruise Director from Carnival Sensation drops by the talk about Carnival Sensation and what makes it so appealing.

A listener gives us a review of their eight-night Florida/Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Gem.

We turn the tables this week and I get interviewed about my recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas. I talk about pre-cruise thoughts, dining, entertainment, the ship, and the private island Coco Cay and Nassau, Bahamas.

fathom going to Cuba (I will play the NPR clipping)
Royal cutting Dynamic Dining from ships
Norwegian going a la carte on specialty
Cunard NYC event
Celebrity's new female captain

Royal Caribbean recently announced that Majesty of the Seas will stay with the Royal fleet and undergo extensive renovations in 2016. Part of those renovations include a waterslide, additional dining venues, kid programs, and complimentary high-speed internet. We sit down and talk with the Cruise Director and Hotel Director of Majesty of the Seas and get their takes on the ship, renovations, their jobs, and what makes this Bahamas-bound ship so appealing to thousands of guests every week. Next week will be a special review of the ship. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected] Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We answer a listener question about what to do when visiting St. Kitts this summer.

We answer a question about a pre-cruise hotel in Port Canaveral, Florida. We talk with the General Manager of Radisson Resort at the Port to find out about the property and what it offers. During the interview, a rocket took off and it was super cool to be a part of that.

We get a listener review of Carnival Conquest on an eight-night Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades. We learn about the ship, stateroom, dining options, ports, and first time tips.

Listener, Andy, just got back from a four-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Sensation. The cruise left from Port Canaveral, Florida and stopped at Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas.

Theresa Norton-Masek, Cruise Editor of TravelPulse.com has cruise news on:

Cruise passengers killed in floatplane accident
Carnival Corporation orders three mega ships
Coin Ceremony completed on Carnival Vista
Walking Dead theme cruise sailing in January

Jason joins us fresh off his Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder, straight from Alaska. Hear a bow to stern review.

We recently received a listener email telling us that we need to educate the listeners more on using travel agents, so we got Vincent Dowling from Enchanted Memories Travel on the phone to tell us why we should use a travel agent.

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Disney Wonder Alaska
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Richard Branson is no stranger to the travel industry with airlines, hotels, space, trains, and now a cruise line.

We headed to Miami for the announcement and got response from industry professionals and listened to public opinion.

Listener, Richard, gives us a Norwegian Getaway review after returning from his seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing out of Miami.

Plus, travel expert Jason Coleman and answers listener questions about U.S. Customs and Immigration, passport stamps, and seasickness medication.

On this episode, we get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America from Theresa Russell. She shares her Hawaii cruise experience, what is was like sailing on a U.S. flagged ship, and what the Hawaiian Islands were like.

Norwegian revamps their dining package
Cruises to nowhere ending
Recapping Carnival's no bottle policy
HAL Noordam rescues sightseeeing boat Listener question: A Villa on Carnival's private island Half Moon Cay for 8 people is $499.99. The villa itself holds 18 people. Every person over 8 is required to pay $49.99 per person. We have 11 people in our party total - I am confused why we have to pay extra if the villa itself is designed for 18 people in the first place. Any ideas? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected] Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

On this episode, we talk to listener Marcy who just returned from an eight night cruise aboard Carnival Legend in Alaska. The cruise started in Vancouver and ended in Seattle. Marcy gives her full Carnival Legend review.

We talk to the creator of one of the newest cruise apps out there, Cruise Deals, an iPhone app that monitors cruise prices drops. You can find price drops reduced as much as 80%. Find the app by searching Criuse Deals in the app store.

On this show, Vickie gives us a review of Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess on her recent California Coastal cruise. We get to hear about the ship, staterooms, dining, and ports of call.

Angie Keilhauer is a talented acoustic musician we came across on Carnival Legend last year in Tampa. Since then she’s been spotted by some big names in country music like Kenny Chesney and is going big places! She’s currently off the ship and on tour and checks in with us.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

Carnival’s ban on water bottles
New Norwegian Cruise Line dining plans
Fall cruise trends for 2015

On this episode, Sherry Laskin joins us to talk about a cruise she took aboard Carnival Pride earlier this year from Tampa to the Western Caribbean. Sherry gives us all the details on this Carnival Pride review.

Recently, Carnival Corporation announced the start up of a new brand called 'fathom.' The brand is centered around social impact and has created quite the buzz on social media and on the message boards. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy joins me this week to tackle and answer some of the response.

Carnival Corporation has launched a tenth cruise brand called fathom. The brand category, called social impact travel, will offer an impactful travel experience and work alongside locals to tackle community needs.

Fathom is purpose built, starting with one ship, and allowing guests to immerse themselves in local culture and economic development.

Based out of Miami with a 700-passenger cruise ship, the first destination will be the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic. This area is known for both beauty and poverty, which is where fathom steps in.

On this show, we talk to:

Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation
Tara Russell, President of Fathom
Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy
Nancy Schretter, from the Family Travel Network
James Shillinglaw, TravelPulse.com
Ben Souza, Cruise Fever

On this episode, Jeff from Tampa gives us a comprehensive review of his latest four-night Bahamas sailing aboard Norwegian Sky from Miami.

Jeff covers his impressions of Norwegian Sky; the stateroom, food, entertainment, and what he did in Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas.

Last week, we had Nancy Schretter on from Family Travel Network about her review of Norwegian Jade. Listener, Jessica, emailed in to ask a couple questions about sailing Europe with her family – so Nancy is back to answer those questions.

On this episode, Nancy Schretter stops by to give us her Norwegian Jade review. She just returned from a 10-day cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Allure of the Seas dry dock complete
NCL reverse food only in dining room policy
Three queen meet up in Liverpool
Queen Elizabeth 2 left to rot
New guesses on Carnival Corp. announcement

Thanks for 300 amazing shows!

Ben Souza and his wife just returned from a four-night Alaska sailing on Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess. This was a special sailing that started in Vancouver, BC, stopped in Ketchikan, and ended in Seattle, Washington.

Norwegian Dawn grounding in Bermuda
Drowning aboard Norwegian Gem
Celebrity Cruises' new Caribbean overnight itineraries
Disney heading back to Miami, NYC, and Galveston
Speculation of Carnival Corp. upcoming announcement in NYC

Carrie McLaren and her family recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Liberty that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, and Grand Turk. On this show, Carrie gives us a full Carnival Liberty review, leaving no stone unturned.

Mike Jirout is the creator of the ShipMate App, an awesome smartphone app that encourages you to get excited about your cruise vacation. Recently, Mike added a fare watch feature that allows you to monitor your cruise fare regardless of who you purchased it through.

Some listeners have saved over $150 per person and have gotten that returned as an on-board credit.

Howard just returned from a seven-night Bermuda cruise on MSC Divina. Not only was it a Bermuda cruise, it was a Bermuda cruise spent in the MSC Yacht Club - MSC Cruises' ship within a ship feature. Hear this full MSC Divina review.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has Cruise News on:

Norwegian Cruise Line charging for room service
Norwegian Sky goes all-inclusive alcohol in 2016
MSC Divina returns to Miami
Cunard's Royal meet up
Cruise port in New Zealand turns down Ovation of the Seas
Princess puts 2017 new build in China

Tiffany and her husband just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans. Tiffany drops in to give us her Carnival Dream review, leaving no stone unturned. She covers her pre-cruise thoughts, embarkation, first impressions, stateroom, food, entertainment, and how the sea days were.

Majesty of the Seas cancels MIA cruise
Anthem of the Seas
Carnival swaps more ships
Carnival increases Faster to the Fun price
Carnival Vista preview video
Brady Bunch Mom aboard for Dancing with the Stars: at Sea

We caught up with Carnival Cruise Line's Senior Cruise Director John Heald about the latest happenings at Carnival.

John chats with us about:

Carnival room service charges
Carnival LIVE concert program
Moving Carnival Magic to Port Canaveral
Carnival Pride goes back to Baltimore
And gets personal about his weight loss journey

Don Bucalo gives us a review of his sailing his seven night Alaska sailing from Seattle aboard Celebrity Solstice. As a first time Alaska cruiser, Don gives his thoughts on: the adventure, the ship, and what he did in Alaska. Don leaves no stone unturned on this Celebrity Solstice review.

Craig Kell from Chicago just returned from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor, a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing, round-trip from Miami.

This was, also, a Carnival LIVE sailing, where Craig got to experience the band Journey perform in the ship's main theater in St. Thomas.

Carnival charging for some room service items
Norwegian Cruise Line charges delivery fee on two ships
Ovation of the Seas to homeport in Sydney, Australia
Big animal statue on Anthem of the Seas
Carnival Magic moving to Florida from Galveston
Carnival LIVE Summer/Fall 2015 Concert Series revealed

Listener Tommy lives in NYC and just took a 9-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Gem. On this sailing they hit San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, USVI; Philipsburg, St Maarten; and Tortola.

Tommy gives his first impressions of the ship, and reviews Freestyle Dining, his stateroom, entertainment, ports, and gives his final thoughts of Norwegian Gem. He leaves no stone unturned on this Norwegian Gem review!

Plus, we talk upcoming cruise ships!

Viking Star
Norwegian Escape
Carnival Vista
Holland America's Koningsdam

Carissa, 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 the Cruise Guy has Cruise News on:

Recap Carnival's 9 new ships story
NCL testing room service fee
New HAL ship goes to Port Everglades
Carnival Pride back in Baltimore, again after Fun Ship 2.0
St. Maarten to undergo a massive redevelopment project
Anthem of the Seas status

Listener 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 Corp orders 10 ships

Listener Question: Do you need a passport for a cruise within the USA that starts and ends in a different port? The short answer is yes, you do. Stewart goes into more detail.

It 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 and staterooms of Carnival Freedom.

Princess 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 Awards for “Best Song” and “Best Score” for Pocahontas and “Best Song” for The Prince of Egypt, and has been nominated for six Tony Awards. He is the only songwriter in Broadway history to ever have three shows run more than 1,900 performances.

On this episode from New York City, we talk with Broadway celebrity Stephen Schwartz and Love Boat television personality Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing).

On 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 ships.

Is 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 of Norwegian Dawn and the Western Caribbean itinerary.

Listener 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 lecturers. No one knows cruise port shopping like Bill. He joins us to answer a listener question about Caribbean port shopping.

Carnival Vista itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line tipping increases
New venue for upcoming Holland America ship
Disney adds Star Wars themed cruises
Captain of Costa Concordia sentenced

To 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 Homefront with a $100,000 check to help military families throughout the country. We were broadcasting live from the lido deck (pardon the wind), overlooking 1000's of military men and women.

Ben 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 for the fourth Oasis-class ship
Royal Caribbean has been offering free wifi on Quantum of the Seas as a testing stage
Viking River Cruises Ocean brand, Viking Star completed sea trials

Listener Question: We are going on a spring break cruise from Port Canaveral and are getting conflicting reports from friends and the cruise line – do we need a passport or not?

Craig 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 Breakaway.

Theresa Masek from TravelPulse.com has Cruise News on:

Carnival Corp aired their Super Bowl commercial and used content from a JFK speech - why?
The old Carnival Celebration, now operating as the Grand Celebration, didn't quite make it out of port - what happened?
Is it still considered wave season? - any deals to be had
Royal Caribbean's Dynamic Dining issues
Carnival Cruise Line changing their loyalty program

Don 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!

On 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

January 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 Cruise Line just announced their new smartphone app that allows you to talk to other cruisers and keep track of your onboard spending. This app is aligned with other cruise line apps in the industry. On top of the app, Carnival announced internet packages aboard their ships for as little as $5 a day.

Adrian Greystone, Director of Guest Technology stops by the gives us the scoop on the new smartphone app.

Kathie 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

Stewart Chiron , The Cruise Guy ® has Cruise News:

Venice lifting bans on big cruise ships
Royal Caribbean makes a specialty venue complimentary on Quantum of the Seas
Carnival Freedom heading to Galveston, big festivities planned
Undercover Boss of Norwegian Cruise Line leaves company
Holland America Line rescues distressed sailors
Princess Cruises positions another ship to Australia
Status update on Anthem of the Seas

Jason 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 couple months. We have added a Cruise Deal page at the top navigational bar of the website or you can click here .

Snow to be featured on upcoming Norwegian Escape
Carnival Miracle up next for a multimillion dollar renovation
Royal Caribbean delays Dynamic Dining concept fleetwide
Carnival Cruise Line dropping the "S"
Pearl Seas possibly heading into Cuba
Carnival doing away with EA Sports Bar after three years
Oceania cruise ship fire - get caught up on the details

On 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!

Earlier 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, Bahamas. We check in with the International Host aboard the ship and get some cruise passengers' thoughts.

On 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.

Listener 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.

Celebrity orders two new ships
Carnival offers longer itineraries
Norwegian partners with Margaritaville
Virgin cruises
New CEO Royal/Celebrity
Voyager of the Seas completes $80m refurbishment

Nancy 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.

Norwegian Cruise Lines staying in NOLA through 2018
New ultra luxury Seabourn ship ordered
Costa Captain back in court - what's going on with the trial?
Did we see any black Friday sales that were totally WOW
Majesty of the Seas leaving Miami
We're seeing a lot of cruise ships canceling Belize lately because of weather - will we ever see a pier?
What is the world's busiest cruise port in 2014?

"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 fall for a chance to see some brilliant fall colors."

Kristin Ladewig from St. Louis, MO recently returned from a 10-night sailing aboard Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess. A sailing that started in Quebec City and ended in New York City. Kristin leaves no stone unturned on this detailed Ruby Princess review.

This 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 someone should sail on it.

Royal Caribbean added to its portfolio of exclusive, groundbreaking onboard experiences that have never before been imagined at sea with a skydiving experience called RipCord by iFly, as well as the engineering marvel North Star, a glass observation capsule that gently rises more than 300 feet in the air to treat guests to dramatic 360-degree views. More “firsts” including bumper cars, a circus school with flying trapeze and roller skating can be found inside SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea. There isn't much you can't do on Quantum of the Seas.

This 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 top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship; the Princess Live! Television studio; the largest pastry shop at sea; a special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of light; Princess Watercolor Fantasy, a fountain and music show; the Night Sky Lounge, a new nighttime experience that enables guests to enjoy a chic and contemporary poolside nightclub under the stars, and balconies on all outside staterooms.

We talk to:

Gavin MacLeod, Captain Stubing
Rick Griffin and Sandi McKenna, Midlife Road Trip
Peter Knego, Maritime Historian
Phil Reimer, Canada.com
and more...

Have 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/Cruise Director, Ryan
Cruise Expert at About.com, Linda Garrison
Savvy Navigator, Jeff Ward
Editor of Popular Cruising, Jason Leppert

This 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 no stone left unturned in this interview.

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy stops by with Cruise News on:

Quantum of the Seas is officially Royal Caribbean's and arrived in Southampton this week - how long until she heads westbound to the United States?
Holland America continues Dancing with the Stars through 2016
Disney Cruise Line itineraries have been announced for 2016 - anything new?
Have their been any cancelations or skipped ports overseas because of political unrest or ebola?
What's the latest talk from China? How's Hong Kong doing?

My wife and I want to go to Alaska on the Celebrity Solstice, when's the best time to go? Is it better to sail out of Seattle or Vancouver; we live in Ontario.

For 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 talks about the ebola virus scare last week on a cruise.

After we recorded last week, the Carnival Magic wasn't allowed into Cozumel because of the hospital worker on board who handled ebola - what was the status on this cruise?
102 year old Miami Bar to be featured on upcoming Norwegian Escape
Bermuda got hammered by a hurricane last weeknd, what's the status and are cruise ships finding new temporary ports?
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas getting closer - anything new during her second round of sea trials?
Royal Caribbean earnings call this week

I want to ask a question and I cant seem to get a straight answer from different sites on the internet,when sailing from New Orleans to Mo Bay Jamaica....Is it possible to see Cuba? The reason I ask is back in 08 we were on the conquest from Galveston to Mo Bay and overheard some people saying that they seen the lights of Cuba as we passed at night. Was that true?

On 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 Mexico and Hawaii.

Cruise passenger quarantined with ebola relation
Norwegian Escape reveal
Carnival Vista construction officially underway
Princess Cruises has a slew of celebrities for their upcoming christening of Regal Princess
A lot of new enhancements to Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, you may be surprised
Norwegian Jewel back in Houston

Joe Tolley in Charlotte, NC: Offsite parking in Miami, I've read some horror stories, should we suck it up and pay the 20 clams/day at the port?

On 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 their own personal preferences and amenities desired while cruising. Valued at up to $700+ per person, guests have the option of selecting from four different experience categories — Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, and MSC Yacht Club — ranging from a la carte to all-inclusive amenities. As a positioned industry expert, Theresa Masek, editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine, chats with us about the packages and gives her thoughts.

Listener 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 contributor on The Steve Harvey Show, and regularly appears as the travel expert in top 25 TV markets across the country including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more offering practical travel tips and advice. Emily stops by this evening to give us some fall cruise travel advice.

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy ® stops by with Cruise News:

Carnival returning to Cabo for the first time with Carnival Miracle
Carnival adds steak in dining room for fee
A college student falls to his death off the mast of Carnival Ecstasy
Free private dining restaurant will debut on Norwegian Escape
Princess Cruises debuting a Princess at Sea app aboard Regal Princess
We're tracking Quantum of the Seas - what is she doing now?

Carter 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 Chief Marketing Officer for Carnival Cruise Lines and joins us to talk about Carnival's Great Vacation Guarantee . Basically if you think the sailing stinks, Carnival will fly you home and refund the cost of the cruise. Turns out you have a better chance of dating a supermodel than using the Great Vacation Guarantee.

Carnival Corp earnings were released – have they finally recovered from their past financial issues?
Royal Caribbean's new ship - Quantum of the Seas completed it’s conveyance – how'd it go?
Norwegian Escape keel laid – what exactly does this mean?
Princess to participate in 2015 Rose Parade
Oceania increasing daily gratuities to $16 per person, per day
Cabo San Lucas – how is recovery after the hurricane?

Listener, 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.

Royal Caribbean is busy over in Europe cutting steel and getting Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, and their upcoming ship that they just cut the steel on.
Carnival's Vacation Guarantee
Holland America named their new ship - let me guess, it ends in dam?
Last week we talked about NCL buying a couple new cruise lines - anything new on that front?
Houston cig and liquor tax and how it's affecting cruise passengers.

Jason 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.

1. Lauren W. - East TN

We are first time cruisers and would like to know how to pick out our cabin? There are WAAAAAY to many options out there. Any suggestions for a good starting point?

Loyal Cruiser Website

Loyal Cruiser is a consumer facing company dedicated to ensuring the cruise passenger is rewarded for their travel . This simple centralized loyalty program for cruisers is straightforward and easy to understand. We talk to the CEO of LoyalCruise.com, Baron Forbes, to learn all about the company.

