Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

A 2019 review of Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. This is a nine-night Canada/New England itinerary from Bayonne, New Jersey. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Corporation details two new Bahamas projects Cruises ship rescues stranded boaters sinking yacht Caribbean island tightens passport requirements Norwegian Cruise Line eliminates all plastic water bottles Disney Cruise Line returns to this gulf coast port Listener Question: When a cruise line has a problem and gives guests a 50% FCC. What are the terms for that? Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Direct download: EPI554SEPT1919.mp3 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Pros and Cons of our Canada/New England cruise aboard Carnival Sunrise. The ports of call on this sailing were Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and Boston, Massachusetts. Date: September 29, 2019

A review of Carnival Magic. Carnival Magic is a Carnival Dream-class ship that sails year-round Caribbean cruises from Florida. This sailing was a 14-night back-to-back, which broke down to two cruises, a six and eight-night sailing. Answering your cruise excursion questions. Richard has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean refurbing another cruise ship Carnival Cruise Line and Port Miami announcement Carnival ship forced to spend the night in Nassau Celebrity Cruises reverses policy change Royal Caribbean modifies a perk they cut Ships return to Freeport, Bahamas Listener Q: What is the deal with Carnival Cruise Line's drink package when sailing out of New York City? -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Direct download: EPI554SEPT1919.mp3

A review of a nine-night Baltic cruise on Norwegian Getaway. Getaway was launched in 2014 with Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship underwent a renovation in early 2019 to get some new enhancements like Norman's Pour House bar and a Starbucks. Date: September 22, 2019

A review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. This ship currently sails year-round Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fantasy was launched in 2012 and is known for its stop at Disney's private island Castaway Cay (which this itinerary didn't go to because of Hurricane Dorian). Sherry has cruise news: MSC Cruises is stretching on of their ships Norwegian Cruise Line names godmother for Norwegian Encore Royal Caribbean says formal isn't leaving New ship heading to Port Everglades in 2020 Listener Q: If we skip a cruise line private island, do they offer compensation? -- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a back to back review of two Princess Cruise ships. Coral Princess and Ruby Princess. These were loyalty program building cruises for these guests. Princess Cruises accepts the number of cruises or cruise days sailed for their loyalty program. They started their voyage in Los Angelos, sailed to Vancouver, and then to Seattle on two different ships. Hear their experience. Date: September 15, 2019

A review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection. This is a Solstice-class ship that was launched in 2012. Reflection sails seasonally in North America and Europe, depending on the time of year. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival returns to Half Moon Cay and Princess Cays Norwegian Cruise Line tests a new program New data shows the cheapest time to book a cruise Upcoming Princess cruise ship completes milestone Listener Question: What are the pros and cons of booking my airfare through the cruise line? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

All things Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, and how it impacted the Bahamas. We find out what the cruise lines are doing to help the residents of Grand Bahamas Island and Abacos. We learn what damage was done to the cruise lines. A guest who was on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas during the storm shares what it was like to be at sea and have their cruise extended. And ABC Action News meteorologist Greg Dee gives some insight behind Hurricane Dorian and just what made it so powerful. Date: September 8, 2019

A review of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas on a 10 night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Disney names new ship Norwegian ends a Florida cruise in another state More hybrid-powered cruise ships This cruise is over 200+ days Listener: Can I make my flight on time embarkation morning? Answering your travel insurance questions during hurricane season. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A detailed review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Fascination, a ship that is based year-round out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Date: September 1, 2019 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review aboard Norwegian Breakaway. Since Breakaway was first launched in 2013, she has been all over the world. As of August 2019, she is based in Miami, Florida. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line guest that rolled off the pier in St. Thomas Royal Caribbean refurbishing their Freedom of the Seas Princess Cruises has a new stage show Pier repairs are forcing Carnival Sunrise to use a new pier in NYC Listener Question: Buying the drink package when only one of us drinks. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

We talk go off the record with a cruise ship crew member to find out what life is like below deck, how gratuities are really distributed, and how they get paid. Date: August 25, 2019

On this episode, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas that stopped in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line updates SkyRide closure Royal Caribbean will double-dip at CocoCay Princess Cruises adds highspeed wifi to more ships Virgin Voyages releases more itineraries through 2021 Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship completed a milestone Listener Question: When will my guaranteed room be assigned with Royal Caribbean. And once it's assigned, can I change it? Rob answers some shore excursion questions about Northern Europe and Mediterranean cruise itineraries. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Stewart Chiron, America's Most Quoted Cruise Expert, stops by to share his thoughts on the Venice cruise ship ban, cruise line pricing, investing money in private islands in the Bahamas, and a look ahead at the cruise industry. Date: August 18, 2019

We get a 2019 review of Celebrity Equinox. This ship is currently sailing Caribbean cruises out of Port Everglades. This was a seven-night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean islands that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, Tortola, and St. Maarten. Sherry Laskin has cruise news: Cruise line banning door decorations Carnival ship fails USPH inspection Florida port gets another cruise ship Royal Caribbean waves BYE with big hand The largest vow renewal at sea could happen in 2020 Listener Qs 1. Booking through a travel agent versus direct through the cruise line? 2. Affordable parking at Port Canaveral? -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

We get a review of a 12-night cruise in the Mediterranean from Venice from Barcelona. The ship was Holland America Line's ms Veendam. Date: August 11, 2019

We get a review of a four-night cruise to Bermuda on Carnival Sunrise. Sunrise is Carnival Cruise Line's second Sunshine-class ship that is spending the summer in New York City before repositioning to Florida in late 2019. Sherry has cruise news on: Half Moon Cay is getting a makeover Topher from Jack's Shack Royal Caribbean is going vegan Cruise Industry News released some mind-blowing numbers Listener Question: What do you think is the best way to get from Miami's airport to a Fort Lauderdale hotel? And can you recommend a hotel? -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

On this rewind episode, we go answer your listener questions. Norwegian Cruise Line steakhouse, getting on a ship to take a tour without sailing, cruising with a disability, Royal Caribbean's The Key Program, and issues with New York travel insurance. Submit your questions to [email protected]. Date: August 4, 2019

A review of Holland America's latest ship the Nieuw Statendam on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry has cruise news on: Propulsion issues slow down more Allure of the Seas sailings Carnival lowers Faster to the Fun on two cruise ships Cruise over-tourism becoming a problem again Princess Cruises rolls out their first jazz club A brawl lands two arrested on a cruise ship Listener Questions: 1. How strict is Carnival with boarding times at Port Canaveral? 2. Suggestions for snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas? Thoughts or questions? [email protected] -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

What is it like sailing Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Sharon just returned from a seven-night sailing from New York City to Canada/New England and she talks about her sailing as a first-timer sailing Cunard Line. She discusses what it was like sailing Cunard line and how it differs from the mass market cruise lines that she is used to sailing. Date: July 28, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Valor on a cruise to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival has crew gratitude video series Celebrity cruise ship lost power Carnival Panorama completes sea trials MSC debuts new island in video Chair hogs go to court Listener Question: How can I find cheap air for my European cruise? Rob answers some European cruise excursion questions. -- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Joseph Farcus is a legend in the cruise industry. He designed every Carnival Cruise Line ship from 1977 to 2011, and stayed with Carnival Corporation until he retired in 2014. Joseph recently published a book called Design on the High Seas, and he joins me to talk about the book and gives us a look behind the curtain. He also discusses how he designed the signature Carnival funnel, why so many Carnival Cruise Line ships have neon and other questions. Amazon link to Design on the High Seas. Date: July 21, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Bliss on a seven-night cruise. We get a comprehensive review of this Breakaway-plus class ship from a guest who traveled solo. Bliss spends the summers in Alaska and winters sailing the Caribbean. We answer your travel insurance questions regarding sailing during hurricane season, the difference between credit card insurance and a regular policy, and the cut off line for buying a travel insurance policy. Sherry has cruise news on: Political unrest diverts cruise ships from San Juan Allure of the Seas getting a massive makeover Carnival is beefing up Bermuda calls Western Caribbean beaches are still struggling with seaweed Tropical Storm diverts, extends, and shortens Caribbean cruises Listener Question: We are light sleepers, can you recommend a deck that we won't hear much noise from the engine, dining, or elevators? Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We finally got a review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This cruise ship was launched in 2016 for the Asia and Australia market. Now the ship is spending the summer in Alaska. Scott and his family just returned from the ship and gave us a comprehensive review of this Quantum-class cruise ship. Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

We get a review of Carnival Victory, a ship that sails three and four nights out of Miami, Florida. This was a three-night Bahamas cruise. Matt gives us a bow to stern overview of the ship and what he did in the Bahamas. In 2020, Carnival Victory will undergo a $200 million dry dock to become Carnival Radiance. Richard has cruise news: Toddler falls from Royal Caribbean ship balcony Royal Caribbean honors drinking pricing error Royal Caribbean ship heads to New Orleans Norwegian Cruise Line app goes fleetwide Carnival Cruise Line rolls out brunch menu to more ships Carnival starts recycling soap by the end of July 2019 Listener Question: What cruise ship do we pick, Anthem of the Seas or Norwegian Bliss? Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of one of Royal Caribbean's Freedom-class cruise ships, Independence of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise out of Port Everglades over to Cozumel, Mexico. Mike gives a detailed review of the cruise and what the ship was like. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Panorama is one step closer to the USA A new cruise exhibit is on the Queen Mary in Long Beach Enchanted Princess will debut in exactly a year - where is it going? MSC Cruises is now including their gratuity in the price of the cruise fare Listener Question: I bought the beverage package for an upcoming NCL sailing, and pre paid the 20% gratuity already. Am I going to be charged more when I am on the ship? --- Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise. Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Going behind the headlines on this week's cruise industry news. Royal Caribbean's pricing error on the drink package, will they eventually make good on it? Carnival Cruise Line changes their specialty dining program - what's going to be different? A first for the cruise industry dry dock is going to happen with Carnival Vista on July 12. And Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled their July 5 sailing because of unforeseen mechanical issues. Date: July 3, 2019 Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

This week we go back to an interview that Matt and I did back in January 2012. This was when the cruise ship Costa Concordia sank off the coast of Italy. We interviewed a passenger who was on the ship at the time of sinking and he gave us a play-by-play of what actually happened. Support our sponsor: Audible Get a free audiobook download and a 30-day trial at http://audibletrial.com/cruise.

This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine on a sailing that went to Grand Turk and Amber Cove. We get a comprehensive review of the food, shows, the layout of the cruise ship, and the ports of call. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival guests airlifted after a bus overturned in the Bahamas Norwegian Cruise Line is stopping the open bar on two cruise ships MSC Cruises gives more details on the new private island Virgin Voyages details Rock Star Suites Listener Q: The ship casino on a California Coastal Cruise and reporting earnings. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Tommy was on the very last cruise ship into Cuba. He talks about what it was like being there when the Cuba ban was announced and also gives us a review of Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky sails year-round from Miami, Florida. Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked podcast.

This week we discuss the new features added to Carnival Mardi Gras, get a review of Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam, interview a travel insurance expert about medivac coverage, and get cruise news with Sherry Laskin. Sherry has cruise news on: Guest being kicked off a Norwegian Cruise Line ship Carnival Vista having more technical issues Disney cruise ship being revamped Port Canaveral wins port award Listener Q: Is the NCL free airfare promotion really worth it? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

This week on Cruise Radio Rewind we put together a panel to compare the drink packages between Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and Royal Caribean. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast and writer Richard Simms are my guests to discuss the beverage packages. Let me know your thoughts: [email protected].

