Cruise Radio

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's last Vista-class ship, Carnival Panorama. This was a seven-night cruise from Long Beach, California, to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, dining onboard, and ports of call down in the Mexican Riviera.  Richard Simms has cruise news:  Australia has reopened its cruise industry  Grand Cayman drops cruise ship restrictions  Jimmy Buffett's cruise ship is being converted to a Margaritaville at Sea  Self-serve buffets are back on Royal Caribbean  Norwegian Escape returns to service  Another drug bust on MSC Seaside in Europe -- 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

This week we get a review of Celebrity Constellation. This was an 11-night cruise from Tampa, Florida to the Caribbean and Central America. We get a full review of the ship, the destinations, and what Kirk and his wife thought of a longer-than-normal cruise.  Richard Simms has cruise news on:  Cruising is back for Canada and Alaska Royal Caribbean cuts steel for one ship and names the next vessel  Prices are on the increase at Carnival Cruise Line  Another Fantasy-class ship scrapped  10 guests on MSC Seaside were busted for transporting drugs  Listener Q: What are the requirements for iFly on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas?  -- 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

We get a review of Disney Dream. This was a three-night cruise from Port Canaveral to Nassau, Bahamas, and the private island Castaway Cay.  Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com drops by discussing the importance of travel insurance over the past few months, including the Crystal Cruises' bankruptcy, Norwegian Escape running aground, CDC lifting cruise travel advisory, and canceling an Eastern European vacation because of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.  -- 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

Review of the world's largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, new zones on upcoming mega-ships, cancellation of a sailing on Norwegian Escape, entry of Discovery Princess, Grand Cayman's reopening to cruise ships, back-to-back cruises in Port Canaveral. Discussion on trip insurance importance, smooth embarkation process, dining experiences, onboard activities, water park comparison, disembarkation with face recognition, diamond membership benefits, and first-time cruiser tips on the world's largest ship.

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Miami-based Carnival Sunrise. This vessel used to be Carnival Triumph before a $200 million refurbishment in 2019. The five-night cruise stopped in Ocho Rios and Bimini Island before returning to PortMiami.  --- 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.  

A review of Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.  Richard has cruise news:  The CDC lowers the cruise travel health warning Norwegian Escape cancels voyage mid-cruise after running aground Australia is returning to cruising in April 2022  Princess Cruises adds two more U.S. homeports this year  Carnival Cruise Line wraps its 50th birthday with a giant party on Carnival Conquest Listener Question: Was your cruise on Norwegian Getaway free?  -- 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

In this week’s episode, we speak with Adam about his five-night Mariner of the Seas voyage out of Port Canaveral in December 2021. He discusses his cabin, the ship’s food and entertainment, and what he did at Royal Caribbean’s private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Richard has cruise news: Norwegian details upcoming cruise ship Carnival's 50th anniversary meet up  MSC goes year-round in NYC  Carnival Spirit and Carnival Esctasy return to service Allure of the Seas goes to three- and four-night sailings in 2023  Listener Question: What is cruising like in 2022? -- 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

Chris and his wife just returned from a five-night cruise to the western Caribbean aboard Norwegian Getaway. He tells us about his experience with a Haven aft balcony suite, the dining and entertainment on the ship, and his time in Cozumel and Norwegian’s private destination in Belize, Harvest Caye. Richard has cruise news:  Carnival details more itineraries  8 cruise lines drop masks mandates Norwegian details business in a latest earnings update  Could cruise ships become apartments? Norwegian Sky returns to sailings  Listener Question: Should I prepay my gratuity or tip cash at the end?   -- 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

After six months in service, we get a review of Virgin Voyages' newly launched Scarlet Lady. This was a five-night cruise from PortMiami to Costa Maya, Mexico, and Bimini Island.    Richard has cruise news on:  Multiple cruise lines drop mask mandates  The world's largest cruise ship makes it to America  Canada ports prepare for a 2022 cruise season Carnival Sensation reportedly sold for scrap  Carnival Celebration gets a new atrium  111 cruise lines participate in the new CDC agency cruise rules  Listener Question: What is the best way to bid for an upgrade on Norwegian Cruise Line?    -- 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

Marc and his family recently returned from a six-night New Year's Eve cruise aboard Carnival Miracle from Long Beach, Califonia. This cruise went down to Cabo and Ensenada. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, what he thought of the food, the condition of the vessel, and his overall thoughts of this Carnival Miracle cruise.  Richard has cruise news on:  CDC drops cruise travel warning down one level Crystal Cruises hangs it up after 30 years  Smoking in the casinos are back for Carnival Cruise Line  Virgin Voyages opens its new terminal in PortMiami  Most 2023 Norwegian Sky sailings go dark Listener Q: What is a Carnival Sailabration cruise and are they still available to book?  -- 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