Cruise Addicts Talk Show

This week Doug is broadcasting aboard Allure of the Seas for the 2011 CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. National Conference. He talks to CruiseOne agents about money saving advice and Dwain Wall, SR VP and General Manager of CruiseOne stops by to chat, + Cruise Guy had Cruise News.

This week Stewart Chiron joins us with Cruise News, Stoney Goldstein from Park West Gallery answers listener questions about on-board art auctions, also get a passenger review aboard Carnival Fascination.

Carnival Liberty arrived in Miami this week with the new Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements, and we were there. We talk to John Heald, DJ Irie, Cruise Guy, and get passenger reactions to Fun Ship 2.0.

This week we are aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas and their special red-carpet event of DreamWorks upcoming movie Puss in Boots. We’ll also hear from passengers aboard Allure of the Seas, getting their thoughts on the public areas, dining, staterooms, and entertainment.

This week we talk with Fran Golden from Budget Travel, Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network , Alaska specialist Sue Tindell from Travel Leaders, and Erin Kirkland stops by to share the inner beauty of Alaska. Cruise Guy is also here with Cruise News.

This week we’re broadcasting from NYC at Carnival Cruise Lines at their Fun Ship 2.0 event . Fun Ship 2.0 is Carnival’s new $500-million dollar enhancement program that’s scheduled to roll out over the next couple years . This week’s guests include: Carnival Cruise Line’s CEO Gerry Cahill, Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri, Comedian George Lopez, and cruise industry experts Fran Golden and Chris Owen. Vide...

Listener Jade joins us this week with a review of her latest Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, Paul Motter is here with pre-cruise tips, and Stewart Chiron is back with Cruise News.

Listener’s Scott and Jeanne Spradlin, give us a comprehensive review of their 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on the  3,652-passenger Carnival Dream . Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy® is back with more Cruise News.  This week he tells us about Norwegian Cruise Line’s steel cutting of their new Project Breakaway ship, the  Carnival Breeze float out , Princess Cruises heading to Port Everglades with...

This week we talk to Chris Owen about the his latest trip on his four night trip on Carnival Destiny out of Miami, Florida. Maritime Attorney Jim Walker tells us about the Jones Act and why cruise ships can’t travel directly between two US ports. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy® is back with more Cruise News talking about  the 691-passenger cruise ship, ms Nordlys’, that caught fire Thursday morning...

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy® is back with more Cruise News, giving us post-Tropical Storm Lee news, Disney Cruise Line’s big milestone, and Royal Caribbean’s new Asian schedule. Chris Harms from Cruisers Connect talks to us about his recent trip about Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas. We link up with Carnival Destiny Hotel Director Kevin Thorogood about day to day shipboard operations.

International correspondent Natalie Aroyan , talks to Dan Hanrahan, CEO of Celebrity Cruises in Sydney, Australia. Find out what passengers are saying about the Solstice-class ships. Ever hear of a Vampire cruise? Us either until this week but apparently they too like to cruise. We talk to Linda Wolf, event producer for Vamps at Sea , a vampire themed cruise to Alaska. Barry, host of Cruising Auth...

This week is all hurricane talk. Jennifer Nittoso from the Weather Channel joins us. A vacationer is down at Atlantis resort in Nassau, Bahamas, he recounts Hurricane Irene. We talk to a former US Navy serviceman who spent years at sea and tells us just how rough the ocean can get. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy® gets us caught up to speed with Cruise News.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy® is back with more Cruise News featuring: A new port being built in the Dominican Republic, Norwegian Cruise Lines efforts to go green, Oceania Crusies pulling out the Med. in 2012. Travel blogger Chuck Flagg joins us with a recent article he wrote “ Staying in touch on vacation and not going bankrupt .” Listener Jason Coleman shares his latest journey on the Emerald...

The experts are all here in this all-star episode. Chris Elliott from CBS Interactive, Nancy Schretter ,  of the Family Travel Network, Travel writer Chris Owen , Maritime attorney Jim Walker , Jennifer Nittoso from The Weather Channel, and Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy® !

Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News: Disney cutting Florida discount for Disney Dream, Royal Caribbean stock prices fall, Carnival Corporation ordering new ships, and listener question on Alaska. The Weather Channel meteorologist Jennifer Nittoso gives us a tropic update on Tropical Storm Emily and a passenger review on Carnival Splendor. The new app from MeetOnCruise.com is out and is pretty co...

Ever thought about cruising solo? It’s not as bad as you think. Paul Motter from CruiseMates.com and travel writer Sherry Laskin are here to put any misconceptions to rest. Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News, hear about: the brand new Celebrity Silhouette, Carnival ships bumping in Key West, and the port of Greece. Show link: Carnival Cruise Lines cancels seven night cruises from Jacksonville Rea...

Nancy Schretter, Managing Editor of Family Travel Network and Chris Owen, Travel Writer for Gadling.com takes your questions on Family Cruising in the Mediterranean. Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News: New Norwegian Cruise Line ships,  Celebrity Cruises handed the keys to Celebrity Silhouette, Oceania Riviera was floated out of the shipyard. Listen below Read the transcript of this episode here...

One of the former navigational officers from the legendary SS United States talks about that experience and his new book, “ One with the Sea: An Inspiring Rags-to-Riches Saga of the Son of an Irish Immigrant “…plus a listener review of the Explorer of the Seas and maritime attorney Jim Walker talks to us about an on-going suit against Royal Caribbean from back in 2005. Cruise Guy® joins us with Cr...

Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News. Charles Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines joins us this week to talk about their small ships and upcoming launches. Christine Lacombe talks about her recent trip aboard Holland America Line’s recently renovated ms Maasdam. Listen below.

Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News. He talks about Carnival Miracle sailing year-round out of NYC, cruise line’s modified smoking policies, and Princess Cruises pulling out of Puerto Vallarta. We interview Byron Miller, VP of PR for the SC Port Authority. Find out why the lawsuit being placed against Carnival Cruise Lines is so frivolous. Read this article in the Charleston, SC newspaper ‘The P...

St. John’s River harbor pilot, Captain Bryson joins us this week to talk about the duties of a harbor pilot and answers your questions. Health and fitness blogger Meghann Anderson from “ Meals and Miles ” talks to us about eating healthy at sea. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy ® is back with more Cruise News about the lawsuit in Charleston, SC. The plot thickens. Find out who is suing who. Subscribe...

Could Charleston, SC eventually try to throw a lawsuit against cruise lines? You can read the backstory  from USA Today here . This week we interview Michelle Sinkler, Program Director with Coastal Conservation League , an environmental activist group in Charleston, SC. Find out their issues with cruises in Charleston. Doug talks about his article he wrote on 8 tips for stress-free cruise embarkat...

Our medical correspondant Ed McDonough joins us to talk about all-things Norovirus. Paul Motter from Cruise Mates talks about an article he wrote “How to sneak alcohol on a cruise ship.” It’s not what you think. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy ® joins us and discusses the explosion in the port of Gibraltar effecting Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. The MSC Opera was detained in Southampto...

This week Cruise Terminal Supervisor Gloria Tompkins at the Jacksonville cruise terminal. Hear just what it takes to turn a ship in a matter of hours. There is a lot more than you think. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy ® joins us with our weekly Cruise News. Hear about: Norwegian Cruise Lines ship Dawn on drydock, the upcoming Disney Fantasy, Windstar Cruises getting bought out, and prep for hurrica...

The Italian cruise line MSC had some issues earlier this week with one of their ships in the Mediterranean Sea, the Opera. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy ® weighs in on the story, tells us what happened, and gives us the latest, plus the latest Cruise News. Doug interviews the Cruise Director and Executive Chef on the Holland America ms. Prinsendam. Last week Doug had a chance to stay at the brand...