Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

On this episode, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Vista on her second cruise. Currently she's sailing in the Med but will come to the Caribbean in November.  We chat with: Cruise guests Brand Ambassador, John Heald  Cruise Director, Matt Mitchem  Colin, RedFrog Brewery Brew Master  Lynn and Cele Seldon, expert cruise reviewers Listen and learn all about this new Carnival Cruise Line ship! Thoug...

We get a review of Celebrity Summit, as she recently did a eight-night re-positioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto, Rico to Cape Liberty, NJ. Hear all the details about this cruise from embarkation, port stops in Bermuda, dining, entertainment, to disembarkation.  Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Harmony inaugural New Oasis class ship ordered Disney announces new sailings in 2017 Carnival Vista med...

We are broadcasting from Holland America's brand new ms Koningsdam. Hear about the new public spaces, what the ship has to offer, the venues, and all the other new hardware on-board, all while managing to stick to their traditional ways.  On this show we talk to:    Vanessa Lee, gives us thoughts of the ship  Cruise Director, Johnathon  Hotel Director, Ronald    Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  dou...

Walter and his family just returned from a nine-night Carnival Journeys cruise aboard Carnival Sunshine. Carnival Sunshine once was Carnival Destiny until Carnival Cruise Line gave the ship a complete overhaul in 2013. Hear this bow to stern review of Carnival Sunshine.    Stewart has cruise news on: First US cruise to Cuba complete Harmony of the Seas officially delivered to Royal Caribbean  NCL...

Brad and his wife just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Normally a Disney and Carnival cruiser, Brad shares his first experience on Royal Caribbean. Hear a bow to stern review of this mega cruise ship.  I'm a huge fan of ShipMate App. It lets you do a cruise countdown, check out reviews, cruise ship photos, maps, and more. Within the pas...

Tina and her two kids just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, one of Carnival Cruise Line's Fun Ship. On this seven night sailing they hit the eastern Caribbean and got a complete run of the ship. Hear her thoughts on everything from embarkation to excursions, and everything in between.  Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Carnival Magic officially in Port Canaveral...

Jason just returned from a shipyard tour of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. An Oasis class ship that will launch in May and head to Florida this fall. Hear what it's like to go to a shipyard, what Harmony of the Seas has different, and Jason's impressions of this monster ship!  JT and his wife just returned from Carnival Cruise Line cruise aboard Carnival Inspiration to Mexico. The ship was...

On this show, we get a review of Norwegian Breakaway, but not just a normal sailing, Markus stayed in the Haven. The Haven is NCL's ship within a ship concept. We get a review of the ship, the Haven, entertainment, food, ports, and what Markus thought of this once in a lifetime cruise experience.    Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Carnival Vista completes sea trials Royal Caribbean's newest ship de...

Sherri from Sherman's Travels linked up with us this week to give us a 2016 outlook of the cruise industry and what new ships are coming out. Find out where people are going, if travel alerts are keeping people out of Europe, what new destinations are emerging, and where people are sailing.  We get a review of Carnival Magic from Galveston, Texas (she'll be home-ported in Florida starting April 20...

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, a ship that is based in Port Canaveral, Florida doing seven-night Caribbean voyages. On this Western Caribbean sailing, Mark got to experience the Ben and Jerry's Suite and gives us the full run down of entertainment, dining, and activities.    Stewart has Cruise News:   Norwegian Joy entertainment detailed  Royal raising grats on May 1 Car...

Tommy just returned from a eight-night Southern Caribbean aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. Hear a comprehensive review of this recently remodeled ship. Stewart has cruise news:  Carnival Corp approved Cuba Empress of the Seas canceled six sailings Norwegian Gem turned away from St M cause of Noro Holland America expands Mexico sailings Man sues Disney over missing thumb Carnival Tr...

Rae from Johnson City, TN gives us a review of here three-night sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic to Nassau, Bahamas and the private island of Castaway Cay. Hear a first hand comprehensive review.  Stewart has cruise news: Carnival Magic gets Guy's BBQ Joint  NCL reveals more of Harvest Caye  Man threatens to jump off docked cruise ship in FLL  Harmony of the Seas starts sea trials ...

Nelson and his family just returned from a Western Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Triumph where they stayed in a Grand Suite. Nelson gives his family's review of embarkation to debarkation and everything in between. You don't want to miss this comprehensive review.    Cruise news: Disney 2 New Cruise Ships Carnival Magic out of dry dock, getting ready for Florida next month  Royal Caribbean jum...

Jason just returned from a seven-night sailing aboard Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess, following a massive dry dock. The dry dock was to refit the ship with new entertainment and dining areas. Jason gives us a comprehensive review of the upgrades and new experiences.    Stewart has cruise news on: Anthem of the Seas returns again  Carnival Fantasy gets Guy's Burger Joint and more upgrades, now sai...

Jason just returned from a five night sailing from Carnival Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship. Jason gives us a review of his Bahamas cruise along with how the food, entertainment and overall experience was.  Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com returns to answer some of your listener questions.    1. I recently sailed Carnival Breeze and came down with bronchitis, between breat...

On this episode we get a review from Vickie on a Med cruise aboard Island Princess, one of the smaller Princess Cruises ships.  Shelly from CruisingExcursions.com stops by to answer your questions on Med excursions.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Tina just returned from Norwegian Escape where she did a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship. She gives us a comprehensive review.    Theresa Norton-Masek has cruise news on: Anthem of the Seas safely back in port  Princess Cruises changes their hull on all ships  Carnival Inspiration out of dry dock with Fun Ship 2.0  Carnival reveals 3,500 itineraries...

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas on this four night Western Caribbean sailing to Cozumel. Hear this comprehensive review of the onboard experience.  John Heald talks to us about the new Carnival Cruise Line partnership with Operation Homefront and country music superstar Carrie Underwood.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news...

Kristin just returned from a five night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Celebrity Constellation from Port Everglades - stopping in Key West and Cozumel. We get a detailed review from embarkation to disembarkation and everything in between.    Cruise Guy has cruise news  More cruise lines canceling Turkey  Protests in Labadee causing cancelations  New Holland America ship passed sea trials - what'...

Howard and his wife just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing about one of the world's largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Hear this comprehensive review of what it's like living the suite life.  Shelly from CruisingExcursions.com stops by to tackle your questions on some of the most popular shore excursions in the Caribbean this year.  Thoughts or reviews?...

Kris and his family just returned from Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise out of Galveston, Texas. Kris leaves no stone unturned talking about his sailing - from his impressions of this Freedom Class ship to the dining to activities offered.  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Carnival Inspiration is going into dry dock next week for a ma...

On this episode, Jeff gives us a Carnival Breeze review. Jeff just returned from a eight night Eastern Caribbean sailing. He gives us an overview of Carnival's newest Fun Ship that was launched in 2012.  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on:   NCL changes branding  NCL stiffens cancelation penalties - thoughts? MSC new island  Port Everglades sets new passenger record Princess orders n...

Connie and her husband just returned from Holland America's ms Westerdam on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. They are no stranger to Holland America Line with their five star mariner status. Connie chats with us about her Thanksgiving sailing, how impressions of Holland America, what draws her back to the cruise line time after time and the ports of call she experienced during her cruise. ...

‘Twas the night before the cruise, when all through the house  Everyone was packing; have you seen Mom’s blue blouse?  The kids’ luggage was set by the back door with care,  In hopes that they’d remembered to pack formal wear.    The children were nestled all snug in their beds,  While visions of waterslides danced in their heads.  In the morning we got up and got coffee and fraps,  And we got to...

We just returned from a 10-night sailing aboard Carnival Sunshine. This was a special Carnival Journeys sailing that gave a longer itinerary with out the beaten path ports of call and programming that was unique to 1987 - like throwback sea days with captain cocktail parties, the original menu from formal night, specials Q&A sessions with the captain and the famous midnight buffet.  We talk with t...