Theresa 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.

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?
Oasis of the Seas Europe bound - but back next month - what is she doing over there and why is the Europe stint so short?
Latest from Quantum of the Seas

Submitted to Facebook:

We were unloading our car at PortMiami a few weeks ago and had four bags total - I gave the porter a dollar for each bag and he told me this wasn't sufficient and the charge was $2 per bag. I went ahead and paid the $2 per bag because I didn't want my bag to wind up on the wrong ship! What are the tipping guidelines for curbside porters on embarkation day?

Houston-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 passport, and ground transportation options between the Miami International Airport and PortMiami. http://www.cruiseradio.net .

Kerry 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.

I am looking for direction on the issue of tipping. We no longer use the Dining Room for our meals. We take our meals in the buffet or specialty restaurants. We are generous with our gratuities at these venues for good service. A large portion of the tipping schedule is for dining room personnel, a service we do not use. What would be your recommendation in dealing with this discrepancy? We are told the gratuities are still circulated amongst all cruise personnel? Do we lessen the amount of tipping collected less the dining room portion?

Cunard announces major makeover for Queen Victoria
What's the status on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas?
Carnival Pride is going to operate unique voyages starting October 2015, what are we gonna see?
CEO of CLIA recently released some norovirus figures - how accurate was this report and what was she trying to prove?

Happy 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 island in Haiti, Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas floated out, Regal Princess’ Godparents from the Love Boat, Norwegian Cruise Line’s more-inclusive package, and a third Royal-class Princess ship on the way. For show notes and book link check out http://cruiseradio.net .

This 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 expert, some passengers and give you our take on the Alaskan cruise and the Dancing with the Stars theme cruise. Sit back, there's a lot of Alaska and star power in the episode!

This 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.

Hollywood actors telling cruise ships to stay away from Italy
Going, going, gone! So long Costa Concordia
Carnival Magic going to operate a series of four-six day cruises in Winter 2015, does this show a demand in the TX markets?

Jason 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.

Two more ships for Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line enforcing no smoking policy
Costa Concordia status
Celebrity Silhouette is having propulsion issues
Steel is cut on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer
Is Florida losing it's homeport advantage?

On 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.

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: Since marijuana is legal in Washington state now, is it still illegal to bring on an Alaska sailing embarking from Seattle, Washington?

This 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 Joint, the BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog Pub and Alchemy Bar. So much to do in so little time!

Mickey 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 Galveston starts sparks lawsuit, American Cruise Lines launches new river boat, and low water levels in Europe are getting river cruisers stuck!

On 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.

This 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 comeback, and Holland America Line heading back to Bermuda in 2015.

We'll also answer a listener question about Carnival's all-you-can-drink "Cheers" program and the Faster to the Fun program.

On 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 Cruise Lines, stops by to talk to us about American Cruise Lines, their new ships, and what's new on the horizon for the small river cruise company.

On 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.

Listener, 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 Hawaii in 2015.

Sherry 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 always use a travel agent, Royal Caribbean laying the keel for Oasis 3, and the announcement of Oasis 4.

This 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.

This 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!

Cruise historian Barry Vaudrin joins us to talk about the Queen Mary, a once famous cruise liner turned hotel in Long Beach, CA. Barry will share with us some history of the cruise ship, things to do and some ghost stories surrounding the historic liner.

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network gives us some things to do in Gavleston, Texas pre and post-cruise.

Jason Leppert from PopularCruising joins us to talk about cruise resources to research your next cruise; whether you're a first time cruiser or seasoned cruiser, you'll learn some new sites here.

We had a listener question on Facebook about cruise tipping eqiquette and whether or not a cruise guest should take tips off because they don't eat in the main dining room.

Also, Cruise Guy gives us this weeks cruise news reguarding Royal Caribbean heading to China, Carnival Freedom heading to Galveston, Norwegian Cruise Line revamping their Ultimate Dining Package and a listener question.

Listener Janet gives her review of her latest five-night Bermuda sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. Hear a review of the ship, food, entertainment and her recap of things to do in Bermuda.

Cruise Guy has cruise news on Carnival LIVE, Royal Caribbean sending another ship to Australia, plus the latest Harris poll shows cruise interest is down.

Dr. Kris just returned from a seven-night California Coastal cruise on Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Century. This cruise had a rather unique itinerary with no sea days and ports in California and Mexico. Dr. Kris gives us his review of the ship, the dining, entertainment, ports and his impressions of the ship. Celebrity Century is in her last year of service, set to retire in April 2015.

A big question I get is what to do in Rome for the day? Cruises are usually docked in Civitavecchia (port closest to Rome) for a good 12 hours, but some of that time is ate up in getting to Rome. Sherry Laskin from CruiseMaven.com joins us to gives some sights to see in Rome.

Plus Cruise Guy joins us for Cruise News.

Mike Jirout from the popular ShipMate App joins us to talk about the cruise travel app with almost a million downloads, available on both iOS and Android market.

Jason drops by to share his latest venture on Viking River Cruises; looks like Viking placed a world record, again!

Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, has cruise-travel news you can use.

We are aboard Norwegian Getaway for the inaugural sailing from her new home in Port Miami. We hear from guests onboard the ship, journalists, and give you a run down of activities, entertainment and dining options. Listen and learn about Norwegian Getaway!

Listener Sarah joins us this week to give a comprehensive review of Carnival Sunshine, a ship that recently underwent a $155-million dollar transformation.

Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine checks in with us about some new things in the publication, MSC Cruises has some big news, and Cruise Guy has our weekly cruise news.

We are broadcasting from Cruise Shipping Miami this week at the Miami Beach Convention Center, an annual cruise conference with over 10,000 delegates from around the world. We talk with MSC Cruises, Windstar Cruises, family travel, Guy Harvey stops by the booth, and Cruise Guy.

Listener, Tanya Warpula, joins us to give her review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas - one of the world's largest cruise ships. Hear all about the ship as she gives a detailed review. Travel expert Chris Elliott just released a new book called "How to Be the World's Smartesat Traveler" and he joins us today to talk all about the book and gives us some helpful travel information. Listen and learn!

This week, we are sailing aboard Holland America Line's ms Eurodam as we sail on a 10-night Canada New England cruise. We talk to the key staff members on the cruise ship, passengers and our tour guide in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Listen and learn!

We are cruising for a cause this week as we're sailing on Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess on a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. Princess Cruises has teamed up with the American Heart Association this sailing as we're cruising for a cause! On board are celebrities, cooking, and fitness classes promoting good heart health. On this show we talk to some of those involved, along with the Cruise Director and passengers.

Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network reviews her seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Pearl. Hear a detailed review about the ship, the dining options, entertainment venues, kid's program and the itinerary. Listen and learn!

Listeners, Carter and Kristie from Central Florida, join us this week to review Celebrity Cruises' recently refurbished Celebrity Constellation. The couple gives us a run down of the ships, dining options, entertainment and some been-there done-that tips for the cruise ship.

Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, stops by with cruise news on Disney Cruise Line's new internet packages, Carnival's new entertainment program, Royal Caribbean's profits, and the dreaded norovirus. Listen and learn!

Listener, Shon Ford, just returned from a voyage aboard Princess Cruises' Grand Princess. Shon goes into detail about the ship, food, entertainment and some tips for wanting to try out Princess Cruise Lines and Grand Princess.

Cruise Guy has cruise news on Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, remodeling of Ocho Rios cruise pier and free internet offered on one cruise line!

Starting in April, Carnival LIVE concerts give guests the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive onboard performance by a diverse roster of popular music artists. The concerts will take place on board eight Carnival ships that call in the following ports: Cozumel, Mexico; Nassau, the Bahamas; and Catalina Island, California.

Artists will join the ship in port, perform in the main show lounge, and then debark following the show. Carnival has booked 49 performance dates for the 2014 concert series, including artists such as Chicago, Daughtry, Foreigner, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, REO Speedwagon, STYX and Trace Adkins.

This week, we get a listener review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder.

Plus, we talk to Andrea Farmer with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Center down at Port Canaveral. Andrea talks to us about the space program, space center, the orbiter on display and why Kennedy Space Center is such a great cruise opportunity.

Listener Theresa gives us her review of her latest sailing on Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship! Theresa breaks down the public areas, rooms, what it's like on sea days and the dining.

Cruise Guy stops by with cruise news on Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Queen Mary 2, and a new cruise port at Port Canaveral.

On this show, editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Norton Masek, joins us to give us some of the top cruise stories of 2013.

Listener, Craig Kell, gives us his review of his seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Miami-based Carnival Glory.

Scott Lara recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Dream. Scott gives us a comprehensive review of the ship and shares some inside secrets on Carnival Dream.

Cruise Guy joins us with cruise news.

Listener, Tanya Warpula from Austin, TX gives us a comprehensive review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream out of Port Canaveral. She recently returned from a three-night Bahamas sailing.

Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Viking River Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, American Cruise Line and a Costa Concordia update.

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us to give her review of her recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Hear all about the cruise ship, dining options, entertainment and ports of call.

Plus, Jacksonville, Florida celebrates 10 years in the cruise ship industry and we were there!

Carnival Cruise Lines announced a partnership with Dr. Seuss enterprises that will incorporated characters, Seuss themed events and dining aboard the Carnival Fun Ships. We were there during the announcement in New York City and have the scoop, as well as info on their newest dining options, American FEAST and American Table. Hear all about Seuss at Sea!

