Cruise Radio

Gina Kramer from Cruise Critic just returned from Royal Caribbean's newly refurbished Navigator of the Seas. She gives us a review of the new spaces and what changes the ship saw during the $115-million dry dock.  Andrew is onboard the brand new MSC Bellissima and checks in with us on the inaugural cruise.  Sherry has cruise news:  A scary night for Norwegian Escape Second entree cost on one cruise line  Princess Cruises rescues a pilot and passenger from a plane that crashed in the Caribbean Sea  Carnival Cruise Line has a new food partnership with Emeril Lagasse Listener question: day pass resorts in Bermuda  --- 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.  

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line isn't your typical cruise line. They have two cruise ships based in Palm Beach, Florida and do two-night cruises to Freeport, Bahamas. One of their ships is an old Carnival Cruise Line ship (Carnival Celebration) and the other is an old Costa Cruises ship (neoClassica). Today's review is of the Grand Classica. We learn how is compares to mass market cruise ship, are the procedures the same, and what the experience was like.  Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee answers a question about the high winds that caused a cruise ship delay in New York City. Sherry has cruise news on:  Norwegian Cruise Line ship was cut short due to high winds  The port of Nassau will get a new cruise pier  One cruise line made gratuities mandatory and then reversed it  Navigator of the Seas is out of dry dock and ready to sail from Port Miami Carnival Cruise Line adds new dessert menu Listener question on tipping luggage handlers at the pier.  --- 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 seven-night Bahamas review of Carnival Pride. Walter took this cruise for his 15th wedding anniversary and booked a suite. We get a full review of this Spirit-class ship, entertainment, and dining. Plus, their port stops in Nassau, Princess Cay, and Freeport, Bahamas.  Watch Carnival Pride Tour here.  Sherry has cruise news on: Norwegian Cruise Line having issues with Epic  Royal Caribbean ordering another mega cruise ship  A cruise ship was turned away from Cuba Carnival Cruise Line renews vows across their whole fleet Royal Caribbean  Listener Question: What to do in Belize?  --- 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 get a review of a four-night sailing on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. This was a quick sailing to Cozumel over Super Bowl weekend. We also learn the importance of having travel insurance.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival's new destination in the Bahamas Princess Cruises putting a waterpark on one of their ships More Virgin Voyages news A Celebrity cruise ship just got a major makeover  Listener question comparing Caribbean itineraries and ships. 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 detailed review of MSC Cruises MSC Seaside. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing to the Eastern Caribbean. The cruise stopped at San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and Nassau. This review is from a first time MSC cruiser and packed with great information about the cruise line, the service onboard, and the ship itself.  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 Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.  Sherry has a cruise on:  Carnival updates app Carnival new dining plan  Royal Caribbean names their new ship and it's headed to the US Holland America christening  Virgin Voyages reveal more cabin information  Action News Meteorologist drops by to talk about sea fog and the issues it caused in Tampa with Royal Caribbean's Brilliance 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.

Meteorologist Greg Dees answers the question on why Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line always miss their private island because of weather. And lightning in the Gulf of Mexico.  Colleen McDaniel from Cruise Critic joins us to talk about the big winners in their 2018 Editors' Picks Awards.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Itineraries for Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Mardi Gras Princess Cruises private destination Princess Cays caught fire  Virgin Voyages is rolling gratuities into the cruise fare  Princess announces the largest balconies at sea  Shelly from CruisingExcursions answers some listener questions on some cruisers sailings to Rome, Athens, Mallorca, and Mykonos.  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 Celebrity Infinity this week. This week's guest is a seasoned cruiser but his first time sailing on Celebrity Cruises. This four-night cruise left from Port Everglades and went to Key West and Nassau, and had one sea day.  Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers a question about a cruise guest who almost got stuck in Mexico needing emergency surgery.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: The kid who jumped off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and lived to tell the story.  Virgin Voyages releases rock star cruise suites.  MSC Cruises gives us more details about their upcoming island Ocean Reserve Cay. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers a question about a cruise guest who almost got stuck in Mexico needing emergency surgery.  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

 A full review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky. This ship is one of Norwegian's smaller cruise ships and sails year-round from Miami, Florida. Matt did a back-to-back sailing on this one so he sailed a four-night and then a three-night sailing. The itinerary on the cruise included Cuba, Nassau, Bahamas and the cruise line's private island of Great Stirrup Cay.  To catch up on this week's cruise news please check out the Cruise Radio News feed by clicking here or by typing in Cruise Radio News where you listen to your favorite podcast.  -- 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

Bonus Cruise Radio episode. Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas had to end their cruise a day early after a norovirus outbreak of almost 500 guests onboard. We talk to a guest who just returned from the ship and gives us a play by play of what happened during the sailing. Also we talk to a Commander at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention who heads up the Vessel Sanitation Program. Video on the return of Oasis of the Seas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8OvqRq3SvU&t  -- 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.