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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

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 Coral Princess, sailing the Panama Canal. Cruise Guy joins us with news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Apr 02, 201325 min

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

Mar 26, 201320 min

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 take on Titanic 2 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

Mar 19, 201322 min

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 writers, and dig into the news of the week. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Mar 14, 201323 min

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 details from the press conference in New York City. 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

Mar 07, 201323 min

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

Feb 27, 201320 min

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 American Cruise Lines' Queen of the Mississippi. Also, Cruise Guy 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

Feb 20, 201321 min

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 Owen, and Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Feb 16, 201332 min

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

Feb 06, 201320 min

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

Jan 30, 201323 min

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 of money with a pre-cruise incident, plus Cruise News. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Jan 23, 201325 min

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 Editor and a Public Affairs Officer from CLIA. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Jan 15, 201329 min

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 Guy stops by with our weekly 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...

Jan 08, 201323 min

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

Jan 03, 201323 min

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 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...

Dec 26, 201230 min

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

Dec 20, 201225 min

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 upgrades. We get our fill of Cruise News with Theresa Norton-Masek, Cruise Editor for TravelPulse.com. 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...

Dec 07, 201225 min

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 in with his take on the misunderstanding regarding The "Drag Stars At Sea" cruise aboard Carnival Glory PLUS Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has your cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Nov 28, 201227 min

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. 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...

Nov 21, 201221 min

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 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

Nov 17, 201227 min

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

Nov 08, 201217 min

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

Nov 02, 201221 min

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

Oct 24, 201222 min

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

Oct 18, 201219 min

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

Oct 10, 201228 min

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

Oct 05, 201224 min

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

Sep 27, 201220 min

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 are cleaning the town up and what there is to do. Also, 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 15, 201222 min

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 site that connects cruise passengers with excursion companies and transfer companies. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Sep 12, 201224 min
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