Kristin Ladewig from St. Louis gives us a comprehensive review of Princess Cruises' Royal Princess. She discusses dining options, entertainment, rooms and public areas.

Plus, your weekly dose of cruise news with Cruise Guy.

This week, we are broadcasting aboard MSC Divina in South Florida. An MSC Cruises ship that's new to the port of Miami. MSC Divina will be in Port Miami year-round offering guests 7-night roundtrip Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. Hear our complete review from executives, passengers and journalists.

This week we are broadcasting from Carnival Sunshine's christening event in New Orleans, LA.

Carnival SUnshine will be homeported in New Orleans until April and will offer seven-day Caribbean service. Hear from the CEO, the godmother herself, passengers and journalists about their thoughts on Carnival Sunshine.

On this show, we talk to Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network. Nancy gives us her review of her 7 night sailing on the Carnival Miracle.

Stewart Chiron joins us with cruise news.

On this show, we talk to Fran Golden, contributor to USA Today, about cruise etiquette.

Plus, Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, drops by with cruise news.

Doug is broadcasting from Princess Cruises' brand new Royal Princess as it makes its first US inaugural sailing from the Caribbean.

A very special guest drops by. The Love Boat captain, Captain Stubing, joins us. Yes, Gavin MacLeod drops by the Cruise Radio broadcast booth!

Listener, Vickie Bowne from Vancouver, gives her review of her recent sailing on Princess Cruises' Emerald Princess.

Cruise Guy stops by with this week's cruise news on Carnival, Windstar, Norwegian Cruise Line, Seabourn and the government shutdown.

Listener, Sonya from Houston, gives us her review of Carnival Magic's 7-night Western Caribbean sailing.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Listener Ed McDonough joins us to give us his review of his five night sailing on Carnival Victory. Hear all about the ship and the ports of call.

Plus, Stewart Chiron has this week's cruise news.

Shore Excursions Group answers questions about using a third party shore excursion company.

Maritime historian Peter Knego joins us to talk about the Love Boat, or as you may know it, the Pacific Princess.

We talk to a VP at Carnival Cruise Line and he gives us the full run down of Carnival's new "Vacation Guarantee."

We talk to the editor of World of Cruising Magazine and he reviews UnCruise Adventures' new 88-guest S.S. Legacy Review + Cruise News.

Adam Coulter from Cruise Critic UK is on the scene at Giolio, Italy where they are raising Costa Concordia. We'll get all the details from him on how it went.

We talk to listener Matt from Boca Raton, Florida on his review of Disney Wonder in Southeast Alaska.

Scott gives us his review of the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino.

Plus, Cruise Guy has cruise news.

Listener Marcy gives us her full review of her 8-night Southern Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Breeze, roundtrip from Miami, Florida.

We answer a listener question on deck chair hogs and get your reaction. Plus, Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Listener Kristin from St. Louis gives us her review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky, a cruise ship offering three and four-night sailings to the Bahamas from Miami. A listener question is answered about travel insurance and a recent canceled cruise.

We talk to Teresa Crofton, a tour guide in Rome. Nancy Schretter gives us good family tips for Rome, and answers a listener question regarding pickpocketing and what travel insurance will cover.

Listener Larry from Illinois gives us his full review of Royal Caribbean's 2,500-guest Jewel of the Seas . Larry goes into detail about the ships public areas, aft balcony stateroom, ports and flying in and out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Cruise Guy has cruise news.

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us with information on staying safe in cruise ports -- especially against pickpockets!

We have a travel insurance question about strikes in Europe and Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Part two of our Carnival Sunshine episodes. We dive into Carnival Sunshine this week and give reviews of the 25 branded public areas, get more guests reviews, take some of your phone calls, and speak with the cruise director Kevin Noonan.

Don't forget to check out episode 202, our first broadcast from Carnival Sunshine.

We are aboard the newly transformed Carnival Sunshine this week. We talk to Carnival CEO, hear passenger reviews, and info on the new Carnival Sunshine.

This is part one of a two part broadcast. Follow along on social media at #CCLSUNSHINE.

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network talks about her recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas. The ship recently underwent a six week dry dock after a fire onboard in late May.

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Grand Cayman has low passenger counts
Carnival Faster to the Fun on more ships
Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas back in service
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We talk to Dan Skilken, ceo of Trip Insurance, he talks to us about a recent new tool that gives local alerts to your destination and answers common travel insurance questions.

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network talks to us about her latest sailing with Holland America and their Dancing with the Stars cruise voyage last month.

This week, we are joined by Austin, Texas listener Tanya who was on a seven-night sailing aboard Celebrity Solstice in Alaska. Hear her review of Celebrity Solstice and what it was like cruising in Alaska. Read her blog and see her photos here .

We also chat with the creators of Cruise Fare Monitor, Jay and Ivy. This is a unique service that caught our eye and it saves you money on your next cruise booking.

On this episode, we talk to Theresa Masek, editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine to get her review of Princess Cruises' new Royal Princess. We also speak to author and photographer Amy Gulick about her latest book Salmon in the Trees and get great photo tips. Plus, CruiseGuy with cruise news.

Doug is sailing aboard the 60-passenger Wilderness Adventurer in southeast Alaska. Hear what it's like to Un-Cruise!

This week, we talk to Craig Zabransky with StayAdventurous. Craig will give us some photo tips for your next vacation.

Plus, a passenger review from Norwegian Breakaway.

On this show, we talk to Michael Jirout, founder of ShipMate App, a free cruise app that has all the bells and whistles. Dan Skilken, CEO of TripInsurance.com answers your questions about losing a passport while traveling overseas and how a death in the family can affect your trip.

The Royal Caribbean ship fire is the big talk of the week. This week we talk to a passenger who was aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas when a fire started just off the coast of the Bahamas. Plus, more experts join us.

This week, we interview listener Ted Demos from Indianapolis about his recent back-to-back sailing on Carnival Sensation from Port Canaveral, Florida. Hear about his on-board double header experience with his family.

Cruise Guy joins us for Cruise News.

This week, we are broadcasting aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's brand new Norwegian Breakaway, a 4,000-passenger ship that sails year-round from NYC. Hear reviews and details on the entertainment, food options and kid's program.

This week, we talk to Simon and Tim, co-hosts of CruiseChat; they were aboard Norwegian Breakaway for the big christening event in New York City. Hear all about the ship and their first impressions.

Plus, Cruise Guy with Cruise News.

On this show, we talk about Norovirus and how to protect yourself, we also have cruise news with Cruise Guy.

This week, we get a full review of Norwegian Epic plus cruise news from Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy.

On this show, we have Jim Work sharing his latest cruise on Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf, along with Cruise Guy with Cruise News.

This week, we talk to Maritime Historian and Journalist Peter Knego about his recent journey to a European shipyard to check out Princess Cruises' upcoming Royal Princess.

Stewart drops by with Cruise News.

This week, we talk to Editor-in-Chief of World of Cruising Magazine, Simon Veness. Simon gives us a full review of his latest sailing aboard Princess Cruises Coral Princess, sailing the Panama Canal.

Cruise Guy joins us with news.

This week, TJ Macy from Atlanta, Georgia joins us to give us a review of his recent sailing aboard Carnival Fascination, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

This week, maritime attorney Jim Walker joins us to talk about the proposed cruise passenger Bill of Rights and what they are. Cruise Critic UK gives their take on Titanic 2 and Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

This week, we are broadcasting from the Miami Beach Convention Center at Cruise Shipping Miami, a popular cruise industry conference. We interview CEOs, travel writers, and dig into the news of the week.

This week, we talked to Senior Editor at Cruise Critic, Dan Askin, all about Titanic 2. Is it a hoax or is this ship really going to be built? Dan gives us the details from the press conference in New York City.

Cruise Guy has Cruise News.

This week, we talk to Windstar Cruises CEO, Hans Birkholz, he'll share details about their acquisition of three motorized yachts.

Cruise Guy stops by with Cruise News.

On this week’s show, we talk to Simon Veness, Editor in Chief of World of Cruising Magazine. Simon share his seven-day St. Louis to Memphis experience on American Cruise Lines' Queen of the Mississippi.

Also, Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News.

This week, we talked to cruise passengers that were aboard Carnival Triumph as it was stranded at sea for five days. Cruise Guy joins us, travel writer Chris Owen, and Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com.

Carnival Destiny has officially left Miami and now enroute to a 49-day, $155-million dollar dry dock. Hear from passengers and the Cruise Director about Carnival Sunshine.

This week, we get a review of Celebrity Solstice from listener Jim Work, talk to the President of CLIA, and get Cruise News from Cruise Guy.

This week, Dr. Kris from San Diego gives us his review of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship Disney Fantasy, plus he shares how travel insurance saved him a lot of money with a pre-cruise incident, plus Cruise News.

This week, we remember Costa Concordia as it sank off the Tuscan Coast January 13, 2012. We talk to passengers from the accident, CruiseCritic.com's Senior Editor and a Public Affairs Officer from CLIA.

This week, Simon Veness, editor in chief of World of Cruising joins us to share his latest voyage aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Hawaii-based Pride of America.

Cruise Guy stops by with our weekly Cruise News.

This week, we talk to Chris Owen about his latest article on Saving Money on Cruises in 2013.

Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, stops by with Cruise News.

On this episode, we talk to Shon Ford, AKA “CruiseMan3000,” he shares his latest seven-night sailing on Norwegian Dawn out of Boston, plus Cruise Guy with Cruise News.

