Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

We answer more of your listener questions relating to travel insurance, the CEO of Hotwire gives us some cruise trends post-Costa Concordia, and Cruise Guy drops by with cruise news.

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We talk to our medical correspondent Ed McDonough about norovirus, get a review of Celebrity Equinox and Cruise News.

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Journalist and consumer advocate Chris Elliott is back answering your questions, plus Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.

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Costa Concordia continues to dominate the news. We speak with a maritime lawyer about possible law suits and a maritime salvage expert on how they will remove the sunken Costa Concordia.

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A passenger who was on the doomed Costa Concordia speaks to us in detail about the events leading to the ship sinking. Cruise Guy gives his thoughts and news on the event.

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We learn about the 100th anniversary cruise of the Titianic and a listener review of Allure of the Seas. Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News.

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Maritime attorney Jim Walker gives us six tips for staying safe at sea. This is a re-air from a previous episode but thought it was a good time to remind everyone.

We hear from Theresa Norton-Masek from Vacation Agent Magazine about the new builds to look forward to for 2012, a listener review from Carnival Triumph, and cruise news.

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Listener Lisa gives her review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, travel writer Chris Owen stops by the answer listeners questions, and Cruise Guy gives us cruise news.

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Doug is aboard Carnival Liberty testing out Carnival's brand new Fun Ship 2.0 renovations. Hear passenger reviews, crew, and journalist reactions.

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Doug talks to the Cruise Director aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, get a review of Holland America's ms Eurodam and Cruise Guy with cruise news.

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Nancy Schretter gives her review of Falmouth, Jamaica - an up and coming cruise port.

Simon Duval gives his review of Norwegian Peal and Cruise Guy has cruise news.

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Rick Steves calls us about his travel tips, listener Joe Tolley gives his review of Norwegian Sun and Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

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We broadcast from Mazatlan, Mexico to find out if Mexico is really safe. We have all the details.

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Broadcasting from Galveston, Texas aboard Carnival Magic's inaugural US sailing. Maroon 5 concert and all things Galveston and Carnival Magic.

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We are broadcasting aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas for the 2011 national conference. Hear the benefits of using a travel agent, company execs and Cruise Guy with cruise news.

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We get a passenger review of Carnival Fascination, speak about on board art auctions, and Cruise Guy with cruise news.

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Doug is aboard Carnival Liberty in PortMiami for the day testing out the new Fun Ship 2.0 features. He talks to John Heald, DJ Irie, and the Cruise Guy.

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We are aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. Hear passenger reviews and the CEO of Royal Caribbean.

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If you've never been to Alaska, this is a good starting point. We talk to all of the Alaska experts and they show us how to plan your trip there.

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Broadcasting from NYC with Carnival Cruise Lines as they reveal their upcoming Fun Ship 2.0 initiative.

We talk to Carnival CEO, Guy Fieri, and comedian George Lopez.

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Listener Jade joins us this week with a review of her latest Bermuda cruise on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas.

Paul Motter is here with pre-cruise tips, and Stewart Chiron is back with Cruise News.

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Listeners give us a full review of Carnival Dream, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

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We get a review from the old Carnival Destiny.

A maritime lawyer explains the Jones Act.

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Hotel Director Kevin Thorogood from Carnival Destiny chats with us, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas and Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

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We talk Solstice-class with Celebrity Cruise Line's CEO, hear about a vampire theme cruise, get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.

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We talk to Jennifer Nittoso from the Weather Channel, a vacationer riding Hurricane Irene out down in the Bahamas, plus Cruise Guy with Cruise News.

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Listener Jason Coleman gives his review of Emerald Princess in the Baltic.

Chuck Flagg gives tips for talking cheap at sea, and Cruise News.

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Thanks for 100 episodes!!

The experts are all here answering more of your questions. We hear from the Family Travel Network, travel writer Chris Owen, The Weather Channel, and Cruise Guy.

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We talked with a meteorologist from The Weather Channel about the tropics and get Cruise News.

Ever thought about solo cruising? It's not as bad as you think. We talk to two journalists who give us the ins and outs of solo cruising. Turns out that one isn't the lonliest number!

This week we speak to Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network about planning and taking a Mediterranean cruise as a family.

Travel expert Chris Owen drops by to share some tips for a Mediterranean cruise.

One of the former navigational officers from the legendary SS United States talks about that experience and his new book, "One with the Sea: An Inspiring Rags-to-Riches Saga of the Son of an Irish Immigrant."

Hear a listener review of the Explorer of the Seas and Cruise News.

Charles Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines joins us this week to talk about their small ships and the upcoming launches.

Listener Christine Lacombe talks about her recent trip aboard Holland America Line's recently renovated ms Maasdam, plus Cruise News.

Over the weekend, Cruise Line International Association hosted us aboard Oasis of the Seas to talk about their environmentally friendly 'Save the Waves' program.

Rich Pruitt, Associate Vice President of Environmental Programs, Royal Caribbean International gave us a tour of Oasis and sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with us.

Marine Scientist/Author Dr. Ellen Prager talks about the impact of cruise ships on the environment and her new book Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Ocean's Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter.

We interview Byron Miller, Vice President of PR for the South Carolina Port Authority. Find out why the lawsuit being placed against Carnival Cruise Lines is so frivolous.

We tackle cruise line smoking policies in Cruise News.

St. John's River harbor pilot, Captain Bryson joins us this week to talk about the duties of a harbor pilot and anwers your questions.

Health and fitness blogger Meghann Anderson talks to us about eating healthy at sea.

Could Charleston eventually try to throw a lawsuit against the cruise lines? This week we interview Michelle Sinkler, Program Director with Coastal Conservation League, an environmental activist group in Charleston, SC.

Doug talks about his article he wrote on 8 tips for stress-free cruise embarkation and covers cruise news.

Our medical correspondent Ed McDonough joins us to talk about all things Norovirus.

Paul Motter from Cruise Mates talks about an article he wrote, "How to Sneak Alcohol on a Cruise Ship."

Stewart Chiron, "The Cruise Guy"discusses the explosion in the port of Gibraltar effecting Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas. The MSC Opera was detained in Southampton last week after it recently completed its dry dock repairs, find out why. Also, Royal Caribbean is heading back to Japan. Get the scoop.

This week, Cruise Terminal Supervisor Gloria Tomkins talks about the Jacksonville cruise terminal. Hear just what it takes to turn a ship in a matter of hours; there is a lot more than you think. Stewart Chiron" The Cruise Guy" joins us with our weekly cruise news.

Still sailing on our 9-nt voyage on the Carnival Magic we're able to sit down with the senior cruise director John Heald. Also, hear passenger reviews about the ship, public spaces, and the new Carnival style.

This week we broadcast aboard the brand new Carnival Magic on the 9-nt inaugural voyage from Venice, Italy to Barcelona.

Hear interviews from the President and ceo of Carnival Cruise Lines, the godmother, and the ships designer.

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This week we link up with Natalie Aroyan via satellite aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. She talks to us about the brand new port in Falmouth, Jamaica.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® catches up on this week's cruise news: new renovations to the Grand Princess, assisted living case on a Celebrity Cruises, cab transportation issues in Great Victoria Harbour, and if other cruise lines are going back into Egypt.

This week Doug broadcasts down in Fort Lauderdale from the cruise event of the year, Cruise3Sixty.

Hear interviews with the Jamaica tourist board, crew members from the ships, and journalists.

Special thanks to M Silver Assoc. for making our broadcast possible.

Jennifer Nittoso, Meteorologist at The Weather Channel answers listener questions about tsunamis, rogue waves, the Bermuda Triangle, and hurricanes.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® catches us up on this weeks Cruise News. Get caught up on Celebrity Cruises opening up in the Asian market, the Carnival Magic's godmother, and Crystal Cruises' new stand-by program.

Doug went down to Port Canaveral this week to board the Queen Victoria as it made its maiden voyage into central Florida. He sits down with the ship's master, Captain Rynd.

Lobster shell golf balls? We came across this story and had to get to the bottom of it. We talk to the inventors Dr. David J. Neivandt and Dr. Bob Bayer. Cool concept!

Stewart Chiron catches us up on this weeks Cruise News.

Doug just returned from Freeport, so find out all about Freeport, Bahamas and what it's really like down there. Comedian Happy Cole joins us, as well a local conch diver.

Stewart Chiron catches us up on this week's Cruise News.

This week Doug broadcasts down at the Miami Beach Convention Center for Cruise Shipping Miami (an industry trade show).

Doug will interview Captain Dan Blanchard from Innersea Discoveries, the CEO of MeetOnCruise.com, and John Atkin, a professional ship photographer.

Matt is in the studio and will goes live to Jaxport where they just celebrated their 1,000,000 cruise passenger.

On this episode, travel writer Chris Owen joins us to discuss one of his recent articles "10 ways to save money on a cruise without being a cheapskate."

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy joins us with Cruise News. Hear about: Princess Cruises relocating their ship, Crown Princess, to Texas; get an Egypt update on the ports of call; Carnival Cruise Lines pulling out of Mazatlan; and get the low down on fuel surcharges.

This week we sit down and talk with Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Architect & Designer, Joe Farcus. Joe tells us what goes into ship design and the upcoming Carnival Magic.

Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, updates our Cruise News. Hear about NCL pulling out of Mazatlan, more ships going to St. Kitts, more delays because of fog, and the drug bust in the port of Montego Bay.