Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

A lot of cruise ships have been making the news lately with failing USPH inspections. This week we had a chance to talk with CDR Aimee Treffiletti, Chief of the CDCs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Vessel Sanitation Program. We get a behind the scenes look at the USPH inspections and what's involved when they make the unexpected appearance onboard the ship.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise...

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. Plus, Stewart has our weekly dose of cruise news and industry insight.  Dan from TripInsurance.com answers questions on picking the right travel insurance policy. Stewart has cruise news on:   Vista and Breeze fail USPH inspection.  Jumper on Carnival Triumph  Norwegian Epic heading to San Juan  Cruise stock prices are on the rise! Celeb...

We get a Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze from Galveston.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:   Carnival charging for late-night room service and ditching debarkation day room service.  Two cruise ships are heading to NYC in 2019 Celebrity Cruises is releasing Celebrity Edge ahead of schedule  Star Princess gets a major refurb  Listener Qs:   What are the high...

Some brief thoughts on the Norwegian Breakaway sailing through the major 'bomb cyclone' winter storm in early January. We talk to ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to give us some insight on how powerful these winter storms can become at sea.   Nick and his family just returned from the very first sailing on MSC Cruises' brand new MSC Seaside.    Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: Cruise exec...

When the Norwegian Breakaway sailed through a winter storm, some passengers say things got rough. We speak to one of the people who just disembarked, as well as cruise expert Stewart Chiron, to find out if this was an unusual sailing or to be expected this time of year.  What are your thoughts? Let us know:  doug@cruiseradio.net  

We talk with Terry Thornton, VP of Itinerary Planning with Carnival Cruise Line. He brings us behind the curtain and explains to us about cruise ship deployments, the new destination Carnival is building in Freeport, Bahamas, and where he would like to see a new cruise port open up.  Also, I answer some follow up questions asked after our Carnival Vista interview last week.  Thoughts or comments?...

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista. This sailing was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise out of Miami, Florida. Ports of call included Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, Curacao, and Aruba.  Stewart has cruise news on:  Royal Caribbean gratuity increase MSC star-studded christening  Carnival expands their easy-pay program  Norwegian unveils new app  What should we look for...

'Twas the night before the cruise, when all through the house Everyone was packing; have you seen Mom's blue blouse? The kids' luggage was set by the back door with care, In hopes that they'd remembered to pack formal wear. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of waterslides danced in their heads. In the morning we got up and got coffee and fraps, And we got to the termi...

This week we get a detailed review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection in the Mediterranean.  Stewart has cruise news on: Carnival Corporation's record-breaking earnings quarter and what it means for you.  Royal Caribbean excursion accident has 12 cruisers dead Norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship and by the numbers  Saint Maarten welcomes cruise ships back after hurricanes Carnival Fascinat...

Greg gives us a review of the Carnival Cruise Line Tampa-based Carnival Paradise. This four night cruise went to Havana, which is one of Carnival's select Cuba voyages.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival Sunshine going to Charleston Carnival revamping their boarding passes MSC announced line up for christening Holland America's Eurodam earn perfect health score New Holland America ship floated...

Richard shares his seven-night review of Norwegian Cruise Line's New York City based Norwegian Breakaway. This cruise hit Orlando, private island Great Stirrup Cay, and Nassau, Bahamas. Being this is his fifth time sailing Norwegian Breakaway, Richard offers a unique perspective.  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news: Norwegian Cruise Line named Godfather of upcoming ship Carnival Cruise...

Scott just returned from a four-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Conquest. You'll want to hear this review from a seasoned cruise, but first time sailing Carnival Cruise Line.  Sherry has cruise news: NCL changes final payment due date Carnival changing up cruise ships in the Gulf of Mexico  Disney Magic will get an extensive renovation   Port Canaveral reached a milestone  Listener Question: Goin...

