Cruise Radio 918 Celebrity Reflection Caribbean Review + Cruise News
Oct 30, 2025
Richard Simms, a staff writer for cruise news, joins to discuss the latest industry updates and insights. He covers Royal Caribbean's new Santorini Beach Club and Carnival's Wi-Fi price hikes. A tragic story alerts solo travelers about safety on excursions. The conversation takes a turn to a firearm discovery at an Italian boarding, raising concerns about airport security. Dale shares his experiences aboard Celebrity Reflection, highlighting the fantastic dining options and vibrant atmosphere of the ABC Islands itinerary.
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Paid Beach Clubs Manage Overtourism
- Royal Caribbean is expanding paid beach clubs to control visitor flow in crowded destinations like Santorini.
- These beach clubs differ from open Perfect Day resorts because access requires a paid ticket.
Purchase Wi‑Fi Before Embarkation
- Buy cruise Wi-Fi before sailing to get lower pre-cruise prices rather than paying onboard.
- Expect Carnival's lowest daily social plan to rise to about $20.40 after December 1st.
Don't Cruise Solo Without Check‑Ins
- Solo cruisers should always tell someone where they are and make friends to create informal check-ins.
- Carry a location tracker (like an AirTag) or share live location with a contact on excursions.