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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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Jun 30, 2022 • 32min
702 Carnival Radiance Review 2022 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
A 2022 review of Carnival Radiance from Long Beach, California. Richard has cruise news: Disney Wish has been christened in Port Canaveral, Florida Carnival Corporation releases Q2 earnings and makes money again Carnival Cruise Line debuts new food menu item, new ship entertainment team Norwegian cruise ship damaged when hitting an iceberg in Alaska Celebrity Cruises' full fleet is back in service, completing all 63 Royal Caribbean Group vessels Listener Q: Any idea when Carnival will bring back some of their VIFP perks? — Donna --- 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

Jun 23, 2022 • 42min
701 Odyssey of the Seas 2022 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
A review of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. This is one of the newer Royal Caribbean ships that made its North American debut in November 2022 and is spending the summer sailing the Mediterranean. Richard has cruise news: Carnival adds two more ships to its U.S. lineup Crystal Cruises returns after bankruptcy Carnival Corp brand drops pre-cruise testing Disney Wish readies for its July debut from Port Canaveral Norwegian delays another ship because of supply chain issues Listener Question: We are looking to try our first Celebrity Crusie next year and currently pricing them out. I know it's all-inclusive pricing, but the only issue is we gave up drinking years ago. Is there a way to get a lower fare if we want to opt-out of the drink package? — Linda --- 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

Jun 16, 2022 • 54min
700 Discovery Princess 2022 Alaska Cruise Review + Trip Insurance Questions | Princess Cruises
A review of Discovery Princess in Alaska. Dan from TripInsurance.com answers your listener questions as the U.S. government drops restrictions on inbound COVID testings for flights. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Jun 9, 2022 • 33min
699 Carnival Sunshine 2022 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine, a Sunshine-class ship that is sailing year-round from Charleston, South Carolina. This was a Bahamas cruise calling to Princess Cays and Nassau. Richard has cruise news on: Carnival Celebration details revealed Norwegian Escape sailings canceled Carnival Freedom set to return after fire Two more lines complete the restart Holland America Line ship christened in Rotterdam A bankrupt cruise line starts over --- 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

Jun 2, 2022 • 29min
698 Celebrity Reflection 2022 Cruise Review | Celebrity Cruises
This week we get a review of Celebrity Reflection. --- 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

May 26, 2022 • 45min
697 Holland America 2022 Koningsdam Review + Cruise News
Review of Holland America's Koningsdam cruise, Cruise news on Carnival selling Seabourn, NCL staffing issues, Royal Caribbean's return, Carnival's milestone, Birth certificate for boarding, Passport importance, Port experiences, Dining options, Amenities on Holland America ships

May 19, 2022 • 32min
696 Carnival Liberty 2022 Review + Cruise News
This week we get a review from a first-time cruiser who took a quick three-night sailing on Carnival Liberty from Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing had one Fun Day at Sea and a port stop in Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive ship review through the lens of a first-time cruiser. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival makes adjustments to onboard dining New cruise port coming to The Bahamas Margaritaville at Sea sets sail Record booking day for one cruise line Cruise ship bumps into a dock in Alaska Listener Question: If I test positive after my cruise, do I have to notify the cruise line? XXXX 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.

May 12, 2022 • 44min
695 Norwegian Encore Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's 2019-launched ship Norwegian Encore. Encore was only in service for a couple of months before the pandemic shut the cruise industry down. Richard has cruise news: Two cruise lines have resumed full operation CDC makes changes to cruise line rules Carnival is sailing from San Fransico for the first time ever Celebrity Cruises picks a godmother for Celebrity Beyond Barnacles cause a cruise to be canceled Listener Question: I heard Princess Cruises is now offering all-inclusive pricing, what can you tell me about that? — Julie XXXX 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

May 5, 2022 • 22min
694 Carnival Legend Review 2022 | Carnival Cruise Line
A 2022 review of Carnival Legend, a Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship. 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

Apr 28, 2022 • 51min
693 Oasis of the Seas 2022 Review + News | Royal Caribbean
A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. -- 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