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunrise. This ship just underwent a $200 million renovation and is now sailing from New York City for the Summer and Fall of 2020. We get a comprehensive review of the new staterooms, food venues, and entertainment on the ship. Sherry has cruise news: A woman went overboard on Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic over the weekend in the Mediterranean Sea Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues stranded fishermen Carnival Panorama added to Faster to the Fun pricing Norwegian Cruise Line's Getaway just got new features Cruise ships are heading to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo Listener Q: I'm wondering how many actually swim or sit by the pool on an Alaskan cruise? - Sue --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Piloting a ship is a dangerous job that requires a lot of training. We sit down and have a chat in studio with river pilot Captain Eric Bryson. Captain Bryson answers our questions on what it's like making that leap from the PILOT boat to the cruise ship, navigating mega ships, and the training required. This interview originally aired in spring 2011.

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl. This was a 13-night transatlantic cruise from New York City to Amsterdam. Since the cruise was so long, we were able to find out what the ship was like during multiple sea days with no stone left unturned. Sherry has cruise news: Cruises to Cuba are officially canceled MSC Cruise ship crashed into a dock in Venice over the weekend Carnival Cruise Line got slapped with a big fine for violating probation Another Celebrity Cruise underwent a refurbishment Listener Q: What is the weather like in Alaska in July? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a very detailed review of Celebrity Edge this week. Kerry and his wife just sailed a 14-night back-to-back Eastern and Western Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Cruises' newest vessel. Sherry has cruise news: Carnival Sunrise christened in New York City Big news for Port Canaveral and Disney Cruise Line Carnival blimp is back in the airport to celebrate summer Carnival Splendor spent an extra night in Long Beach because of technical issues Listener Q: Is Royal Caribbean's The Key program worth it for a three-night cruise on Mariner of the Seas? Also, how is the traffic in Port Canaveral on embarkation day? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Carnival Cruise Line christened Carnival Sunrise on Thursday, May 23 in New York City. We were at the christening celebration and have interviews from the scene. On this episode we hear from: Kathie Lee Gifford, former spokeswoman for Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald The Flying Scotsman, Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director Writer Richard Simms For more check out the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Spirit-class ship, Carnival Legend. This was a seven-night sailing to Alaska that left from Seattle, Washington. We get a detailed review of the Carnival Alaska cruise experience, what the ship was like, and why this class of ship is so popular. Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee gives us an update on all the questions we've been receiving about Bermuda cruises and the first named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the rescue Royal Caribbean just announced a major refurbishment A retired fisherman came to the rescue of the tragic plane crash in Alaska that killed six Nassau is considering changing their cruise ship dumping laws Listener Question: Anytime dining on Norwegian Cruise Line. And we answer some of your shore excursion questions with CruisingExcursions.com. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and the grand opening of The Perfect Day at Coco Cay from Tommy. Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked cruise podcast. Sherry has cruise news on: Plane crash that killed six cruise guests Celebrity Cruises getting adding new dining concepts Royal Caribbean brings another ship to the Caribbean Carnival Cruise Line swaps out a lot of ships New transportation option to Port Everglades and Miami Listener question: Have you ever gone on a cruise at the end of December and is the ship decorated for Christmas? Also, how's the weather in Nassau I'm afraid I wasted $$ on an excursion and it won't be warm enough. - Sierra Watch the Carnival Sunrise video tour here. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This went to the ABC islands and sailed roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sherry has cruise news on: Princess Cruises raising gratuities Cruise ship quarantined because of the measles outbreak Royal Caribbean laying the keel for an upcoming ship The financial impact of the Oasis of the Seas dry dock accident in April Listener Question: How easy is it to get to LAX from Long Beach. We are in the planning stages of our upcoming cruise and trying to figure out if an Uber is cheaper than a Carnival transfer. We are a family of 4. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a first look at Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship to the Alaska market, Norwegian Joy. This was the very first passenger sailing in North America and we covered a lot of ground. With 18 dining options, go-karts, laser tag, a virtual reality gaming complex; Footloose, the musical, and other shows - it was a very packed sailing. Norwegian Joy is the sister ship to Norwegian Bliss (launched in 2018). Many people don't know that Joy was launched first in 2017, but was purpose-built for the Chinese market. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze. This ship was launched in 2012 and currently sails year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that went to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Amber Cove. Sherry has cruise news on: Another cruise line hikes gratuities Carnival Sunrise is now sailing from the east coast We could see another world's largest cruise ship Mobile passport is now adding an optional fee A unique partnership with MSC Cruises Listener question: I have a question about the Carnival loyalty program. I currently have 22 nights with Carnival, making me red level. You need 25 nights to reach gold level, which I will receive in the MIDDLE of my next cruise. When does my gold status activate? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

A review of Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship that is currently based in Manhattan. Sherry has cruise news: Norwegian Cruise Line has a new cruise ship on the west coast Disney Cruise Line has a new captain 911 operators were fired after calling in sick to cruise Carnival Corporation in hot water of environmental issues Nassau warns visitors not to rent scooters and bikes Listener Question: How soon is Faster to the Faster on sale for Carnival Cruise Line? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a review of Disney Magic. One of Disney Cruise Line's older cruise ships. This was a repositioning cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida. Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald answers some questions. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com talks to us about WOW airline that just went out of business and how that impacts travelers without travel insurance. Also, the recent Oasis of the Seas incident and how the guests who had air and hotel were covered. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

A Carnival Horizon 2019 review. This was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Miami. A chat with Holland America Line's president, Orlando Ashford. Also a couple of sound bytes from Carnival's Brand Ambassador John Heald. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line's new TV game show Excel suites that are going to debut on Carnival Mardi Gras People getting banned for destroying an elevator Royal Caribbean halting Sky Pad after an incident and a $10M lawsuit Listener Q: How much does it cost to use a travel agent? Watch the Carnival Horizon review on YouTube. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

By request, a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Manhattan-based Norwegian Gem. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Antigua. We get a bow-to-stern comprehensive review of this sailing as well as details about the cruise ship. --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, currently the World's Largest Cruise Ship (as of Spring 2019). This was a seven-night Western Caribbean review. Matt gives us all the details on the sailing, dining, entertainment, and public spaces on this mega cruise ship. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Norwegian Cruise Line will no longer be making towel animals Crane falls onto Oasis of the Seas while at dry dock Carnival debuts Carnival Panorama waterpark Cruise lines take advantage of April Fool's Day Listener Question: Do you have any Celebrity Reflection tips? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

A review from Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship Norwegian Bliss. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise to Miami that went to Tortola, St. Thomas, and Nassau. Did Viking sail into the storm knowing that bad weather was on the radar? Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to let us know how forecastable these storms in the North Sea area. Listener questions about Northern Europe shore excursions. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Viking Ocean Cruises incident in the North Seas during rough weather A famous cruise ship is getting sued because of a bed bug problem in 2018 Celebrity Summit is sailing again after a massive refurbishment Princess Cruises confirms two more new cruise ships --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

This week we get a review of Celebrity Silhouette on a 10-night Southern and Eastern Caribbean cruise. We get a bow to stern review of this cruise ship and what it was like sailing Celebrity Cruises. Sherry has cruise news on: New cruise terminal is officially underway in Port Canaveral Norwegian Cruise Line is increasing gratuities on April 1, 2019 Norwegian Sky just got back from a three-week dry dock Royal Caribbean previews Perfect Day at Cococay Holland America cuts steel for third Pinnacle-class ship Listener question: Curious your thoughts on a question we have been wrestling with since the Carnival Vista: how does tipping work in the specialty dining areas? Do you tip 15%-20% like a normal restaurant? - Drew --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a review of Regal Princess from a first time Princess Cruises' guest. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival Freedom's massive refurbishment Carnival Cruise Line is canceling is all stops to Antigua Disney Cruise Line purchased the land for a new destination in the Bahamas Royal Caribbean loses the case involving a guest that had a fatal heart attack onboard Carnival Cruise Line pulls out of Antigua Listener question: Bringing a minor on a cruise - is there any documentation required? --- Thoughts or questions? [email protected] Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon