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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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246 Carnival Ecstasy Review | Carnival Cruise Lines

Sherry Laskin returns to the show to talk to us about her recent sailing on Carnival Ecstasy, a Fantasy-class ship that currently does year-round sailings from Miami, Florida to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Sherry goes into detail about the food, entertainment, stateroom, thoughts and impressions of Carnival Ecstasy. Cruise Guy has cruise news on the latest Princess Cruises' ship Regal Princess, Carnival Cruise Lines resigning for another year in Jacksonville, Florida, why we should always...

May 23, 201426 min

245 Carnival LIVE Concert Experience on Carnival Ecstasy

This week, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Esctasy for Carnival LIVE. In case you're unfamiliar with Carnival LIVE, it's a concert series of sorts held aboard Carnival Cruise Line Fun Ships. The artist flies to the port, performs on board the ship and disembarks before the cruise ship leaves for the next port of call. On this sailing we got to hear award winning country artist Martina McBride, who is just one of the many acts performing as part of Carnival LIVE. Thoughts or reviews? Email me...

May 16, 201418 min

244 Freeport Bahamas Beach Excursion + Cruise News

This week, listener Sarah Phillips checks in with a little gem she found on her recent trip to Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Lucayan Resort. Sarah talks about her experience at the resort as a cruise passenger and if it's worth paying the money to venture over to. Cruise Guy has cruise news on Carnival Liberty in Port Canaveral, Norwegian Breakaway getting stuck in NYC, MSC Divina going to Europe in 2015 and Regal Princess. Listen and learn! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Fi...

May 09, 201422 min

243 Queen Mary Cruise Ship + Things to do in Galveston | Cunard

Cruise historian Barry Vaudrin joins us to talk about the Queen Mary, a once famous cruise liner turned hotel in Long Beach, CA. Barry will share with us some history of the cruise ship, things to do and some ghost stories surrounding the historic liner. Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network gives us some things to do in Gavleston, Texas pre and post-cruise. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

May 01, 201418 min

242 Cruise Resources, Cruise Tipping Etiquette + Cruise News

Jason Leppert from PopularCruising joins us to talk about cruise resources to research your next cruise; whether you're a first time cruiser or seasoned cruiser, you'll learn some new sites here. We had a listener question on Facebook about cruise tipping eqiquette and whether or not a cruise guest should take tips off because they don't eat in the main dining room. Also, Cruise Guy gives us this weeks cruise news reguarding Royal Caribbean heading to China, Carnival Freedom heading to Galveston...

Apr 25, 201426 min

241 Explorer of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean

Listener Janet gives her review of her latest five-night Bermuda sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. Hear a review of the ship, food, entertainment and her recap of things to do in Bermuda. Cruise Guy has cruise news on Carnival LIVE, Royal Caribbean sending another ship to Australia, plus the latest Harris poll shows cruise interest is down. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Apr 18, 20140

240 Celebrity Century Review | Celebrity Cruises

Dr. Kris just returned from a seven-night California Coastal cruise on Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Century. This cruise had a rather unique itinerary with no sea days and ports in California and Mexico. Dr. Kris gives us his review of the ship, the dining, entertainment, ports and his impressions of the ship. Celebrity Century is in her last year of service, set to retire in April 2015. A big question I get is what to do in Rome for the day? Cruises are usually docked in Civitavecchia (port clo...

Apr 11, 201427 min

239 Ship Mate App, Viking River Cruises Longships + Cruise News

Mike Jirout from the popular ShipMate App joins us to talk about the cruise travel app with almost a million downloads, available on both iOS and Android market. Jason drops by to share his latest venture on Viking River Cruises; looks like Viking placed a world record, again! Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, has cruise-travel news you can use. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Apr 04, 201425 min

238 Norwegian Getaway Review | Norwegian Cruise Lines

We are aboard Norwegian Getaway for the inaugural sailing from her new home in Port Miami. We hear from guests onboard the ship, journalists, and give you a run down of activities, entertainment and dining options. Listen and learn about Norwegian Getaway! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Mar 28, 201416 min

237 Carnival Sunshine Review | Carnival Cruise Lines

Listener Sarah joins us this week to give a comprehensive review of Carnival Sunshine, a ship that recently underwent a $155-million dollar transformation. Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine checks in with us about some new things in the publication, MSC Cruises has some big news, and Cruise Guy has our weekly cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Mar 21, 201433 min

236 CSM 2014 - Cruise Travel, Family Travel, & Windstar Cruises

We are broadcasting from Cruise Shipping Miami this week at the Miami Beach Convention Center, an annual cruise conference with over 10,000 delegates from around the world. We talk with MSC Cruises, Windstar Cruises, family travel, Guy Harvey stops by the booth, and Cruise Guy. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Mar 15, 201430 min

235 Oasis of the Seas Review + How to Be the World's Smartest Traveler

Listener, Tanya Warpula, joins us to give her review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas - one of the world's largest cruise ships. Hear all about the ship as she gives a detailed review. Travel expert Chris Elliott just released a new book called "How to Be the World's Smartesat Traveler" and he joins us today to talk all about the book and gives us some helpful travel information. Listen and learn! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship review...

Mar 07, 201427 min

234 Canada New England Cruise with Holland America

This week, we are sailing aboard Holland America Line's ms Eurodam as we sail on a 10-night Canada New England cruise. We talk to the key staff members on the cruise ship, passengers and our tour guide in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Listen and learn! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Feb 28, 201430 min

233 Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess Review | Princess Cruises

We are cruising for a cause this week as we're sailing on Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess on a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. Princess Cruises has teamed up with the American Heart Association this sailing as we're cruising for a cause! On board are celebrities, cooking, and fitness classes promoting good heart health. On this show we talk to some of those involved, along with the Cruise Director and passengers. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and...

Feb 21, 201418 min

232 Norwegian Pearl Review | Norwegian Cruise Line

Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network reviews her seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Pearl. Hear a detailed review about the ship, the dining options, entertainment venues, kid's program and the itinerary. Listen and learn! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Feb 16, 201417 min

231 Celebrity Constellation Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises

Listeners, Carter and Kristie from Central Florida, join us this week to review Celebrity Cruises' recently refurbished Celebrity Constellation. The couple gives us a run down of the ships, dining options, entertainment and some been-there done-that tips for the cruise ship. Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, stops by with cruise news on Disney Cruise Line's new internet packages, Carnival's new entertainment program, Royal Caribbean's profits, and the dreaded norovirus. Listen and learn! Thoughts ...

Feb 07, 201430 min

230 Princess Cruises' Grand Princess Review + Cruise News

Listener, Shon Ford, just returned from a voyage aboard Princess Cruises' Grand Princess. Shon goes into detail about the ship, food, entertainment and some tips for wanting to try out Princess Cruise Lines and Grand Princess. Cruise Guy has cruise news on Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, remodeling of Ocho Rios cruise pier and free internet offered on one cruise line! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://crui...

Jan 31, 201427 min

229 Carnival LIVE, Cruise Line Concert Series

Starting in April, Carnival LIVE concerts give guests the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive onboard performance by a diverse roster of popular music artists. The concerts will take place on board eight Carnival ships that call in the following ports: Cozumel, Mexico; Nassau, the Bahamas; and Catalina Island, California. Artists will join the ship in port, perform in the main show lounge, and then debark following the show. Carnival has booked 49 performance dates for the 2014 concert series, inc...

Jan 24, 201421 min

228 Disney Wonder Review + Pre/Post Cruise Kennedy Space Center

This week, we get a listener review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder. Plus, we talk to Andrea Farmer with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Center down at Port Canaveral. Andrea talks to us about the space program, space center, the orbiter on display and why Kennedy Space Center is such a great cruise opportunity. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Jan 18, 201425 min

227 Allure of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

Listener Theresa gives us her review of her latest sailing on Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship! Theresa breaks down the public areas, rooms, what it's like on sea days and the dining. Cruise Guy stops by with cruise news on Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Queen Mary 2, and a new cruise port at Port Canaveral. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Jan 11, 201422 min

226 Carnival Glory Review + Top Cruise Stories of 2013

On this show, editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Norton Masek, joins us to give us some of the top cruise stories of 2013. Listener, Craig Kell, gives us his review of his seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Miami-based Carnival Glory. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Jan 04, 201424 min

225 Carnival Dream Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

Scott Lara recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Dream. Scott gives us a comprehensive review of the ship and shares some inside secrets on Carnival Dream. Cruise Guy joins us with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Dec 28, 201324 min

224 Disney Dream Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line

Listener, Tanya Warpula from Austin, TX gives us a comprehensive review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream out of Port Canaveral. She recently returned from a three-night Bahamas sailing. Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Viking River Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, American Cruise Line and a Costa Concordia update. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Dec 22, 201321 min

223 Brilliance of the Seas Review + Jacksonville Celebrates 10 Years

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us to give her review of her recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Hear all about the cruise ship, dining options, entertainment and ports of call. Plus, Jacksonville, Florida celebrates 10 years in the cruise ship industry and we were there! 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 | F...

Dec 18, 201317 min

222 Carnival Cruise Lines - Dr. Seuss at Sea

Carnival Cruise Lines announced a partnership with Dr. Seuss enterprises that will incorporated characters, Seuss themed events and dining aboard the Carnival Fun Ships. We were there during the announcement in New York City and have the scoop, as well as info on their newest dining options, American FEAST and American Table. Hear all about Seuss at Sea! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Dec 11, 201319 min

221 Royal Princess Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises

Kristin Ladewig from St. Louis gives us a comprehensive review of Princess Cruises' Royal Princess. She discusses dining options, entertainment, rooms and public areas. Plus, your weekly dose of 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

Dec 03, 201327 min

220 MSC Divina On Location Broadcast

This week, we are broadcasting aboard MSC Divina in South Florida. An MSC Cruises ship that's new to the port of Miami. MSC Divina will be in Port Miami year-round offering guests 7-night roundtrip Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. Hear our complete review from executives, passengers and journalists. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Nov 26, 201325 min

219 Carnival Sunshine Ship Christening in New Orleans

This week we are broadcasting from Carnival Sunshine's christening event in New Orleans, LA. Carnival SUnshine will be homeported in New Orleans until April and will offer seven-day Caribbean service. Hear from the CEO, the godmother herself, passengers and journalists about their thoughts on Carnival Sunshine. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net...

Nov 19, 201320 min

218 Carnival Miracle Alaska Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

On this show, we talk to Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network. Nancy gives us her review of her 7 night sailing on the Carnival Miracle. Stewart Chiron joins us with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Nov 14, 201320 min

217 Cruise Etiquette + Cruise News

On this show, we talk to Fran Golden, contributor to USA Today, about cruise etiquette. Plus, Stewart Chiron, the 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

Nov 06, 201323 min
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