
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Doug Parker
Show overview
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips has been publishing since 2009, and across the 17 years since has built a catalogue of 1,063 episodes. That works out to roughly 550 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 39 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 36 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 94 episodes published. Published by Doug Parker.
From the publisher
Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.
Latest Episodes
View all 1,063 episodesCarnival Sunrise Review 2026 | Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key
Icon of the Seas 2026 + Cruise News | Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Marella Voyager 2026 Review | Canary Islands Cruise
Norwegian Luna Caribbean Review 2026 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
Majestic Princess Western Caribbean Cruise Review 2026 + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
Celebrity Reflection 2026 Bahamas Review + Cruise Travel Insurance Questions Answered | Celebrity Cruises
Adventure of the Seas 2026 Review, John Heald Interview + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Gem Bahamas Review 2026 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Vista Caribbean Cruise Review 2026 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Anthem of the Seas Alaska Cruise Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Dawn 2026 Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Grandiosa Review in Europe + Cruise News | MSC Cruises
Norwegian Aqua 2026 Review + Great Stirrup Cay Private Island | Norwegian Cruise Line
Independence of the Seas 2026 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Apex Caribbean Review 2026 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Equinox Review + Trip Insurance Coverage During War | Celebrity Cruises
Liberty of the Seas Canada/New England Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
Carnival Radiance Review 2026 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Sims cover major cruise news, including a video voyeurism arrest on Celebrity Beyond, a fishermen's protest blocking ships in Corsica, a grounding incident in Fiji, Holland America's gratuity increase, Miami's proposed airport-to-port train link, Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord closure due to a landslide, and recent upgrades to Holland America's ms Koningsdam. Tim from Fargo, North Dakota, shares his review of a spontaneous four-night Carnival Radiance cruise from Long Beach, highlighting dining, entertainment, ports of call, and a pre-cruise stay on the historic Queen Mary. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.
Star Princess 2026 Eastern Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
A review of Princess Cruises' newest ships, Star Princess. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.
Norwegian Joy Western Caribbean 2026 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
Doug Parker and Richard Simms discuss major cruise news, including a man-overboard prank, new residential cruise concepts, Disney's plans in Japan, and Norwegian's Philadelphia debut. Guest Heather shares her solo experience aboard Norwegian Joy, covering stateroom comfort, dining, entertainment, and excursions, and an awesome food tour in Cozumel. She offers practical tips for first-time and solo cruisers, praises Norwegian's solo traveler community, and recommends specialty dining. The episode provides valuable insights into cruise trends, ship life, and making the most of solo travel at sea. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.