This podcast episode discusses Doug's 20-day sailing experience on the Holland America Line's ship ms Rotterdam. Doug and Richard discuss boredom with all those sea days, music, meals, and internet connectivity. Doug shares his experience at the exact spot where the Titanic sank, stepping out of his comfort zone by trying new things like painting and playing pickleball. They also briefly mention the ports of call on Richard's Rotterdam sailing, including Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens and the Littl...
May 25, 2023•33 min
On this episode of the Cruise Radio podcast, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms discuss various topics related to the cruise industry. They talk about the record-breaking number of passengers at PortMiami, the opening of the newly revitalized Nassau cruise port, Virgin Voyages' new ship, Carnival bringing another ship to Florida, and where to get your passport stamped in Nassau, Bahamas. We also get a review of a 10-night Carnival Miracle cruise to Alaska. Our guest shares his exper...
May 18, 2023•49 min
A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and share their experiences dining and exploring on the ship. This week we discuss recent incidents in the cruise industry, including MSC Cruises failing a CDC inspection, a Royal Caribbean guest arrested for placing a camera in a bathroom, and a man being airlifted from a Carnival ship for eating a battery. The hosts also discuss the impact of 9/11 on the cruise industry and share positive stories about Norwegian Cruise Line's Giving Joy conte...
May 11, 2023•47 min
Today's episode features a review of a Norwegian Escape cruise in the Mediterranean by a Madison, as well as cruise news segments by staff writer Richard Simms. We discuss rumors about Carnival Cruise Line requiring passports for all passengers, which are later debunked, and stress the importance of having a government-issued birth certificate and a passport for cruises. Simms talks about Royal Caribbean's recent problem of overbooking their ships and offering compensation to passengers who opt ...
May 04, 2023•41 min
In this episode of Cruise Radio, Doug Parker interviews Lee Mason, the cruise director aboard Carnival Celebration. They discuss Lee's background, his journey to becoming a cruise director, and the difference between an entertainment director and a cruise director. Lee also talks about the new safety drill, e-muster, and how it has been received by guests and the US Coast Guard. Additionally, Lee shares his thoughts on the exclusive shows on Carnival Celebration, his preference for the main thea...
Apr 27, 2023•30 min
A review of Carnival Magic from New York City down to the Eastern Caribbean. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Apr 20, 2023•25 min
Richard shares his latest trip to Bermuda on a five night cruise from New York City on Norwegian Gem. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Apr 13, 2023•31 min
Royal Princess review. Kurt and his wife took a 15-night cruise aboard Royal Princess from San Francisco to Hawaii over Christmas and New Year's. He goes over his thoughts of his cabin and the dining and entertainment on board, how the weather was on the way to Hawaii that time of year, and what he did while in Hawaii for four days. Richard has cruise news: Guest dies on a Virgin Voyages sailing Port of Galveston sees more growth All you can cruise pass for $899 Next Disney Cruise Line ship unde...
Apr 06, 2023•55 min
Tim and his wife recently took a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival's newest ship Carnival Celebration. He goes over his first impressions of an Excel-class ship, what he thought of the BOLT roller coaster, how he liked the dining and entertainment options on board, and what he and his wife did while in port. Richard has cruise news: Listen to unedited interviews with cruise line executives and public figures. Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiser...
Mar 30, 2023•50 min
Adam, his three-year-old daughter, and his father-in-law took a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas out of Bayonne, New Jersey, this past December. The cruise visited Florida and the Bahamas. He goes over why Anthem is the perfect ship for chilly winter weather, what their experience was with the entertainment, how his daughter liked the kids' club, and what they did during their day at Royal Caribbean's private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Richard has cruise news: Royal Caribbe...
Mar 23, 2023•35 min
A 2023 review of Carnival Luminosa. This was a three-night sailing from Brisbane, Australia with no ports, otherwise known as a cruise to nowhere. A frequent Carnival Cruise Line cruiser, John gives us the details about the ship and his initial thoughts on the refurbishment that Luminosa underwent following its transfer from Costa Cruises. Listen to unedited interviews with cruise line executives and public figures. Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow ...
Mar 19, 2023•19 min
Daniel and his family took a five-night sailing in December aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore to what was planned to be a Western Caribbean sailing. The voyage was modified because of strong winds and it wound up having three sea days and two ports of call, Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of The Haven experience on Norwegian Cruise Line. Richard has cruise news: Trouble in Paradise with Royal Caribbean A cruise ship magician assaulted New alcoh...
Mar 16, 2023•45 min
Getting you caught up on this week in the cruise industry. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean changing room service from twice to once Death on a Carnival Cruise Line ship in which the FBI is involved Royal Caribbean detailing its Royal beach Club in Nassau, Bahamas Disney Cruise Line giving details about its Lighthouse Point opening soon Norwegian Cruise Line skipping a port over port congestion and detailing where Norwegian Sky is going Holland America Line launchin...
Mar 12, 2023•22 min
A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Valor. Want to support Cruise Radio? Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Mar 09, 2023•32 min
In this episode, we get a review of a four-night voyage to Bermuda aboard Carnival Magic out of Norfolk, Virginia. Richard has cruise news. Want to support Cruise Radio? Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Mar 02, 2023•41 min
A review of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas from Cruise Tips TV. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral. Want to support Cruise Radio? Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Feb 23, 2023•26 min
Kabir recently took an eight-night Caribbean cruise aboard Virgin Voyages' ship Valiant Lady out of PortMiami. He goes over what sets this cruise line apart from others, how the food and entertainment were on board, and what he did in each port of call. Richard has cruise news on: Carnival's oldest ship is back in service after a two-week dry dock Royal is making something free that once had a cost attached That pesky rock slide in Alaska may soon go away One island is considering limiting the n...
Feb 16, 2023•44 min
Kristin and her husband Scott recently took a seven-night western Caribbean cruise out of Miami aboard MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Seascape. Hear what they thought of their cabin, the food on board, the entertainment, and how they ended up with an extra day at MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay. Richard Simms has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is moving the financial needle in the right direction Carnival Cruise Line releases a lot of sailings from 15 to 31 nights to and from the Pac...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Kevin, his wife, and their two-year-old son took a Thanksgiving cruise aboard Carnival Horizon to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. He shares their thoughts on their Grand Suite stateroom, the dining on board (including the Thanksgiving feast!), the kids’ club, and more. Richard has cruise news: Cruise line cancels sailing over food and drink technical issues Smoking in Mexico could land you in jail or a $550 fine Protests in Cozumel over new cruise pier Norwegian Cruise Line adds ship to Ba...
Feb 02, 2023•42 min
We get a five-night review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Beyond. The ship debuted in the Spring of 2022 and sailed its inaugural sailing in November 2022. This sailing went to Mexico, calling at Cozumel and Costa Maya. Richard has cruise news: Two changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Nassau, Bahamas, admits they were wrong when it comes to cruise passengers Carnival Corporation makes changes to the internet Another ship floats out and picks the captains Brooklyn's cruise terminal houses migrant wo...
Jan 26, 2023•46 min
On this episode, we get a review of a seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian Breakaway out of Florida to the western Caribbean. Adam goes over the experience his family — including two kids — had on the ship, plus gave details on Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination in Belize, Harvest Caye. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Jan 19, 2023•25 min
On this episode, we get a review of a special seven-night 'The Love Boat' themed cruise aboard Princess Cruises' newest ship, Discovery Princess out of Los Angeles. We hear details on the food, entertainment, and all of the special activities that took place with the cast of 'The Love Boat.' Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Jan 12, 2023•48 min
A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas to Southeast Alaska that sailed from Vancouver, British Columbia. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival raises gratuities and internet prices Norwegian Cruise Line cuts back on turndown service and eliminates cabin stewards Ship goes to dry dock mid-cruise Norwegian restarts testing for select guests Dan from TripInsurance.com drops by to answer listener questions on navigating their way around airline cancellations and delays. Follow Cruise R...
Jan 05, 2023•47 min
Review of Carnival Pride in Northern Europe and the Baltic. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Jan 02, 2023•38 min
The top cruise news stories of 2022 and a question about visiting St. Thomas. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Dec 29, 2022•25 min
A review of MSC Cruises Seashore from PortMiami that was taken in summer 2022. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Dec 22, 2022•38 min
A review of Carnival Celebration's first passenger voyage: a two-week transatlantic crossing from the UK to Miami with seven sea days in a row. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Dec 15, 2022•36 min
Why you need to travel with trip insurance in 2023. Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Dec 08, 2022•34 min
A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas from Bayonne, NJ. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Dec 01, 2022•23 min
Looking at some of the changes of Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line's newest excel class ship. Richard Simms has cruise news on: Diamond Princess returns to sea Royal Caribbean tests changing main dining room menu Carnival Celebration christened Disney brings back old-school mustering MSC drops the testing requirement Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon...
Nov 24, 2022•27 min
