Carnival Cruise Like in hiking gratuity rates effective December 1, 2018. Princess Cruises is changing traditional times and it has been met with pushback. Nassau, Bahamas will no longer pay the cruise lines to come to their island. Virgin Voyages will be the very first cruise line to have a tattoo parlor onboard. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradi...
Oct 21, 2018•2 min
We get a review of of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem on a 10-night Southern Caribbean sailing. We get a comprehensive review of the ship and the onboard experience. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival's latest ship refurbishment Carnival increasing the Faster to the Fun rate Royal Caribbean increasing drink package Florida man pretending to be homeland security on a cruise Question: I've got my first cruise in DEC. 2018 on Carnival Magic. I was just wondering if there are smoking sections...
Oct 18, 2018•43 min
Cruise Radio News Brief - October 14, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line ditches the name "tender" for their ports that do not have a cruise pier. Royal Caribbean has named the first ship calling to Perfect Day at CoCo Cay. And MSC Cruises is bringing a ship to Miami to do Cuba sailings.
Oct 14, 2018•1 min
We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. First debuting in 2012, she remains a popular choice for cruise fans out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Sherry has cruise news on: Cruise line increasing gratuities in December Carnival helps honeymooners who were robbed Carnival honored for supporting military members Royal Caribbean may have picked out their next ship name List...
Oct 10, 2018•31 min
Cruise Radio News Brief - October 7, 2018. Guests on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas were upset when women were running around dressed like Playboy bunnies. Carnival Corporation's chairman Micky Arison and wife are donating to disaster relief across the world. And Norwegian Cruise Line's free airfare promotion has expanded to Caribbean and Hawaii cruises. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cr...
Oct 07, 2018•1 min
We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Port Canaveral based Oasis of the Seas. Oasis debuted as the world's largest cruise ship back in 2009, and it still more popular than ever. Kat and her husband went on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise and we get a detailed report of her trip, how the ship was, the ports of call, and some first time tips for sailing an Oasis-class ship. Richard has cruise news on: Four Carnival Cruise Line ships are officially at their new homeports Norwegian Cruise Line...
Oct 04, 2018•39 min
Cruise Radio News Brief - September 30, 2018. Two Carnival Cruise Line ships are repositioning to new homeports this weekend, a week after Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon repositioned. Grand Cayman could be in trouble if they don't step up there cruise docking situation. And more flooding means more cruise ship delays in Galveston. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cruise news and industry ins...
Sep 30, 2018•1 min
Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Horizon made her Florida debut last week. We get a cruiser's review of the ship, find out how it stacks up against other ships in the Carnival fleet, and where Carnival missed the mark with Carnival Horizon. Richard has cruise news on: Carnival Vista is at her new homeport The Port of Tampa reached a major cruise milestone Royal Caribbean has expanded their smartphone app Carnival says more staterooms is the future Question: Would you suggest dining at...
Sep 27, 2018•32 min
Cruise Radio News Brief - September 23, 2018. Carnival Horizon celebrates the ship arriving in Miami, Florida in a big way. If you're a football fan you can sign up for a free Carnival Cruise Line sailing. And Venice is tired of guests sitting on their sidewalks. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net....
Sep 23, 2018•1 min
We get a review of Carnival Fantasy. This Carnival Cruise Line ship is currently the oldest ship in the fleet, and was the first Fantasy-class ship. This Western Caribbean cruise went to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival Horizon is officially at her new home Carnival offers a new type of boarding photo Guy's Burger Joint now offering new burgers Could Norwegian Cruise Line prices be going up? New NCL ship deployments for 2020 Royal Caribbean eliminating in-r...
Sep 20, 2018•36 min
Cruise Radio News Brief - September 16, 2018. Disney Cruise Line could be home-porting in Miami if everything goes as planned. It's back to normal for the cruise lines impacted by Hurricane Florence. And the new Princess Cruises ship has arrived in Sydney for the season. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net....
Sep 16, 2018•1 min
Cruise Radio is being released a day early this week because of Hurricane Florence. We get a review of MSC Cruises' newest ship to the Caribbean MSC Seaside . This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog fills us in on the ship that is taking shelter from Hurricane Florence in Florida. Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee answers some hurricane questions on tracking these storms, how rough it gets in the ocean, and a couple pieces of advice for cruising during hu...
Sep 12, 2018•40 min
Cruise Radio News Brief - September 9, 2018. The tropics are on pretty active with potential hurricanes impacting the southeast. A Windstar Cruises' ship broked down in Buzzards Bay on Friday. And the Carnival Cruise Line airship (blimp) tour marches on.
Sep 09, 2018•2 min
We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. This was a seven-night Alaska cruise from Seattle. Richard Simms has cruise news on: Flooding at the port of Galveston Carnival Cruise Line dismissed a dining rumor Carnival Corporation christened their largest ship to day Norwegian Sun has wrapped up their Cuba season Carnival guests could soon be paying more to sail out of Port Canaveral Listener question on the best time to embark a cruise from New York City Follow Cruise Radio's Soci...
Sep 06, 2018•28 min
Weekend Cruise News Brief - September 2, 2018. A woman was airlifted off a Carnival Cruise Line ship over the weekend. Grand Cayman does not want a cruise pier, and they mean business. And other cruise lines said they will not be removing automated gratuities. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net....
Sep 02, 2018•2 min
We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Breeze. Sherry has cruise news: Little French Key burns (off the island of Honduras) Carnival Horizon hits a pier in New York City Carnival launches a blimp that's currently on tour Royal updates their beverage policy Holland America's new ship completes sea trials Question on cruise line price drops Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Aug 30, 2018•31 min
Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 26, 2018. Royal Caribbean is changing the way you interact with their customer service department. Carnival's brand ambassador gave an update on Carnival's limit on the CHEERS! drink package, and a good future for the cruise industry. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net....
Aug 26, 2018•2 min
We get a review of Disney Cruise Lines' Disney Magic. This was a one way sailing from Rome to Barcelona. We get a full review of the Disney cruise experience and an overall review of the cruise ship. Stewart has cruise news on: Woman jumps off Norwegian Star Carnival Cruise Line announces new port of mega ship Princess Cruises names new ship Woman sues cruise line because she lost trivia Plus, Dan from TripInsurance.com answers some of your listener questions on travel insurance. -- Thoughts or ...
Aug 23, 2018•36 min
Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 19, 2018, Oasis-class ship could be heading to the Gulf Coast. MSC Cruises sprung a leak. And Carnival Cruise Line adding to their onboard prizes. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed . Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net....
Aug 19, 2018•1 min
We get a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Miracle. John gives us a bow to stern review of this sailing from Tampa, Florida. Richard Simms has cruise news: Royal Caribbean bans emotional support animals Carnival cruise ship has technical issue Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships get refurbished Celebrity Edge announces new entertainment options Listener question on where to find a solo cruise website --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subs...
Aug 16, 2018•40 min
Weekend Cruise News Brief - August 12, 2018. Royal Caribbean is changing their online check-in program. Carnival Cruise Line is making two disembarkation changes. Three Norwegian Cruise Line ships got a total makeover. And a couple got booted from a Holland America Line cruise ship. Hear the Cruise Radio News briefs Monday - Friday on your Amazon Alexa device or on the newly created Cruise Radio News podcast feed. --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Visit the newly launched Cruise Ra...
Aug 12, 2018•2 min
We get a review of Royal Caribbean's newly refurbished Mariner of the Seas. Don recently took a three-night Bahamas cruise that stopped in Nassau, Bahamas and the cruise line's private island Coco Cay. We get a detailed review of CoCo Cay, a construction update, and what it was like sailing this newly refurbished cruise ship. Sherry has cruise news on: A Carnival crew found unresponsive The talk of passenger fuel surcharges as the price of oil increases Princess Cruises has a burger available on...
Aug 09, 2018•35 min
Your cruise news brief for August 5, 2019. Grand Cayman is experiencing record cruise passengers and opposition for the new cruise pier, a crew member from Holland America went overboard, Celebrity Edge has completed her first round of sea trial, Harmony of the Seas debuts in Netflix film, Carnival kids read record Dr. Seuss words, and deck by deck analysis of Carnival Sunrise. You can watch the analysis here . --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Visit the newly launched Cruise Radio...
Aug 05, 2018•2 min
Matt gives us a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. This was a seven-night cruise from New York City to Bermuda. We get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Escape, the dining venues, entertainment, and the nightlife offered onboard. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line's $200M announcement of Carnival Sunrise Carnival is doing away with public health forms at embarkation Princess Cruises reveals details about Sky Princess Royal Caribbean is updating their booking polic...
Aug 02, 2018•38 min
Carnival Cruise Line just announced that Carnival Triumph will transform into Carnival Sunrise. During this 60-day, $200 million renovation, the ship is going to get a slew of new venues, just like Carnival Sunshine did back in 2013. We talk with Gus Antorcha, Chief Operating Officer at Carnival Cruise Line about the refurbishment, and contributor Richard Simms stops by to give some insight. ----- Everything Carnival Sunrise can be found at CruiseRadio.net/Sunrise . Thoughts or questions? doug@c...
Jul 31, 2018•16 min
Your cruise news brief for July 29, 2018. Carnival Cruise Line has added keyless embarkation to another port, Nassau is warning people about eating the conch, Disney Cruise Line is going green, Celebrity Edge has officially started sea trial, and finally, Hawaii is back open to all cruise traffic after the volcano eruption this past spring. --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Visit the newly launched Cruise Radio YouTube channel . Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www....
Jul 29, 2018•2 min
We get a review of a 10-night cruise on Regal Princess. This was a repositioning cruise that started in New York City and ended in Port Everglades, Florida. Jim gives us a bow to stern review of the ship and what it's like sailing solo on Regal Princess. Sherry has cruise news: Follow up to the Norwegian Joy $50 million refurbishment The Grinch tried to steal Carnival Spirit earlier this week Royal Caribbean issues a San Juan update Princess Cruises places an order for two mega ships Celebrity C...
Jul 26, 2018•34 min
Your cruise news brief for July 22, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line is banning straws at sea, Virgin Voyages cut the steel for their second ship, two crew members fell off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, and Carnival Liberty made an unexpected stop off the coast of Florida. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.
Jul 22, 2018•2 min
This week we get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. Adventure of the Seas is currently in Bayonne, NJ for the summer. She's doing alternating sailings to Canada/New England and Bahamas/Florida cruises. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line expands their steakhouse to more ships Norwegian Cruise Line confirms more ships for the North American market Royal Caribbean is testing an interactive luggage system Celebrity Cruises announces $500M worth of ma...
Jul 19, 2018•30 min
Your cruise news brief for July 15, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line has extended the option for two additional Project Leonardo-class vessels, Royal Caribbean has a minor delay in the Perfect Day at CoCoCay project, Virgin Cruises shows us the progress of their upcoming ship, and Carnival Horizon breaks a St. Jude fundraising record. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.
Jul 15, 2018•2 min