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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

216 Royal Princess Review + Gavin MacLeod Joins Us | Princess Cruises

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! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Oct 30, 201323 min

215 Emerald Princess Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises

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. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Oct 24, 201325 min

214 Carnival Magic Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

Listener, Sonya from Houston, gives us her review of Carnival Magic's 7-night Western Caribbean sailing. Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Oct 17, 201322 min

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, Stewart Chiron has this week's cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Oct 10, 201319 min

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 Boat, or as you may know it, the Pacific Princess. Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Oct 03, 201326 min

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 Magazine and he reviews UnCruise Adventures' new 88-guest S.S. Legacy Review + Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Sep 25, 201325 min

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 Guy is here with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Sep 18, 201320 min

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 Resort and Casino. Plus, Cruise Guy has cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Sep 10, 201324 min

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 question on deck chair hogs and get your reaction. Plus, Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Sep 04, 201327 min

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 Bahamas from Miami. A listener question is answered about travel insurance and a recent canceled cruise. Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Aug 28, 201323 min

206 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 and what travel insurance will cover. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Aug 20, 201329 min

205 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, aft balcony stateroom, ports and flying in and out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Cruise Guy has cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Aug 13, 201319 min

204 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 insurance question about strikes in Europe and Cruise Guy is here with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Aug 06, 201325 min

203 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, 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. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Aug 01, 201331 min

202 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 is part one of a two part broadcast. Follow along on social media at #CCLSUNSHINE. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Jul 24, 201329 min

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 week dry dock after a fire onboard in late May. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy ® stops by with Cruise News: Carnival new safety trial Grand Cayman has low passenger counts Carnival Faster to the Fun on more ships Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas back in service Latest on Costa Concordia Purchasing frequent flyer miles Thoughts or revie...

Jul 15, 201323 min

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 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. Cruise Guy joins us with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship r...

Jul 10, 201327 min

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 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. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship re...

Jul 02, 201321 min

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 to author and photographer Amy Gulick about her latest book Salmon in the Trees and get great photo tips. Plus, CruiseGuy with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Jun 25, 201321 min

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: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Jun 22, 201330 min

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 Breakaway. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Jun 13, 201321 min

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 answers your questions about losing a passport while traveling overseas and how a death in the family can affect your trip. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Jun 06, 201320 min

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 started just off the coast of the Bahamas. Plus, more experts join us. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...

May 29, 201324 min

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 about his on-board double header experience with his family. Cruise Guy joins us for Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

May 21, 201320 min

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 reviews and details on the entertainment, food options and kid's program. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

May 14, 201330 min

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 about the ship and their first impressions. Plus, Cruise Guy with Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...

May 08, 201316 min

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: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Apr 30, 201318 min

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 in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...

Apr 23, 201321 min

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: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Apr 18, 201323 min

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 Royal Princess. Stewart drops by with Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...

Apr 09, 201323 min
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