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Cruise Radio

Doug Parkercruiseradio.net
Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.
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Episodes

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 in this episode. We have interviews with: President and CEO, Daniel Hanrahan TV Personality, Geoff Edwards (RIP) Master Chef, Jacques Van Staden Passengers

Dec 02, 201025 min

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 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...

Nov 12, 201017 min

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 your mobile device.

Nov 03, 201016 min

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 magic. Joining us in this episode is the Captain, the Hotel Director and Stan Payne, the CEO of Port Canaveral.

Oct 28, 201020 min

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 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.

Oct 19, 201022 min

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 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 Cru...

Oct 11, 201024 min

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 is a good one.

Oct 09, 201032 min

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, 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.

Oct 01, 201031 min

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 Chrion the Cruise Guy joins us for weekly commentary and cruise news.

Sep 22, 201029 min

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.

Sep 08, 201019 min

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 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. Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/CruiseRadio...

Aug 24, 201029 min

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 start to finish. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy also joins us with his weekly Cruise News and commentary.

Aug 17, 201034 min

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 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. Follow us on Twitter @CruiseRadio...

Aug 09, 201024 min

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, recently celebrated their 1 years anniversary aboard the Emerald Princess back on July 5. She chats with us about her trip.

Aug 02, 201025 min

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. Stewart Chiron gives us the Cruise News and weekly commentary.

Jul 28, 201025 min

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, 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. Follow us on Twitter/CruiseRadio

Jul 20, 201027 min

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 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.

Jul 15, 201030 min

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

Jul 06, 201015 min

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. Actor/Game show host Geoff Edwards talks about his latest trip on the Star Clipper. Stewart Chiron joins us with his weekly commentary.

Jun 28, 201029 min

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.

Jun 21, 201029 min

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 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....

Jun 15, 201031 min

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 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.

Jun 08, 201030 min

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 Carnival Cruise Line's "Fascination," in from the port in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jun 01, 201025 min

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 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 !

May 25, 201023 min

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. about things to do when your ship ports there. We talk to a travel insurance expert, Judy Sutton.

May 17, 201022 min

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 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.

May 09, 201029 min

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, 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.

May 04, 201021 min
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