Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Dr. Kris just returned from a seven-night California Coastal cruise on Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Century. This cruise had a rather unique itinerary with no sea days and ports in California and Mexico. Dr. Kris gives us his review of the ship, the dining, entertainment, ports and his impressions of the ship. Celebrity Century is in her last year of service, set to retire in April 2015. A big que...

Mike Jirout from the popular ShipMate App joins us to talk about the cruise travel app with almost a million downloads, available on both iOS and Android market. Jason drops by to share his latest venture on Viking River Cruises; looks like Viking placed a world record, again! Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, has cruise-travel news you can use.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net...

We are aboard Norwegian Getaway for the inaugural sailing from her new home in Port Miami. We hear from guests onboard the ship, journalists, and give you a run down of activities, entertainment and dining options. Listen and learn about Norwegian Getaway! Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Listener Sarah joins us this week to give a comprehensive review of Carnival Sunshine, a ship that recently underwent a $155-million dollar transformation. Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine checks in with us about some new things in the publication, MSC Cruises has some big news, and Cruise Guy has our weekly cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net...

We are broadcasting from Cruise Shipping Miami this week at the Miami Beach Convention Center, an annual cruise conference with over 10,000 delegates from around the world. We talk with MSC Cruises, Windstar Cruises, family travel, Guy Harvey stops by the booth, and Cruise Guy.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradi...

Listener, Tanya Warpula, joins us to give her review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas - one of the world's largest cruise ships. Hear all about the ship as she gives a detailed review. Travel expert Chris Elliott just released a new book called "How to Be the World's Smartesat Traveler" and he joins us today to talk all about the book and gives us some helpful travel information. Listen and...

This week, we are sailing aboard Holland America Line's ms Eurodam as we sail on a 10-night Canada New England cruise. We talk to the key staff members on the cruise ship, passengers and our tour guide in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Listen and learn! Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

We are cruising for a cause this week as we're sailing on Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess on a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. Princess Cruises has teamed up with the American Heart Association this sailing as we're cruising for a cause! On board are celebrities, cooking, and fitness classes promoting good heart health. On this show we talk to some of those involved, along with the Cruise Direct...

Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network reviews her seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Pearl. Hear a detailed review about the ship, the dining options, entertainment venues, kid's program and the itinerary. Listen and learn!  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Listeners, Carter and Kristie from Central Florida, join us this week to review Celebrity Cruises' recently refurbished Celebrity Constellation. The couple gives us a run down of the ships, dining options, entertainment and some been-there done-that tips for the cruise ship. Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, stops by with cruise news on Disney Cruise Line's new internet packages, Carnival's new ente...

Listener, Shon Ford, just returned from a voyage aboard Princess Cruises' Grand Princess. Shon goes into detail about the ship, food, entertainment and some tips for wanting to try out Princess Cruise Lines and Grand Princess. Cruise Guy has cruise news on Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, remodeling of Ocho Rios cruise pier and free internet offered on one cruise line! Thoughts o...

Starting in April, Carnival LIVE concerts give guests the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive onboard performance by a diverse roster of popular music artists. The concerts will take place on board eight Carnival ships that call in the following ports: Cozumel, Mexico; Nassau, the Bahamas; and Catalina Island, California.  Artists will join the ship in port, perform in the main show lounge, and then...

This week, we get a listener review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder. Plus, we talk to Andrea Farmer with the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Center down at Port Canaveral. Andrea talks to us about the space program, space center, the orbiter on display and why Kennedy Space Center is such a great cruise opportunity. Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise n...

Listener Theresa gives us her review of her latest sailing on Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship! Theresa breaks down the public areas, rooms, what it's like on sea days and the dining. Cruise Guy stops by with cruise news on Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Queen Mary 2, and a new cruise port at Port Canaveral.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find i...

On this show, editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Norton Masek, joins us to give us some of the top cruise stories of 2013.  Listener, Craig Kell, gives us his review of his seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Miami-based Carnival Glory. Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Scott Lara recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Dream. Scott gives us a comprehensive review of the ship and shares some inside secrets on Carnival Dream. Cruise Guy joins us with cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Listener, Tanya Warpula from Austin, TX gives us a comprehensive review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream out of Port Canaveral. She recently returned from a three-night Bahamas sailing. Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Viking River Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, American Cruise Line and a Costa Concordia update.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find...

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us to give her review of her recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Hear all about the cruise ship, dining options, entertainment and ports of call. Plus, Jacksonville, Florida celebrates 10 years in the cruise ship industry and we were there!  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise...

Carnival Cruise Lines announced a partnership with Dr. Seuss enterprises that will incorporated characters, Seuss themed events and dining aboard the Carnival Fun Ships. We were there during the announcement in New York City and have the scoop, as well as info on their newest dining options, American FEAST and American Table. Hear all about Seuss at Sea! Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruise...

Kristin Ladewig from St. Louis gives us a comprehensive review of Princess Cruises' Royal Princess. She discusses dining options, entertainment, rooms and public areas. Plus, your weekly dose of cruise news with Cruise Guy.  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 aboard MSC Divina in South Florida. An MSC Cruises ship that's new to the port of Miami. MSC Divina will be in Port Miami year-round offering guests 7-night roundtrip Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. Hear our complete review from executives, passengers and journalists.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship re...

This week we are broadcasting from Carnival Sunshine's christening event in New Orleans, LA. Carnival SUnshine will be homeported in New Orleans until April and will offer seven-day Caribbean service. Hear from the CEO, the godmother herself, passengers and journalists about their thoughts on Carnival Sunshine.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and s...

On this show, we talk to Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network. Nancy gives us her review of her 7 night sailing on the Carnival Miracle. Stewart Chiron joins us with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

On this show, we talk to Fran Golden, contributor to USA Today, about cruise etiquette. Plus, Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, drops by with cruise news. Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net

Doug is broadcasting from Princess Cruises' brand new Royal Princess as it makes its first US inaugural sailing from the Caribbean. A very special guest drops by. The Love Boat captain, Captain Stubing, joins us. Yes, Gavin MacLeod drops by the Cruise Radio broadcast booth! Thoughts or reviews? Email me:  doug@cruiseradio.net   Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at  https://cruiseradio.net