Cruise Radio

We have a chance to talk with maritime historian, journalist, and filmmaker Peter Knego. Peter shares the experience of going to the cruise ship graveyard in Alang, India, where cruise ships are cut up and sold for scrap metal. We also get details of what it's like being one of the last people on board the ship before it disappears forever.  Peter also shares details about his collection of relics he's salvaged from the doomed ocean liners and some of his thoughts on modern-day cruising.  MidShipCentury.com: https://www.midshipcentury.com/ The Sands of Alang documentary: https://www.midshipcentury.com/the-sands-of-alang   Date: April 5, 2020 

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. This cruise left Miami, Florida and went to the Bahamas.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  More cruise lines extending their suspension Carnival Cruise Line cancels sailings into the summer  Celebrity Cruises launched a new ship in a unique way  The first ship to act as a hospital has arrived in New York City We learn how much it costs to keep Carnival Corporation's ship afloat while they are laid up  Listener Question: We received $3200 in future cruise credit because our upcoming Carnival cruise was canceled. The cruise we are eyeing now is only $1587 with taxes included.  I'm confused - what happens to the unused $1600?   --- 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 could all use a break right now, so we try something a little different. I want you to imagine your dream cruise ship. What would it be like? Where would you sail? What dining venues would it have? What would your stateroom be like? Remember, this is your dream cruise vacation so nothing is off-limits.  Tommy Casabona takes us through his mind and talks to us about a dream cruise he just returned from. The cruise went to San Juan, St. Thomas and Aruba.  Remember, this cruise really did not happen. We are only having fun here.  Date: March 29, 2020 

This is a 2020 review of Carnival Magic. This is a Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship that is currently sailing out of Port Everglades. The ports of call were Nassau, Bahamas; Grand Turk, and Amber Cove.  --- 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

Sheri from Cruise Tips TV stops by to discuss ways to pass the time until our next cruise.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Royal Caribbean's new start-up date Seattle pausing 2020 cruises  Carnival Radiance delayed  Cruise line financial sustainability  Listener questions:  What is the Jones Act?  What should I bring to kill germs on my cruise? --- 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 industry analyst Stewart Chiron weighs in on cruise ships being used as floating hospitals. Travel industry bailouts - should cruise lines be involved? How could the industry shut down impact future cruise ship launches and christenings? How vital are travel agents when it comes to kickstarting the cruise industry again. And will they ever homeport more than one ship in Jacksonville, Florida.  Date: March 22, 2020

We talk to a cruise passenger who was the last ship to sail after the announcement was made that the cruise industry was taking a voluntarily 30-day suspension.   Sherry has cruise news on:  San Juan turning away cruise ships  A Norwegian Cruise Line ship finally finds a home  Cruise ship moves from Alaska to Mexico Listener Questions:  Do we take the refund or the future cruise credit?  Where are all the ships going during the shutdown? We have more follow-up questions from our segment with Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com.  --- 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 industry analyst Stewart Chiron joins us to talk about the current state of the cruise industry, their financial outlook, and how long it could take to rebound once the industry reopens.  Dan Skilken of TripInsurance joins us to answer listener questions about cancellations over coronavirus (COVID-19). Date: March 15, 2020 

A review of Norwegian Joy in Alaska. This was a round-trip cruise from Seattle, Washington.  Sherry has cruise news:  The State Department's latest travel advisory  Cruise lines relaxing their cancelation policies Carnival skips Grand Turk this week   Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady arrives in PortMiami  Royal Caribbean and Celebrity offer first responder cruises  Listener question: We're sailing Royal Caribbean for the first time and receiving onboard credit. Is there anything that I can not use the onboard credit for? - Mark  --- 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

Cruise Industry Analyst Stewart Chiron joins us once again to answer a listener question about how cruise lines protect themselves against financial risk. Staff writer Richard Simms gives us five reasons why this might be the perfect time to buy cruise line stocks.  Date: March 8, 2020

A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas.  Richard has cruise news on:  Carnival Cruise Line skipping some Western Caribbean ports of call Royal Caribbean’s CEO declaring coronavirus sucks A cruise line’s data being hacked Daily gratuities being raised on a cruise line yet again Virgin Voyages canceling their New York City stop Listener Question: What is my Carnival Cruise Line stock shareholder benefit on a seven-night cruise? --- 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

On this week's rewind, we bring on a meteorologist to discuss the different types of sea fog and why the Caribbean is so windy this winter. Cruise industry analyst discusses the dip in cruise line stocks over the past week, coronavirus hysteria in the Caribbean, and the outcome of the two Carnival Corporation ships in Asia.  Date: March 2, 2020

We get a review of Azamara Club Cruises' ship Azamara Journey. This was a 17-night Panama Canal sailing. We discuss the ship, onboard features, and the ports of call.  Rob from CruisingExcursions.com answers your listener shore excursion questions.  Sherry has cruise news on:  Carnival Magic heading to Norfolk Carnival Elation experiencing technical issues Scarlet Lady heading to New York City  Princess Cruise ship fails its health inspection  Cruise ship comedian breaks quarantine and flies home Listener Question: Transportation options in Vancouver, Canada for our Alaska cruise?  --- 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 tackle your listener questions on this week's episode. What is the difference in food between Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean in the buffet and main dining rooms? How does Carnival's Players Club and Royal Caribbean's casino program stack up against each other?  We have a late flight leaving New York City and looking for suggestions on how to spend the day in Manhattan and the best option to getting to Newark on a budget.  Send your questions to doug@cruiseradio.net.     Date: February 23, 2020

We get a review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox. This was a seven-night cruise down to the Eastern Caribbean from Port Everglades. This cruise went to San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau. Sarah gives us a bow to stern to review of the ship and the ports.  Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:  Holland America guest getting coronavirus  Princess Cruise guests start heading home and redeploy Sapphire Princess  Scarlet Lady was delivered to Virgin Voyages  Norwegian Cruise Line ship gets $100 million refurbishment  Royal Caribbean starts on new development in the Caribbean Listener Question: What is a family-friendly safe activity we could do in Cozumel, Mexico?  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 listener questions about bidding for an upgrade on Norwegian Cruise Line. Details on cruise line apps. Is it really cheaper to book a cruise as a group? What to do in Antigua. And a suggestion for Naples, Italy.  Email your questions to doug@cruiseradio.net.  Date: February 16, 2020

We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. This was an eight-night cruise to their private destination Labadee, San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. We get details about the ship and ports of call on this Eastern Caribbean cruise.  Sherry has cruise news on:  A cruise was cut short of an outbreak that wasn't coronavirus related A port finally accepted the displaced Holland America ship Royal Caribbean ship has coronavirus scare Carnival Cruise Line has started showcasing Mardi Gras  There's a Disney Cruise Line ship at a new homeport  Listener Question: Looking for a non-crowded family-friendly beach club in Cozumel.  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

Heather gives us a review of Carnival Victory. This was a four-night cruise to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. In Spring 2020, Carnival Victory will head to Cadez, Spain for a massive makeover to become Carnival Radiance.  We get the details on Carnival Cruise Line food, service, the overall experience.  Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line stops by to talk about the Culinary Council, the changes at Holland America over the past few years, and some insight into the renovations at Half Moon Cay.  Date: February 9, 2020 Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

Coronavirus is all over the news where both travel and cruising are concerned. This week we talk week with cruise industry analyst Stewart Chiron about the impacts on the industry and how cruise lines are being proactive.  Travel insurance could play a factor in the coronavirus cancellations and delays. We answer some of the dozens of emails we relieved about this outbreak.  Sherry has cruise news on:  A Princess Cruise ship was impacted with the deadly coronavirus  Carnival announces new officers for Carnival Radiance  Carnival adds another transatlantic voyage in 2021 Disney Cruise Line launches a website detailing their new destination  Holland America Line brings on a new chef  Royal Caribbean opened a new section at Perfect Day at Cococay Listener Q: Is Royal Caribbean's The Key program worth it? - Julie from Layton, Utah  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.cruiserad

We recently had a chance to check out MSC Cruises brand new Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. This is MSC's new private destination in the Bahamas that was developed exclusively for MSC Cruise guests. We speak with the General Manager of the island and MSC Cruises COO Ken Muskat. And staff writer Richard Simms asks some questions about the new private island.  Date: February 2, 2020