Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

On this episode Kathy gives us a review from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. She just returned from a seven-night Caribbean sailing on one of the world's largest cruise ships. She has a comprehensive bow-to-stern review of this cruise ship home-ported in Port Everglades. Sherry Kennedy joins us again with our weekly dose of cruise news" Carnival Live announcements Carnival names new ship More Margaritavilles at sea: Royal Caribbean expands high-speed internet: Another cruise line bans balcony smoking Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We get a detailed review of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Escape. John and his wife just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing. He gives a detailed review of the sailing, the itinerary, and what to do on Norwegian Escape. A lot of first time tips for cruisers considering Norwegian Escape. Also, we get your shore excursion questions answered by CruisingExcursions.com. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

On this show we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas, a ship they recently put back in service after spending years with their European brand. Could this ship be coming back to do Cuba cruises? Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Lifeboat accident leads to crewmember death. Carnival announced new itineraries for 2018 - but nothing too new. Celebrity Cruises is taking a ship out of the Med in 2017 - where is it going? Any updates on Istanbul or ports of call in Turkey after the coup last weekend? Listener Question: Can we renew our passport one year early. And if so, would that give me 11 years until next renewal or will it still be 10 years from when I renew? Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Hear a review of Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. Sherry Kennedy joins us for cruise news: World's most lux cruise ship christened - details? Florida port welcomes two millionth cruise pax - what port and details? Royal Caribbean offered free cruise to good samaritan Holland America ship rewarded for rescue at sea Listener Q: Recently divorced and going on a cruise next month. What kind of documentation will I need? I booked this cruise when I was still married. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

Duncan gives us a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic, a ship that was launched in 2011 and it now in Florida year-round by way of Galveston, TX. Don't miss this comprehensive review. Part 2 of the review will come in a couple weeks where Chris Owen reviews his seven-night sailing. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: Carnival starting staggered embarkation in two more ports NCL Changes carry on beverage policy Norwegian Breakaway sets record in Canadian port Royal Caribbean near-drowning MSC details new ship 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 Carnival Miracle on a seven night Mexican Rivera cruise out of Long Beach, CA. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean coming to Miami with Oasis-class ship Plane buzzes Norwegian Breakaway off coast of Bermuda Montego Bay gets $100m investment for upgrades (a way to get business back that Falmouth took?) What's the latest with Istanbul after terrorist attack? Ovation of the Seas christened - but for China only! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

On this episode, we get a detailed review of Norwegian Jade. Plus Cruise Guy has cruise news on: Royal Caribbean upgrades Norwegian upgrades Norwegian's private island upgrades Queen Mary 2 remastered Faster passport re-entry program arriving to Port Everglades Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

On this episode, we are sailing on the ms Adonia with Fathom Travel to the Dominican Republic. Fathom is Carnival Corporation's 10th cruise line. Find out what Fathom is, what the ship is like, and what travelers on the ship are experiencing. It's not for everyone, but perfect for someone. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

We are broadcasting from Alaska where Holland America Line is opening up a new part of their Mount McKinley Chalet called Denali Square. We're live at the event. Hear a review of a Baltic cruise aboard Norwegian Star. Learn all about how Norwegian does things on a Europe cruise. Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net

On this episode, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Vista on her second cruise. Currently she's sailing in the Med but will come to the Caribbean in November. We chat with: Cruise guests Brand Ambassador, John Heald Cruise Director, Matt Mitchem Colin, RedFrog Brewery Brew Master Lynn and Cele Seldon, expert cruise reviewers Listen and learn all about this new Carnival Cruise Line ship! Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net Find in-depth cruise news and ship reviews at https://cruiseradio.net