Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news: Royal Caribbean's new ship Icon of the Seas is sailing at 132%, Norwegian Cruise Line hits a record profit, cruise passengers get left in Alaska because of a natural disaster, Carnival gives a sweet surprise to guests fleetwide, Disney announces it South Florida homeport. This week, we talk with Chris about his four-night cruise on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wish, which debuted in July 2022. The ports of call were Castaway Cay and Nassau. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

In this episode, we review Norwegian Cruise Line's Alaska-based ship, the Norwegian Encore. Launched in 2019, this ship sails through Southeast Alaska during the summer. Matt shares his experiences from his trip, which started in Tampa, Florida, and embarked in Seattle. He provides a detailed review of the ship, including insights into the shore excursions and the onboard amenities on Norwegian Encore. Follow Cruise Radio on Social LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Cruise news this week covers Carnival Cruise Line's 8,000-passenger cruise ship order, Princess Cruises opting to keep its top deck attraction shutdown, Norwegian Cruise Line leaving passengers in Alaska, and an NCL ship breaking down, plus Carnival Cruise Line beefs up their online security. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast gives us a review of Carnival Vista. This was a six night cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando) to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Half Moon Cay. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this cruise ship, a comp sailing from Carnival's Players Club casino program. Follow Cruise Radio on Social: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

The latest cruise news with staff writer Richard Simms. And a review of MSC Cruises's World Europa. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of the Norwegian Jewel in Alaska. The cruise went from Vancouver, British Columbia to Seward, Alaska (the port city for Anchorage). Amy provides a comprehensive review of the seven-night one-way cruise she and her husband experienced. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Pride from Norfolk to the Bahamas and Grand Turk. This sailing was originally suppose to cruise from Baltimore, but because of the bridge accident in Baltimore Harbor this past March, the embarkation port was changed to Norfolk, Virginia. Carnival Pride sailed to Grand Turk, private-destination Princess Cays, and Freeport, Bahamas. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Ross joins us to discuss his seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from the Port of Miami. This cruise went to Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay, Honduras; and Mexico. This was his first time sailing on a Carnival Cruise Line after sailing Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Here's a nine-night review of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. This ship belongs to the Freedom class of Royal Caribbean and was launched in 2007. The cruise went to the Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda, departing from Cape Liberty in New Jersey. Kurt provides a comprehensive review covering the entire ship from bow to stern. Staff Writer Richard Simms has cruise news on a fire aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, Carnival Corporation bringing in $92 million for Q2 2024, Carnival signing a 10-year agreement with the port of Seattle, and double loyalty points for a cruise line. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

This is a review of a Bermuda cruise onboard Norwegian Joy. Norwegian Joy was recently overhauled to remove spaces while making room for new venues. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked Podcast talks about his experience onboard, what he thought of the entertainment offerings onboard, and what it's like sailing out of New York City when living in there. Connect with Cruise Radio: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon