Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl on a 10 night Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Rome. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Valor. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of a 12-night transatlantic cruise to Port Everglades, Florida from Southampton, UK on Celebrity Apex. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Holland America's ms Oosterdam. Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A 2024 review of Celebrity Silhouette. Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Princess Cruises' Discovery Princess from Seattle, Washington to Southeast Alaska. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Vista on an eight night Eastern Caribbean review. Richard Simm has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Liberty on a back-to-back Bahamas cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas; Princess Cay, and Bimini Island. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas that took place in the summer 2024. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Celebration. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of MSC Meraviglia. This was a seven-night cruise from Brooklyn, New York, down to Ocean Cay Marine Reserve and Port Canaveral (Orlando). The itinerary also calls to Nassau, Bahamas but it was changed on this sailing because of a medical emergency onboard the ship. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Holland America's Rotterdam. This was a seven-night Northern Europe cruise from Rotterdam to the Norwegian Fjords from a two time HAL cruiser. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on the man overboard on Allure of the Seas during the Taylor Swift-themed cruise, Carnival Cruise Line's President sky diving for charity, details on NCL's new ships, and Star Princess. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Disney Magic out of Port Everglades, Florida. This went to Disney's newest destination in The Bahamas, Lighthouse Point and Nassau. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas from Bayonne, New Jersey. Cruise news from staff writer Richard Simms. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

John just returned from a 10 night cruise on Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth to Southeast Alaska. This cruise sailed roundtrip from Vancouver. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Royal Caribbean policy changes, Carnival Corporation earnings, Alaska cruise sickness, higher port fees, Villa Vie Odyssey changes, NCL's new More at Sea program, and the longshoremen strike that is impacting ports across the nation. Scott shares his experience of his four-night sailing on Celebrity Reflection. This was a sailing from Port Everglades to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Bimini Bahamas. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival is detailing Celebration Key dining venues, while Royal Caribbean's largest ship, the Icon of the Sea, will be out of service next week. A Carnival passenger had their Starlink internet device taken away during sailing. There are also details about Norwegian Aqua and reports of more protestors blocking cruise ships. A review of Princess Cruises' Sun Princess. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Royal Caribbean's Utopia of Seas. This was a four night sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista right in the middle of its propulsion issues. This was a sailing that was suppose to go to Amber Cove and Grand Turk, but instead went to Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas. Keeping Half Moon Cay. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas 2024 Northern Europe cruise. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Cruise news this week includes a landslide at the Alaska cruise port, Carnival Vista experiencing another round of propulsion issues, Royal Caribbean ordering more Icon Class mega-ships, a cyber attack at the Port of Seattle, four passengers arrested on a cruise for credit card fraud, and an update on the Villa Vie Odyssey world cruise. We get an updated review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander, the latest launch from the Margaritaville brand. The ship sails four and five night voyages out of Tampa, Florida to the Western Caribbean and Key West. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Richard Simms just returned from Queen Mary 2 and shares all the details on his seven-night Canada/New England cruise from NYC. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Breeze from Galveston, Texas. Dan Skilken, President of TripInsurance.com drops by to answer your listener questions. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Frank just returned from a Mediterranean cruise aboard Norwegian Escape. He talks about the ship, the ports, and his overall thoughts about the cruise. Follow Cruise Radio on Social: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of MSC Seashore, a newer MSC Cruises ship that sails from Port Canaveral this summer. Hear a perspective from a cruiser with over 30 sailings and first time on MSC. Follow Cruise Radio's Social LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, plus Doug Parker and Richard Simms have cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Social LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida. This was a seven-night cruise to the Western Caribbean with a stop at private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Follow Cruise Radio on Social: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news: Royal Caribbean's new ship Icon of the Seas is sailing at 132%, Norwegian Cruise Line hits a record profit, cruise passengers get left in Alaska because of a natural disaster, Carnival gives a sweet surprise to guests fleetwide, Disney announces it South Florida homeport. This week, we talk with Chris about his four-night cruise on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wish, which debuted in July 2022. The ports of call were Castaway Cay and Nassau. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

In this episode, we review Norwegian Cruise Line's Alaska-based ship, the Norwegian Encore. Launched in 2019, this ship sails through Southeast Alaska during the summer. Matt shares his experiences from his trip, which started in Tampa, Florida, and embarked in Seattle. He provides a detailed review of the ship, including insights into the shore excursions and the onboard amenities on Norwegian Encore. Follow Cruise Radio on Social LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Cruise news this week covers Carnival Cruise Line's 8,000-passenger cruise ship order, Princess Cruises opting to keep its top deck attraction shutdown, Norwegian Cruise Line leaving passengers in Alaska, and an NCL ship breaking down, plus Carnival Cruise Line beefs up their online security. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast gives us a review of Carnival Vista. This was a six night cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando) to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Half Moon Cay. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this cruise ship, a comp sailing from Carnival's Players Club casino program. Follow Cruise Radio on Social: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

The latest cruise news with staff writer Richard Simms. And a review of MSC Cruises's World Europa. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of the Norwegian Jewel in Alaska. The cruise went from Vancouver, British Columbia to Seward, Alaska (the port city for Anchorage). Amy provides a comprehensive review of the seven-night one-way cruise she and her husband experienced. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Pride from Norfolk to the Bahamas and Grand Turk. This sailing was originally suppose to cruise from Baltimore, but because of the bridge accident in Baltimore Harbor this past March, the embarkation port was changed to Norfolk, Virginia. Carnival Pride sailed to Grand Turk, private-destination Princess Cays, and Freeport, Bahamas. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Ross joins us to discuss his seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from the Port of Miami. This cruise went to Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay, Honduras; and Mexico. This was his first time sailing on a Carnival Cruise Line after sailing Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Here's a nine-night review of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. This ship belongs to the Freedom class of Royal Caribbean and was launched in 2007. The cruise went to the Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda, departing from Cape Liberty in New Jersey. Kurt provides a comprehensive review covering the entire ship from bow to stern. Staff Writer Richard Simms has cruise news on a fire aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, Carnival Corporation bringing in $92 million for Q2 2024, Carnival signing a 10-year agreement with the port of Seattle, and double loyalty points for a cruise line. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

This is a review of a Bermuda cruise onboard Norwegian Joy. Norwegian Joy was recently overhauled to remove spaces while making room for new venues. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked Podcast talks about his experience onboard, what he thought of the entertainment offerings onboard, and what it's like sailing out of New York City when living in there. Connect with Cruise Radio: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander. This is the new cruise ship from the late Jimmy Buffett's successful Margaritaville brand. Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms discuss the week's top news stories, including a woman who got an expensive bill from the infirmary after she got seasick, a cruise ship getting seized in Italy for being too dirty, a world cruise delayed for the fourth time, Greece looking to cap cruise passengers, and the SS United States getting evicted from its pier in Philadelphia. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

This week's show Doug and Richard Simms have cruise news on the woman who got banned from Carnival Cruise Line for refilling water bottles, an Alaska cruise port trying to limit passengers even more, Carnival pulling back the $25 slot play credit on the VIFP program, Disney Cruise Line's new private island Lookout Cay, and initial thoughts of Margaritaville at Sea Islander out of Tampa. We get a review of a seven-night cruise to Southeast Alaska on Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam out of Vancouver. This went to Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, and Ketchikan, Alaska. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

The latest cruise industry news includes Carnival Cruise Line absorbing P&O Cruises Australia, the Villa Vie Odyssey world cruise facing a third delay this week, an Alaska cruise port is set to limit cruise passengers in 2026, refunding a Carnival cruise, and the story of a teen who left his parents on a Caribbean island because they wouldn't stop shopping. We also cover the major renovation of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy in early 2024. Joining us is Chris Gray Faust, Executive Editor of CruiseCritic.com, who shares her insights from her recent Bermuda cruise on the newly refurbished NCL Joy. Chris discusses her experience and highlights the new features, including a revamped thermal suite, an expanded Vibe Beach Club, new cabins in the Observation Lounge, and solo staterooms. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

In this Cruise Radio episode, Doug Parker talked with Kevin about his five-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Mariner of the Seas. Kevin detailed the embarkation, his stateroom, and dining experiences, including the Windjammer marketplace and free options like Sorrento pizza. They enjoyed Cozumel and CocoCay, although a balloon excursion on Perfect Day was canceled due to wind. Kevin was impressed with the easy departure process with facial recognition and gave tips for first-time cruisers. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

In this episode of Cruise Radio, Doug Parker and Richard Simms shared their experiences and insights on Carnival Firenze. They started with embarkation stories on the Carnival Firenze and discussed the ship's design and amenities. They also covered dining options, detailing the variety of food available on board, from the Italian restaurant and teppanyaki to Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Entertainment was also a topic, with mentions of shows and trivia games. The episode included tales from ports of call like Puerto Vallarta and Cabo, and ended the intereview with a conversation about drink packages and the benefits of VIP status. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker welcomed guest Craig, who recounted his seven-night journey on Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. He detailed his onboard experiences, including exceptional dining at a seafood restaurant, entertainment from shows to comedy acts, and the lively music scene across the ship's bars. He shared his casino visits, the relaxed sea days with activities like art auctions, and the engaging kids' programs. Craig also talked about the port stops in Princess Cays, San Juan, and Saint Thomas. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Kurt and his wife did a back-to-back cruise on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas in the Mediterranean last fall. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of an eight night Key West and Bahamas cruise on Carnival Glory from New Orleans. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Daniel reviews MSC Cruises's ship Meraviglia, which is homeported in Brooklyn, New York City, and sails Caribbean and Bahamas cruises. This is MSC Cruises' first ship that sails year-round from New York City. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in a Sky Suite. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Jubilee. Staff writer Richard Simms is here with cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Harmony of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ship that is currently sailing from Galveston, Texas to the Western Caribbean.