This week, we around aboard Celebrity Reflection, taking her for a test ride. Hear from passengers, media and top to bottom reviews.

On this episode, we talk to listener Sara Phillips from Delaware about her latest sailing on the newly refurbished Carnival Glory, complete with Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades.

We get our fill of Cruise News with Theresa Norton-Masek, Cruise Editor for TravelPulse.com.

On this show, Editor in Chief of Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Norton Masek tells us all about Silver Seas Silver Spirit and travel writer Chris Owen checks in with his take on the misunderstanding regarding The "Drag Stars At Sea" cruise aboard Carnival Glory PLUS Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has your cruise news.

This week, we talk to listener Eden Kendall, as she gives her review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. Plus, Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

This week, listener Carter checks in with his latest sailing aboard Celebrity Cruise's Solstice-class Celebrity Eclipse in the Mediterranean. Also, Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

This week, travel writer Chris Owen is front and center taking your questions and calls. Also, Cruise Guy is here with our weekly dose of Cruise News.

New travel insurance coverage that also covers electronics, a trip down to NASA, the lastest post-Hurricane Sandy coverage, plus Cruise News with the Cruise Guy.

Listener Yvonne shares her family's latest cruise on the Disney Dream and gives a full review.

Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News. Be sure to check out our past episodes.

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network calls in from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cruise Guy is here with news.

Travel writer Mark Orwoll joins us with international travel trips, John from Cruise-Addicts checks in from St. Thomas, and Cruise Guy with news.

We field your questions this week regarding cruise resources and family travel.

Hear what it's like to sail across the Atlantic ocean aboard the Queen Mary 2, from New York to Southampton.

Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

We broadcast from Acapulco, Mexico, a city that was once booming with cruise ships but turned ghost town after a string of violence in Mexico. Hear how they are cleaning the town up and what there is to do.

Also, Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

We talk to travel maverick Mark Murphy about cruise alternatives and airfare savings.

Plus, we talk to the founder of Zweeno.com, a cool do it yourself cruise site that connects cruise passengers with excursion companies and transfer companies.

John Shallo checks in from Carnival Dream where he is interviewing the Cruise Director.

Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News.

Doug is aboard American Cruise Lines' Queen of the Mississippi for her christening, a brand new paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River. Hear about the voyages set and one of the new authentic paddlewheelers on the mighty Mississippi River.

Doug is aboard Holland America's ms Oosterdam, on a seven-night Alaska voyage, roundtrip Seattle. Hear a full review of the Alaska experience, the ship and ports of call.

We field your questions about travel insurance, family travel, and cruise port questions.

Dan Skilken from Trip Insurance, Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network and travel writer Chris Owen all weigh in.

Creator of CruiseCal.com is with us showing off the features of it's ship tracking.

Plus, cruise port parking tips and cruise news.

Paul Motter from CruiseMates.com gives us six ways to save money on a cruise.

Cruise Guy is back with more cruise news.

Hear a review of Holland America's ms Maasdam, a smaller but popular ship in the HAL fleet.

Also, Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Doug is aboard Carnival Glory on a five-night Canada/New England sailing out of Boston. Hear about the ports of call, what there is to do and the luxury of sailing out of New England.

Health coach Nicole La Placa gives us ways to stay fit at sea and how NOT to gain weight.

Cruise Guy gives us Cruise News.

Carnival's Senior Cruise Director John Heald gives us his favorite places to go when in the Mediterranean.

Nancy from the Family Travel Network is aboard along with travel writer Art Sbarsky to talk about Barcelona.

This week, we tackle even more features on the Carnival Breeze, Carnival Cruise Line's newest vessel. Hasbro the game show, Playlist productions, the ship's captain, John Heald, and the Punchliner Comedy Brunch.

Hear all about Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Breeze. We talk to the CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network, and hear passenger reviews.

We are down in Resolve Marine Group at their brand news $6.5-million cruise ship train facilty.

Vicky Garcia from Cruise Planner joins us with cruise ship safety.

Behind the scenes look at what makes a cruise port cruise ship ready.

Excursion company Viator stops by and talks about their promise to get you back to the ship or they pay to get you to the next port.

Paul Motter from CruiseMates.com reveals cruise ship secrets, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line is here, and a review of Holland America's ms Veendam.

Mike Watts of Cochran Marine talks shoreside power, a review Carnival Conquest, and Cruise Guy drops in with cruise news.

Theresa Norton Masek gives us a review of Oceania Cruises' newest ship Oceania Riviera.

An executive talks to us from Carnival about new venues revealed on Carnival Breeze.

PortMiami port director Bill Johnson drops by with news of new ships from Miami and cruise news.

Hear what is to come with the cruise industry, cruise ships and what is trending looking ahead to 2013 as we broadcast from the largest cruise conference in the world.

The experts are in to tackle your questions on bringing booze on a cruise, what is a "pre-existing" condition in travel insurance, and more.

Director of Product Development for Carnival joins us to talk about some more Fun Ship 2.0 announcements. Hear about a Holland America ms Maasdam sailing and Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Cruise Expert Fran Golden just returned from the inaugural sailing on the Disney Fantasy, she gives us a full review. Hear about the entertainment, dining and night-life for adults.

Maritime Lawyer Jim Walker weighs in on the Carnival ship that got detained in Galveston, TX -- tied to Costa Concordia.

Doing is in Amsterdam broadcasting aboard the brand new Viking Odin.

Peter Greenburg from CBS News, jounalist Ralph Grizzle, Fran Golden, and others stop by.

Doug is with the Captain of Holland America' ms Zuiderdam transiting the Panama Canal. Learn all about the canal.

Doug is at the Miami Beach Convention Center for one of the largest cruise conferences around. He talks with Cruise Critic, American Cruise Lines about their paddlewheeler, and gets cruise news.

Lania Rittenhouse, VP of Product Development for Carnival talks about the transformation Carnival Destiny will be undergoing in 2013 to become Carnival Sunshine.

Doug broadcasts from Holland America's ms Zuiderdam on a 10-night Panama Canal sailing. He interviews key staff members, passengers and crew. Get a comprehensive review.

We link up with Doug aboard MSC's Poesia and he talks to some passengers to get their take on this ship based seasonally out of Fort Lauderdale. We also get a dose of our weekly cruise news from Cruise Guy.

We answer more of your listener questions relating to travel insurance, the CEO of Hotwire gives us some cruise trends post-Costa Concordia, and Cruise Guy drops by with cruise news.

We talk to our medical correspondent Ed McDonough about norovirus, get a review of Celebrity Equinox and Cruise News.

Journalist and consumer advocate Chris Elliott is back answering your questions, plus Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Costa Concordia continues to dominate the news. We speak with a maritime lawyer about possible law suits and a maritime salvage expert on how they will remove the sunken Costa Concordia.

A passenger who was on the doomed Costa Concordia speaks to us in detail about the events leading to the ship sinking. Cruise Guy gives his thoughts and news on the event.

We learn about the 100th anniversary cruise of the Titianic and a listener review of Allure of the Seas. Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News.

Maritime attorney Jim Walker gives us six tips for staying safe at sea. This is a re-air from a previous episode but thought it was a good time to remind everyone.

We hear from Theresa Norton-Masek from Vacation Agent Magazine about the new builds to look forward to for 2012, a listener review from Carnival Triumph, and cruise news.

Listener Lisa gives her review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, travel writer Chris Owen stops by the answer listeners questions, and Cruise Guy gives us cruise news.

Doug is aboard Carnival Liberty testing out Carnival's brand new Fun Ship 2.0 renovations. Hear passenger reviews, crew, and journalist reactions.

Doug talks to the Cruise Director aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, get a review of Holland America's ms Eurodam and Cruise Guy with cruise news.

Nancy Schretter gives her review of Falmouth, Jamaica - an up and coming cruise port.

Simon Duval gives his review of Norwegian Peal and Cruise Guy has cruise news.

Rick Steves calls us about his travel tips, listener Joe Tolley gives his review of Norwegian Sun and Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

We broadcast from Mazatlan, Mexico to find out if Mexico is really safe. We have all the details.

Broadcasting from Galveston, Texas aboard Carnival Magic's inaugural US sailing. Maroon 5 concert and all things Galveston and Carnival Magic.

We are broadcasting aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas for the 2011 national conference. Hear the benefits of using a travel agent, company execs and Cruise Guy with cruise news.

We get a passenger review of Carnival Fascination, speak about on board art auctions, and Cruise Guy with cruise news.

Doug is aboard Carnival Liberty in PortMiami for the day testing out the new Fun Ship 2.0 features. He talks to John Heald, DJ Irie, and the Cruise Guy.

We are aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. Hear passenger reviews and the CEO of Royal Caribbean.

If you've never been to Alaska, this is a good starting point. We talk to all of the Alaska experts and they show us how to plan your trip there.

Broadcasting from NYC with Carnival Cruise Lines as they reveal their upcoming Fun Ship 2.0 initiative.

We talk to Carnival CEO, Guy Fieri, and comedian George Lopez.

Listener Jade joins us this week with a review of her latest Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas.

Paul Motter is here with pre-cruise tips, and Stewart Chiron is back with Cruise News.

Listeners give us a full review of Carnival Dream, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

We get a review from the old Carnival Destiny.

A maritime lawyer explains the Jones Act.

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Hotel Director Kevin Thorogood from Carnival Destiny chats with us, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas and Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

We talk Solstice-class with Celebrity Cruise Line's CEO, hear about a vampire theme cruise, get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

We talk to Jennifer Nittoso from the Weather Channel, a vacationer riding Hurricane Irene out down in the Bahamas, plus Cruise Guy with Cruise News.

Listener Jason Coleman gives his review of Emerald Princess in the Baltic.

Chuck Flagg gives tips for talking cheap at sea, and Cruise News.

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The experts are all here answering more of your questions. We hear from the Family Travel Network, travel writer Chris Owen, The Weather Channel, and Cruise Guy.

We talked with a meteorologist from The Weather Channel about the tropics and get Cruise News.

Ever thought about solo cruising? It's not as bad as you think. We talk to two journalists who give us the ins and outs of solo cruising. Turns out that one isn't the lonliest number!

This week we speak to Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network about planning and taking a Mediterranean cruise as a family.

Travel expert Chris Owen drops by to share some tips for a Mediterranean cruise.

One of the former navigational officers from the legendary SS United States talks about that experience and his new book, "One with the Sea: An Inspiring Rags-to-Riches Saga of the Son of an Irish Immigrant."

Hear a listener review of the Explorer of the Seas and Cruise News.

Charles Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines joins us this week to talk about their small ships and the upcoming launches.

Listener Christine Lacombe talks about her recent trip aboard Holland America Line's recently renovated ms Maasdam, plus Cruise News.

Over the weekend, Cruise Line International Association hosted us aboard Oasis of the Seas to talk about their environmentally friendly 'Save the Waves' program.

Rich Pruitt, Associate Vice President of Environmental Programs, Royal Caribbean International gave us a tour of Oasis and sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with us.

Marine Scientist/Author Dr. Ellen Prager talks about the impact of cruise ships on the environment and her new book Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Ocean's Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter.

We interview Byron Miller, Vice President of PR for the South Carolina Port Authority. Find out why the lawsuit being placed against Carnival Cruise Lines is so frivolous.

We tackle cruise line smoking policies in Cruise News.

St. John's River harbor pilot, Captain Bryson joins us this week to talk about the duties of a harbor pilot and anwers your questions.

Health and fitness blogger Meghann Anderson talks to us about eating healthy at sea.

Could Charleston eventually try to throw a lawsuit against the cruise lines? This week we interview Michelle Sinkler, Program Director with Coastal Conservation League, an environmental activist group in Charleston, SC.

Doug talks about his article he wrote on 8 tips for stress-free cruise embarkation and covers cruise news.

Our medical correspondent Ed McDonough joins us to talk about all things Norovirus.

Paul Motter from Cruise Mates talks about an article he wrote, "How to Sneak Alcohol on a Cruise Ship."

Stewart Chiron, "The Cruise Guy"discusses the explosion in the port of Gibraltar effecting Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas. The MSC Opera was detained in Southampton last week after it recently completed its dry dock repairs, find out why. Also, Royal Caribbean is heading back to Japan. Get the scoop.

This week, Cruise Terminal Supervisor Gloria Tomkins talks about the Jacksonville cruise terminal. Hear just what it takes to turn a ship in a matter of hours; there is a lot more than you think. Stewart Chiron" The Cruise Guy" joins us with our weekly cruise news.

Still sailing on our 9-nt voyage on the Carnival Magic we're able to sit down with the senior cruise director John Heald. Also, hear passenger reviews about the ship, public spaces, and the new Carnival style.

This week we broadcast aboard the brand new Carnival Magic on the 9-nt inaugural voyage from Venice, Italy to Barcelona.

Hear interviews from the President and ceo of Carnival Cruise Lines, the godmother, and the ships designer.

This week we link up with Natalie Aroyan via satellite aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. She talks to us about the brand new port in Falmouth, Jamaica.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy ® catches up on this week's cruise news: new renovations to the Grand Princess, assisted living case on a Celebrity Cruises, cab transportation issues in Great Victoria Harbour, and if other cruise lines are going back into Egypt.

This week Doug broadcasts down in Fort Lauderdale from the cruise event of the year, Cruise3Sixty.

Hear interviews with the Jamaica tourist board, crew members from the ships, and journalists.

Special thanks to M Silver Assoc. for making our broadcast possible.

Jennifer Nittoso, Meteorologist at The Weather Channel answers listener questions about tsunamis, rogue waves, the Bermuda Triangle, and hurricanes.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy ® catches us up on this weeks Cruise News. Get caught up on Celebrity Cruises opening up in the Asian market, the Carnival Magic's godmother, and Crystal Cruises' new stand-by program.

Doug went down to Port Canaveral this week to board the Queen Victoria as it made its maiden voyage into central Florida. He sits down with the ship's master, Captain Rynd.

Lobster shell golf balls? We came across this story and had to get to the bottom of it. We talk to the inventors Dr. David J. Neivandt and Dr. Bob Bayer. Cool concept!

Stewart Chiron catches us up on this weeks Cruise News.

Doug just returned from Freeport, so find out all about Freeport, Bahamas and what it's really like down there. Comedian Happy Cole joins us, as well a local conch diver.

Stewart Chiron catches us up on this week's Cruise News.

This week Doug broadcasts down at the Miami Beach Convention Center for Cruise Shipping Miami (an industry trade show).

Doug will interview Captain Dan Blanchard from Innersea Discoveries, the CEO of MeetOnCruise.com, and John Atkin, a professional ship photographer.

Matt is in the studio and will goes live to Jaxport where they just celebrated their 1,000,000 cruise passenger.

On this episode, travel writer Chris Owen joins us to discuss one of his recent articles "10 ways to save money on a cruise without being a cheapskate."

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy joins us with Cruise News. Hear about: Princess Cruises relocating their ship, Crown Princess, to Texas; get an Egypt update on the ports of call; Carnival Cruise Lines pulling out of Mazatlan; and get the low down on fuel surcharges.

This week we sit down and talk with Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Architect & Designer, Joe Farcus. Joe tells us what goes into ship design and the upcoming Carnival Magic.

Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, updates our Cruise News. Hear about NCL pulling out of Mazatlan, more ships going to St. Kitts, more delays because of fog, and the drug bust in the port of Montego Bay.

This week we are joined by Jim Work and Bob Miller, both Luxury Cruise Counselors who were recently on the inaugural cruise Oceania Marina. Hear all about the ship from their point of view.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy joins us with this weeks Cruise News. Hear about the new port in Falmouth, Jamaica, Savannah, Georgia's port movement, hear about the ships delayed because of the gulf-coast fog last week, and more on the pirate attacks.

This week we sail aboard the 2,052-guest Carnival Fascination. A Fantasy-class ship homeported in Jacksonville, Florida. Don't miss exciting interviews from: Hotel Director, Chef, Maitre d, and passengers. Be sure to listen to our whole catalog!

This week we talk with Rick Sasso, the CEO of MSC Cruises USA.

Managing Editor Nancy Schretter, from the Family Travel Network talks to us about family travel aboard the Disney Dream.

Travel Writer Chris Owen from Galdling.com and Fox Business offers tips for those considering a Dream cruise.

Stewart Chrion The Cruise Guy ® catches us up on this weeks Cruise News. Hear the updates on Egypt, the SS United States being sold, Royal Caribbean and NCL new ships orders.

AT&T is also releasing a package perfect for the cruises. To find out all about this Cruise Ship Passport package check out the Cellular at Sea website here .

This week we interview writer Paul Motter from CruiseMates and Fox Business about "Defining Cruise 2.0." He explains how cruising has changed over the years.

Ralph Grizzle talks to us about the Allure of the Seas.

Holland America's master chef Rudi Sodamin tells us about their new Culinary Council.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® stops by with this weeks Cruise News.

This week we talk with maritime legal expert Jim Walker about Staying Safe at Sea.

Travel Writer, Chris Owen talks to us about -- What to expect in 2011, when it comes to cruising.

Stewart Chrion The Cruise Guy® catches us up on this weeks Cruise News. Featuring the meeting of the three Cunard Queens, the Disney Dream, and ships pulling out of the West Coast.

Over the past year we have received a lot of emails asking about Cellular at Sea. Jim McKenna with Wireless Maritime Services answers all the questions.

Stewart Chrion stops by with some Cruise News.

This week we interview the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Lines, Kevin Sheehan. Mr. Sheehan talks to us about the recent filming of CBS' Undercover Boss.

Our next scheduled Twitter #CruiseChat is going to be Tuesday, Jan. 11 @ 2 pm.

Jose Pantago was aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas on his honeymoon. Early morning on December 12, 2010 the ship hit some bad weather off the coast of Egypt which caused the ship to rock back and forth.

Carrie, social media expert and cruise advocate talks about Cruise Chat (#cruisechat). Track #cruisechat on Twitter every other Tuesday.

Our medical correspondent, Ed McDonough answers all the questions concerning norovirus.

Cruise Guy drops by the catch us up on Cruise News.

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Mark Orwoll from Travel+Leisure Magazine talks about travel scams that can happen anywhere.

This week are are aboard the brand new Celebrity Eclipse. This is the third Solstice-class and is over the top remarkable! There is plenty of great interviews in this episode.

We have interviews with:

President and CEO, Daniel Hanrahan
TV Personality, Geoff Edwards (RIP)
Master Chef, Jacques Van Staden

Earlier this week the Carnival Cruise Line's ship "Carnival Splendor" suffered an engine fire which left the ship helpless at sea until the US Navy and the tugs arrived. We chat with two passengers from that sailing and Cruise Expert Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy.

Guest Line Up:

Stewart Chiron: The Cruise Guy® America’s most quoted cruise expert. Contributor to ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, WGN, Good Morning America, CNBC, Travel Channel and CNN

Amber Haslerud: A passenger from Southern California who was on the ship with her mother. She recalls her story.

Marquis Horace: LA resident who was on the seven night journey. He chats about his stateroom, the announcements made and how the crew kept the passengers informed of all the happenings aboard the vessel.

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This week Doug and Matt are aboard Holland America Lines ms Eurodam. Hear their full review of the ship.

Stewart Chiron talks about The Allure of the Seas.

AOL Travel Editor, Beth Caulfield, offers travel tips for the holidays and highlights some useful apps for your mobile device.

As of October 16, 2010, the Norwegian Sun is home-ported in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Last weekend there was a ceremony and we were aboard to capture all the magic.

Joining us in this episode is the Captain, the Hotel Director and Stan Payne, the CEO of Port Canaveral.

This week Doug is down in Key West broadcasting from Pier B at Mallory Square.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy talks about his rendezvous with some Queens in Southampton, England.

The Carnival Freedom Cruise Director joins Doug chatting about all things Carnival Freedom.

A street performer from Mallory Squares talks with us about performing daily in Key West at the Sunset Celebration.

This week we are talking to Tracey Gallagher about Cruise Month and the World's Largest Cruise Night. You've seen her on the Travel Channel, Travel correspondent for MSNBC, and has appeared as an expert on Oprah, CNN, Extra, Inside Edition, KTLA, Later Today, Livin’ It Up with Ali and Jack, and Ananda Lewis and now Cruise Radio.

Sherry Laskin and Chris Owen , both Travel Writers and Agents join us on board the ship to cover all the misconceptions of cruising and all about the World's Largest Cruise Night.

While Doug is partying on The Solstice...guess who's back in the studio......................that's right....Matt......but he's not bitter.

Enjoy.....cuz this is a good one.

Doug chats with Sherry Laskin (aka @cruisemaven) about her trip to, and all around Europe...and did we mention she doesn't fly. It's nothing but ships, trains, and automobiles for Sherry.

Matt speaks with Mike Peluso about cruising with an infant. He and his wife Michele were aboard the Costa Atlantica with their baby boy, Aldo.

...and Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy has news and hot deals.

Paul Motter, Editor of Cruise Mates and columist for Fox Business gives us the details of his latest article: Polar Opposites: Icy Expedition Cruises

Stewart Chrion the Cruise Guy joins us for weekly commentary and cruise news.

This week we broadcast aboard Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas.

In this episode we chat with the Cruise Director on Royal Caribbean's "Freedom of the Seas," the second largest ship in the world.

This week we are aboard the Carnival Dream.

MSNBC's travel guru Chris Elliott explains his latest article Revenge of the hotel clerks : 5 things they’ll do to difficult guests.

Johnny Jet, the world traveler travels over 150,000 miles a year. Find out how he went being afraid to fly to making a living out of it. A dynamic guy.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® joins us with his weekly commentary and industry news.

Managing Editor Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network talks to us about family travel while cruising. This is a great show and she covers it all from start to finish.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy also joins us with his weekly Cruise News and commentary.

One of our favorite guests on Cruise Radio, Geoff Edwards, joins us talking about his battle with norovirus on a recent cruise, gives us a first hand take at it, and talks about his latest book.

Faraz Qureshi, President of the social media cruise site MeetOnCruise talks about the Meet On Cruise. If you're a social media person, this is for you. Such a cool concept!

Stewart Chiron joins us with his weekly commentary.

Andy, CEO of Special Needs at Sea, talks about how cruise lines have to be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act.

Rene Klusek and her husband Rich, recently celebrated their 1 years anniversary aboard the Emerald Princess back on July 5. She chats with us about her trip.

Travel writer and travel agent Chris Owen (aka OrlandoChris on Twitter) joins us this week telling us all about his recent Alaska cruise on the Coral Princess.

Stewart Chiron gives us the Cruise News and weekly commentary.

Randy Peterson shares with us how to get the most frequent flyer miles out of your dollar, reducing your overall cruise price.

Social Media Strategists, VegasBill and 24K (as know on twitter) give their experience of the Norwegian Epic and just how much it compares to Vegas. They are with us live from Sin City.

Stewart Chiron joins us with his weekly Cruise News and Commentary.

This week, we broadcast from the Norwegian Epic with Stewart Chiron (The Cruise Guy). The Epic is the newest ship in their fleet.

We got a chance to talk to many of the entertainers on the ship and get comprehensive reviews from passengers and staff.

This was a true experience and we hope this episode paints a clear picture of what Norwegian Epic has to offer.

We enjoy the holiday this week and simply take your calls and answer your questions. Remember, you can also email us at [email protected]

Nancy Rubin, Communication Director for the Jacksonville Port Authority joins us about the latest on the cruise terminal in Jacksonville and its future plans.

Actor/Game show host Geoff Edwards talks about his latest trip on the Star Clipper.

MS-NBC contributor Chris Elliott answers our questions about Summer Travel.

Stewart Chiron (Cruise Guys) gives us his weekly cruise news commentary.

This week we broadcast live from the Hilton - Pensacola Beach , despite the oil just miles off the coast.

We talked to Ashley Chisholm, spokesperson for the Pensacola Convention and Visitors Bureau .

Owner of Joe Patti's Seafood, Frank Patti joined us talking about the effects of the oil spill and his business.

Stewart Chiron dropped by with his weekly commentary.

In an effort to promote the Cruise Port here in Jacksonville, FL... and pretty much just find another excuse to get on board a ship, we visited the Carnival Fascination. We had the pleasure of speaking with the Hotel Director, Chef du Cuisine, and the Assistant Cruise Director. Enjoy going behind the scenes aboard a ship from one of the most successful cruise lines in the world.

Happy Memorial Day weekend! This week we revisit our trip aboard Royal Caribbean's "Oasis of the Seas."

We will resume next week as we broadcast aboard Carnival Cruise Line's "Fascination," in from the port in Jacksonville, Florida.

Stewart Chiron (Cruise Guy) updates us on the Alaska head tax reduction and how it's affected travel. Game Show Host, Radio personality, and Travel writer Geoff Edwards will be talking to us about the Silversea Spirit. Find out what cruise line rated the top in Eco-friendliest in Cruise News. Follow Cruise Radio on Twitter and join our Facebook page !

Stewart (Cruise Guy) talks to us about Royal Caribbeans updated low prices guarantee.

Islander Ken Mickler joins us on the phone from Martha's Vineyard, Mass. about things to do when your ship ports there.

We talk to a travel insurance expert, Judy Sutton.

Today, Travel guru Chris Elliot, from elliot dot org answers your questions on Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about flying and volcanoes but were afraid to ask.... If you're a fan of Guiding Light, you may want to take part in THIS Cruise; Kim Zimmer who portrayed Reva on Guilding Light talks to us about the So Long Springfield at sea cruise taking place July 31st out of NYC.

Stewart Chiron (Cruise Guy) joins us broadcasting live via satilitte from the Southern Caribbean on board Royal Caribbean's "Oasis of the Seas."

Paul Motter, Editor in Chief of CruiseMates.com recently wrote an article on "How to Smuggle Booze onto a Cruise Ship," he joins us to debunk the myths.

This week we push technology to the limits again, Doug joins us remotely in the Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Sky. Joining Doug will be the Hotel Director, Rosita Schandy and Cruise Director, Matt Baker. Find out all about Freestyle Cruising!

Stewart Chiron (Cruise Guy) talks to us with Cruise News.

Doug, Matt and Stewart Chiron "The Cruise Guy" are down in Port Everglades this week to interview the keys players aboard the gorgeous Celebrity Solstice. Listen.....it's like you're there!.........kinda.

This week, Stewart Chiron "The Cruise Guy" chats about a record breaking week for the Oasis of the Seas in Fort Lauderdale and Spirit Airlines carry-on baggage charges... will it impact you?

Paul Motter from CruiseMates.com discusses his recent article he wrote about Fuel Surcharges and its impact on you, the traveler.

Craig Cason, a computer programmer by trade was between jobs and spent a significant time traveling. Hear about his adventures, where he went, and tips for first time world travelers.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy talks to us about his recent trip to Germany to board the Celebrity Eclipse.

Nancy Rubin of the Jacksonville Port Authority talks to us about the economic output cruise ships have in our local ports.

Stewart the Cruise Guy joins us about his recent article published by ABC News. You can read the article here.

Dietmar Wertanzl, President and CEO of Cruise West joins us to talk about small ship cruising and their upcoming Around the World cruise.

Matt Orwoll, Editor of Travel + Leisure Magazine returns with part two of his World's Worst Travel Scams .

Jason Davis, Piano Entertainer on the Carnival Glory was recently off the boat and spoke to us about life aboard the cruise ship.

Check out some behind the scenes footage of Cruise Radio.

In this episode, Stewart the Cruise Guy talks to us about picking an Alaska cruise.

Mark Orwall, Editor of Travel and Leisure Magazine, talks to us about some of the World's Worst Travel Scams.

Keri from CruiseBuzz.net shares her Top 5 Reasons To Cruise.

If you have watched this news this week, you've noticed the cruise lines have been front and center.

In this episode, The Cruise Guy , Stewart Chiron sets the record straight about all the media hype criticizing Royal Caribbean for continuing service into their private beach in Labadee, Haiti.

Julie Watson, Communication Consultant for VisitJacksonville.com talks about things to do if your cruise is departing out of Jacksonville, Florida.

