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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
213 Carnival Victory Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
212 Shore Excursions, The Love Boat + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
211 Carnival's Vacation Guarantee, S.S. Legacy Review + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
210 Floating Costa Concordia & 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
209 Disney Wonder Review, Sheraton Nassau + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
208 Carnival Breeze Review + Chair Hogs
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
207 Norwegian Sky Review + 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…
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips206 Rome On Your Own Tips + Cruise News
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…
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips205 Jewel of the Seas Review + Cruise News
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…
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips204 Cruise Port Safety + 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…
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips203 Carnival Sunshine Review; Questions Answered
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…
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips202 Carnival Sunshine Review LIVE Pt. 1
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
201 Grandeur of the Seas Review + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
200 Alaska Trip Insurance Questions + DWTS Cruise Review
Thanks for 200 amazing episodes! We talk to Dan Skilken, ceo of Trip Insurance, he talks to us about a recent new tool that gives local alerts to your…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
199 Celebrity Solstice Alaska + Cruise Fare Monitor
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
198 Royal Princess Review, Salmon in Alaska + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
197 Un-Cruise Adventures Alaska LIVE
Doug is sailing aboard the 60-passenger Wilderness Adventurer in southeast Alaska. Hear what it's like to Un-Cruise! Thoughts or reviews? Email me…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
196 Cruise Photo Tips + Norwegian Breakaway
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
195 ShipMate App, Travel Insurance + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
194 Royal Caribbean Ship Fire
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
193 Carnival Sensation Review + Cruise News
This week, we interview listener Ted Demos from Indianapolis about his recent back-to-back sailing on Carnival Sensation from Port Canaveral, Florida. Hear…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
192 Norwegian Breakaway Broadcast LIVE
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
191 Norwegian Breakaway Christening Recap + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
190 Norovirus Information + Cruise News
On this show, we talk about Norovirus and how to protect yourself, we also have cruise news with Cruise Guy. Thoughts or reviews? Email me…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
189 Norwegian Epic Review + Cruise News
This week, we get a full review of Norwegian Epic plus cruise news from Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
188 Windstar Cruises Review + Cruise News
On this show, we have Jim Work sharing his latest cruise on Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf, along with Cruise Guy with Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
187 Royal Princess Preview + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
186 Coral Princess Review + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
185 Carnival Fascination Review + Cruise 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
184 Cruise Passenger Bill of Rights, Titanic 2 + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
183 Cruise Shipping Miami 2013
This week, we are broadcasting from the Miami Beach Convention Center at Cruise Shipping Miami, a popular cruise industry conference. We interview CEOs, travel…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
182 Titanic 2, Hoax or Happening?
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
181 Windstar Cruises Expansion + 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 Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
180 Queen of the Mississippi + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
179 Carnival Triumph Revealed + Travel Insurance Questions Answered
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
178 Farewell Carnival Destiny; Live in PortMiami
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
177 Celebrity Solstice Review, President of CLIA + Cruise News
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. Thoughts or…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
176 Disney Fantasy Listener Review + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
175 Remembering Costa Concordia + Cruise Critic Weighs In
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
174 Pride of America Review in Hawaii + Cruise News
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 Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
173 Saving Money on Future Cruises + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
172 Norwegian Dawn Review + 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 Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
171 Celebrity Reflection Live Cruise Ship Broadcast
This week, we around aboard Celebrity Reflection, taking her for a test ride. Hear from passengers, media and top to bottom reviews. Thoughts or reviews? Email…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
170 Carnival Breeze Naming Ceremony in Miami, Florida
Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
169 Carnival Glory Review + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
168 Silverseas' Silver Spirit Review + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
167 Navigator of the Seas Review + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
166 Celebrity Eclipse Mediterranean cruise + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
165 Listener Call-in Questions + 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. Thoughts…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
164 Hurricane Sandy, NASA Visit + Electronic Trip Insurance
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
163 Disney Dream Review + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
162 Things to do in Puerto Rico + Cruise News
Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network calls in from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cruise Guy is here with news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
161 International Travel Tips + St. Thomas, BVI Fun
Travel writer Mark Orwoll joins us with international travel trips, John from Cruise-Addicts checks in from St. Thomas, and Cruise Guy with news. Thoughts or…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
160 Listener Cruise Questions Answered + Cruise News
We field your questions this week regarding cruise resources and family travel. Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
159 Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Review + Cruise News
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. Thoughts or…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
158 Broadcasting from Acapulco; is Mexico Safe?
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
157 Large Cruise Ship Alternatives, Airfare Advice + Excursion Website
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
156 Carnival Dream Cruise Director + Cruise News
John Shallo checks in from Carnival Dream where he is interviewing the Cruise Director. Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
155 Queen of the Mississippi Christening Broadcast
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
154 Broadcasting in Alaska on Holland America's Oosterdam
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…