Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Review of Holland America's Koningsdam cruise, Cruise news on Carnival selling Seabourn, NCL staffing issues, Royal Caribbean's return, Carnival's milestone, Birth certificate for boarding, Passport importance, Port experiences, Dining options, Amenities on Holland America ships

This week we get a review from a first-time cruiser who took a quick three-night sailing on Carnival Liberty from Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing had one Fun Day at Sea and a port stop in Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive ship review through the lens of a first-time cruiser. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival makes adjustments to onboard dining New cruise port coming to The Bahamas Margaritaville at Sea sets sail Record booking day for one cruise line Cruise ship bumps into a dock in Alaska Listener Question: If I test positive after my cruise, do I have to notify the cruise line? XXXX Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's 2019-launched ship Norwegian Encore. Encore was only in service for a couple of months before the pandemic shut the cruise industry down. Richard has cruise news: Two cruise lines have resumed full operation CDC makes changes to cruise line rules Carnival is sailing from San Fransico for the first time ever Celebrity Cruises picks a godmother for Celebrity Beyond Barnacles cause a cruise to be canceled Listener Question: I heard Princess Cruises is now offering all-inclusive pricing, what can you tell me about that? — Julie XXXX Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A 2022 review of Carnival Legend, a Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship. Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's last Vista-class ship, Carnival Panorama. This was a seven-night cruise from Long Beach, California, to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, dining onboard, and ports of call down in the Mexican Riviera. Richard Simms has cruise news: Australia has reopened its cruise industry Grand Cayman drops cruise ship restrictions Jimmy Buffett's cruise ship is being converted to a Margaritaville at Sea Self-serve buffets are back on Royal Caribbean Norwegian Escape returns to service Another drug bust on MSC Seaside in Europe -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

This week we get a review of Celebrity Constellation. This was an 11-night cruise from Tampa, Florida to the Caribbean and Central America. We get a full review of the ship, the destinations, and what Kirk and his wife thought of a longer-than-normal cruise. Richard Simms has cruise news on: Cruising is back for Canada and Alaska Royal Caribbean cuts steel for one ship and names the next vessel Prices are on the increase at Carnival Cruise Line Another Fantasy-class ship scrapped 10 guests on MSC Seaside were busted for transporting drugs Listener Q: What are the requirements for iFly on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas? -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

We get a review of Disney Dream. This was a three-night cruise from Port Canaveral to Nassau, Bahamas, and the private island Castaway Cay. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com drops by discussing the importance of travel insurance over the past few months, including the Crystal Cruises' bankruptcy, Norwegian Escape running aground, CDC lifting cruise travel advisory, and canceling an Eastern European vacation because of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Review of the world's largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, new zones on upcoming mega-ships, cancellation of a sailing on Norwegian Escape, entry of Discovery Princess, Grand Cayman's reopening to cruise ships, back-to-back cruises in Port Canaveral. Discussion on trip insurance importance, smooth embarkation process, dining experiences, onboard activities, water park comparison, disembarkation with face recognition, diamond membership benefits, and first-time cruiser tips on the world's largest ship.

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Miami-based Carnival Sunrise. This vessel used to be Carnival Triumph before a $200 million refurbishment in 2019. The five-night cruise stopped in Ocho Rios and Bimini Island before returning to PortMiami. --- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.