Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Earlier this week the Carnival Cruise Line's ship "Carnival Splendor" suffered an engine fire which left the ship helpless at sea until the US Navy and the tugs arrived.  We chat with two passengers from that sailing and Cruise Expert Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy.  Guest Line Up: Stewart Chiron: The Cruise Guy® America’s most quoted cruise expert. Contributor to ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, WGN, Good Morn...

This week Doug and Matt are aboard Holland America Lines ms Eurodam. Hear their full review of the ship.

Stewart Chiron talks about The Allure of the Seas. AOL Travel Editor, Beth Caulfield, offers travel tips for the holidays and highlights some useful apps for your mobile device.

As of October 16, 2010, the Norwegian Sun is home-ported in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Last weekend there was a ceremony and we were aboard to capture all the magic. Joining us in this episode is the Captain, the Hotel Director and Stan Payne, the CEO of Port Canaveral.

This week Doug is down in Key West broadcasting from Pier B at Mallory Square. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy talks about his rendezvous with some Queens in Southampton, England. The Carnival Freedom Cruise Director joins Doug chatting about all things Carnival Freedom. A street performer from Mallory Squares talks with us about performing daily in Key West at the Sunset Celebration.

This week we are talking to Tracey Gallagher about Cruise Month and the World's Largest Cruise Night. You've seen her on the Travel Channel, Travel correspondent for MSNBC, and has appeared as an expert on Oprah, CNN, Extra, Inside Edition, KTLA, Later Today, Livin’ It Up with Ali and Jack, and  Ananda Lewis and now Cruise Radio. Sherry Laskin  and  Chris Owen , both Travel Writers and Agents join...

While Doug is partying on The Solstice...guess who's back in the studio......................that's right....Matt......but he's not bitter. Enjoy.....cuz this is a good one.

Doug chats with Sherry Laskin (aka @cruisemaven) about her trip to, and all around Europe...and did we mention she doesn't fly.  It's nothing but ships, trains, and automobiles for Sherry. Matt speaks with Mike Peluso about cruising with an infant. He and his wife Michele were aboard the Costa Atlantica with their baby boy, Aldo. ...and Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy has news and hot deals.

Paul Motter, Editor of Cruise Mates and columist for Fox Business gives us the details of his latest article:  Polar Opposites: Icy Expedition Cruises Stewart Chrion the Cruise Guy joins us for weekly commentary and cruise news.  

This week we broadcast aboard Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas.

In this episode we chat with the Cruise Director on Royal Caribbean's "Freedom of the Seas," the second largest ship in the world.

This week we are aboard the Carnival Dream.

MSNBC's travel guru Chris Elliott explains his latest article  Revenge of the hotel clerks : 5 things they’ll do to difficult guests.  Johnny Jet, the world traveler travels  over 150,000 miles a year. Find out how he went being afraid to fly to making a living out of it. A dynamic guy. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® joins us with his weekly commentary and industry news. Follow us on  http://www.t...

Managing Editor  Nancy Schretter  from the Family Travel Network talks to us about family travel while cruising. This is a great show and she covers it all from start to finish.   Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy also joins us with his weekly Cruise News and commentary.

One of our favorite guests on Cruise Radio, Geoff Edwards, joins us talking about his battle with norovirus on a recent cruise, gives us a first hand take at it, and talks about his latest book. Faraz Qureshi, President of the social media cruise  site MeetOnCruise  talks about the Meet On Cruise. If you're a social media person, this is for you. Such a cool concept!   Stewart Chiron joins us with...

Andy, CEO of Special Needs at Sea, talks about how cruise lines have to be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Rene Klusek and her husband Rich, recently celebrated their 1 years anniversary aboard the Emerald Princess back on July 5. She chats with us about her trip.

Travel writer and travel agent Chris Owen (aka OrlandoChris on Twitter) joins us this week telling us all about his recent Alaska cruise on the Coral Princess. Stewart Chiron gives us the Cruise News and weekly commentary.

Randy Peterson shares with us how to get the most frequent flyer miles out of your dollar, reducing your overall cruise price. Social Media Strategists, VegasBill and 24K (as know on twitter) give their experience of the Norwegian Epic and just how much it compares to Vegas. They are with us live from Sin City. Stewart Chiron joins us with his weekly Cruise News and Commentary. Follow us on Twitte...

This week, we broadcast from the Norwegian Epic with Stewart Chiron (The Cruise Guy). The Epic is the newest ship in their fleet.  We got a chance to talk to many of the entertainers on the ship and get comprehensive reviews from passengers and staff. This was a true experience and we hope this episode paints a clear picture of what Norwegian Epic has to offer.

We enjoy the holiday this week and simply take your calls and answer your questions.  Remember, you can also email us at comments@cruiseradio.net

Nancy Rubin, Communication Director for the Jacksonville Port Authority joins us about the latest on the cruise terminal in Jacksonville and its future plans. Actor/Game show host Geoff Edwards talks about his latest trip on the Star Clipper. Stewart Chiron joins us with his weekly commentary.

MS-NBC contributor Chris Elliott answers our questions about Summer Travel. Stewart Chiron (Cruise Guys) gives us his weekly cruise news commentary.

This week we broadcast live from the  Hilton - Pensacola Beach , despite the oil just miles off the coast.   We talked to Ashley Chisholm, spokesperson for the  Pensacola Convention and Visitors Bureau . Owner of Joe Patti's Seafood, Frank Patti joined us talking about the effects of the oil spill and his business.  Stewart Chiron dropped by with his weekly commentary.  

In an effort to promote the Cruise Port here in Jacksonville, FL... and pretty much just find another excuse to get on board a ship, we visited the Carnival Fascination.  We had the pleasure of speaking with the Hotel Director, Chef du Cuisine, and the Assistant Cruise Director.  Enjoy going behind the scenes aboard a ship from one of the most successful cruise lines in the world.

Happy Memorial Day weekend!  This week we revisit our trip aboard Royal Caribbean's "Oasis of the Seas." We will resume next week as we broadcast aboard Carnival Cruise Line's "Fascination," in from the port in Jacksonville, Florida.