Cruise Radio

A 2020 review of MSC Grandiosa. This was a Mediterranean cruise that was cheaper than a lot of his other vacation options.  Sherry has cruise news:  Royal Caribbean announces delays and cancellations  Good news for 3,000 Carnival Cruise Line crew members A cruise line will be sailing from Port Canaveral for the first time  Norwegian Cruise Line talks masks, buffets, and muster drills  You must test negative for COVID-19 to come to Alaska Listener Q: What is the best way to go about seeing how booked a cruise is before we sail? -- 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

We discuss picking and booking a cruise ship stateroom. Every person has a different strategy when it comes to booking a stateroom. Cruise Radio Staff Writer Richard Simms and Always Be Booked Podcast Host Tommy Casabona weigh in on the cruise ship cabins. 

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star. This was a seven-night cruise that sailed round trip from Venice.  Richard has cruise news: Norwegian's return-to-cruising health details  Canada extending its cruise ship ban  Carnival Cruise Line doubling down on thermal imaging cameras River cruising is back  So is ocean cruising in Asia  Listener Question: Hardcore Royal Caribbean cruise and tinkering with the idea of sailing Norwegian Cruise Line. With Norwegian doing the five free perks with any booking, is that a good deal?  -- 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

Where is my cruise refund? That is a question that is being asked by thousands of people. Are the cruise lines really doing the best they can or are they holding on to your money until the last minute possible? After all, the Fair Credit Bill Act The FCBA has set strict guidelines for creditors to follow that protect consumers.  Date: May 31, 2020

A back-to-back review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. This was a three and four-night cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We learn about the recent Mariner refurbishments and what it's like sailing two cruises in a row.  Sherry has cruise news:  Australia extending their cruise ship ban Royal Caribbean backtracks on no buffets.  Royal Caribbean gave us a financial update  We start starting to see where the first cruise ships may sail from  Virgin Voyages has delayed their inaugural cruise - again  Listener Q: Our Alaska cruise was canceled and now looking at next July. The prices 20% higher for the same time next year. Should we book now and monitor the prices or wait until they figure out when the boats will sail again before booking? - Jessica   -- 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. 

Cruise Director Kabir returns this week to discuss your questions about life at sea. Some of the questions he tackles is what a cruise director's day is like, is there a hookup culture onboard the ship, social distancing, and speculation on what it could be like as we resume cruising.  Date: May 24, 2020 

We get a review of Holland America's Zuiderdam. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing. This cruise went to Grand Turk, San Juan, and the private island Half Moon Cay.  Sherry has cruise news: The Bahamas could welcome cruisers back as early as July  Massive layoffs across multiple cruise lines  Disney Cruise Line has extended its cancellation Carnival Breeze made it to Southampton to disembark crew Norwegian Cruise Line has extended their Peace of Mind policy   Listener Question: What itinerary has the best beaches for relaxing? We are looking into sailing Mardi Gras in 2021. I have to choose between Costa Maya, Roatan, and Cozumel or San Juan, Grand Turk, Amber Cove. - Sandy -- 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    

Royal Caribbean hinted this week that they could be getting rid of its cruise ship buffets once they start sailing again. The cruise industry is going through a financial nightmare right now. They are all in a zero revenue environment. Norwegian Cruise Line recently had its first-quarter earnings call late last week, we break down the findings.  Date: May 17, 2020

We talk to a cruise director who was onboard a cruise ship during the COVID outbreak. Our guest chats with us what it was like being onboard when the cruise industry shutdown and how he had pivot as they attempted to get cruisers home.  Sherry has cruise news:  Grand Cayman isn't ready to take back cruise ships  Marine firm launches a project to keep ships clean A video could show the future of cruising  Norway-based cruise company will return to service in June Norwegian Cruise Line opens sailings through 2023  Listener Question: How early can I drop by bag off at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal?  Hear Cruise Director Kabir's podcast here.  -- 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. 

