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Doug Parker
Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 53min
842 Icon of the Seas Review 2024 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
A review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on the man overboard on Allure of the Seas during the Taylor Swift-themed cruise, Carnival Cruise Line's President sky diving for charity, details on NCL's new ships, and Star Princess. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Oct 17, 2024 • 38min
841 Disney Magic 2024 Family Review + Cruise News | Disney Cruise Line
A review of Disney Magic out of Port Everglades, Florida. This went to Disney's newest destination in The Bahamas, Lighthouse Point and Nassau. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Oct 10, 2024 • 46min
840 Symphony of the Seas 2024 + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas from Bayonne, New Jersey. Cruise news from staff writer Richard Simms. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Oct 6, 2024 • 38min
839 Queen Elizabeth Alaska Cruise 2024 | Cunard Line
John just returned from a 10 night cruise on Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth to Southeast Alaska. This cruise sailed roundtrip from Vancouver. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Oct 3, 2024 • 47min
838 Celebrity Reflection Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Royal Caribbean policy changes, Carnival Corporation earnings, Alaska cruise sickness, higher port fees, Villa Vie Odyssey changes, NCL's new More at Sea program, and the longshoremen strike that is impacting ports across the nation. Scott shares his experience of his four-night sailing on Celebrity Reflection. This was a sailing from Port Everglades to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Bimini Bahamas. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Sep 26, 2024 • 51min
837 Sun Princess 2024 Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival is detailing Celebration Key dining venues, while Royal Caribbean's largest ship, the Icon of the Sea, will be out of service next week. A Carnival passenger had their Starlink internet device taken away during sailing. There are also details about Norwegian Aqua and reports of more protestors blocking cruise ships. A review of Princess Cruises' Sun Princess. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Sep 19, 2024 • 56min
836 Utopia of the Seas Review 2024 | Royal Caribbean International
A review of Royal Caribbean's Utopia of Seas. This was a four night sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Sep 12, 2024 • 49min
835 Carnival Vista 2024 Propulsion Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line
A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista right in the middle of its propulsion issues. This was a sailing that was suppose to go to Amber Cove and Grand Turk, but instead went to Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas. Keeping Half Moon Cay. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Sep 5, 2024 • 46min
834 Jewel of the Seas 2024 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas 2024 Northern Europe cruise. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Aug 29, 2024 • 44min
833 Margaritaville at Sea Islander 2024 Updated Review + Cruise News | Margaritaville at Sea
Cruise news this week includes a landslide at the Alaska cruise port, Carnival Vista experiencing another round of propulsion issues, Royal Caribbean ordering more Icon Class mega-ships, a cyber attack at the Port of Seattle, four passengers arrested on a cruise for credit card fraud, and an update on the Villa Vie Odyssey world cruise. We get an updated review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander, the latest launch from the Margaritaville brand. The ship sails four and five night voyages out of Tampa, Florida to the Western Caribbean and Key West. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon