A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss on a seven-night cruise. We get a comprehensive review of this Breakaway-plus class ship from a guest who traveled solo. Bliss spends the summers in Alaska and winters sailing the Caribbean. We answer your travel insurance questions regarding sailing during hurricane season, the difference between credit card insurance and a regular policy, and the cut off line for buying a travel insurance policy. Sherry has cruise news on: Political unrest di...
Jul 18, 2019•42 min
We finally got a review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This cruise ship was launched in 2016 for the Asia and Australia market. Now the ship is spending the summer in Alaska. Scott and his family just returned from the ship and gave us a comprehensive review of this Quantum-class cruise ship. Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise .
Jul 14, 2019•39 min
We get a review of Carnival Victory, a ship that sails three and four nights out of Miami, Florida. This was a three-night Bahamas cruise. Matt gives us a bow to stern overview of the ship and what he did in the Bahamas. In 2020, Carnival Victory will undergo a $200 million dry dock to become Carnival Radiance. Richard has cruise news: Toddler falls from Royal Caribbean ship balcony Royal Caribbean honors drinking pricing error Royal Caribbean ship heads to New Orleans Norwegian Cruise Line app ...
Jul 11, 2019•36 min
A review of one of Royal Caribbean's Freedom-class cruise ships, Independence of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise out of Port Everglades over to Cozumel, Mexico. Mike gives a detailed review of the cruise and what the ship was like. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Panorama is one step closer to the USA A new cruise exhibit is on the Queen Mary in Long Beach Enchanted Princess will debut in exactly a year - where is it going? MSC Cruises is now including their gratuity in the price of t...
Jul 04, 2019•37 min
Going behind the headlines on this week's cruise industry news. Royal Caribbean's pricing error on the drink package, will they eventually make good on it? Carnival Cruise Line changes their specialty dining program - what's going to be different? A first for the cruise industry dry dock is going to happen with Carnival Vista on July 12. And Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled their July 5 sailing because of unforeseen mechanical issues. Date: July 3, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free ...
Jul 03, 2019•15 min
This week we go back to an interview that Matt and I did back in January 2012. This was when the cruise ship Costa Concordia sank off the coast of Italy. We interviewed a passenger who was on the ship at the time of sinking and he gave us a play-by-play of what actually happened. Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise .
Jun 30, 2019•12 min
This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine on a sailing that went to Grand Turk and Amber Cove. We get a comprehensive review of the food, shows, the layout of the cruise ship, and the ports of call. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival guests airlifted after a bus overturned in the Bahamas Norwegian Cruise Line is stopping the open bar on two cruise ships MSC Cruises gives more details on the new private island Virgin Voyages details Rock Star Suites Listener Q: The ship casino on a Californ...
Jun 27, 2019•40 min
Tommy was on the very last cruise ship into Cuba. He talks about what it was like being there when the Cuba ban was announced and also gives us a review of Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky sails year-round from Miami, Florida. Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked podcast.
Jun 23, 2019•35 min
This week we discuss the new features added to Carnival Mardi Gras, get a review of Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam, interview a travel insurance expert about medivac coverage, and get cruise news with Sherry Laskin. Sherry has cruise news on: Guest being kicked off a Norwegian Cruise Line ship Carnival Vista having more technical issues Disney cruise ship being revamped Port Canaveral wins port award Listener Q: Is the NCL free airfare promotion really worth it? --- Thoughts or questions? ...
Jun 20, 2019•58 min
This week on Cruise Radio Rewind we put together a panel to compare the drink packages between Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and Royal Caribean. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast and writer Richard Simms are my guests to discuss the beverage packages. Let me know your thoughts: doug@cruiseradio.net .
Jun 16, 2019•20 min
A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunrise. This ship just underwent a $200 million renovation and is now sailing from New York City for the Summer and Fall of 2020. We get a comprehensive review of the new staterooms, food venues, and entertainment on the ship. Sherry has cruise news: A woman went overboard on Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic over the weekend in the Mediterranean Sea Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues stranded fishermen Carnival Panorama added to Faster to the Fun pricing N...
Jun 13, 2019•43 min
Piloting a ship is a dangerous job that requires a lot of training. We sit down and have a chat in studio with river pilot Captain Eric Bryson. Captain Bryson answers our questions on what it's like making that leap from the PILOT boat to the cruise ship, navigating mega ships, and the training required. This interview originally aired in spring 2011.
Jun 09, 2019•10 min
We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl . This was a 13-night transatlantic cruise from New York City to Amsterdam. Since the cruise was so long, we were able to find out what the ship was like during multiple sea days with no stone left unturned. Sherry has cruise news: Cruises to Cuba are officially canceled MSC Cruise ship crashed into a dock in Venice over the weekend Carnival Cruise Line got slapped with a big fine for violating probation Another Celebrity Cruise underwen...
Jun 06, 2019•41 min
We get a very detailed review of Celebrity Edge this week. Kerry and his wife just sailed a 14-night back-to-back Eastern and Western Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Cruises' newest vessel. Sherry has cruise news: Carnival Sunrise christened in New York City Big news for Port Canaveral and Disney Cruise Line Carnival blimp is back in the airport to celebrate summer Carnival Splendor spent an extra night in Long Beach because of technical issues Listener Q: Is Royal Caribbean's The Key program wort...
May 30, 2019•40 min
Carnival Cruise Line christened Carnival Sunrise on Thursday, May 23 in New York City. We were at the christening celebration and have interviews from the scene. On this episode we hear from: Kathie Lee Gifford, former spokeswoman for Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald The Flying Scotsman, Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director Writer Richard Simms For more check out the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.ne...
May 24, 2019•30 min
We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Spirit-class ship, Carnival Legend. This was a seven-night sailing to Alaska that left from Seattle, Washington. We get a detailed review of the Carnival Alaska cruise experience, what the ship was like, and why this class of ship is so popular. Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee gives us an update on all the questions we've been receiving about Bermuda cruises and the first named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Sherry Laskin has cruise news...
May 23, 2019•39 min
Review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and the grand opening of The Perfect Day at Coco Cay from Tommy. Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked cruise podcast. Sherry has cruise news on: Plane crash that killed six cruise guests Celebrity Cruises getting adding new dining concepts Royal Caribbean brings another ship to the Caribbean Carnival Cruise Line swaps out a lot of ships New transportation option to Port Everglades and Miami Listener question: Have you ever gone on a cruise a...
May 16, 2019•52 min
We get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This went to the ABC islands and sailed roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sherry has cruise news on: Princess Cruises raising gratuities Cruise ship quarantined because of the measles outbreak Royal Caribbean laying the keel for an upcoming ship The financial impact of the Oasis of the Seas dry dock accident in April Listener Question: How easy is it to get to LAX from Long Beach. We are in the planning stages of our upcom...
May 09, 2019•44 min
We get a first look at Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship to the Alaska market, Norwegian Joy. This was the very first passenger sailing in North America and we covered a lot of ground. With 18 dining options, go-karts, laser tag, a virtual reality gaming complex; Footloose, the musical, and other shows - it was a very packed sailing. Norwegian Joy is the sister ship to Norwegian Bliss (launched in 2018). Many people don't know that Joy was launched first in 2017, but was purpose-built for the ...
May 05, 2019•39 min
We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze. This ship was launched in 2012 and currently sails year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that went to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Amber Cove. Sherry has cruise news on: Another cruise line hikes gratuities Carnival Sunrise is now sailing from the east coast We could see another world's largest cruise ship Mobile passport is now adding an optional fee A unique partnership with M...
