Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

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

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

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

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

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!

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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@cruiseradio.net

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

Listener, Vickie Bowne from Vancouver, gives her review of her recent sailing on Princess Cruises' Emerald Princess.

Cruise Guy stops by with this week's cruise news on Carnival, Windstar, Norwegian Cruise Line, Seabourn and the government shutdown.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Listener, Sonya from Houston, gives us her review of Carnival Magic's 7-night Western Caribbean sailing.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Listener Ed McDonough joins us to give us his review of his five night sailing on Carnival Victory. Hear all about the ship and the ports of call.

Plus, Stewart Chiron has this week's cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Shore Excursions Group answers questions about using a third party shore excursion company.

Maritime historian Peter Knego joins us to talk about the Love Boat, or as you may know it, the Pacific Princess.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

We talk to a VP at Carnival Cruise Line and he gives us the full run down of Carnival's new "Vacation Guarantee."

We talk to the editor of World of Cruising Magazine and he reviews UnCruise Adventures' new 88-guest S.S. Legacy Review + Cruise News.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Adam Coulter from Cruise Critic UK is on the scene at Giolio, Italy where they are raising Costa Concordia. We'll get all the details from him on how it went.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

We talk to listener Matt from Boca Raton, Florida on his review of Disney Wonder in Southeast Alaska.

Scott gives us his review of the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino.

Plus, Cruise Guy has cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Listener Marcy gives us her full review of her 8-night Southern Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Breeze, roundtrip from Miami, Florida.

We answer a listener question on deck chair hogs and get your reaction. Plus, Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Listener Kristin from St. Louis gives us her review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky, a cruise ship offering three and four-night sailings to the Bahamas from Miami. A listener question is answered about travel insurance and a recent canceled cruise.

Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

We talk to Teresa Crofton, a tour guide in Rome. Nancy Schretter gives us good family tips for Rome, and answers a listener question regarding pickpocketing and what travel insurance will cover.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Listener Larry from Illinois gives us his full review of Royal Caribbean's 2,500-guest Jewel of the Seas. Larry goes into detail about the ships public areas, aft balcony stateroom, ports and flying in and out of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Cruise Guy has cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us with information on staying safe in cruise ports -- especially against pickpockets!

We have a travel insurance question about strikes in Europe and Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Part two of our Carnival Sunshine episodes. We dive into Carnival Sunshine this week and give reviews of the 25 branded public areas, get more guests reviews, take some of your phone calls, and speak with the cruise director Kevin Noonan.

Don't forget to check out episode 202, our first broadcast from Carnival Sunshine.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

We are aboard the newly transformed Carnival Sunshine this week. We talk to Carnival CEO, hear passenger reviews, and info on the new Carnival Sunshine.

This is part one of a two part broadcast. Follow along on social media at #CCLSUNSHINE.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network talks about her recent sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas. The ship recently underwent a six week dry dock after a fire onboard in late May.

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News:

• Carnival new safety trial
• Grand Cayman has low passenger counts
• Carnival Faster to the Fun on more ships
• Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas back in service
• Latest on Costa Concordia
• Purchasing frequent flyer miles

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Thanks for 200 amazing episodes!

We talk to Dan Skilken, ceo of Trip Insurance, he talks to us about a recent new tool that gives local alerts to your destination and answers common travel insurance questions.

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network talks to us about her latest sailing with Holland America and their Dancing with the Stars cruise voyage last month.

Cruise Guy joins us with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we are joined by Austin, Texas listener Tanya who was on a seven-night sailing aboard Celebrity Solstice in Alaska. Hear her review of Celebrity Solstice and what it was like cruising in Alaska. Read her blog and see her photos here.

We also chat with the creators of Cruise Fare Monitor, Jay and Ivy. This is a unique service that caught our eye and it saves you money on your next cruise booking.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

On this episode, we talk to Theresa Masek, editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine to get her review of Princess Cruises' new Royal Princess. We also speak to author and photographer Amy Gulick about her latest book Salmon in the Trees and get great photo tips. Plus, CruiseGuy with cruise news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Doug is sailing aboard the 60-passenger Wilderness Adventurer in southeast Alaska. Hear what it's like to Un-Cruise!

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we talk to Craig Zabransky with StayAdventurous. Craig will give us some photo tips for your next vacation.

Plus, a passenger review from Norwegian Breakaway.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

On this show, we talk to Michael Jirout, founder of ShipMate App, a free cruise app that has all the bells and whistles. Dan Skilken, CEO of TripInsurance.com answers your questions about losing a passport while traveling overseas and how a death in the family can affect your trip.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

The Royal Caribbean ship fire is the big talk of the week. This week we talk to a passenger who was aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas when a fire started just off the coast of the Bahamas. Plus, more experts join us.

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This week, we interview listener Ted Demos from Indianapolis about his recent back-to-back sailing on Carnival Sensation from Port Canaveral, Florida. Hear about his on-board double header experience with his family.

Cruise Guy joins us for Cruise News.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we are broadcasting aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's brand new Norwegian Breakaway, a 4,000-passenger ship that sails year-round from NYC. Hear reviews and details on the entertainment, food options and kid's program.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we talk to Simon and Tim, co-hosts of CruiseChat; they were aboard Norwegian Breakaway for the big christening event in New York City. Hear all about the ship and their first impressions.

Plus, Cruise Guy with Cruise News.

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On this show, we talk about Norovirus and how to protect yourself, we also have cruise news with Cruise Guy.

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This week, we get a full review of Norwegian Epic plus cruise news from Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy.

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On this show, we have Jim Work sharing his latest cruise on Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf, along with Cruise Guy with Cruise News.

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This week, we talk to Maritime Historian and Journalist Peter Knego about his recent journey to a European shipyard to check out Princess Cruises' upcoming Royal Princess.

Stewart drops by with Cruise News.

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This week, we talk to Editor-in-Chief of World of Cruising Magazine, Simon Veness. Simon gives us a full review of his latest sailing aboard Princess Cruises Coral Princess, sailing the Panama Canal.

Cruise Guy joins us with news.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, TJ Macy from Atlanta, Georgia joins us to give us a review of his recent sailing aboard Carnival Fascination, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, maritime attorney Jim Walker joins us to talk about the proposed cruise passenger Bill of Rights and what they are. Cruise Critic UK gives their take on Titanic 2 and Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we are broadcasting from the Miami Beach Convention Center at Cruise Shipping Miami, a popular cruise industry conference. We interview CEOs, travel writers, and dig into the news of the week.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we talked to Senior Editor at Cruise Critic, Dan Askin, all about Titanic 2. Is it a hoax or is this ship really going to be built? Dan gives us the details from the press conference in New York City.

Cruise Guy has Cruise News.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we talk to Windstar Cruises CEO, Hans Birkholz, he'll share details about their acquisition of three motorized yachts.

Cruise Guy stops by with Cruise News.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

On this week's show, we talk to Simon Veness, Editor in Chief of World of Cruising Magazine. Simon share his seven-day St. Louis to Memphis experience on American Cruise Lines' Queen of the Mississippi.

Also, Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

This week, we talked to cruise passengers that were aboard Carnival Triumph as it was stranded at sea for five days. Cruise Guy joins us, travel writer Chris Owen, and Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Carnival Destiny has officially left Miami and now enroute to a 49-day, $155-million dollar dry dock. Hear from passengers and the Cruise Director about Carnival Sunshine.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net