Cruise Radio

This week we discuss the new features added to Carnival Mardi Gras, get a review of Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam, interview a travel insurance expert about medivac coverage, and get cruise news with Sherry Laskin.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Guest being kicked off a Norwegian Cruise Line ship  Carnival Vista having more technical issues Disney cruise ship being revamped  Port Canaveral wins port award Listener Q: Is the NCL free airfare promotion really worth it?  --- 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 on Cruise Radio Rewind we put together a panel to compare the drink packages between Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and Royal Caribean. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast and writer Richard Simms are my guests to discuss the beverage packages. Let me know your thoughts: doug@cruiseradio.net. 

 A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunrise. This ship just underwent a $200 million renovation and is now sailing from New York City for the Summer and Fall of 2020. We get a comprehensive review of the new staterooms, food venues, and entertainment on the ship.  Sherry has cruise news:  A woman went overboard on Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic over the weekend in the Mediterranean Sea Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues stranded fishermen  Carnival Panorama added to Faster to the Fun pricing  Norwegian Cruise Line's Getaway just got new features  Cruise ships are heading to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo Listener Q: I'm wondering how many actually swim or sit by the pool on an Alaskan cruise? - Sue  --- 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

Piloting a ship is a dangerous job that requires a lot of training. We sit down and have a chat in studio with river pilot Captain Eric Bryson. Captain Bryson answers our questions on what it's like making that leap from the PILOT boat to the cruise ship, navigating mega ships, and the training required. This interview originally aired in spring 2011. 

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl. This was a 13-night transatlantic cruise from New York City to Amsterdam. Since the cruise was so long, we were able to find out what the ship was like during multiple sea days with no stone left unturned. Sherry has cruise news:  Cruises to Cuba are officially canceled MSC Cruise ship crashed into a dock in Venice over the weekend Carnival Cruise Line got slapped with a big fine for violating probation Another Celebrity Cruise underwent a refurbishment Listener Q: What is the weather like in Alaska in July? --- 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 very detailed review of Celebrity Edge this week. Kerry and his wife just sailed a 14-night back-to-back Eastern and Western Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Cruises' newest vessel.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival Sunrise christened in New York City Big news for Port Canaveral and Disney Cruise Line Carnival blimp is back in the airport to celebrate summer Carnival Splendor spent an extra night in Long Beach because of technical issues Listener Q: Is Royal Caribbean's The Key program worth it for a three-night cruise on Mariner of the Seas? Also, how is the traffic in Port Canaveral on embarkation day? --- 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.

Carnival Cruise Line christened Carnival Sunrise on Thursday, May 23 in New York City. We were at the christening celebration and have interviews from the scene.  On this episode we hear from:  Kathie Lee Gifford, former spokeswoman for Carnival Cruise Line  Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald  The Flying Scotsman, Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director  Writer Richard Simms For more check out the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  --- 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 review of Carnival Cruise Line's Spirit-class ship, Carnival Legend. This was a seven-night sailing to Alaska that left from Seattle, Washington. We get a detailed review of the Carnival Alaska cruise experience, what the ship was like, and why this class of ship is so popular. Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee gives us an update on all the questions we've been receiving about Bermuda cruises and the first named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the rescue Royal Caribbean just announced a major refurbishment  A retired fisherman came to the rescue of the tragic plane crash in Alaska that killed six  Nassau is considering changing their cruise ship dumping laws Listener Question: Anytime dining on Norwegian Cruise Line. And we answer some of your shore excursion questions with CruisingExcursions.com.  --- 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.

Review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and the grand opening of The Perfect Day at Coco Cay from Tommy. Tommy is the host of the Always Be Booked cruise podcast.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Plane crash that killed six cruise guests  Celebrity Cruises getting adding new dining concepts  Royal Caribbean brings another ship to the Caribbean  Carnival Cruise Line swaps out a lot of ships  New transportation option to Port Everglades and Miami  Listener question: Have you ever gone on a cruise at the end of December and is the ship decorated for Christmas? Also, how’s the weather in Nassau I’m afraid I wasted $$ on an excursion and it won’t be warm enough. - Sierra Watch the Carnival Sunrise video tour here.  --- 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 seven-night review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This went to the ABC islands and sailed roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Princess Cruises raising gratuities Cruise ship quarantined because of the measles outbreak Royal Caribbean laying the keel for an upcoming ship  The financial impact of the Oasis of the Seas dry dock accident in April  Listener Question: How easy is it to get to LAX from Long Beach. We are in the planning stages of our upcoming cruise and trying to figure out if an Uber is cheaper than a Carnival transfer. We are a family of 4.  --- 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.