Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

We get a review from Richard on his seven-night Florida-Bahamas cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. We discuss everything from embarkation, first impressions of this ship, food, the entertainment and ports. This is the first time Richard has sailed with Royal Caribbean, so he has a lot to say! Cruise Guy has cruise news on: United Airlines incident - could this happen to us cruising? Carnival making aft pools kid friendly Caribbean Princess has resurfaced after a massive dry dock Majestic Princess not going to be in Asia year round What's the cruise climate in Europe for this summer - are there any good deals to be had? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We get a review of Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess cruise. Caribbean Princess is having a major dry dock renovation in April 2017, but this episode was too detailed not to air. We get a comprehensive review of the dining, the public areas, the ABC islands, and what the vibe on the ship was like during this sailing. Stewart has cruise news on: Norwegian Cruise Line is launching all inclusive cruising in Europe this week, could we see that come to the U.S. anytime soon? Cuba 33 more Cuba cruise Florida couple celebrates 200th cruise on Carnival Cruise Line. Majestic Princess delivered in Europe - when are we gonna see another ship from Princess? Holland America Line drops Acapulco - what caused this? Cunard Line's Queen Victoria is getting a massive renovation. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We get a review from a four-night sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's Fantasy-class Carnival Imagination. The ship recently underwent a dry dock, getting some Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements like Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and others. Sherri gives us a comprehensive review. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: Carnival Breeze is going into dry dock soon - what will she get? Carnival Elation recently scored 100 percent on a health inspection - what is a USPH inspection? Princess Cruises and Holland America have a sale where they are paying your tips - is this the same as NCLs ongoing sale? Royal Caribbean detailed their 2018 itineraries - anything stick out? Celebrity is bringing the cruise experience to a city near you? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Getaway on a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing out of Miami, Florida. This sailing went to Honduras, Cozumel, and Costa Maya, Mexico. Harvest Caye was on the itinerary but the weather caused them to skip the destination and spend an extra day at sea. Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: Virgin Voyages starts construction on their first cruise ship Norwegian Crusie Line details a new class of ships Norwegian raises their daily surcharge Carnival expands the Fun Hub app to more ships You can now cruise to the Titanic Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Port Canaveral-based Oasis of the Seas. Launched as one of the world's largest cruise ships, Oasis is now sailing from Central Florida. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this eastern Caribbean cruise. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: Celebrity Cruises new class of ship Carnival Horizon completes another milestone Holland America makes some enhancements on six ships, plus a new venue Discuss two spring breakers jet skiing in the way of Carnival Magic over the weekend And talk about a cruise ship getting to close to land Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We get a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder from Port Canaveral, Florida. Hear about the ship, dining, entertainment, and the two ports of call. Also on this episode, we also talk in detail about Disney private island Castaway Cay. Stewart Chiron has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean's new ship announcement Private island Coco Cay building a pier MSC debuts RFID technology Carnival Splendor technical issues Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Tommy returned from a sailing from Miami, Florida on Carnival Splendor. This special cruise is what Carnival Cruise Line coins as Carnival LIVE, meaning there is a special performance taking place during the sailings. Guests are invited to attend with a ticket purchase. We get a review of the ship, the ports of call, and the Carnival LIVE performance on this sailing by country singer Sam Hunt.

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. Now coined the World's Largest Cruise Ships, Harmony is based in Port Everglades offering seven-night Caribbean sailings. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean adds lifeguards Carnival Sensation gets multi-million dollar refurbishment Norwegian Pearl also just got out of dry dock Norwegian Cruise Line adding new entertainment Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

MSC Divina certainly gets mixed reviews. Hear our latest review of MSC Cruises from a couple who spent seven nights on MSC Divina. Sherry has cruise news on: Carnival adds 13 longer sailings Disney Cruise Line reveals new itineraries for 2018 Holland America raises daily tips Princess Cruises debuting Ocean Medallion class on fourth ship NCL dropping the prices of bottled water cases Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Tina gives us a Norwegian Sun review. She recently did a four-night re-positioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego. She shares her experience on the cruise, the dining, entertainment, and what she thought of Norwegian Sun overall. Terry Thornton works with planning and itineraries with Carnival Cruise Line. He joins us to talk about Carnival going to Cuba this summer, what we can expect on the sailings, and details the itineraries. We get a soundbyte from Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford on their new partnership with The Oprah Magazine and her Alaska sailing she's doing on the ms Eurodam this summer. Cruise Guy has news on: Carnival Cruise Line going to Havana, Cuba Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas briefly shut down by the Coast Guard MSC Cruises bringing more ships to America and the response Carnival Dream undergoing a multi-million dollar dry dock Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net