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Doug Parker
Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.
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Mar 19, 2023 • 19min
742 Carnival Luminosa 2023 Review | Carnival Cruise Line
A 2023 review of Carnival Luminosa. This was a three-night sailing from Brisbane, Australia with no ports, otherwise known as a cruise to nowhere. A frequent Carnival Cruise Line cruiser, John gives us the details about the ship and his initial thoughts on the refurbishment that Luminosa underwent following its transfer from Costa Cruises. Listen to unedited interviews with cruise line executives and public figures. Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Mar 16, 2023 • 45min
741 Norwegian Encore Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
Daniel and his family took a five-night sailing in December aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore to what was planned to be a Western Caribbean sailing. The voyage was modified because of strong winds and it wound up having three sea days and two ports of call, Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive review of The Haven experience on Norwegian Cruise Line. Richard has cruise news: Trouble in Paradise with Royal Caribbean A cruise ship magician assaulted New alcohol-free drinks on Carnival Cruise Line Royal Caribbean accidentally sells wrong package Busted for bringing plants ashore Owl on a cruise ship You're invited to the conversation. Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Mar 12, 2023 • 22min
740 Weekly Cruise News Update | March 11, 2023
Getting you caught up on this week in the cruise industry. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean changing room service from twice to once Death on a Carnival Cruise Line ship in which the FBI is involved Royal Caribbean detailing its Royal beach Club in Nassau, Bahamas Disney Cruise Line giving details about its Lighthouse Point opening soon Norwegian Cruise Line skipping a port over port congestion and detailing where Norwegian Sky is going Holland America Line launching a new series of journeys that sail round trip from North America Want to support Cruise Radio? Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Mar 9, 2023 • 32min
739 Carnival Valor Western Caribbean Review | Carnival Cruise Line
A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Valor. Want to support Cruise Radio? Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Mar 2, 2023 • 41min
738 Carnival Magic Bermuda Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
In this episode, we get a review of a four-night voyage to Bermuda aboard Carnival Magic out of Norfolk, Virginia. Richard has cruise news. Want to support Cruise Radio? Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Feb 23, 2023 • 26min
737 Wonder of the Seas Review 2023 | World's Largest Cruise Ship
Experience a detailed account of a family's adventure on the world's largest cruise ship, including dining experiences, casino smoke concerns, port call reviews, rainforest visits, DeBark process, and first-time tips for sailors. Explore the highlights of a family-friendly seven-night cruise with specialized amenities for children.

Feb 16, 2023 • 44min
736 Valiant Lady Caribbean Review 2023 + Cruise News | Vigin Voyages
Kabir recently took an eight-night Caribbean cruise aboard Virgin Voyages' ship Valiant Lady out of PortMiami. He goes over what sets this cruise line apart from others, how the food and entertainment were on board, and what he did in each port of call. Richard has cruise news on: Carnival's oldest ship is back in service after a two-week dry dock Royal is making something free that once had a cost attached That pesky rock slide in Alaska may soon go away One island is considering limiting the number of cruise ships Heads up, if you're getting a passport soon Listener Question: Selina asks, I’m going on a cruise in December. My passport expires three days after we’re supposed to board. Will that be a problem? Want to support Cruise Radio? Join the Cruise Radio Extra Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Mentioned in the show: www.cruisedirectorkabir.com www.instagram.com/kabirbageria www.twitter.com/kabirbageria www.youtube.com/c/travelwithkabircd Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 2min
735 MSC Seascape Caribbean Review + Cruise News | MSC Cruises
Kristin and her husband Scott recently took a seven-night western Caribbean cruise out of Miami aboard MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Seascape. Hear what they thought of their cabin, the food on board, the entertainment, and how they ended up with an extra day at MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay. Richard Simms has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is moving the financial needle in the right direction Carnival Cruise Line releases a lot of sailings from 15 to 31 nights to and from the Pacific region Nearly half of Princess's cruise fleet will sail Alaska next year Details revealed on Sun Princess Crystal Cruises is back and will sail this summer Cruise Radio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cruiseradio Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Feb 2, 2023 • 42min
734 Carnival Horizon Western Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Kevin, his wife, and their two-year-old son took a Thanksgiving cruise aboard Carnival Horizon to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. He shares their thoughts on their Grand Suite stateroom, the dining on board (including the Thanksgiving feast!), the kids’ club, and more. Richard has cruise news: Cruise line cancels sailing over food and drink technical issues Smoking in Mexico could land you in jail or a $550 fine Protests in Cozumel over new cruise pier Norwegian Cruise Line adds ship to Baltimore, MD Carnival Cruise Line sends letters to guests asking them to behave Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Jan 26, 2023 • 46min
733 Celebrity Beyond 2023 Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
We get a five-night review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Beyond. The ship debuted in the Spring of 2022 and sailed its inaugural sailing in November 2022. This sailing went to Mexico, calling at Cozumel and Costa Maya. Richard has cruise news: Two changes at Norwegian Cruise Line Nassau, Bahamas, admits they were wrong when it comes to cruise passengers Carnival Corporation makes changes to the internet Another ship floats out and picks the captains Brooklyn's cruise terminal houses migrant workers Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon