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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
094 Oasis of the Seas: Behind the Scenes | Royal Caribbean
Over the weekend, Cruise Line International Association hosted us aboard Oasis of the Seas to talk about their environmentally friendly 'Save the Waves'…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
093 Cruise Line Smoking Policies + Charleston, SC Cruise Debate
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
092 What is a River Pilot + Staying Healthy on a Cruise
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
091 Charleston vs. Cruise Lines + Cruise Embarkation Tips
Could Charleston eventually try to throw a lawsuit against the cruise lines? This week we interview Michelle Sinkler, Program Director with Coastal…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
090 Sneaking Alcohol on a Cruise & the Norovirus
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
089 Behind the Scenes of a Cruise Terminal
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
087 Carnival Magic Part 2 | Carnival Cruise Lines
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
086 Carnival Magic Part 1 | Carnival Cruise Lines
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
085 Reporting on Falmouth, Jamaica
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
084 Cruise3Sixty
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
083 The Weather Channel
Jennifer Nittoso, Meteorologist at The Weather Channel answers listener questions about tsunamis, rogue waves, the Bermuda Triangle, and hurricanes. Stewart…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
082 Queen Victoria Ceremony + Cruise News | Cunard Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
081 Does Freeport Suck? + 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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
080 Cruise Shipping Miami 2011
This week Doug broadcasts down at the Miami Beach Convention Center for Cruise Shipping Miami (an industry trade show). Doug will interview Captain Dan…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
078 Sail Smart + Cruise News
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."…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
077 Ship Designer, Joe Farcus + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
076 Oceania's Marina + Cruise News | Oceania Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
075 Carnival Fascination Review | Carnival Cruise Lines
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
074 MSC Cruises CEO
This week we talk with Rick Sasso, the CEO of MSC Cruises USA.
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
073 Disney Dream Experience | Disney Cruise Line
Managing Editor Nancy Schretter, from the Family Travel Network talks to us about family travel aboard the Disney Dream. Travel Writer Chris Owen from…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
072 Cruising 2.0 | Royal Caribbean
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
071 Cruise Ship Safety
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
070 Cellular at Sea
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
069 The CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
068 Brilliance of the Seas Passenger
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
067 Norovirus Questions Answered
Our medical correspondent, Ed McDonough answers all the questions concerning norovirus. Cruise Guy drops by the catch us up on Cruise News. Love Cruise Radio?…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
065 Travel Scams
Mark Orwoll from Travel+Leisure Magazine talks about travel scams that can happen anywhere.
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
064 Celebrity Eclipse Review | Celebrity Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
062 Carnival Splendor
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
061 Holland America's ms Eurodam
This week Doug and Matt are aboard Holland America Lines ms Eurodam. Hear their full review of the ship.
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
060 Holiday Travel Tips
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
059 Norwegian Sun
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
058 Live from Key West
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
057 World's Largest Cruise Night
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
056 Aboard the Celebrity Solstice
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
055 European Vacation
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
054 Polar Excursions
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
053 Monarch of the Seas
This week we broadcast aboard Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas.
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
052 Travel Scams
In this episode we chat with the Cruise Director on Royal Caribbean's "Freedom of the Seas," the second largest ship in the world.
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
051 Aboard Carnival Dream
This week we are aboard the Carnival Dream.
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
050 Cruise Industry Report
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
049 Family Travel
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
048 Fighting Norovirus
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
047 A Port in Brownsville?! | Princess Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
046 Alaska Cruise Review | Princess Cruises
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
045 Frequent Flyer Miles and Cruise Ports 101
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
044 EPIC Live | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
043 Happy 4th of July
We enjoy the holiday this week and simply take your calls and answer your questions. Remember, you can also email us at comments@cruiseradio.net
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
042 Carnival Cruise Expands | Carnival Cruise Line
Nancy Rubin, Communication Director for the Jacksonville Port Authority joins us about the latest on the cruise terminal in Jacksonville and its future plans…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
041 Travel Tips
MS-NBC contributor Chris Elliott answers our questions about Summer Travel. Stewart Chiron (Cruise Guys) gives us his weekly cruise news commentary.
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
040 Pensacola Beach Show + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
039 Aboard the Carnival Fascination | Carnival Cruise Lines
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
038 Revisit the Oasis of the Seas | Royal Caribbean
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
037 Silversea Cruises + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
036 Port of Martha's Vineyard + Cruise News
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
035 Flood and Volcanoes
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
034 Alcohol on a Cruise Ship
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
033 Aboard the Norwegian Sky + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
032 Aboard the Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Cruise Lines
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…
- Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
031 Fuel Surcharges + Cruise News
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…