Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Jennifer Nittoso, Meteorologist at The Weather Channel answers listener questions about tsunamis, rogue waves, the Bermuda Triangle, and hurricanes. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® catches us up on this weeks Cruise News. Get caught up on Celebrity Cruises opening up in the Asian market, the Carnival Magic's godmother, and Crystal Cruises' new stand-by program.

Doug went down to Port Canaveral this week to board the Queen Victoria as it made its maiden voyage into central Florida. He sits down with the ship's master, Captain Rynd. Lobster shell golf balls? We came across this story and had to get to the bottom of it. We talk to the inventors Dr. David J. Neivandt and Dr. Bob Bayer. Cool concept! Stewart Chiron catches us up on this weeks Cruise News.

Doug just returned from Freeport, so find out all about Freeport, Bahamas and what it's really like down there. Comedian Happy Cole joins us, as well a local conch diver. Stewart Chiron catches us up on this week's Cruise News.

This week Doug broadcasts down at the Miami Beach Convention Center for Cruise Shipping Miami (an industry trade show). Doug will interview Captain Dan Blanchard from Innersea Discoveries, the CEO of MeetOnCruise.com, and John Atkin, a professional ship photographer. Matt is in the studio and will goes live to Jaxport where they just celebrated their 1,000,000 cruise passenger.

On this episode, travel writer Chris Owen joins us to discuss one of his recent articles "10 ways to save money on a cruise without being a cheapskate." Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy joins us with Cruise News. Hear about: Princess Cruises relocating their ship, Crown Princess, to Texas; get an Egypt update on the ports of call; Carnival Cruise Lines pulling out of Mazatlan; and get the low down on fuel surcharges.

This week we sit down and talk with Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Architect & Designer, Joe Farcus. Joe tells us what goes into ship design and the upcoming Carnival Magic. Stewart Chiron, the Cruise Guy, updates our Cruise News. Hear about NCL pulling out of Mazatlan, more ships going to St. Kitts, more delays because of fog, and the drug bust in the port of Montego Bay.

This week we are joined by Jim Work and Bob Miller, both Luxury Cruise Counselors who were recently on the inaugural cruise Oceania Marina. Hear all about the ship from their point of view. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy joins us with this weeks Cruise News. Hear about the new port in Falmouth, Jamaica, Savannah, Georgia's port movement, hear about the ships delayed because of the gulf-coast fog last week, and more on the pirate attacks.

This week we sail aboard the 2,052-guest Carnival Fascination. A Fantasy-class ship homeported in Jacksonville, Florida. Don't miss exciting interviews from: Hotel Director, Chef, Maitre d, and passengers. Be sure to listen to our whole catalog!

This week we talk with Rick Sasso, the CEO of MSC Cruises USA.

Managing Editor Nancy Schretter, from the Family Travel Network talks to us about family travel aboard the Disney Dream. Travel Writer Chris Owen from Galdling.com and Fox Business offers tips for those considering a Dream cruise. Stewart Chrion The Cruise Guy® catches us up on this weeks Cruise News. Hear the updates on Egypt, the SS United States being sold, Royal Caribbean and NCL new ships orders. AT&T is also releasing a package perfect for the cruises. To find out all about this Cruise Ship Passport package check out the Cellular at Sea website here.