Cruise Radio

This week we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise that called to private island Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas. Freedom is one of the Royal Caribbean was one of the ships that conducted a simulated voyage so it could allow more unvaccinated guests to board, most of them being families with kids under 12.  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy is sailing in the Aegean Sea on Celebrity Apex this week. We catch up with him while on a sea day between cruise ports.  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.   Celebrity Apex check-in Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

This week are sailing on the first Carnival Cruise Line ship from Florida. This was a six-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Amber Cove and private island Half Moon Cay.  We speak with: Carnival Cruise Line President, Christine Duffy Brand Ambassador John Heald  VP of Beverage Operations, Eddie Allen  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.

Exploring the first cruise back in the US with Celebrity Edge, discussing changes and similarities in cruising post-pandemic. Highlights include dining experiences, gym facilities, interactions with Captain Kate, and the innovative e-muster drill. The podcast also touches on trip insurance, cruise promotions, and advocacy against a credit card bill.

This week we broadcast from Celebrity Cruises' first ship to sail from the United States in 15-months, Celebrity Edge. Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain joins us on the program, along with Stewart Chirson the Cruise Guy.  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.

This week we talk to Nick who just returned from the very first Royal Caribbean sailing open to U.S. guests from Nassau, Bahamas. He details the process of flying to the Bahamas from Florida, the health protocols in place both in port and onboard, and how the cruising experience compared to pre-COVID times. Richard has cruise news: The state of Florida won the lawsuit against the CDC — What's next?  The first simulated sailing has officially been completed, what are we hearing?  Carnival announced they'd be receiving a couple of new additions.  Royal Caribbean adds fees for unvaccinated cruisers  A proposed bill could cut Canada's stop out of the itinerary if it were only to satisfy the Passenger Vessel Services Act.  More Norwegian Cruise Line cancellations 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 Millennium. This was the first North American cruise for Celebrity that was open to residents of the United States. The cruise took an interesting turn when two guests onboard the ship tested positive. Luckily, all turned out good and in the end, it proved that the protocols the cruise line has in place worked.  Richard has cruise news:  Last week it was Celebrity Cruises, this week it's Royal Caribbean that set sail on its first journey welcoming US guests.  8 Royal Caribbean crew members from Odyssey of the Seas tested positive, delaying the first cruise. Millennium had an isolated incident last week on their first cruise back.  The state of Florida vs the CDC, what's the latest delay about?  The Gov of USVI is also for cruise lines asking for vaccine status. Question: What is the best embarkation appointment to select? 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.

We check in with Stewart Chiron who is sailing aboard Celebrity Millennium this week from St. Maarten. This is the first cruise open to U.S. residents. We get a glimpse of life at sea, what it's like cruising in 2021, and what about the buffets? Staff writer Richard Simms also discusses Celebrity Cruises' new vaccination policy.  Richard has cruise news:  The first Caribbean cruise ship to welcome U.S. guests has sailed  Another ships has been cleared to sail from Florida  Carnival announces Caribbean restart dates  A policy change for Carnival guests sailing from Galveston, Texas More cancellations for Disney and an app update  MSC announces restarts dates for North America  Royal has also announced a handful of ships restarting 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.

This week we’ve put together a very special episode of Cruise Radio to honor and celebrate the life of ‘The Love Boat’ actor Gavin MacLeod, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 90. Best known as Captain Stubing.  You’ll hear from a variety of individuals in the cruise industry who were personally impacted by MacLeod throughout the years, and have the chance to listen to an interview I did with him aboard Royal Princess in 2013. We here at Cruise Radio are grateful for the legacy he’s left behind, and are thankful he’s in heaven now with Jesus. 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.

We get a preview of the first cruise to return to the sea from the UK in 14-months. Journalist Dave Monk just returned from a four-night sailing. He discusses the protocols onboard, what dining, the buffets, and the mask situation are like onboard.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Royal Caribbean gets permission to cruise A tone of optimism from cruise line executives  The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act passes  A cavalcade of cruise lines intends to sail Alaska this summer  Carnival has outlined its Alaska cruise protocols  Viking gears up for a summer 2021 restart  Another cruise line extends Bahamas sailings due to an overwhelming response Norwegian Cruise Line details its 2021 restart for the US Listener Question: What is the weather like in Southeast Alaska for late August? — Nicole  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.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by to unpack the latest developments from the CDC as well as the state of Florida's lawsuit against the agency.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Judge speaks on State of Florida vs CDC lawsuit Royal Caribbean has made some changes for summer cruises  Alaska cruise bill passes in the Senate, next up is the House  Carnival's new ship is heading to Florida very soon Disney Cruise Line details upcoming ship Wish  Norwegian Cruise Line shares more about upcoming Norwegian Prima Listener Q: Is it better to book the new ship right when it goes on sale or give it some time for the people that paid deposits to back out and hope for a lower price? - Jim  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.