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Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
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.
Episodes
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 15: Celebrity Equinox Eastern Caribbean Review | Celebrity Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
491 Carnival Sunshine Southern Caribbean + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 14 Symphony of the Seas Review + News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
490 Enchantment of the Seas Bahamas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 13 Norwegian Epic Western Caribbean Review | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
489 Carnival Splendor Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
488 Disney Wonder Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
487 Norwegian Bliss Guest Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
486 Carnival Horizon Christening Day | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 12: Unique Cruise - Queen Mary 2 Crossing Review
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
485 Caribbean Cruise and Trip Insurance Questions Answered
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
484 Norwegian Bliss Review | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 12 Cruise News + John Heald Interview | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
483 Carnival Horizon Review | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
482 MSC Meraviglia Review + Cruise News | MSC Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
481 Carnival Horizon Live Broadcast | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 11 Baltic Cruise Review + Shore Excursion Questions | Holland America Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
480 Disney Magic Western Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
479 Carnival Elation Review + Cruise News |Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
478 Norwegian Pearl Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl on a cruise out of New Orleans. Sherry has cruise news: World's Largest Cruise Ship is Delivered…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
477 Celebrity Silhouette Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
Hear a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Silhouette. A seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Sherry has cruise news: The US State…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
476 Carnival Pride Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Jon gives us a review of his family's seven-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Pride from Baltimore. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
475 Royal Princess Southern Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
474 Carnival Liberty Review, Cruise Awards + News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 010 MSC Seaside Review | MSC Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
473 Disney Magic Cruise + News | Disney Cruise Line
We get a review of a Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic. Stewart has cruise news on: Symphony of the Seas completes sea trials. What's next? NCL Bliss also…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS 009 Eastern Caribbean Island Update
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
472 Enchantment of the Seas Bahamas Cruise + News | Royal Caribbean
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
471 Aboard Carnival Magic with John Heald |Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
470 Cruise Ship Health Inspector Interview + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
469 Norwegian Escape Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
468 Carnival Breeze + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
We get a Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze from Galveston. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Carnival charging for…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
467 MSC Seaside Review, Bomb Cyclone Cruise Recap + News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS: Winter Storm Grayson Impacts Cruise Ship | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
466 Cruise Itinerary Planning and Carnival Vista Questions Answered | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
465 Carnival Vista Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Cruiser's Night Before Christmas
'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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
464 Celebrity Reflection Cruise Review + News | Celebrity Cruises
This week we get a detailed review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection in the Mediterranean. Stewart has cruise news on: Carnival Corporation's…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
463 Carnival Paradise Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
462 Norwegian Breakaway Bahamas Review + Cruise News | NCL
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
461 First Time Carnival Cruiser Review + Cruise News | Carnival Conquest
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
460 LIVE from the Eastern Caribbean | Holland America Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
459 The Man Who Has 1100 Sea Days + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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. Sherry has cruise news: Royal…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
458 Royal Caribbean Announcement + Anthem of the Seas Review | Cruise
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
457 Guy Fieri Interview, Norwegian Getaway, & Baltic Shore Excursions
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
456 John Heald Interview + Cruise Questions Answered | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
455 Carnival Victory Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
News Update: FEMA Charters Carnival Cruise Ship John Heald| Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
454 Caribbean Princess Review + Cruise Ship Refurbishments | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
453 Cruise News + Cuba Cruise | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
452 Carnival Vista Western Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Sarah shares her six-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista from Miami. This Caribbean sailing went to Cozumel…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
451 Oasis of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
450 Carnival's Forgotten Ship + Norwegian Epic Review
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 Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts + Caribbean Cruise Update
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
449 Hurricane Irma Damage + Carnival Victory Western Caribbean Review
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
448 Listener Questions Answered, Carnival Cruise Line, and Excursions
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
BONUS: Interview with a Cruise Ship Architect
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
447 Pride of America Review + Cruise News | Hawaii Cruise
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
446 Carnival Triumph Western Caribbean + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
445 Norwegian Gem Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…