Cruise Radio

Richard Branson is no stranger to the travel industry with airlines, hotels, space, trains and now a cruise line. We headed to Miami for the announcement and got response from industry professionals and listened to public opinion. Also, we'll answer listener questions about Caribbean shore excursions in Cozumel, Nassau and diving locations. 

On this episode we get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America from Theresa Russell. She shares her Hawaii cruise experience, what is was like sailing on a U.S. flagged ship and what the Hawaii islands were like. Cruise NewsNorwegian revamps their dining packageCruises to no where endingRecapping Carnival's no bottle policy HAL Noordam rescues sightseeeing boat

On this episode we get a comprehensive review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America from Theresa Russell. She shares her Hawaii cruise experience, what is was like sailing on a U.S. flagged ship and what the Hawaii islands were like. Cruise NewsNorwegian revamps their dining packageCruises to no where endingRecapping Carnival's no bottle policy HAL Noordam rescues sightseeeing boat

On this episode we talk to listener Marcy who just returned from an eight night cruise aboard Carnival Legend in Alaska. The cruise started in Vancouver and ended in Seattle. Marcy gives her a full Carnival Legend review. We talk  to the creator of one of the newest cruise app out there, CruiseDeals, an iPhone app that monitors cruise prices drops. You can find price drops reduced as much as 80%. Find the app by searching Criuse Deals in the app store.

On this episode we talk to listener Marcy who just returned from an eight night cruise aboard Carnival Legend in Alaska. The cruise started in Vancouver and ended in Seattle. Marcy gives her a full Carnival Legend review. We talk  to the creator of one of the newest cruise app out there, CruiseDeals, an iPhone app that monitors cruise prices drops. You can find price drops reduced as much as 80%. Find the app by searching Criuse Deals in the app store.

On this show Vickie gives us a review of Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess on her recent California Coastal cruise. We get to hear about the ship, staterooms, dining, and ports of calls.Angie Keilhauer is a talented acoustic musician we came across on Carnival Legend last year in Tampa. Since then she’s been spotted by some big names in country music like Kenny Chesney and is going big places! She’s currently off the ship and on tour and checks in with us.Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on:Carnival’s ban on water bottlesNew Norwegian Cruise Line dining plansFall cruise trends for 2015

On this show Vickie gives us a review of Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess on her recent California Coastal cruise. We get to hear about the ship, staterooms, dining, and ports of calls.Angie Keilhauer is a talented acoustic musician we came across on Carnival Legend last year in Tampa. Since then she’s been spotted by some big names in country music like Kenny Chesney and is going big places! She’s currently off the ship and on tour and checks in with us.Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on:Carnival’s ban on water bottlesNew Norwegian Cruise Line dining plansFall cruise trends for 2015

Carnival Corporation has launched a tenth cruise brand called fathom. The brand category, called social impact travel, will offer an impactful travel experience and work alongside locals to tackle community needs.Fathom is purposed built, starting with one ship, and allowing guests to immerse themselves in local culture and economic development.Based out of Miami with a 700-passenger cruise ship, the first destination will be the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic. This area is known for both beauty and poverty. Which is where fathom steps in.On this show we talk to:Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival CorporationTara Russell, President of FathomStewart Chiron the Cruise GuyNancy Schretter, Family Travel NetworkJames Shillinglaw, TravelPulse.comBen Souza, Cruise Fever

Carnival Corporation has launched a tenth cruise brand called fathom. The brand category, called social impact travel, will offer an impactful travel experience and work alongside locals to tackle community needs.Fathom is purposed built, starting with one ship, and allowing guests to immerse themselves in local culture and economic development.Based out of Miami with a 700-passenger cruise ship, the first destination will be the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic. This area is known for both beauty and poverty. Which is where fathom steps in.On this show we talk to:Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival CorporationTara Russell, President of FathomStewart Chiron the Cruise GuyNancy Schretter, Family Travel NetworkJames Shillinglaw, TravelPulse.comBen Souza, Cruise Fever

Ben Souza and his wife just returned from a four-night Alaska sailing on Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess. This was a special sailing that started in Vancouver, BC, stopped in Ketchikan and ended in Seattle, Washington. Ben gives us a bow to stern Ruby Princess review, leaving no stone unturned. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Norwegian Dawn grounding in BermudaDrowning aboard Norwegian Gem  Celebrity Cruises new Caribbean overnight itineraries Disney heading back to Miami, NYC and Galveston Speculation of Carnival Corp. upcoming announcement in NYC

Carrie McLaren and her family recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Liberty that went to St. Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk. On this show Carrie gives us a full Carnival Liberty review, leaving no stone unturned.Mike Jirout is the creator of ShipMate App., an awesome smartphone app that lets you get excited about your cruise vacation. Recently Mike added a fare watch feature that allows you to monitor your cruise fare regardless of who you purchased it through.Some listeners have saved over $150 per person and have gotten that returned as an on-board credit.

Carrie McLaren and her family recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Liberty that went to St. Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk. On this show Carrie gives us a full Carnival Liberty review, leaving no stone unturned.Mike Jirout is the creator of ShipMate App., an awesome smartphone app that lets you get excited about your cruise vacation. Recently Mike added a fare watch feature that allows you to monitor your cruise fare regardless of who you purchased it through.Some listeners have saved over $150 per person and have gotten that returned as an on-board credit.

Howard just returned from a seven-night Bermuda cruise on MSC Divina. But not only was it a Bermuda cruise, it was a Bermuda cruise spent in the MSC Yacht Club - MSC Cruises' ship within a ship feature. Hear this full MSC Divina review. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has Cruise News on:Norwegian Cruise Line charging for room serviceNorwegian Sky goes all-inclusive alcohol in 2016MSC Divina returns to MIACunard's Royal meet upCruise port in New Zealand turns down Ovation of the SeasPrincess puts 2017 new build in China 

Howard just returned from a seven-night Bermuda cruise on MSC Divina. But not only was it a Bermuda cruise, it was a Bermuda cruise spent in the MSC Yacht Club - MSC Cruises' ship within a ship feature. Hear this full MSC Divina review. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has Cruise News on:Norwegian Cruise Line charging for room serviceNorwegian Sky goes all-inclusive alcohol in 2016MSC Divina returns to MIACunard's Royal meet upCruise port in New Zealand turns down Ovation of the SeasPrincess puts 2017 new build in China 

Tiffany and her husband just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Dream out of New Orleans. Tiffany drops in to give us her Carnival Dream review, leaving no stone unturned. She covers her pre-cruise thoughts, embarkation, first impressions, stateroom, food, entertainment and how the sea days were.Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has Cruise News on:Majesty of the Seas cancels MIA cruise Anthem of the SeasCarnival swaps more shipsCarnival increases Faster to the Fun priceCarnival Vista preview videoBrady Bunch Mom aboard for Dancing with the Stars: at Sea