Cruise Radio

Today we get a review of Celebrity Equinox. This is Celebrity Cruises' second cruise ship sailing from Florida. The cruise was a seven-night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean. This was a last-minute cruise for John and his wife, booking just a week before the ship set sail.  We get a comprehensive review of the ship, the itinerary, and health protocols as ships return to sailing again.  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. 

Ashley Kosciolek from The Points Guy, and Doug answer listener questions about Carnival Cruise Line's newest mega-ship Mardi Gras.  Richard has cruise news on:  The latest in the Florida and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) lawsuit  Disney Cruise Line returning to sailing  Mardi Gras completes inaugural voyage Carnival Cruise Line changes health protocols in August  First Cunard Line ship returns to service Question: How do we know the protocols in each port of call we visit. 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. 

A sneak look at Carnival Cruise Line's maiden voyage of Mardi Gras, the ship that holds the same name as the company's first vessel in 1972.  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 talk with former cruise line executive Art Sbarsky about the cruising industry restart and talk shop about moves the cruise lines are doing to earn extra revenue.  Richard Simms has cruise news: It's been a long 16 months but a lot of ships are back into service The UK greenlights international cruises  The CDC and Florida lawsuit drags on — has it ended yet? Norwegian has finally returned to sailing  Disney has announced new testing protocols  Bimini island gets first Carnival ship call  Question: How strict have the cruise lines been on embarkation and arriving at your appointment times? Diane  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.

This week we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas. This was a four-night cruise that called to private island Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas. Freedom is one of the Royal Caribbean was one of the ships that conducted a simulated voyage so it could allow more unvaccinated guests to board, most of them being families with kids under 12.  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy is sailing in the Aegean Sea on Celebrity Apex this week. We catch up with him while on a sea day between cruise ports.  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.   Celebrity Apex check-in

This week are sailing on the first Carnival Cruise Line ship from Florida. This was a six-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Amber Cove and private island Half Moon Cay.  We speak with: Carnival Cruise Line President, Christine Duffy Brand Ambassador John Heald  VP of Beverage Operations, Eddie Allen  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.

Just back from Celebrity Cruises' first ship revenue sailing back from the United States that took place aboard Celebrity Edge. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean sailing to Mexico and Nassau, Bahamas. In this show we talk about how cruising is different, how is it the same, and what are the major changes.  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.

This week we broadcast from Celebrity Cruises' first ship to sail from the United States in 15-months, Celebrity Edge. Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain joins us on the program, along with Stewart Chirson the Cruise Guy.  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.

This week we talk to Nick who just returned from the very first Royal Caribbean sailing open to U.S. guests from Nassau, Bahamas. He details the process of flying to the Bahamas from Florida, the health protocols in place both in port and onboard, and how the cruising experience compared to pre-COVID times. Richard has cruise news: The state of Florida won the lawsuit against the CDC — What's next?  The first simulated sailing has officially been completed, what are we hearing?  Carnival announced they'd be receiving a couple of new additions.  Royal Caribbean adds fees for unvaccinated cruisers  A proposed bill could cut Canada's stop out of the itinerary if it were only to satisfy the Passenger Vessel Services Act.  More Norwegian Cruise Line cancellations 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.

This week we get a review of Celebrity Millennium. This was the first North American cruise for Celebrity that was open to residents of the United States. The cruise took an interesting turn when two guests onboard the ship tested positive. Luckily, all turned out good and in the end, it proved that the protocols the cruise line has in place worked.  Richard has cruise news:  Last week it was Celebrity Cruises, this week it's Royal Caribbean that set sail on its first journey welcoming US guests.  8 Royal Caribbean crew members from Odyssey of the Seas tested positive, delaying the first cruise. Millennium had an isolated incident last week on their first cruise back.  The state of Florida vs the CDC, what's the latest delay about?  The Gov of USVI is also for cruise lines asking for vaccine status. Question: What is the best embarkation appointment to select? Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news an

We check in with Stewart Chiron who is sailing aboard Celebrity Millennium this week from St. Maarten. This is the first cruise open to U.S. residents. We get a glimpse of life at sea, what it's like cruising in 2021, and what about the buffets? Staff writer Richard Simms also discusses Celebrity Cruises' new vaccination policy.  Richard has cruise news:  The first Caribbean cruise ship to welcome U.S. guests has sailed  Another ships has been cleared to sail from Florida  Carnival announces Caribbean restart dates  A policy change for Carnival guests sailing from Galveston, Texas More cancellations for Disney and an app update  MSC announces restarts dates for North America  Royal has also announced a handful of ships restarting 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.

This week we’ve put together a very special episode of Cruise Radio to honor and celebrate the life of ‘The Love Boat’ actor Gavin MacLeod, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 90. Best known as Captain Stubing.  You’ll hear from a variety of individuals in the cruise industry who were personally impacted by MacLeod throughout the years, and have the chance to listen to an interview I did with him aboard Royal Princess in 2013. We here at Cruise Radio are grateful for the legacy he’s left behind, and are thankful he’s in heaven now with Jesus. 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 get a preview of the first cruise to return to the sea from the UK in 14-months. Journalist Dave Monk just returned from a four-night sailing. He discusses the protocols onboard, what dining, the buffets, and the mask situation are like onboard.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Royal Caribbean gets permission to cruise A tone of optimism from cruise line executives  The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act passes  A cavalcade of cruise lines intends to sail Alaska this summer  Carnival has outlined its Alaska cruise protocols  Viking gears up for a summer 2021 restart  Another cruise line extends Bahamas sailings due to an overwhelming response Norwegian Cruise Line details its 2021 restart for the US Listener Question: What is the weather like in Southeast Alaska for late August? — Nicole  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.

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by to unpack the latest developments from the CDC as well as the state of Florida's lawsuit against the agency.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Judge speaks on State of Florida vs CDC lawsuit Royal Caribbean has made some changes for summer cruises  Alaska cruise bill passes in the Senate, next up is the House  Carnival's new ship is heading to Florida very soon Disney Cruise Line details upcoming ship Wish  Norwegian Cruise Line shares more about upcoming Norwegian Prima Listener Q: Is it better to book the new ship right when it goes on sale or give it some time for the people that paid deposits to back out and hope for a lower price? - Jim  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.  

As cruise lines prepare to resume sailings again, we are getting more and more questions about ships, destinations, casinos, and news ships that will be debuting over the next few years.  Sherry has cruise news: Good news for cruisers who don't want to wear a mask at the beach.  Carnival Cruise Line Cancels sailings through July 31, 2021.  Norwegian Cruise Line details new cruise ship that will debut in 2022.  Holland America Line ship completes sea trials.  Norwegian Holdings donate $10 million to Alaska communities  Azamara cruises release new health and safety protocols for cruise resumption.  Listener Question: What recommendation do you have for a woman who's in her 60s and wants to cruise solo? 

To avoid going completely insane during the industry shutdown, I decided to take a land cruise across America. Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network interviews me about the road trip to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and the Petrified Forest National Park.   If you're looking for cruise news this week, be sure to check out the daily Cruise Radio News Briefs where you listen to your favorite podcasts or on the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel.  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 answer your cruise questions: what type of cabin should I book? How do I know what cruise line to pick? Should I buy the stateroom upgrade?  Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by the unpack the CDC lawsuit and what is happening in Washington DC and Atlanta with the cruise industry.  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.

Travel insurance is more important than ever now. And policies have changed during the pandemic. Some items that used to be covered may not be covered, as well as certain clauses have been put in place. And finally, what you should you know and consider before booking your next travel insurance policy.  Sherry has cruise news:  The CDC has raised its warning against traveling to the Bahamas.  Royal Caribbean introduces a new neighborhood aboard Wonder of the Seas.  The game of tug of war continues with the cruise industry's future.  Another cruise line moves closer to all-inclusive pricing.  Norwegian Cruise Line has detailed a little more of what's to come in terms of buffets and embarkation.  River cruising is going strong in the United States.  Listener Question: What should we know about getting to the island of St. John when docking in St. Thomas?  — Jeff  Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news an

We talk in detail about Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas. This is one of Royal Caribbean's first ships sailing for US residents. Where are the quiet spots, how does it manage passenger flow and any special spots that stick out.    Sherry has cruise news on: The CDC has changed some rather important guidance.  Florida is heated and things could get there in Alaska More cancellations  A big payday for one cruise line executive  A royal ship plans to move to the west coast sooner than expected Listener Question: I took a cruise in 2005 aboard the Norwegian Wind out of Honolulu that had a foreign port stop at Fanning Island (Kiribati, Gilbert Islands).  Whatever happened to Fanning Island? Will it ever be a cruise stop again?  - Paul  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.  

A review of Royal Caribbean's former cruise ship Empress of the Seas that took place on the vessel's very last sailing with the company.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news:  Carnival Cruise Line has canceled more sailings.  Phase two guidance was released from CDC, what did we learn?  Norwegian Cruise Line is taking its ships offshore, following Royal Caribbean's lead.  Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship.  We've been talking about this for years and it looks like Venice is finally taking action on cruise ships.  A new residential cruise ship is closer to becoming a reality. Listener Q: I just booked an 8-day southern Caribbean cruise on carnival magic going to Aruba, Bonaire, and grand Turk. Was wondering what excursions would be the best that you would recommend?  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.