Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

We answer your cruise questions: what type of cabin should I book? How do I know what cruise line to pick? Should I buy the stateroom upgrade?  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by the unpack the CDC lawsuit and what is happening in Washington DC and Atlanta with the cruise industry.  Thoughts or questions?   doug@cruiseradio.net   Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the  Cruise Radio News podc...

Travel insurance is more important than ever now. And policies have changed during the pandemic. Some items that used to be covered may not be covered, as well as certain clauses have been put in place. And finally, what you should you know and consider before booking your next travel insurance policy.  Sherry has cruise news :  The CDC has raised its warning against traveling to the Bahamas.  Roy...

We talk in detail about Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas. This is one of Royal Caribbean's first ships sailing for US residents. Where are the quiet spots, how does it manage passenger flow and any special spots that stick out.    Sherry has cruise news on: The CDC has changed some rather important guidance.  Florida is heated and things could get there in Alaska More cancellations  A big pay...

A review of Royal Caribbean's former cruise ship Empress of the Seas that took place on the vessel's very last sailing with the company.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Carnival Cruise Line has canceled more sailings.  Phase two guidance was released from CDC, what did we learn?  Norwegian Cruise Line is taking its ships offshore, following Royal Caribbean's lead.  Royal Caribbean has taken deli...

We compare and contract cruise vacations to all-inclusive resorts. What is the difference between the two? How are they similar? We get a full over of everything from the stay, dining, excursions, and the overall experience itself.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Two more Royal Caribbean ships open up for US Bookings A cruise industry trade group starts a campaign to restart cruising  Florida's...

The show must go on for cruise lines, whether the CDC likes it or not. If Nassau, Bahamas or Bermuda isn't your cup of tea, you can head further south.   Some positive news from the White House regarding the future of travel in general.  More summer cruise for UK cruisers. It was touch and go for an American river cruise ship late last week A close call for a Disney Cruise Line and the Victory cas...

This week we catch up with Sherry Laskin with a busy week of cruise news.  Sherry has news on : The first major cruise line sailing from the United States will now require a vaccination  More uncertainty for the already struggling Alaska cruise season  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings drops the ax on June 2021 sailings  A scary incident aboard a MSC cruise line ship.  Two U.S. river cruise lines are...

What have you been doing since the cruise industry shutdown? We catch up with listener Tommy to see what he's been doing and what are some of the first things he'll do once he gets back to sea. Sherry Laskin has cruise news : One cruise line is looking to homeport in Cozumel.   And speaking of Cozumel, a gulf coast port is about to receive a big ship.   Here is one for you, Sherry. One cruise line...

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy catches us up to date with some of the decisions the cruise lines have made over the past few months and what the landscape is starting to look like as we start to move into the spring and summer 2021 cruise season.  Sherry has cruise news :  Two more cruise lines delay sailings into 2021 The U.S. Transportation Committee asks Canada to help save the Alaska cruise se...

Carnival Cruise Line released return-to-cruise protocols, then hours later it was rescinded. We break down what the rules initially said and why they were quickly taken down. Some of the protocols touched on gaming, swimming, and onboard activities. Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  More cruise line cancellations Vaccines are paving the way for future cruise bookings MSC detailed some features on a...

A review of Seabourn Sojourn on an 11-night sailing from Vancouver, BC to Anchorage, Alaska on a luxury cruise line. Find out what the difference is between a regular Alaska cruise and taking the luxury route.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Norwegian Cruise Line cancels sailings through June 1, 2020  Nassau, Bahamas says cruise ships could start doing test voyages there as early as the spring R...

We get a review of a cruise aboard Norwegian Epic. This was a seven-night sailing from Rome that hit all the popular ports of call. We learn what it is like sailing Norwegian Cruise Line in Europe and how it differs, if at all, from sailing in the Caribbean.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Carnival reveals details about a space onboard the upcoming Mardi Gras  Carnival publishes return to cruise...

What will be some of the pros and cons of being the first cruise ship back to sea. Staff writer Richard Simms weighs in on what guests will have to look out for and what we know so far about the return-to-cruise process.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Two US-based river cruise lines will now require the COVID vaccine for crew and guests.  Carnival Cruise Line breaks ground on a new cruise termi...

We get a review of Princess Cruises' Sky Princess. This was a 14-night cruise that consisted of a back-to-back seven-night to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, stopping at all the popular islands.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is getting closer to having all crew members vaccinated Carnival Cruise Line delays a few dry docks and pushes the inaugural sailing of M...

Over the past few weeks, we've spent quite a bit of time talking about the health and safety protocols that are going to be put in place when sailing resumes. But one thing we haven't really discussed is what the port situation will be like and how it will impact cruising. Joining me to dive into this a little deeper is staff writer Richard Simms. Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Royal Caribbean s...

An Alaskan cruise on the Alaska Marine Highway System this past fall. How much is this like a real cruise ship? We find out.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Two more cruise lines have announced cancellations Popular cruise director trades sea for land  The ruling on banning large cruise ships could be overturned  European brands adds new ship during shutdown  Carnival earnings report shows big l...

Is the cruise industry getting a fair shake by media outlets? We discuss a land-side outbreak that received minimal coverage while the cruise industry continues to get hammered.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Carnival Cruise Line cancels more cruises in 2021 Cruise ships are starting to make their way back to the west coast Viking Cruises announces the godmother of an upcoming ship A 55-year-ol...

Cruise news with Doug Parker and Sherry Laskin. Happy New Year! Date: January 2, 2021

The final show of 2020 brings the year full circle. We talk with a handful of cruisers and industry experts on the positives that came from the proverbial year from hell.  Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador John Heald, Sheri from Cruise Tips TV, Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network, Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog, Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richards Simms, Cruise Writer Ashley Koscio...

We talk about seven of the hottest ships debuting in 2020.  Sherry has cruise news :  Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras was officially delivered  Royal Caribbean sells two cruise ships  Royal Caribbean gives $40 million in loans to travel agents  The bitcoin cruise ship is headed to the scrapyard  Costa Cruises debuts a new cruise ship  Listener Question: Should we park at the port or an offsite l...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holding's CEO Frank Del Rio has been tossing the idea of all cruise guests receiving an immunity passport. Basically, you would have to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to cruise. Is that legal? Are cruise lines allowed to do that? We discuss.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news :  Carnival Panorama is headed back to North America  Virgin Voyages delays both new ships into 2021  NCL l...

John Phillips from KABC in Los Angeles drops by in-studio to talk about his thoughts on cruising, when he thinks it will resume, and the cruising situation out in California.  Date: December 13, 2020

A seven-night review of Norwegian Epic from San Juan, Puerto Rico that was taken in early 2020.  Sherry has cruise news :  Carnival delays dry dock for three ships  Carnival Breeze comes back to Florida  Royal Caribbean debuts contact-tracing bracelet  First Royal Caribbean back has a COVID scare  Norwegian goes fleet-wide with clear air units  Listener Question : Should we take the future cruise...

Most of us just accept the cruise contract and go on with our cruise vacation. But did you know there are some items buried in the ticket contract, otherwise known as the Contract of Carriage? We break down nine surprises you may find hidden in your long cruise ticket contract.  Sherry has cruise news :  Royal Caribbean has officially started cruising again Carnival gave some good news for cruiser...

A review of Norwegian Jade. This was not your average Norwegian Cruise Line sailing. The annual Star Trek cruise went to where no man has gone before. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, the theme cruise, and the ports of call this ship went. Sherry has cruise news :  The first ship to permanently return to Miami during the shutdown has arrived.  CDC elevates travel warning but nothi...