Chris Elliott, founder of Elliott.org joins us to talk about the Top 5 Travel Mistakes.

Author Daniel Hall talks to us.

Stewart the Cruise Guy joins us to talk about Haiti and post earthquake.

Scott Lara talks to us about his trip to Haiti.

We revisit passenger Laura talking with us about her recent sailing on the Carnival Dream.

Stewart the Cruise Guy joins us talking about 'Wave Season' and some booking tips.

Suzanne Klasen of Cruise Talk dot org talks to us about her recent sailings on Celebrity Cruises.

Stephanie of Travel Designed talks to us about some hot travel destinations for 2010.

Keith Pitonyak of Staybridge Suites in Orlando, Florida talks to us about the hotel property and the excellent family atmosphere.

Howard Moses of Theme Cruises Finder talks to us about theme cruises.

In cruise news we'll talk about the passenger that jumped off Royal Caribbean's 'Monarch of the Seas.'

In this week's episode we talk to the Cruise Guy, Stewart Chiron, about the cruising trends of 2010.

Dr. Steve Gyland joins us to talk about some of his 500+ days spent sailing the Holland America Fleet.

Scott Lara joins us talking about the benefits of sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida.

In this episode we revisit our interview with Anne Campbell about the 'misconceptions of cruising.'

Passenger Laura sits down and chats with us about her recent voyage on the Carnival Dream.

In Cruise News, the Carnival Pride departs in a blizzard... find out all about it!

This week Anne Campbell joins us to talk about Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Cruise Line.

Scott Lara chats with us about the benefits of getting married on a cruise ship.

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Cruise expert, YouTuber and author Gary Bembridge helps you discover, plan and enjoy unforgettable cruise vacations with his tips packed show. For more visit http://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers and http://www.tipsfortravellers.com and look for his books including "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" and "Essential Cruise Tips".

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5 Cruises You Should Stay Away From These Days. And Why (Podcast #404)

I told my friends not to book the cruise as it was one that I keep warning cruisers to stay well clear of as they almost always disappoint. But they insisted and sadly, three days before they were due to depart, what I feared would happen did. It was cancelled. I’m Gary Bembridge and I’m here to warn you about this and 5 cruises I suggest you NEVER book, along with tips of what to do instead - or how to reduce your risk if you really do want to do them. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

APR 17, 2024

I Put The 5 Leading First Class "Ship-In-Ships" To The Test (Podcast #403)

Although most cruise reviewers say there are five, there are strictly speaking only two cruise lines that truly have a “ship-within-a-ship”. A fully self-contained world where passengers paying at least $500 per person a night for a suite are given the special entry card to a door that lets them step out of the regular cruise ship and into an exclusive VIP (Very Important Passenger) one. I have stayed on all 5 of them though and review and rank them Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

APR 9, 2024

I Cruise Silversea To See If Its New Owners Have RUINED It (Podcast #401)

Four years ago, Royal Caribbean, best known for huge, good value resort ships, surprised many by buying Silversea known for ultra-luxury small ship cruising. Having cruised on it before the takeover, I decided I should return to see if the online reviews from other pre-takeover cruisers saying things like, "Not the same Silversea” and “Before it was sold, we thought Silversea was superb, well run, with delicious food. Not now” were right or not. So, I booked myself on Silver Spirit for a two-week cruise, and this is what I found Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

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6 Things "Polite" Passengers Do That Drive Cruise Crew Crazy! (Podcast #402)

I used to think of myself as a considerate cruise passenger, trying to be polite and help make the crews’ jobs simpler, easier, and more pleasant. But I’ve had to reappraise what I was doing after a crew member discreetly told me on this cruise that I am on that some were having the opposite effect, and could get them into trouble with their boss, affect their ability to get a promotion, and even whether their contract would get renewed. Surprised by this, I asked the cruise director, waiters, shore excursion staff, guest services, guest entertainers and speakers, and of course my stateroom attendant, what well-intentioned things I was doing on a cruise that I should stop, and importantly be doing instead. The answers were eye-opening. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

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5 Things You Won't Be Able To Do On Cruises This Year! (Podcast #400)

There are five things I took for granted last year as a cruiser that have unexpectedly disappeared this year, the first massive one I experienced first-hand on a recent cruise. I was on the first leg of Silversea Silver Spirit’s 62-night Grand Voyage from Cape Town to Athens via the Seychelles, Dubai, and the Suez Canal. Find out what that was and the 4 others Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

MAR 20, 2024

I Put Cunard's Controversial Class-Based Cruising To The Test (Podcast #398)

Cunard has the reputation of being the most class-based cruise line sailing today, keeping alive the tradition of grand old ocean liners from the Titanic era had of giving First-Class passengers, or what Cunard now call “The Grills”, a more rounded and top-notch experience vastly superior to that of all other guests.But is that the reality. I reveal what it is really like and why Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers

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My Sonos Is Now an Even Better Internet Radio

I got my first Sonos speaker more than five years ago , and since then I’ve installed a speaker in nearly every room of my small house (except the bathrooms). Just a few weeks ago I treated myself to the rechargeable and portable Sonos Move so I can better enjoy music in my back yard.

Though there are many more networked audio systems out there, with some reported to offer higher fidelity, I’ve stuck with Sonos because the system is pretty intuitive, sounds very good and supports the widest array of audio services. The latter reason is why I wrote that “ My Sonos Is an Internet Radio ” in 2015.

Earlier this year Sonos made internet radio even more accessible by rolling out the simply named Sonos Radio. The key value of Sonos Radio is that it offers a bevy of curated internet stations to every Sonos owner, whether or not you have an account for any other service, free or paid.

What I appreciate about Sonos Radio is that they didn’t choose just one partner. There are stations from both the iHeart and TuneIn directories, which means you’ll find nearly most local broadcast stations as well as plenty of internet-only ones, from local to international.

Sonos Radio: From Cruise to Chill

Sonos also has about three dozen of its own stations across most genres, from hip-hop to show tunes. Though I was skeptical at first, they quickly won me over.

One of my “guilty pleasures” is the genre now known as Yacht Rock, thanks to the parodical early YouTube series of the same name. While I enjoy the soothing melodies of Michael McDonald, Steely Dan and Christopher Cross, I find most yacht rock styled internet radio to be either too Catholic, maintaining a too-tight playlist centered only on the most well-known hits, or too soft, serving me too much Bread and America, and not enough sophisticated pop.

With a bit of trepidation I dialed up Sonos Radio’s “Soft Rock / Yacht Rock” station, Cruise Control. I got some tasty Michael McDonald-era Doobie Brothers right off the bat, but then I heard some Phoenix. Originating in the 21st century I didn’t expect to hear the latter band, but their smooth but sophisticated sound totally fit in with the groove. Clearly the Sonos Radio programmers were more fixated on the idea of Yacht Rock rather than a frozen-in-time definition. Since then Cruise Control has been on my backyard chilling-with-a-drink rotation along with the more indie-rock focused Sunset Chill.

Other Sonos stations follow a similar familiar-but-just-different-enough pattern to make them stand out in the sea of ultra-genrefied (and calcified) internet stations. My only quibble with Sonos Radio is that it’s ad supported, and mostly the same ther ads from well-known national radio advertisers are in heavy rotation. Luckily the ad load is low – maybe three or four an hour at most.

AccuRadio Shows a Human Touch

I also want to give a shout out to AccuRadio , which requires a free account to use with Sonos, but that’s it. The service has 1000 stations across 50 genres, and can get very, delightfully, specific. My favorites right now are World Fusion , which melds jazz and world music – but not remotely in an easy listening way – and 1980s Alternative , which doesn’t hew as closely to new wave and synth pop as similar channels from other services, adding in a healthy dose of punk, post-punk, industrial and guitar rock.

All of AccuRadio’s stations are curated by humans and you can tell. There are enough deep cuts and left-field choices mixed in with more familiar tracks to keep you interested over the course of many hours of listening.

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around! It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Government Headquarters ("the White House")

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Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Conquest-class ship Carnival Freedom. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas. This sailing went to Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.
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Sarah Bretz, Contributor. March 30, 2023. 4shares. Tim and his wife recently took a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival's newest ship Carnival Celebration. He goes over his ...
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A look at Carnival Sunrise after its 2024 dry dock [PHOTOS]
March 5, 2024. 0share. Carnival Sunrise recently underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment and maintenance dry dock. Following nine days at sea, the ship returned to Florida early Tuesday ...
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The latter reason is why I wrote that " My Sonos Is an Internet Radio " in 2015. Earlier this year Sonos made internet radio even more accessible by rolling out the simply named Sonos Radio. The key value of Sonos Radio is that it offers a bevy of curated internet stations to every Sonos owner, whether or not you have an account for any ...
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Radisson cruises along the Moscow river
Radisson cruise from Gorky park. 2,5 hours. Yacht of the Radisson Royal flotilla. Best water route in Moscow. Panoramic views of the capital from the water in winter and in summer. Restaurant with signature cuisine. Next tour: 1600 ₽. Learn more.
River Cruise on Luxurious Radisson Boat
Guided tour. 2,5 hours. Популярные , Речные прогулки. Code: 10147. Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the ...
Boat tours and river cruises through Moscow: where to take them
On this map you can see the details of the longest and most classic of the Flotilla Radisson boat tours: 2. Companies that do boat tours on the Moskva River. There are many companies that do cruises on the Moskva River, but the 4 main ones are: Capital River Boat Tour Company (CCK) Mosflot. Flotilla Radisson.