

Cruise Radio
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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Sep 8, 2022 • 36min
712 Carnival's Mardi Gras 2022 Review | Carnival Cruise Line
A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival's Mardi Gras. --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Sep 1, 2022 • 24min
711 Disney Fantasy Cruise Review 2022 | Disney Cruise Line
A seven-night review of Disney Crusie Line's Disney Fantasy. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Aug 25, 2022 • 43min
710 Harmony of the Seas + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
A 2022 review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral, Florida. Richard has cruise news: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises drop mandates on most cruises Carnival Luminosa itineraries now listed on the Carnival Cruise Line website Grand Cayman lifts COVID protocols for all visitors and could get a pier Princess goes all in on bidding for an upgrade You can live on a cruise ship for as little as $600,000 Listener Question: What is a cruise duck? --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Aug 18, 2022 • 52min
709 Celebrity Eclipse Review 2022 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
Cruise Radio covers Celebrity Eclipse cruise review in Southeast Alaska. Cruise news includes vaccination updates, Carnival's record booking day, Virgin Voyages funding boost, and more. Listener question on buying Cloud 9 Thermal Suite. Podcast explores pre-purchasing strategies, comparing Norwegian to Celebrity Cruises, spa experiences on a cruise, embracing nature's wonders, and contrasting cruise experiences.

Aug 11, 2022 • 45min
708 Carnival Magic Caribbean Review 2022 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
A review of a six-night Caribbean sailing on Carnival Magic from Port Canaveral. The ports of call on this sailing were Carnival's private island Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove. We get a bow-to-stern review from this family of three. Richard Simms has cruise news: Cruise protocols are changing again More changes at Carnival Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line had a Q2 business update Hawaii-based Pride of America is sailing at half capacity because Americans don't want to work Diamond Princess is back in America but won't be going anywhere until November Listener Question: What are the best Haven upgrade strategies? My assumption is eggs in one basket. Daniel --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Aug 4, 2022 • 41min
707 Cruise News Updates + MSC Lirica 2022 Med Review | MSC Cruises
A seven-night cruise on MSC Cruises MSC Lirica that was roundtrip from Athens, Greece. Richard Simms has cruise news: Policy changes regarding testing across most major cruise lines Norwegian Cruise Line is changing up menus and celebrating the float-out of its next Prima-class ship Carnival Cruise Line has over three million guests served Glacier Bay National Park is tightening the reins on cruise ships A fishing boat hit a cruise ship in New England Listener Q: I have a medical condition and can not get the drink package. Can my wife get one on our Royal Caribbean cruise next summer? — Tim --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Jul 28, 2022 • 41min
706 Regal Princess 2022 Review + Cruise News | Princes Cruises
A seven-night review of Princess Cruises' Regal Princess in the Med. Richard Simms has cruise news: More developments on the rock slide impacting an Alaska cruise port Another U.S. cruise line drops pre-cruise COVID-19 testing before embarkation Carnival is re-opening another dining venue after being shutdown over the summer One cruise line is celebrating a year back to service with some cool facts Virgin Voyages is coming to a TV near you Listener Q: Does NCL now have an Unlimited Starbucks Coffee Package for purchase? --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Jul 21, 2022 • 39min
705 Voyager of the Seas Review 2022 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
A review of a 10-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. This was a Baltic cruise from Northern Europe that was very port intensive. We get a bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the itinerary. Richard has cruise news on: CDC drops cruise ship program for cruise ships One cruise line takes a public approach to get more to sail while the other drops negative testing Royal Caribbean Group purchases a former Crystal Cruises ship A couple spends 1,000 days on one cruise line Record cruise week in Central Florida Listener Question: I have a treatment booked in the spa, does this mean I'll be able to use the thermal suite that day? Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Jul 14, 2022 • 35min
704 Carnival Freedom 2022 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
We get a review of an eight-night southern Caribbean voyage on Carnival Freedom out of PortMiami. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival provides updates on crew shortages, the kids' clubs, and pre-cruise testing Disney Cruise Line is increasing the recommended daily gratuity amount Norwegian's PortMiami terminal has a new mural, Norwegian Sun is returning to service Explora Journeys orders two additional ships Listener Question: We are going to Bermuda this summer and keep reading that we need a health passport to get to Bermuda. Is this something that we should take care or does the cruise line satisfy it for us? — Heather --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Jul 7, 2022 • 41min
703 Norwegian Breakaway Review 2022 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
A seven-night review of Norwegian Breakaway from New Orleans. This was a Western Caribbean cruise with The Haven experience. Richard has cruise news on: Two companies loosen COVID testing protocols NCL cancels another sailing of Norwegian Sun and wants more of your money before you cruise Keel laid on the next Royal Caribbean LNG vessel Faster internet could soon be coming if Royal Caribbean has anything to do with it. Listener Q: Looking at Disney Wish for our honeymoon cruise next summer. Is it really true that there's a 5,000-dollar drink onboard? And WHY? I can't be the only person fascinated by this. — Katie --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon