Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

We recently had a chance to check out MSC Cruises brand new Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. This is MSC's new private destination in the Bahamas that was developed exclusively for MSC Cruise guests. We speak with the General Manager of the island and MSC Cruises COO Ken Muskat. And staff writer Richard Simms asks some questions about the new private island. Date: February 2, 2020

Chris gives us a review of Norwegian Crusie Line's brand new Norwegian Encore. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Mardi Gras floated out of dry dock Cruise ships are canceling voyages because of coronavirus There's a lawsuit against a major cruise line A new cruise port has opened in Jamaica A man goes overboard on Oasis 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

Carnival Horizon review to the Western Caribbean. Hear this detailed ship review that involves a submarine excursion in Cozumel. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Mardi Gras is closer to float out A cruise line is starting service in the Great Lakes Celebrity Apex now has a godmother Princess Cruises returns to Kangaroo Island after the wildfires The ultimate retirement cruise Listener Question: Best place to go ship spotting in Port Canaveral? -- 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.

An Alaska review of Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. This was a seven-night cruise and it happened to be the very last voyage of the 2019 Alaska cruise season. Date: January 19, 2020 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

A 2020 review of Sky Princess. This ship belongs to Princess Cruises' Royal-class and made its North America debut in December 2019. We get a full review of this ship that is sailing from Port Everglades this winter and spring. Sherry has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean canceled five cruises Holland America canceled one Carnival Corporation donates to Australian wildfires Carnival Cruise Line adds two transatlantic cruises in 2021 Listener Q: What can we do in Los Angeles as a port stop? -- 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.

We tackle your question. Parking at PortMiami versus an offsite lot. How strict is Carnival Cruise Line when it comes to their cancelation policy? How to get around Bermuda when there for three days. And what is the best time to embark the ship on cruise day? Date: January 12, 2020

A review of Royal Caribbean's Miami-based Symphony of the Seas. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. Get this very detailed review from this first-time Royal Caribbean cruise passenger. Sherry has cruise news on: Pricing glitched caused ultra-low cruise fares Norwegian Cruise Line ditches water bottles Cruise ship stuck in Caribbean port Norwegian raises room service January 2020 cruise ship dry dock schedule Listener Q: How can we see the donkeys on Grand Turk? -- 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.

We tackle your listener questions on this week's show. What is there to do in St. Thomas for first-time cruisers? How do we get from West Palm Beach to Port Miami? What are the major differences between Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Gem? Breaking down the Norwegian Cruise Line dining program Date: January 5, 2019

A review of MSC Meraviglia. This is one of MSC Cruises Meraviglia-class ships that is now sailing seasonally from Port Miami. Hear how this stacks up against other cruise ships sailing from Miami and what it's really like. Richard has cruise news on: Another cruise line raises gratuities Celebrity Cruises is dropping a surcharge A man went overboard on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship Princess launched what they are calling their "best sale ever" - is it a good deal? MSC cruise ship hits the dock in Italy Listener Question: What happens if we don't use up all our onboard credit on Harmony 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

This month we've seen a lot of cruise cancellations and delays. We answer questions on the delays and recouping lost money. Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com answers questions regarding the Carnival Cruise Line ship Mardi Gras that has been delayed and canceled eight sailings, and Carnival Glory. This is great to know about sailing in the future. Sherry Laskin stops by with cruise news: Carnival increases drink package price Royal Caribbean homeports new ship in the Mediterranean Details on Virgin Voyages special onboard credit offer Asbestos found on three cruise ships Listener Question: I am blind and wanting to cruise again for the first time in years. What does Carnival Cruise Line offer in terms of menus for the visually impaired? Date: December 29, 2019