Cruise Radio

Tina just returned from Norwegian Escape where she did a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship. She gives us a comprehensive review.    Theresa Norton-Masek has cruise news on: Anthem of the Seas safely back in port  Princess Cruises changes their hull on all ships  Carnival Inspiration out of dry dock with Fun Ship 2.0  Carnival reveals 3,500 itineraries through April 2018 How is Harmony of the Seas shaping up? Carnival Vista update

Kris and his family just returned from Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas on a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise out of Galveston, Texas. Kris leaves no stone unturned talking about his sailing - from his impressions of this Freedom Class ship to the dining to activities offered.  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Carnival Inspiration is going into dry dock next week for a massive three week long renovation - what are we gonna see? Celebrity changes branding - what are we seeing? MSC Cruises has partnered up with Samsung - what does the partnership include? NCL new island Harevest Cay behind schedule - why? Windstar Star Pride grounded and caused cancelations - what exactly happened here? 

We just returned from a 10-night sailing aboard Carnival Sunshine. This was a special Carnival Journeys sailing that gave a longer itinerary with out the beaten path ports of call and programming that was unique to 1987 - like throwback sea days with captain cocktail parties, the original menu from formal night, specials Q&A sessions with the captain and the famous midnight buffet.  We talk with the Cruise Director Jaime Dee about the Carnival Journeys sailing and some of the on board programming and also seasoned cruise veteran Stormin' Norm.    Get all the details about Carnival Journeys here. This is part one of a two part show. The next show will focus on the ports of call, dining, and entertainment. 

Princess Cruises is turning 50 years old this year and the Love Boat cast reunited on Pacific Princess to celebrate the anniversary this week. Our West Coast correspondent Jason Coleman checks in throughout this week's show to give us some highlights from the event.    James and his wife just returned on a seven night cruise from Norfolk, VA to Bermuda aboard Carnival Splendor. James gives us a Carnival Splendor review plus what it was like sailing to Bermuda.    Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Princess Cruises 50th anniversary  Margaritaville price hike on Norwegian Escape Grand Princess mechanical problems in Hawaii  Broadway show Grease coming to two Royal Caribbean ships  Social impact cruise line, Fathom, having a big sale. Is this to pick up slow bookings?  Listener question from Roger: Should i be worried about my Med cruise next summer because of these travel warnings and the recent acts of violence in Paris?

Sonya just returned from a four night sailing to Cozumel aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Freedom. She gives us a detailed review of the ship, food, Halloween night and entertainment. Carnival Freedom sails year-round from Galveston.  Stewart has Cruise News on: Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas arrives  Another Quantum-class ship  Carnival Miracle and Splendor China bound  Norwegian Cruise Line adds smoking area 

Howard and his family just returned from a Carnival Cruise Line sailing aboard Carnival Glory. Howard gives us a detailed review of Carnival Glory along with the food, entertainment, kids program, his first impressions and ports of call. Listen in on this Carnival Glory review. 

On this episode we get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine from the perspective of Doug. Get a full Carnival Sunshine review and hear what this Fun Ship has to offer. 

Theresa just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Getaway, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship that does seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida. She leave no stone unturned in this Norwegian Getaway talking about embarkation, dining, staterooms, ports and pre-cruise. 

Jonathon and his family just returned from a seven-night cruise aboard Carnival Pride to the Bahamas. Johnathon gives a full Carnival Pride review, from embarkation - the ship - to the ports.    Cruise Guy has cruise news on:   Norwegian Escape delivered  Norwegian Epic undergoing refurbishment  Carnival Corp starting a China Cruise Line  Two Celebrity ships undergoing refurbishments and removing two classic ocean liner venues

On this episode we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from Scott. Scott and his family did a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Freedom and he covers every step of his cruise from embarkation to food to ports. Scott leaves no stone unturned on this Freedom of the Seas review. 

Jessica just returned from a five-night sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Paradise on a five-night Western Caribbean sailing. She leaves no stone unturned on this review covering embarkation from the Port of Tampa, first impressions of Carnival Paradise, food, dining experience, entertainment and ports of call.    Cruise Guy has cruise news on:  Carnival Cruise Line heading to China  Norwegian Escape moving Norwegian Bliss to China  Princess naming their new ship  Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic opening up  Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas undergoing a refurbishment

Ted and his family just returned from a three-night Bahamas cruise aboard Disney Dream. This is their first Disney cruise, cruising strictly with Carnival previously. On this episode Ted gives us a bow to stern run down of Disney Cruise Line and what the Disney experience is like, not only for him but his son. This is an excellent Disney Cruise Line review. We tackle your questions on taking cruise shore excursions in the Med. We have listener questions about Barcelona, Rome and St. Petersburg, Russia. 

Janet gives us her review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, a seven night Alaska sailing from Seattle. Janet talks about her Alaska cruise experience, her onboard experience, and her favorite Alaska ports in this Jewel of the Seas review.    Stewart has cruise news on: Hurricane causes major ship moves in Bahamas and Bermuda Grand Cayman could see a new cruise pier HAL raises gratuities  Queen Mary 2 to undergo massive drydock in 2016 Carnival Crop unveils new high-speed shipboard WIFI  Question: How safe is it to cruise during hurricane season?  

Today we talk cruise etiquette with Vickie from Vancouver, an avid cruiser. She loves to cruise and being on board. After being fed up with how some cruise guests act onboard, she wrote an article on the ins and outs of cruise etiquette. She stresses that common courtesy goes a long way! 

We talk about our trip down to Carnival Corp.'s new cruise pier in the Dominican Republic, Amber Cove.  On this episode Kris gives his family's account of their Northern Europe cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. Kris did a 12-night Norway/Iceland cruise.