Cruise Radio

This week we get a review of MSC Meraviglia, a ship that was introduced by MSC Cruises in 2016. Dr. Kris gives us a comprehensive review of the ship, his thoughts on the layout, the ports of call, and how the service was sailing MSC Cruises in the western Mediterranean. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:  A cruise ship hitting the pier in Honduras  Norwegian Cruise Line's Bliss being delivered  Carnival Cruise Line cutting back on the use of straws  Listener Question: The best way to stay in touch with family when docking in port.  Thoughts or comments? Email: doug@cruiseradio.net  More cruise industry news and insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

On this week's episode of Cruise Radio, we are broadcasting straight from Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Horizon.  We discuss Horizon's differences from Carnival Vista and the new barbecue smokehouse and brewhouse onboard with Carnival's president Christine Duffy. Eddie Allen, the Vice President of Beverage Operations joins us to talk about the brewery onboard, as well as some of Carnival's most popular cocktails.  Chris Owen from Chris Cruises also stops by to discuss his first impressions of the ship and help answer some listener questions. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

On this bonus episode, we get a review from Joe on his 12-night Baltic cruise on Holland America's Zuiderdam. Plus we answer some of your shore excursion questions.  Thoughts or comments? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  In-depth cruise industry news and coverage at https://cruiseradio.net. 

Chris recently returned from a five-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the newly refurbished Disney Magic. We chat about Marvel Days at Sea, the newly refurbished ship, and her overall thoughts on this Disney Cruise Line ship.  Sherry has cruise news on: Norwegian Cruise Line is giving guests a free cruise after the ship was a construction zone during a recent repositioning cruise.  Carnival Cruise Line is adding a new late night menu to their newest ship, Carnival Horizon.  Carnival Cruise Line is adding more sailings to Cuba from Tampa and Miami.  Florida cruise port shatters passengers record.  Listener Question: My husband and I are divorced and I want to take my son on a cruise for his 14th birthday. His father was cool with him going, and is now is being a jerk and saying he won't sign for him to go. Do you have any suggestions or is there a way around this?  Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Find cruise news and industry insights at https://cruiseradio.net. 

We get a review of the newly refurbished Carnival Elation. In fall 2017, the ship underwent a massive refurbishment that added close to 100 balcony staterooms, Vista Suites, a Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and other Fun Ship enhancements.  Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Horizon is officially on her first cruise Royal Caribbean has tightened up their cancellation policy A girl claims she was booted off Disney Cruise Line Listener Question:  My husband and I are cruising this summer and are debt free. We have one credit card but it's only for emergencies. I'm reading where the cruise line puts a hold on debit cards on embarkation day. Is there another option instead of handing over my bank card? Shannon - Johnsontown, PA Thoughts or review? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl on a cruise out of New Orleans.  Sherry has cruise news:  World's Largest Cruise Ship is Delivered  Royal Caribbean's $900M Royal Amplify program  Carnival Paradise Completes Massive Makeover  Carnival Cruise Line Adds Photo Packages  Norwegian Encore is Open for Bookings  Carnival Horizon is delivered  Listener Question:   I am booked on an upcoming Carnival cruise through reduced deposit promotion. Did a dummy booking and my cruise went down $125. I called Carnival and they could not find that price. What would you do?- Jean    Questions or review? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net   

Hear a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Silhouette. A seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale.  Sherry has cruise news: The US State Department lifts the travel warning to Mexico Carnival Panorama announces West Coast itineraries  Carnival raised Faster to the Fun prices  Norwegian Cruise Line has hiked gratuities again  Royal Caribbean announced a $200 million refurbishment to Coco Cay This cruise ship was cut in half and had a 49' centerpiece added to it Listener Question  What happens to your luggage when they check it at the pier?  Question or cruise review? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon    

Jon gives us a review of his family's seven-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Pride from Baltimore.  Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Norwegian Cruise Line announces a new PortMiami terminal  Virgin Cruises gives us more details on their upcoming ship  Princess Cruises is testing their version of paid priority embarkation  Disney Cruise Line details the look of their upcoming ships Listener Question: My husband don't want to get a passport. Help!  Thoughts or suggestions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon  

We get a review of Princess Cruises Royal Princess. This was a 10-night Southern Caribbean itinerary out of Port Everglades. Simone from Cruising Excursions drops by to answer some of your listener questions on Baltic itineraries. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Cruise lines pull some excursions from the Cozumel itinerary. Details of the new Holland America food partnership. Carnival Horizon officially has a Godmother. Bahamas Paradise Cruises details their upcoming ship. Celebrity Cruises details new dining venues on the upcoming Celebrity Edge Question or comments? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

Tim and his wife just returned from a five-night sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Liberty. Hear a review of this Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral.  Stewart has cruise news on:  Recent updates to Princess Cays  Carnival Cruise Line adding more Cuba sailings in 2019  Carnival Corporation's new WiFi hardware blows away competitors  Cruise Awards Cruise Critic recently revealed their 2018 Cruiser's Choice awards. These awards are voted by members of the site's cruising community. Colleen McDaniel, Senior Executive Editor of CruiseCritic.com stops by to share a few of the winners with us. You can get a rundown of all the winners by clicking here.    Listener Questions:  What is the status of Princess Cruises' Ocean Medallion program?  Why does every Carnival Cruise Line ship always stop in Nassau, Bahamas?   Questions or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net     Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon