Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Hear a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy.  Sherry Kennedy joins us for cruise news:  World's most lux cruise ship christened - details?  Florida port welcomes two millionth cruise pax - what port and details? Royal Caribbean offered free cruise to good samaritan  Holland America ship rewarded for rescue at sea Listener Q:   Recently divorced and going on a cruise next month. What kind...

Duncan gives us a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic, a ship that was launched in 2011 and it now in Florida year-round by way of Galveston, TX. Don't miss this comprehensive review. Part 2 of the review will come in a couple weeks where Chris Owen reviews his seven-night sailing.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Carnival starting staggered embarkation in two more ports NCL Changes ca...

We get a review of Carnival Miracle on a seven night Mexican Rivera cruise out of Long Beach, CA.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:  Royal Caribbean coming to Miami with Oasis-class ship  Plane buzzes Norwegian Breakaway off coast of Bermuda Montego Bay gets $100m investment for upgrades (a way to get business back that Falmouth took?) What's the latest with Istanbul after terrorist attack? Ovat...

On this episode, we get a detailed review of Norwegian Jade.  Plus Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Royal Caribbean upgrades Norwegian upgrades Norwegian's private island upgrades Queen Mary 2 remastered Faster passport re-entry program arriving to Port Everglades Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

On this episode, we are sailing on the ms Adonia with Fathom Travel to the Dominican Republic. Fathom is Carnival Corporation's 10th cruise line. Find out what Fathom is, what the ship is like, and what travelers on the ship are experiencing. It's not for everyone, but perfect for someone.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https:...

We are broadcasting from Alaska where Holland America Line is opening up a new part of their Mount McKinley Chalet called Denali Square. We're live at the event.  Hear a review of a Baltic cruise aboard Norwegian Star. Learn all about how Norwegian does things on a Europe cruise.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruisera...

On this episode, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Vista on her second cruise. Currently she's sailing in the Med but will come to the Caribbean in November.  We chat with: Cruise guests Brand Ambassador, John Heald  Cruise Director, Matt Mitchem  Colin, RedFrog Brewery Brew Master  Lynn and Cele Seldon, expert cruise reviewers Listen and learn all about this new Carnival Cruise Line ship! Thoug...

We get a review of Celebrity Summit, as she recently did a eight-night re-positioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto, Rico to Cape Liberty, NJ. Hear all the details about this cruise from embarkation, port stops in Bermuda, dining, entertainment, to disembarkation.  Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Harmony inaugural New Oasis class ship ordered Disney announces new sailings in 2017 Carnival Vista med...

We are broadcasting from Holland America's brand new ms Koningsdam. Hear about the new public spaces, what the ship has to offer, the venues, and all the other new hardware on-board, all while managing to stick to their traditional ways.  On this show we talk to:    Vanessa Lee, gives us thoughts of the ship  Cruise Director, Johnathon  Hotel Director, Ronald    Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  dou...

Walter and his family just returned from a nine-night Carnival Journeys cruise aboard Carnival Sunshine. Carnival Sunshine once was Carnival Destiny until Carnival Cruise Line gave the ship a complete overhaul in 2013. Hear this bow to stern review of Carnival Sunshine.    Stewart has cruise news on: First US cruise to Cuba complete Harmony of the Seas officially delivered to Royal Caribbean  NCL...

Brad and his wife just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Normally a Disney and Carnival cruiser, Brad shares his first experience on Royal Caribbean. Hear a bow to stern review of this mega cruise ship.  I'm a huge fan of ShipMate App. It lets you do a cruise countdown, check out reviews, cruise ship photos, maps, and more. Within the pas...

Tina and her two kids just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, one of Carnival Cruise Line's Fun Ship. On this seven night sailing they hit the eastern Caribbean and got a complete run of the ship. Hear her thoughts on everything from embarkation to excursions, and everything in between.  Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Carnival Magic officially in Port Canaveral...

Jason just returned from a shipyard tour of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. An Oasis class ship that will launch in May and head to Florida this fall. Hear what it's like to go to a shipyard, what Harmony of the Seas has different, and Jason's impressions of this monster ship!  JT and his wife just returned from Carnival Cruise Line cruise aboard Carnival Inspiration to Mexico. The ship was...

On this show, we get a review of Norwegian Breakaway, but not just a normal sailing, Markus stayed in the Haven. The Haven is NCL's ship within a ship concept. We get a review of the ship, the Haven, entertainment, food, ports, and what Markus thought of this once in a lifetime cruise experience.    Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Carnival Vista completes sea trials Royal Caribbean's newest ship de...

Sherri from Sherman's Travels linked up with us this week to give us a 2016 outlook of the cruise industry and what new ships are coming out. Find out where people are going, if travel alerts are keeping people out of Europe, what new destinations are emerging, and where people are sailing.  We get a review of Carnival Magic from Galveston, Texas (she'll be home-ported in Florida starting April 20...

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, a ship that is based in Port Canaveral, Florida doing seven-night Caribbean voyages. On this Western Caribbean sailing, Mark got to experience the Ben and Jerry's Suite and gives us the full run down of entertainment, dining, and activities.    Stewart has Cruise News:   Norwegian Joy entertainment detailed  Royal raising grats on May 1 Car...

Tommy just returned from a eight-night Southern Caribbean aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. Hear a comprehensive review of this recently remodeled ship. Stewart has cruise news:  Carnival Corp approved Cuba Empress of the Seas canceled six sailings Norwegian Gem turned away from St M cause of Noro Holland America expands Mexico sailings Man sues Disney over missing thumb Carnival Tr...

Rae from Johnson City, TN gives us a review of here three-night sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic to Nassau, Bahamas and the private island of Castaway Cay. Hear a first hand comprehensive review.  Stewart has cruise news: Carnival Magic gets Guy's BBQ Joint  NCL reveals more of Harvest Caye  Man threatens to jump off docked cruise ship in FLL  Harmony of the Seas starts sea trials ...

Nelson and his family just returned from a Western Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Triumph where they stayed in a Grand Suite. Nelson gives his family's review of embarkation to debarkation and everything in between. You don't want to miss this comprehensive review.    Cruise news: Disney 2 New Cruise Ships Carnival Magic out of dry dock, getting ready for Florida next month  Royal Caribbean jum...

Jason just returned from a seven-night sailing aboard Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess, following a massive dry dock. The dry dock was to refit the ship with new entertainment and dining areas. Jason gives us a comprehensive review of the upgrades and new experiences.    Stewart has cruise news on: Anthem of the Seas returns again  Carnival Fantasy gets Guy's Burger Joint and more upgrades, now sai...

Jason just returned from a five night sailing from Carnival Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship. Jason gives us a review of his Bahamas cruise along with how the food, entertainment and overall experience was.  Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com returns to answer some of your listener questions.    1. I recently sailed Carnival Breeze and came down with bronchitis, between breat...

On this episode we get a review from Vickie on a Med cruise aboard Island Princess, one of the smaller Princess Cruises ships.  Shelly from CruisingExcursions.com stops by to answer your questions on Med excursions.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Tina just returned from Norwegian Escape where she did a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship. She gives us a comprehensive review.    Theresa Norton-Masek has cruise news on: Anthem of the Seas safely back in port  Princess Cruises changes their hull on all ships  Carnival Inspiration out of dry dock with Fun Ship 2.0  Carnival reveals 3,500 itineraries...

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas on this four night Western Caribbean sailing to Cozumel. Hear this comprehensive review of the onboard experience.  John Heald talks to us about the new Carnival Cruise Line partnership with Operation Homefront and country music superstar Carrie Underwood.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news...

Kristin just returned from a five night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Celebrity Constellation from Port Everglades - stopping in Key West and Cozumel. We get a detailed review from embarkation to disembarkation and everything in between.    Cruise Guy has cruise news  More cruise lines canceling Turkey  Protests in Labadee causing cancelations  New Holland America ship passed sea trials - what'...