Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Your cruise news brief for July 8, 2018. Royal Caribbean has altered an itinerary because of Tropical Storm Beryl. Carnival Cruise Line goes back into another West Coast port. Norwegian Cruise Line added a new package to their newest ship. Please let me know if you like this weekend format: doug@cruiseradio.net .

We get a seven-night Western Caribbean review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway-class ship Norwegian Getaway. We get a comprehensive review from this first time Norwegian Cruise Line guest. Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival Cruise Line going to another West Coast port Carnival rescuing an NCL crew member that went overboard Holland America ditching another cruise ship  Cruise line helping fu...

John gives us a review of his seven-night cruise on Celebrity Equinox from Port Miami. He and his wife were in a concierge-class balcony stateroom. Hear his overall thoughts of the ship, dining venues, on board, entertainment, and ports of call during this seven-night Eastern Caribean sailing. Also the perks of booking a future cruise while on your current sailing.  Thoughts or questions?  doug@cr...

On this episode, we hear a review of an eight-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. This sailing went to Grand Turk, Aruba, and Curaçao. We get a comprehensive bow to stern review of this cruise ship that was launched in 1996. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival testing out app-based pizza delivery Enchantment of the Seas back in Port Canaveral  Celebrity Cruises giving...

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's brand new Symphony of the Seas, currently (as of 2018) the world's largest cruise ship. We get a comprehensive review of the staterooms, dining, public areas, and what it's like sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time - and does it hold a candle to Disney Cruise Line. You may be surprised.  Visit the newly launched  Cruise Radio YouTube channel .  Thoughts o...

Hear a three-night review of Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas to Bahamas. These short cruises are known as booze cruises because they are done over the weekend and attract a younger crowd. Although Dante was skeptical taking this as his first Royal Caribbean cruise, he was surprised.  Sherry has cruise news on: Cruise was slapped with a $14,000 data roaming bill  Technical issue delays Carn...

We get a review of a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic. This is a very polarizing ship, folks either love it or hate it. Steven gives us his thoughts of the ship, the experience he had, and a comprehensive review.  Visit the newly launched  Cruise Radio YouTube channel .  Thoughts or questions?  doug@cruiseradio.net   Get in-depth cruise news and indust...

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor. This was a seven-night cruise from LA. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and the entertainment offered.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:  FEMA chartered a cruise ship for hurricane relief in 2017, and didn't make the most out of it.  Holland America's upcoming ship now has a Godmother Carnival will position one of their ships to...

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder on a seven-night Bahamas cruise from Galveston, Texas. This cruise was a special cruise because it was their first time cruising Disney and their first time cruising ever! How did it stack up? We get a comprehensive review from this family.  Sherry has cruise news:  Royal Caribbean has detailed the pricing on the CocoCay makeover .  Norwegian B...

Kris recently returned from one of the first guest sailings aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss. The cruise went from Miami, Florida through the Panama Canal and ended on the west coast. We get a review of this newest ship, including the Haven experience, food, entertainment, and all the things to do outdoors like the go karts and laser tag.  Sherry has cruise news on: Carn...

We're broadcasting live for the christening and naming ceremony of Carnival Cruise Line's 26th ship, Carnival Horizon.  Godmother Queen Latifah, Chef Guy Fieri, Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, along with a couple thousand guests were in attendance. Horizon Cruise Director Mike Pack stops by, Tommy from Always Be Booked, and we get some audio clips from Guy Fieri after the ribbon cutting o...

On this bonus episode we get a review of Rick's Queen Mary 2 crossing from New York City to Southampton, England. We get a unique perspective of this crossing and why they are loved by so many cruisers.  Questions or thoughts? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net    

Sherry Kennedy answers some of the most popular questions we get about beaches in Grand Cayman, how the hospital onboard the cruise ship works, and others.  Michelle sent us a listener question about buying trip insurance for her upcoming cruise now, but adding the airfare later. Dan from TripInsurance.com stops by the answer her question and gives us things to look out for if you ever file a trip...

We are aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Bliss to test out all the new offerings. Norwegian has really upped the game with Norwegian Bliss bringing onboard go karts, laser tag, interactive shows, food options, and lots of observation areas which makes it perfect for Alaska.  Thoughts or questions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net   Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at...

We talk with Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald about the newest cruise ship Carnival Horizon, ask him some of your questions and find out what's new.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line extends contract with Florida port Longest cruise in the world happening in 2019 Alaska cruise season is officially underway  Listener Q: How do you call home when in cruise port...

We get a review of Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon is the newest and largest ship of Carnival Cruise Line. Debuting in April 2018, Horizon has 16 dining options and over a dozen bars to choose from. Plus, a lot of activities inside and out.  Be sure to check out our trip reports from the journey. Read all of them here . Questions or comments? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week we get a review of MSC Meraviglia, a ship that was introduced by MSC Cruises in 2016. Dr. Kris gives us a comprehensive review of the ship, his thoughts on the layout, the ports of call, and how the service was sailing MSC Cruises in the western Mediterranean. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:   A cruise ship hitting the pier in Honduras  Norwegian Cruise Line's Bliss being delivered  C...

On this week's episode of Cruise Radio, we are broadcasting straight from Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Horizon.  We discuss Horizon's differences from Carnival Vista and the new barbecue smokehouse and brewhouse onboard with Carnival's president Christine Duffy. Eddie Allen, the Vice President of Beverage Operations joins us to talk about the brewery onboard, as well as some of Car...

On this bonus episode, we get a review from Joe on his 12-night Baltic cruise on Holland America's Zuiderdam. Plus we answer some of your shore excursion questions.  Thoughts or comments? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net   In-depth cruise industry news and coverage at https://cruiseradio.net . 

Chris recently returned from a five-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the newly refurbished Disney Magic. We chat about Marvel Days at Sea, the newly refurbished ship, and her overall thoughts on this Disney Cruise Line ship.  Sherry has cruise news on: Norwegian Cruise Line is giving guests a free cruise after the ship was a construction zone during a recent repositioning cruise .  Carnival C...

We get a review of the newly refurbished Carnival Elation. In fall 2017, the ship underwent a massive refurbishment that added close to 100 balcony staterooms, Vista Suites, a Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and other Fun Ship enhancements.  Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Horizon is officially on her first cruise Royal Caribbean has tightened up their cancellation policy A girl claims...

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl on a cruise out of New Orleans.  Sherry has cruise news:  World's Largest Cruise Ship is Delivered   Royal Caribbean's $900M Royal Amplify program  Carnival Paradise Completes Massive Makeover  Carnival Cruise Line Adds Photo Packages  Norwegian Encore is Open for Bookings   Carnival Horizon is delivered   Listener Question:   I am booked...

Hear a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Silhouette. A seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale.  Sherry has cruise news: The US State Department lifts the travel warning to Mexico Carnival Panorama announces West Coast itineraries   Carnival raised Faster to the Fun prices   Norwegian Cruise Line has hiked gratuities again   Royal Caribbean announced a $200 million refurbis...

Jon gives us a review of his family's seven-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Pride from Baltimore.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Norwegian Cruise Line announces a new PortMiami terminal  Virgin Cruises gives us more details on their upcoming ship  Princess Cruises is testing their version of paid priority embarkation  Disney Cruise Line details the look of their upcoming...

We get a review of Princess Cruises Royal Princess. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean itinerary out of Port Everglades. Simone from Cruising Excursions drops by to answer some of your listener questions on Baltic itineraries. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Cruise lines pull some excursions from the Cozumel itinerary. Details of the new Holland America food partnership. Carnival Horizon offic...