Cruise lines are doing a phased-in approach when it comes to return-to-service. In this episode, we discuss how the landscape and policies are changing with the post-COVID. We answer some listener questions on what to look for when buying a policy and how to rebook your policy if your vacation got canceled. Find more information about travel insurance policies here. Date: May 10, 2020

We get a review of Carnival Inspiration. This was a short four-night cruise out of Long Beach, California to Ensenada and Catalina Island with only one sea day. Carnival Cruise Line sails two Fantasy-class ships out of Los Angeles, Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival is shooting for a new return-to-service  An investigation has been launched into Carnival Corporation Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are doing what it takes to get the crew members home.  Two cruise terminals are delayed over uncertainty.  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had some good news by mid-week Listener Question: We are debating on taking Queen Mary from New York to Southampton. Can we survive by eating in the pub and buffet only wearing shorts on board -- or will we go hungry?  -- 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 is a 58-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises Island Princess (sister ship to the Coral Princess). This ship was launched back in 2003 and is one of the cruise line's smaller ships.  An interesting angle with this sailing is that COVID-19 events were happening around the world. So they were experiencing in real-time what changes were being made as the globe was continuously learning about coronavirus.  Date: May 3, 2020

A review of a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This cruise went down to the Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival sends 10,000 crew members home Disney Cruise Line extends its cancellation How Norwegian Cruise Line is weathering the financial storm  The new Cruise Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is close to opening  Ship designers are pivoting when it comes to future cruise concepts Listener Question: If I reach platinum status on day three of my cruise, when will I get the perks?  -- 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

Staff writer Richard Simms joins us to talk about the details of Norwegian Cruise Line's extension of their suspension of cruises. A company has an idea of putting mobile ICU units in cruise ports across the Caribbean. Norwegian Holdings and Royal Caribbean bolster liquidity.  Listener Question: Should we use a travel agent?  What is the status of Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras inaugural season? Date: April 26, 2020

We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel. Part of the Jewel-class of vessels, the ship carries 2400 guests and 93,500-tons. This was a cruise down under, leaving from Sydney to Auckland. We get all the details of the cruise, itinerary, and how to approach this bucket list trip.  Sherry has cruise news:  The White House tapped travel execs to help open the county for tourism CDC gave guidance on what cruise lines need to do in order to sail again Carnival Cruise ships take on a new mission Royal Caribbean has extended its cancellations Could a part of NCLH be for sale? Listener Question: What advantages does an aft balcony have over a normal balcony, aside from the obvious? -- 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

We are answering your questions this week, covering everything from cruise price drops, casino offers, drink packages, to how to use onboard credit.  Special guests this weekend:  Sherry Laskin, CruiseMaven.com  Matt Hochberg, Royal Caribbean Blog  Becky Smith, Becky's Travel Biz Date: April 19, 2020 

We get a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review from a family who sailed aboard Carnival Vista. The sailing was from Galveston, Texas and went to Mahogany Bay, Belize City, and Cozumel. Here how Carnival Vista compares to a most recent sailing on Carnival Horizon.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival Cruise Line extends its pause in operations  Norwegian Cruise Line is downsizing a Free at Sea perk  CDC extends No Sail Order for cruise ships for 100-days  Royal Caribbean founder passes away  One cruise line has detailed their new sanitation policies and procedures Listener Question: I'm getting a divorce and getting my name back to my maiden name ASAP!! I booked the cruise under my married name last year.  What is involved in changing the name with the cruise line from married to maiden?  --- 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 Soc

Already we are getting a glimpse of how differently cruising will be moving forward. Staff writer Richard Simms discuses how cruising will change once the cruise industry starts back up again and we move past COVID-19. Date: April 13, 2020

Cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the Centers for Disease Control's decision. We discuss the financial status and how the cruise lines are raising money to keep them afloat until the return to business.  We also discuss where the cruise ships will go when they start sailing again.  Date: April 12, 2020

Disney Fantasy first entered service in 2012. We get a detailed review of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the vessel. This ports of calls on this cruises we St. Thomas, Tortola, and Disney's private island Castaway Cay.  Sherry has cruise news:  Carnival successfully raised funds to help weather the financial storm CDC released new guidelines if your cruise ship is caught in a COVID-19 outbreak Both Holland America's ships and Coral Princess successfully made it back to Florida  Three ships were ordered by the state to leave the port Cruise lines are having virtual events to help pass the time until we can cruise again   Listener Q: Cruising after a wedding and a new name.    --- 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