We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas. This was an Eastern Mediterranean cruise over to Greece. Sherry has cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line is changing the rules to its exclusive Havana area Carnival announced a "new" ship in Alaska Norwegian Cruise Ship is about to undergo a massive makeover Tampa is testing new port security feature Royal Caribbean is developing another new destination New ship round-up for Florida Listener Q: MaryBeth - Do I need to pay a corkage fee if i br...
Oct 31, 2019•42 min
This is a review of an eleven-night cruise on Celebrity Eclipse from Vancouver to Hawaii. This cruise had five sea days upfront then four ports in a row with a couple of overnights. Date: October 27, 2019
Oct 27, 2019•32 min
A 2019 review of a Western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night cruise out of New Orleans. Rob is answering your listener questions on cruise excursions in Iceland, Vietnam, Aruba, and Cozumel. Sherry has cruise news on: New rule makes it harder from cruise crew to get off the ship Guests get booted off Royal Caribbean ship for a dangerous act Royal Caribbean is getting rid of a cruise ship Also debuting new spa suites Carnival Cruise Line changes up safety video Listen...
Oct 24, 2019•39 min
Rachelle and her family just returned from one of the very last cruises of the 2019 Alaska season. She sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel with her family of five, and they all stayed in The Haven. The Haven is Norwegian's ship within a ship concept. Hear what it's like cruising in The Haven and sailing Alaska. Date: October 20, 2019
Oct 20, 2019•20 min
A review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise onboard Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. This was a cruise from Port Miami that departed from the brand new Terminal A. We get a detailed review of the itinerary. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Cruise line takes paid priority access program fleetwide Royal Caribbean names new ship and homeport Cruise ship makes history in Manhattan Carnival Ecstasy just completed a dry dock This cruise is building their 249th cruise ship Listener Question...
Oct 17, 2019•46 min
Guests onboard Norwegian Spirit missed five ports in Northern Europe because of bad weather and the guests onboard did not appreciate it. Even though the weather is beyond the cruise lines control, these guests were no thrilled and staged a riot in the ship's main atrium. After hours of protesting, Norwegian Cruise Line eventually gave them a 25% future cruise credit. Matt Rogers is currently sailing on Norwegian Spirit and we get the details live on location. And Stewart Chiron, American's Most...
Oct 13, 2019•19 min
A review of Celebrity Cruises' ship, Celebrity Infinity. This was a seven-night Mediterranean cruise. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Princess Cruises names new ship Norwegian Cruise Line is going through changes Celebrity is jumping on the fee bandwagon for a drink package A new addition to Perfect Day at CocoCay coming soon Norwegian's newest ship is getting closer to North America Listener Question: How important it is to have an itinerary with Glacier Bay vs cruising to Tracy Arm or Hubbar...
Oct 10, 2019•40 min
A review of a family who sailed on MSC Cruises' MSC Seaside on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. A couple of things make this interview unique. AJ and his wife are both legally blind, and they stayed in the yacht club with their two children. The also missed a port of call because of political unrest in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We get the details of the sailing and see if MSC has improved their North American experience over the years. Date: October 6, 2019
Oct 06, 2019•21 min
A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. This is a nine-night Canada/New England itinerary from Bayonne, New Jersey. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Corporation details two new Bahamas projects Cruises ship rescues stranded boaters sinking yacht Caribbean island tightens passport requirements Norwegian Cruise Line eliminates all plastic water bottles Disney Cruise Line returns to this gulf coast port Listener Question: When a cruise line has a problem and gives guests a 50% FCC...
Oct 03, 2019•35 min
Pros and Cons of our Canada/New England cruise aboard Carnival Sunrise. The ports of call on this sailing were Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and Boston, Massachusetts. Date: September 29, 2019
Sep 29, 2019•26 min
A review of Carnival Magic. Carnival Magic is a Carnival Dream-class ship that sails year-round Caribbean cruises from Florida. This sailing was a 14-night back-to-back, which broke down to two cruises, a six and eight-night sailing. Answering your cruise excursion questions. Richard has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean refurbing another cruise ship Carnival Cruise Line and Port Miami announcement Carnival ship forced to spend the night in Nassau Celebrity Cruises reverses policy change Royal Car...
Sep 26, 2019•53 min
A review of a nine-night Baltic cruise on Norwegian Getaway. Getaway was launched in 2014 with Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship underwent a renovation in early 2019 to get some new enhancements like Norman's Pour House bar and a Starbucks. Date: September 22, 2019
Sep 22, 2019•25 min
A review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. This ship currently sails year-round Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fantasy was launched in 2012 and is known for its stop at Disney's private island Castaway Cay (which this itinerary didn't go to because of Hurricane Dorian). Sherry has cruise news: MSC Cruises is stretching on of their ships Norwegian Cruise Line names godmother for Norwegian Encore Royal Caribbean says formal isn't leaving New ship heading to Port Everglades i...
Sep 19, 2019•40 min
We get a back to back review of two Princess Cruise ships. Coral Princess and Ruby Princess. These were loyalty program building cruises for these guests. Princess Cruises accepts the number of cruises or cruise days sailed for their loyalty program. They started their voyage in Los Angelos, sailed to Vancouver, and then to Seattle on two different ships. Hear their experience. Date: September 15, 2019
Sep 15, 2019•31 min
A review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection. This is a Solstice-class ship that was launched in 2012. Reflection sails seasonally in North America and Europe, depending on the time of year. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival returns to Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays Norwegian Cruise Line tests a new program New data shows the cheapest time to book a cruise Upcoming Princess cruise ship completes milestone Listener Question: What are the pros and cons of booking my airfare throug...
Sep 12, 2019•37 min
All things Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, and how it impacted the Bahamas. We find out what the cruise lines are doing to help the residents of Grand Bahamas Island and Abacos. We learn what damage was done to the cruise lines. A guest who was on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas during the storm shares what it was like to be at sea and have their cruise extended. And ABC Action News meteorologist Greg Dee gives some insight behind Hurricane Dorian and just what made it so powerful. Da...
Sep 08, 2019•25 min
A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas on a 10 night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Disney names new ship Norwegian ends a Florida cruise in another state More hybrid-powered cruise ships This cruise is over 200+ days Listener: Can I make my flight on time embarkation morning? Answering your travel insurance questions during hurricane season. Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day t...
Sep 04, 2019•37 min
A detailed review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Fascination, a ship that is based year-round out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Date: September 1, 2019 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Sep 01, 2019•48 min
A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Norwegian Breakaway. Since Breakaway was first launched in 2013, she has been all over the world. As of August 2019, she is based in Miami, Florida. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line guest that rolled off the pier in St. Thomas Royal Caribbean refurbishing their Freedom of the Seas Princess Cruises has a new stage show Pier repairs are forcing Carnival Sunrise to use a new pier in NYC Listener Question: Buying the drink package w...
Aug 29, 2019•45 min
We talk go off the record with a cruise ship crew member to find out what life is like below deck, how gratuities are really distributed, and how they get paid. Date: August 25, 2019
Aug 25, 2019•8 min
On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas that stopped in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line updates SkyRide closure Royal Caribbean will double-dip at CocoCay Princess Cruises adds highspeed wifi to more ships Virgin Voyages releases more itineraries through 2021 Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship completed a milestone Listener Question: When will my guaranteed room be assigned with Royal Caribbean. And once it...
Aug 22, 2019•46 min
Stewart Chiron, America's Most Quoted Cruise Expert, stops by to share his thoughts on the Venice cruise ship ban, cruise line pricing, investing money in private islands in the Bahamas, and a look ahead at the cruise industry. Date: August 18, 2019
Aug 18, 2019•20 min
We get a 2019 review of Celebrity Equinox. This ship is currently sailing Caribbean cruises out of Port Everglades. This was a seven-night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean islands that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, Tortola, and St. Maarten. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Cruise line banning door decorations Carnival ship fails USPH inspection Florida port gets another cruise ship Royal Caribbean waves BYE with big hand The largest vow renewal at sea could happen in 2020 Listener Qs 1. Booking th...
Aug 15, 2019•41 min
We get a review of a 12-night cruise in the Mediterranean from Venice from Barcelona. The ship was Holland America Line's ms Veendam. Date: August 11, 2019
Aug 11, 2019•33 min
We get a review of a four-night cruise to Bermuda on Carnival Sunrise. Sunrise is Carnival Cruise Line's second Sunshine-class ship that is spending the summer in New York City before repositioning to Florida in late 2019. Sherry has cruise news on: Half Moon Cay is getting a makeover Topher from Jack's Shack Royal Caribbean is going vegan Cruise Industry News released some mind-blowing numbers Listener Question: What do you think is the best way to get from Miami’s airport to a Fort Lauderdale ...
Aug 08, 2019•34 min
On this rewind episode, we go answer your listener questions. Norwegian Cruise Line steakhouse, getting on a ship to take a tour without sailing, cruising with a disability, Royal Caribbean's The Key Program, and issues with New York travel insurance. Submit your questions to doug@cruiseradio.net . Date: August 4, 2019
Aug 04, 2019•12 min
A review of Holland America's latest ship the Nieuw Statendam on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry has cruise news on: Propulsion issues slow down more Allure of the Seas sailings Carnival lowers Faster to the Fun on two cruise ships Cruise over-tourism becoming a problem again Princess Cruises rolls out their first jazz club A brawl lands two arrested on a cruise ship Listener Questions: 1. How strict is Carnival with boarding times at Port Canaveral? 2. Suggestions for snorkeling ...
Aug 01, 2019•40 min
What is it like sailing Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Sharon just returned from a seven-night sailing from New York City to Canada/New England and she talks about her sailing as a first-timer sailing Cunard Line. She discusses what it was like sailing Cunard line and how it differs from the mass market cruise lines that she is used to sailing. Date: July 28, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise ....
Jul 28, 2019•34 min
We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Valor on a cruise to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival has crew gratitude video series Celebrity cruise ship lost power Carnival Panorama completes sea trials MSC debuts new island in video Chair hogs go to court Listener Question: How can I find cheap air for my European cruise? Rob answers some European cruise excursion questions. -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download a...
Jul 25, 2019•42 min
Joseph Farcus is a legend in the cruise industry. He designed every Carnival Cruise Line ship from 1977 to 2011, and stayed with Carnival Corporation until he retired in 2014. Joseph recently published a book called Design on the High Seas, and he joins me to talk about the book and gives us a look behind the curtain. He also discusses how he designed the signature Carnival funnel, why so many Carnival Cruise Line ships have neon and other questions. Amazon link to Design on the High Seas . Date...
Jul 21, 2019•35 min