May 02, 2019•43 min
A review of Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship that is currently based in Manhattan. Sherry has cruise news: Norwegian Cruise Line has a new cruise ship on the west coast Disney Cruise Line has a new captain 911 operators were fired after calling in sick to cruise Carnival Corporation in hot water of environmental issues Nassau warns visitors not to rent scooters and bikes Listener Question: How soon is Faster to the Faster on sale for Carnival Cruise Line? --- Thoughts or qu...
Apr 25, 2019•45 min
We get a review of Disney Magic. One of Disney Cruise Line's older cruise ships. This was a repositioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida. Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald answers some questions. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com talks to us about WOW airline that just went out of business and how that impacts travelers without travel insurance. Also, the recent Oasis of the Seas incident and how the guests who had air and hotel were covered. --- Thoughts or ...
Apr 18, 2019•37 min
A Carnival Horizon 2019 review. This was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Miami. A chat with Holland America Line's president, Orlando Ashford. Also a couple of sound bytes from Carnival's Brand Ambassador John Heald. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line's new TV game show Excel suites that are going to debut on Carnival Mardi Gras People getting banned for destroying an elevator Royal Caribbean halting Sky Pad after an incident and a $10M lawsuit Listener Q: How muc...
Apr 11, 2019•44 min
By request, a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Manhattan-based Norwegian Gem. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Antigua. We get a bow-to-stern comprehensive review of this sailing as well as details about the cruise ship. --- 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....
Apr 07, 2019•37 min
A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, currently the World's Largest Cruise Ship (as of Spring 2019). This was a seven-night Western Caribbean review. Matt gives us all the details on the sailing, dining, entertainment, and public spaces on this mega cruise ship. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer be making towel animals Crane falls onto Oasis of the Seas while at dry dock Carnival debuts Carnival Panorama waterpark Cruise lines take advantage of ...
Apr 04, 2019•39 min
A review from Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship Norwegian Bliss. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to Miami that went to Tortola, St. Thomas, and Nassau. Did Viking sail into the storm knowing that bad weather was on the radar? Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to let us know how forecastable these storms in the North Sea area. Listener questions about Northern Europe shore excursions. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Viking Ocean Cruises incident in the North Seas during rough...
Mar 28, 2019•31 min
This week we get a review of Celebrity Silhouette on a 10-night Southern and Eastern Caribbean cruise. We get a bow to stern review of this cruise ship and what it was like sailing Celebrity Cruises. Sherry has cruise news on: New cruise terminal is officially underway in Port Canaveral Norwegian Cruise Line is increasing gratuities on April 1, 2019 Norwegian Sky just got back from a three-week dry dock Royal Caribbean previews Perfect Day at Cococay Holland America cuts steel for third Pinnacle...
Mar 21, 2019•43 min
We get a review of Regal Princess from a first time Princess Cruises' guest. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival Freedom's massive refurbishment Carnival Cruise Line is canceling is all stops to Antigua Disney Cruise Line purchased the land for a new destination in the Bahamas Royal Caribbean loses the case involving a guest that had a fatal heart attack onboard Carnival Cruise Line pulls out of Antigua Listener question: Bringing a minor o...
Mar 14, 2019•34 min
Gina Kramer from Cruise Critic just returned from Royal Caribbean's newly refurbished Navigator of the Seas . She gives us a review of the new spaces and what changes the ship saw during the $115-million dry dock. Andrew is onboard the brand new MSC Bellissima and checks in with us on the inaugural cruise. Sherry has cruise news: A scary night for Norwegian Escape Second entree cost on one cruise line Princess Cruises rescues a pilot and passenger from a plane that crashed in the Caribbean Sea C...
Mar 07, 2019•25 min
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line isn't your typical cruise line. They have two cruise ships based in Palm Beach, Florida and do two-night cruises to Freeport, Bahamas. One of their ships is an old Carnival Cruise Line ship (Carnival Celebration) and the other is an old Costa Cruises ship (neoClassica). Today's review is of the Grand Classica. We learn how is compares to mass market cruise ship, are the procedures the same, and what the experience was like. Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee answers ...
Feb 28, 2019•35 min
