Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

A review of a Hawaii cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America.  Richard has cruise news on:  Carnival Hikes Gratuities & Drink Package – Starting April 2, gratuities rise to $17/day in standard rooms and $19/day in suites. Bottomless Bubbles soda package also increases to $11.99/day. Trevi Fountain Adds Entry Fee – Visitors must now pay $2.40 to get close to Rome's iconic fountain; local...

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms discuss the latest cruise industry news. Topics include:  Norwegian Cruise Line's first overnight docking at Great Stirrup Cay. The impact of Winter Storm Fern on cruise itineraries, and the importance of travel insurance. Royal Caribbean debuts cruise ship earlier than planned MSC developing a Freeport cruise port on...

A review of Norwegian Getaway in 2026. Plus staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripInsurance.com . Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn   | Instagra...

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms cover the latest industry news, including Royal Caribbean's extended suspension of Haiti port calls, norovirus outbreaks, Norwegian Cruise Line branding changes, and the end of free cabin upgrades or "upgrade fairy." Ryan shares a detailed review of his five-night Carnival Paradise cruise, highlighting his suite upgra...

In this episode of Cruise Radio, Ralph shares an in-depth review of his seven-night cruise on MSC Grandiosa, a ship that recently started sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida after repositioning from Europe.  He discusses embarkation, ship design, cabin comfort, dining experiences, entertainment, and port visits. Ralph highlights the ship's European and Latin influences, standout live music, Cirqu...

A review of Carnival Venezia on a nine-night Caribbean cruise from New York City. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. TripInsurance.com president Dan Skilken answers some listener question. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues....

This week on Cruise Radio, we cover cruise news along with a ship review of Disney Wish. Stories include a rescue at Celebration Key, Hawaii's new cruise passenger tax, and changes at Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination, Great Stirrup Cay. In this episode: A four-year-old fell between Carnival Sunrise and the pier at Celebration Key and was rescued by her mother and crew members  Hawaii im...

A seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas from Bayonne, New Jersey to Florida and The Bahamas. This cruise had a stop in Nassau, Port Canaveral, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compa...

An eight-night review of Carnival Panorama from Long Beach, California to the Mexican Riviera.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripInsurance.com . Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn   | I...

A review of the newly launched Celebrity Xcel on a two night preview cruise from Port Canaveral. Hear first impressions of the fifth Edge-class ship.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripInsura...

A review of the brand new Star Princess, the second Sphere class. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripInsurance.com . Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn   | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube...

A review of Norwegian Jade on a repositioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego, California, with stops in Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpect...

A review of the inaugural cruise of Disney Destiny.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripInsurance.com . Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn   | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube   | Twitter |...

A review of a five night Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Valor to Progresso, Mexico and Cozumel from New Orleans. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% a...

A Bahamas review of Norwegian Escape. Richard Simms has cruise news. Learning about how travel insurance impacts passengers during air traffic control delays and flight cancellations. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans...

Margie gives a review of her second Virgin Voyages cruise. This time she sailed from Athens on an eight-night Greek Isles cruise in a balcony cabin. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Comp...

A review of the ABC islands from Dale. He sailed Celebrity Reflection earlier this year out of Port Everglades. This was his first time sailing with Celebrity Cruises. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unex...

A review of a three-night cruise of MSC Seashore from Port Canaveral. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripInsurance.com . Follow Cruise Radio's Soci...

A review of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas. A four night cruise from Port Canaveral with a stop in Perfect Day at CocoCay.  Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and former CEO Richard Fain wrote a book called Delivering the Wow. Ricahrd joins us to talk about the new book, some lessons along the way, and how it was bringing the cruise industry back to life after an 18 month shutdown.  Sponsor Cruise...

A seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise review of Enchanted Princess to private destination Princess Cay, Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and San Juan Puerto Rico.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripI...

Norwegian Sun review of a 14-night South Pacific cruise from Hawaii to Tahiti. This bucketlist cruise hit a lot dream islands before rounding out in Tahaiti. We get a comprehensive review of the itinerary and Norwegian Sun before she leaves the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance help...

A four night review of Carnival Glory out of Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing went to Nassau, Bahamas and and Carnival Cruise Line's new private destination Celebration Key. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delay...

Rick shares his review of a 14-night transatlantic cruise on Holland America Line's ms Oosterdam. This was a one way eastbound from Port Everglades, Florida to Barcelona, Spain. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com breaks down buying travel insurance during hurricane season.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect...

A review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Ashley. This was a seven-night cruise that sailed to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Carnival moving ship from New York City, big changes at Norwegian Cruise Line, sickness on Royal Caribbean and more.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-par...

Heather took a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Escape from PortMiami.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise.  Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at  TripInsurance.com . Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn   | Instagra...