This week we are down in the Eastern Caribbean on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam to do a post-hurricane assessment. Two of our ports of call include St. Thomas and Grand Turk. This is the cruise ship's first time back to the two islands since being back in the Caribbean.  We talk with a local in St. Thomas Jack, the owner of Jack's Shack in Grand Turk  Cruise Director Nick on Holland America's...

Ed has over 1,100 sea days with Carnival Cruise Line and lets me ask him a list of questions submitted by you the listener.  Sherry has cruise news:  Royal Caribbean's announcement last week included a lot of technology - what will we see? Harmony of the Seas is heading to Central Florida Royal Caribbean lays keel for next ship, Spectrum of the Seas Princess Cruises completed a historical mileston...

This week we are in New York City for the reveal of Royal Caribbean's big announcement that is claiming to revolutionize the way cruise vacations are booked and taken.  Anthem of the Seas Review We get a review of Royal Caribbean's NYC-based Anthem of the Seas on a Canada/New England itinerary. Kabir details the food, entertainment options, and that accommodations on the ship, along with the ports...

We talk to Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri about his partnership with Carnival Cruise Line and the launch of the new sit down restaurant on Carnival Horizon, Guy's Pig and Anchor Smokehouse/Brewhouse. Plus, he answers some of your cruise and Guy's Burger Joint questions. Sherry has cruise news on: The first cruise line that goes adults-only Disney Cruise Line is returning to the west coast Carnival Cruis...

We sit down and have a casual chat with John Heald, Senior Cruise Director and Brand Ambassador with Carnival Cruise Line. John talks about everything from weight loss struggles at sea to taking some of your listener questions. This was taped when sailing aboard Carnival Fascination in mid October.   Sherry Kennedy answers some of your cruise questions on: Finding a better cruise deal and how to s...

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Victory on a Western Caribbean sailing from Miami. The ports of call on this sailing were Key West and Cozumel.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Cruise lines update the public on the state of the Caribbean islands impacted by this year's hurricanes FEMA charters Carnival Fascination New Guy Fieri sit-down venue coming to Carnival Horizon. Carnival...

This is a news brief with Senior Cruise Director John Heald about Carnival Cruise Line chartering of one of their ships to FEMA to help in Hurricane relief because of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. I'm currently sailing aboard Carnival Fascination. Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net  

We talk with Adolfo Perez at Carnival Cruise Line about the latest refurbishment of Carnival Elation and why they are spending so much money on these ships that are 20 years old. Richard Simms joins us with commentary about the beverage package increase with Norwegian Cruise Line and how it compares to the other packages out there.  Tim gives us a review of his eight-night sailing on Caribbean Pri...

Don gives us a full recap of his Cuba cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line from Port Miami.  Comedian Tommy Davidson stops by to talk about the new season of Vacation Creation featuring Carnival Corporation.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: The Bahamas wants cruisers to cough up $90 million Norwegian Breakaway is heading to the Big Easy NCL drink package price goes up  Class-action hurricane lawsuit...

Sarah shares her six-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista from Miami. This Caribbean sailing went to Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. This was Sarah's first time cruising in three years.  Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Book Podcast weighs in on cruisers complaining about itinerary changes due to the recent hurricanes.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise...

Jessica and her family just returned from a sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, but this wasn't a normal sailing! Her cruise got extended because of Hurricane Irma. Jessica gives us her review of the ship, the itinerary, and her thoughts on sailing one of the world's largest cruise ships.  Stewart has Cruise News on:  Eastern Caribbean update? (latest on the islands) FEMA charters crui...

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic. Plus, Jake Williams from the Canceled series on YouTube talks about his latest project, Carnival Cruise Line's forgotten Pinnacle-class ship.  Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  

We have an information-packed bonus episode this week as we get wall to wall coverage of Hurricane Irma and those impacted by the storm. We talk with Sherry Kennedy from CruiseMaven.com about the efforts that Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line are doing to send their ships to rescue stranded vacationers. Simon Duvall from Cruiseline.com gives us an island assessment of the Eastern Caribbean...