

Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Doug Parker
Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.
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Dec 26, 2019 • 50min
568 Carnival Panorama Detailed Review 2019 | Carnival Cruise Line
A detailed review of Carnival Panorama. This is Carnival Cruise Line's latest ship that debuted in Long Beach, California in December 2019. We cover the new ship from bow to stern and give details on all the new spaces added to the 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

Dec 22, 2019 • 22min
Cruise Industry Analyst Weighs in on Crashes and Revenue - CRR 029
Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the accident involving Carnival Glory and Carnival Legend in Cozumel, Mexico. We also talk about the shipyard delay of Mardi Gras and how it's impacting guests and Carnival Corporation's end of the year earnings call. Date: December 22, 2019

Dec 19, 2019 • 45min
567 Norwegian Bliss Review 2019 + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
We get a review of a seven-night Bahamas cruise on Norwegian Bliss from New York City. The cruise went to Nassau, Port Canaveral, and Great Stirrup Cay. Norwegian Bliss was launched in 2018 from Norwegian Cruise Line. Sherry has cruise news on: Holland America ship cancels sailing from Port Everglades Royal Caribbean will bring a mega-ship to Texas Cruising is only getting bigger according to a new report Port Everglades breaks a cruise world record Carnival says watch what you wear onboard Listener Question: Best places to stay before sailing out of Long Beach? -- 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.

Dec 15, 2019 • 24min
Carnival Panorama Christening and Preview | Carnival Cruise Line - CRR 028
We are onboard Carnival Cruise Line's brand new ship, Carnival Panorama. This was on the inaugural cruise that went from Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico. Date: December 14, 2019 Trip Reports: Day 1: https://cruiseradio.net/trip-report-carnival-panorama-embarkation-day/ Day 2: https://cruiseradio.net/trip-report-carnival-panorama-fun-day-at-sea/ Christening coverage: https://cruiseradio.net/behind-the-fun-of-carnival-cruise-lines-big-night-photos/ Carnival Kitchen review: https://cruiseradio.net/review-carnival-kitchen-on-carnival-panorama/ Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon

Dec 12, 2019 • 38min
566 Caribbean Princess Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
A review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. This was a repositioning cruise from Canada to Port Everglades. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival Panorama christening Royal Caribbean deadly accident Virgin Voyages completes sea trials Guy's Burger Joint now serving breakfast Sky Princess christened in Port Everglades Listener Q: Gratuities and how to deal with them? -- 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

Dec 8, 2019 • 20min
MSC Cruises Opens Their Private Island - CRR 027
MSC Cruises opened its private island Ocean Cay Marine Reserve on December 5, and we talk all things new island with Ken Musket, COO of MSC Cruises USA. Plus, a brief chat with a passenger who was on board MSC Meraviglia with us, and his experience. Date: December 8, 2019

Dec 5, 2019 • 43min
565 Disney Magic 2019 Review + Free Casino Cruises | Disney Cruise Line
A fall 2019 review of Disney Magic. This was a cruise out of Manhattan that went over to Bermuda. We get a bow to stern review, as well as what it's like to travel on Disney Cruise Line as a single parent. Staff writer Richard Simms answers some listener questions on how to win free cruises by playing in the casino, and is it really as easy as you think? Richard tackles your questions from his experience. -- 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.

Nov 30, 2019 • 21min
Are Cyber Monday Cruise Deals Worth It?, Vanna White, and Cruise News - CRR 026
We get the latest cruise news from Sherry Laskin. Some sound bytes from Vanna White on her thoughts of being the godmother of Carnival Panorama. And Are Cyber Monday cruise deals really worth it? We break it down. Date: December 1, 2019

Nov 28, 2019 • 33min
564 Celebrity Summit Review 2019 | Celebrity Cruises
This is a review of Celebrity Cruises recently refurbished Celebrity Summit. This was a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico. We get a detailed bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the ports of call. -- 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

Nov 24, 2019 • 35min
Chat with Former Cruise Industry Executive Art Sbarsky - CRR 025
Art Sbarsky is a retired cruise industry executive who spent years working for Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Crystal Cruises. We caught up with him in the Observation Lounge on Norwegian Encore. You can listen to Art Sbarsky's last interview with us here (click the link): http://traffic.libsyn.com/cruiseradioshow/BONUS3APR3017.mp3 Want to hear more shows like this? Let me know: doug@cruiseradio.net.


