Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

This is a 58-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises Island Princess (sister ship to the Coral Princess). This ship was launched back in 2003 and is one of the cruise line's smaller ships.  An interesting angle with this sailing is that COVID-19 events were happening around the world. So they were experiencing in real-time what changes were being made as the globe was continuously learning about coro...

A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This cruise went down to the Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Sherry has cruise news on :  Carnival sends 10,000 crew members home Disney Cruise Line extends its cancellation How Norwegian Cruise Line is weathering the financial storm  The new Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is close to opening  S...

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us to talk about the details of Norwegian Cruise Line's extension of their suspension of cruises. A company has an idea of putting mobile ICU units in cruise ports across the Caribbean. Norwegian Holdings and Royal Caribbean bolster liquidity.  Listener Question : Should we use a travel agent?  What is the status of Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras inaugural seaso...

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel. Part of the Jewel-class of vessels, the ship carries 2400 guests and 93,500-tons. This was a cruise down under, leaving from Sydney to Auckland. We get all the details of the cruise, itinerary, and how to approach this bucket list trip.  Sherry has cruise news :  The White House tapped travel execs to help open the county for tourism CDC...

We are answering your questions this week, covering everything from cruise price drops, casino offers, drink packages, to how to use onboard credit.  Special guests this weekend:  Sherry Laskin, CruiseMaven.com  Matt Hochberg, Royal Caribbean Blog  Becky Smith, Becky's Travel Biz Date: April 19, 2020 

We get a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review from a family who sailed aboard Carnival Vista. The sailing was from Galveston, Texas and went to Mahogany Bay, Belize City, and Cozumel. Here how Carnival Vista compares to a most recent sailing on Carnival Horizon.  Sherry has cruise news :  Carnival Cruise Line extends its pause in operations  Norwegian Cruise Line is downsizing a Free at Sea...

Already we are getting a glimpse of how differently cruising will be moving forward. Staff writer Richard Simms discuses how cruising will change once the cruise industry starts back up again and we move past COVID-19. Date: April 13, 2020

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the Centers for Disease Control's decision. We discuss the financial status and how the cruise lines are raising money to keep them afloat until the return to business.  We also discuss where the cruise ships will go when they start sailing again.  Date: April 12, 2020

Disney Fantasy first entered service in 2012. We get a detailed review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the vessel. This ports of calls on this cruises we St. Thomas, Tortola, and Disney's private island Castaway Cay.  Sherry has cruise news :  Carnival successfully raised funds to help weather the financial storm CDC released new guidelines if your cruise ship is caught in a COVID...

We have a chance to talk with maritime historian, journalist, and filmmaker Peter Knego. Peter shares the experience of going to the cruise ship graveyard in Alang, India, where cruise ships are cut up and sold for scrap metal. We also get details of what it's like being one of the last people on board the ship before it disappears forever.  Peter also shares details about his collection of relics...

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. This cruise left Miami, Florida and went to the Bahamas.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on :  More cruise lines extending their suspension Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings into the summer  Celebrity Cruises launched a new ship in a unique way  The first ship to act as a hospital has arrived in New York City We learn how much it costs...

We could all use a break right now, so we try something a little different. I want you to imagine your dream cruise ship. What would it be like? Where would you sail? What dining venues would it have? What would your stateroom be like? Remember, this is your dream cruise vacation so nothing is off-limits.  Tommy Casabona takes us through his mind and talks to us about a dream cruise he just return...

This is a 2020 review of Carnival Magic. This is a Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship that is currently sailing out of Port Everglades. The ports of call were Nassau, Bahamas; Grand Turk, and Amber Cove.  --- Thoughts or questions?   doug@cruiseradio.net   Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the  Cruise Radio News podcast feed .  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at  www.cruiseradi...

Sheri from Cruise Tips TV stops by to discuss ways to pass the time until our next cruise.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on :  Royal Caribbean's new start-up date Seattle pausing 2020 cruises  Carnival Radiance delayed  Cruise line financial sustainability  Listener questions:  What is the Jones Act?  What should I bring to kill germs on my cruise? --- Thoughts or questions?   doug@cruiseradio.ne...

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron weighs in on cruise ships being used as floating hospitals. Travel industry bailouts - should cruise lines be involved? How could the industry shut down impact future cruise ship launches and christenings? How vital are travel agents when it comes to kickstarting the cruise industry again. And will they ever homeport more than one ship in Jacksonville, Florid...

We talk to a cruise passenger who was the last ship to sail after the announcement was made that the cruise industry was taking a voluntarily 30-day suspension.   Sherry has cruise news on :  San Juan turning away cruise ships  A Norwegian Cruise Line ship finally finds a home  Cruise ship moves from Alaska to Mexico Listener Questions :  Do we take the refund or the future cruise credit?  Where a...

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the current state of the cruise industry, their financial outlook, and how long it could take to rebound once the industry reopens.  Dan Skilken of TripInsurance joins us to answer listener questions about cancellations over coronavirus (COVID-19). Date: March 15, 2020 

A review of Norwegian Joy in Alaska. This was a round-trip cruise from Seattle, Washington.  Sherry has cruise news :  The State Department's latest travel advisory  Cruise lines relaxing their cancelation policies Carnival skips Grand Turk this week   Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady arrives in PortMiami  Royal Caribbean and Celebrity offer first responder cruises  Listener question : We're sailing R...

Cruise Industry Analyst Stewart Chiron joins us once again to answer a listener question about how cruise lines protect themselves against financial risk. Staff writer Richard Simms gives us five reasons why this might be the perfect time to buy cruise line stocks.  Date: March 8, 2020

A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas.  Richard has cruise news on :  Carnival Cruise Line skipping some Western Caribbean ports of call Royal Caribbean's CEO declaring coronavirus sucks A cruise line's data being hacked Daily gratuities being raised on a cruise line yet again Virgin Voyages canceling their New York City stop Listener Question : What is my Carnival Cruise Line stock...

On this week's rewind, we bring on a meteorologist to discuss the different types of sea fog and why the Caribbean is so windy this winter. Cruise industry analyst discusses the dip in cruise line stocks over the past week, coronavirus hysteria in the Caribbean, and the outcome of the two Carnival Corporation ships in Asia.  Date: March 2, 2020

We get a review of Azamara Club Cruises' ship Azamara Journey. This was a 17-night Panama Canal sailing. We discuss the ship, onboard features, and the ports of call.  Rob from CruisingExcursions.com answers your listener shore excursion questions.  Sherry has cruise news on :  Carnival Magic heading to Norfolk Carnival Elation experiencing technical issues Scarlet Lady heading to New York City  P...

 We tackle your listener questions on this week's episode. What is the difference in food between Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean in the buffet and main dining rooms? How does Carnival's Players Club and Royal Caribbean's casino program stack up against each other?  We have a late flight leaving New York City and looking for suggestions on how to spend the day in Manhattan and the best op...

We get a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox. This was a seven-night cruise down to the Eastern Caribbean from Port Everglades. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau. Sarah gives us a bow to stern to review of the ship and the ports.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on :  Holland America guest getting coronavirus  Princess Cruise guests start heading home and redep...

We answer your listener questions about bidding for an upgrade on Norwegian Cruise Line. Details on cruise line apps. Is it really cheaper to book a cruise as a group? What to do in Antigua. And a suggestion for Naples, Italy.  Email your questions to doug@cruiseradio.net .  Date: February 16, 2020