Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

On this episode, Jason Leppert from Popular Cruising joins us for a comprehensive review of Disney Dream after an extensive refurb in November. Disney Dream went into dry dock to get a make over of some of the public areas and added the Star Wars area for the kids. Disney Dream does three and four night sailings out of Port Canaveral.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in...

Jessica and her family just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Star, a ship that sails seasonally from the port of Tampa. Being Jessica's first time aboard, she gives a comprehensive review of embarkation from Tampa, first impressions, staterooms, dining, entertainment and ports.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news a...

Rick joins us to give a comprehensive review of his Queen Victoria sailing in the Med. He goes into detail about what makes the ship the Queen Victoria so different, how the experience was and what keeps him sailing Cunard Line time after time.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Ben just returned from a two-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. The world's largest cruise ship that spent some time in dry dock and Europe before coming back to her home-port of Port Everglades, Florida. On this episode, Ben talks about his first impressions of Allure of the Seas, staterooms, entertainment and what the ship is like on sea days. Since this was a two-day crui...

Princess Cruises is turning 50-years-old this year, and the Love Boat cast reunited on Pacific Princess to celebrate the anniversary this week. Our West Coast correspondent, Jason Coleman, checks in throughout this week's show to give us some highlights from the event.    James and his wife just returned on a seven night cruise from Norfolk, VA to Bermuda aboard Carnival Splendor. James gives us a...

On this episode, Tommy gives us his review of his latest cruise aboard Norwegian Pearl. This wasn't an ordinary cruise, though. It was a themed cruise put on by country superstars Florida-Georgia Line. Tommy gives his impressions of the cruise overall, the food, staterooms, and, most importantly, the entertainment.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news a...

On this episode, Lisa talks about her seven-night honeymoon cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas in the Mediterranean. Lisa chats with me about her first impressions of the ship, the food, entertainment, her stateroom and ports of call.    Stewart Chiron has cruise news on: QM2 made inaugural call to Amber Cove New social impact cruise line, fathom, announces layout of new ship Princ...

Barry just returned from a seven-night Caribbean sailing aboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit round trip from San Juan. On this show Barry reviews embarkation, first impressions, stateroom, dining, entertainment and ports of call on this voyage. Barry gives us his candid thoughts on the ship and what he liked and didn't care for.  We also talk to Cruising Excursion expert Shelly to get advic...

We are on the island of Martinique, a region of France, located in the Southern Caribbean. Martinique is just getting back into the cruise business after a few years on the decline. The port will see 22 inaugural ship calls this years, including Anthem of the Seas and Carnival Sunshine. We sit down with Roger Blum, a cruise consultant for the Tourism Department of Martinique to get a report card o...

We get a review from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Miracle from Peter Knego. Peter just returned from a seven-night Mexican Riviera sailing and goes into full detail about the ship, dining, entertainment, ports and his thoughts. Hear this comprehensive Carnival Miracle review.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiserad...

Brand new ship alert! We are broadcasting aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape. There are over a dozen dining venues, tons of partnerships like Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville and more. We give you a comprehensive Norwegian Escape review.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

This week we are broadcasting from Royal Caribbean's brand new Anthem of the Seas. This ship is hands down the smartest ship in the world! From robotic bartenders, indoor skydiving and bumper cars. Hear a comprehensive Anthem of the Seas review.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net  

Sonya just returned from a four night sailing to Cozumel aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Freedom. She gives us a detailed review of the ship, food, Halloween night and entertainment. Carnival Freedom sails year-round from Galveston.  Stewart has Cruise News on: Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas arrives  Another Quantum-class ship  Carnival Miracle and Splendor China bound  Norwegian Cruise...

Howard and his family just returned from a Carnival Cruise Line sailing aboard Carnival Glory. Howard gives us a detailed review of Carnival Glory along with the food, entertainment, kids program, his first impressions and ports of call. Listen in on this Carnival Glory review.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradi...

On this episode, we get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine from the perspective of Doug. Get a full Carnival Sunshine review and hear what this Fun Ship has to offer.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Theresa just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that does seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida. She leave no stone unturned in this Norwegian Getaway talking about embarkation, dining, staterooms, ports and pre-cruise.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at ...

Jonathon and his family just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard Carnival Pride to the Bahamas. Johnathon gives a full Carnival Pride review, from embarkation - the ship - to the ports.    Cruise Guy has cruise news on:   Norwegian Escape delivered  Norwegian Epic undergoing refurbishment  Carnival Corp starting a China Cruise Line  Two Celebrity ships undergoing refurbishments and removing...

On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from Scott. Scott and his family did a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Freedom and he covers every step of his cruise from embarkation to food to ports. Scott leaves no stone unturned on this Freedom of the Seas review.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship re...

Jessica just returned from a five-night sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Paradise on a five-night Western Caribbean sailing. She leaves no stone unturned on this review covering embarkation from the Port of Tampa, first impressions of Carnival Paradise, food, dining experience, entertainment and ports of call.  Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Carnival Cruise Line heading to China  No...

Ted and his family just returned from a three-night Bahamas cruise aboard Disney Dream. This is their first Disney cruise, cruising strictly with Carnival previously. On this episode, Ted gives us a bow to stern run down of Disney Cruise Line and what the Disney experience is like, not only for him but his son. This is an excellent Disney Cruise Line review. We tackle your questions on taking crui...

Janet gives us her review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, a seven night Alaska sailing from Seattle. Janet talks about her Alaska cruise experience, her onboard experience, and her favorite Alaska ports in this Jewel of the Seas review.    Stewart has cruise news on: Hurricane causes major ship movies in Bahamas and Bermuda Grand Cayman could see a new cruise pier HAL raises gratuities  Qu...

Today, we talk cruise etiquette with Vickie from Vancouver, an avid cruiser. She loves to cruise and being on board. After being fed up with how some cruise guests act on-board, she wrote an article on the ins and outs of cruise etiquette. She stresses that common courtesy goes a long way!  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https:...

We talk about our trip down to Carnival Corp.'s new cruise pier in the Dominican Republic, Amber Cove.    On this episode, Kris gives his family's account of their Northern Europe cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Kris did a 12-night Norway/Iceland cruise.   Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiserad...

Richard just returned from a seven-night Florida-Bahamas sailing aboard Norwegian Gem from Manhattan. Being a NYC resident, Richard loves sailing from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal because it's a short walk from his house. Richard leave no stone unturned on this Norwegian Gem review and covers all the bases of this cruise ship.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth...

Mark just returned from a four night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Victory. On this sailing Mark stopped at Key West and Cozumel and had a day at sea. Hear a comprehensive Carnival Victory review.  Stewart Chiron has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line returns to Mobile, Alabama   Norwegian Escape update    New cruise port Jamaica on the Southwest coast Listener question:Is Istanbul s...