Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

169 Carnival Glory Review + Cruise News

07 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we talk to listener Sara Phillips from Delaware about her latest sailing on the newly refurbished Carnival Glory, complete with Fun S...

168 Silverseas' Silver Spirit Review + Cruise News

28 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

On this show, Editor in Chief of Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Norton Masek tells us all about Silver Seas Silver Spirit and travel writer Chris Ow...

167 Navigator of the Seas Review + Cruise News

21 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk to listener Eden Kendall, as she gives her review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. Plus, Cruise Guy is here with Cruise ...

166 Celebrity Eclipse Mediterranean cruise + Cruise News

17 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This week, listener Carter checks in with his latest sailing aboard Celebrity Cruise's Solstice-class Celebrity Eclipse in the Mediterranean. Also, Cr...

165 Listener Call-in Questions + Cruise News

08 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This week, travel writer Chris Owen is front and center taking your questions and calls. Also, Cruise Guy is here with our weekly dose of Cruise News....

164 Hurricane Sandy, NASA Visit + Electronic Trip Insurance

02 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

New travel insurance coverage that also covers electronics, a trip down to NASA, the lastest post-Hurricane Sandy coverage, plus Cruise News with the ...

163 Disney Dream Review + Cruise News

24 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Yvonne shares her family's latest cruise on the Disney Dream and gives a full review. Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News. Be sure to check o...

162 Things to do in Puerto Rico + Cruise News

18 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network calls in from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cruise Guy is here with news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:...

161 International Travel Tips + St. Thomas, BVI Fun

10 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Travel writer Mark Orwoll joins us with international travel trips, John from Cruise-Addicts checks in from St. Thomas, and Cruise Guy with news.  Th...

160 Listener Cruise Questions Answered + Cruise News

05 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We field your questions this week regarding cruise resources and family travel. Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me: ...

159 Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Review + Cruise News

27 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hear what it's like to sail across the Atlantic ocean aboard the Queen Mary 2, from New York to Southampton. Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.  Th...

158 Broadcasting from Acapulco; is Mexico Safe?

15 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We broadcast from Acapulco, Mexico, a city that was once booming with cruise ships but turned ghost town after a string of violence in Mexico. Hear ho...

157 Large Cruise Ship Alternatives, Airfare Advice + Excursion Website

12 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to travel maverick Mark Murphy about cruise alternatives and airfare savings. Plus, we talk to the founder of Zweeno.com, a cool do it yoursel...

156 Carnival Dream Cruise Director + Cruise News

05 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

John Shallo checks in from Carnival Dream where he is interviewing the Cruise Director. Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News.  Thoughts or reviews? E...

155 Queen of the Mississippi Christening Broadcast

28 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Doug is aboard American Cruise Lines' Queen of the Mississippi for her christening, a brand new paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River. Hear about the...

154 Broadcasting in Alaska on Holland America's Oosterdam

22 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Doug is aboard Holland America's ms Oosterdam, on a seven-night Alaska voyage, roundtrip Seattle. Hear a full review of the Alaska experience, the shi...

153 Cruise Questions Answered: Listener Call-in Show

15 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We field your questions about travel insurance, family travel, and cruise port questions. Dan Skilken from Trip Insurance, Nancy Schretter from the Fa...

152 Cruise Ship Tracking Website + Port Parking Tips

07 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Creator of CruiseCal.com is with us showing off the features of it's ship tracking. Plus, cruise port parking tips and cruise news.  Thoughts or revi...

151 6 Ways to Save Money on a Cruise + Cruise News

31 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Motter from CruiseMates.com gives us six ways to save money on a cruise. Cruise Guy is back with more cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email m...

150 Holland America Line Maasdam Review + Cruise News

25 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hear a review of Holland America's ms Maasdam, a smaller but popular ship in the HAL fleet. Also, Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.  Thoughts or r...

149 Carnival Glory Canada/New England Cruise Broadcast

17 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Doug is aboard Carnival Glory on a five-night Canada/New England sailing out of Boston. Hear about the ports of call, what there is to do and the luxu...

148 Gaining Weight on a Cruise + Cruise News

11 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Health coach Nicole La Placa gives us ways to stay fit at sea and how NOT to gain weight. Cruise Guy gives us Cruise News.  Thoughts or reviews? Emai...

147 Mediterranean Port Advice + Barcelona Tips

04 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Carnival's Senior Cruise Director John Heald gives us his favorite places to go when in the Mediterranean. Nancy from the Family Travel Network is abo...

146 Carnival Breeze Fun Ship 2.0 Review

28 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we tackle even more features on the Carnival Breeze, Carnival Cruise Line's newest vessel. Hasbro the game show, Playlist productions, the ...

145 Carnival Breeze Review with Family Travel Network

22 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hear all about Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Breeze. We talk to the CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines, Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel...

144 Maritime Post-Costa Concordia + Consumer Response

14 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We are down in Resolve Marine Group at their brand news $6.5-million cruise ship train facilty. Vicky Garcia from Cruise Planner joins us with cruise ...

143 Third Party Shore Excursion Company + Cruise News

05 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the scenes look at what makes a cruise port cruise ship ready. Excursion company Viator stops by and talks about their promise to get you back ...

142 ms Veendam Review + Cruise Secrets Revealed

30 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Motter from CruiseMates.com reveals cruise ship secrets, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line is here, and a review of Holland America's ms Veendam.  T...

141 Carnival Conquest Review + Ship Shoreside Power

24 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Watts of Cochran Marine talks shoreside power, a review Carnival Conquest, and Cruise Guy drops in with cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email...

140 Oceania Riviera Review + Cruise News

16 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Theresa Norton Masek gives us a review of Oceania Cruises' newest ship Oceania Riviera. Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Em...

139 Carnival Breeze Construction, PortMiami Director + Cruise News

08 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

An executive talks to us from Carnival about new venues revealed on Carnival Breeze. PortMiami port director Bill Johnson drops by with news of new sh...

138 Cruise3Sixty Broadcasting in Fort Lauderdale

02 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hear what is to come with the cruise industry, cruise ships and what is trending looking ahead to 2013 as we broadcast from the largest cruise confere...

137 Listener Questions: Travel Insurance, Booze and Cruise News

25 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The experts are in to tackle your questions on bringing booze on a cruise, what is a "pre-existing" condition in travel insurance, and more. Cruise Gu...

136 - More Additions to Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

17 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Director of Product Development for Carnival joins us to talk about some more Fun Ship 2.0 announcements. Hear about a Holland America ms Maasdam sail...

135 Disney Fantasy Review + Cruise News

10 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Cruise Expert Fran Golden just returned from the inaugural sailing on the Disney Fantasy, she gives us a full review. Hear about the entertainment, di...

134 Carnival Ship Detained in Galveston + Cruise News

02 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Maritime Lawyer Jim Walker weighs in on the Carnival ship that got detained in Galveston, TX -- tied to Costa Concordia. Cruise Guy is here with cruis...

133 In Amsterdam aboard Viking River Cruises

28 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Doing is in Amsterdam broadcasting aboard the brand new Viking Odin. Peter Greenburg from CBS News, jounalist Ralph Grizzle, Fran Golden, and others s...

132 Panama Canal Sailing + Cruise News

21 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Doug is with the Captain of Holland America' ms Zuiderdam transiting the Panama Canal. Learn all about the canal. Cruise Guy is here with cruise news....

131 Cruise Shipping Miami 2012

15 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Doug is at the Miami Beach Convention Center for one of the largest cruise conferences around. He talks with Cruise Critic, American Cruise Lines abou...

130 Goodbye Carnival Destiny, Hello Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line

07 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Lania Rittenhouse, VP of Product Development for Carnival talks about the transformation Carnival Destiny will be undergoing in 2013 to become Carniva...

129 ms Zuiderdam Broadcast

29 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Doug broadcasts from Holland America's ms Zuiderdam on a 10-night Panama Canal sailing. He interviews key staff members, passengers and crew. Get a co...

128 MSC Poesia broadcast + Cruise News | MSC Cruises

23 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We link up with Doug aboard MSC's Poesia and he talks to some passengers to get their take on this ship based seasonally out of Fort Lauderdale. We al...

127 - Listener Questions on Travel Insurance + Cruise Trends

15 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We answer more of your listener questions relating to travel insurance, the CEO of Hotwire gives us some cruise trends post-Costa Concordia, and Cruis...

126 Norovirus Information + Celebrity Equinox Cruise Ship Review

11 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to our medical correspondent Ed McDonough about norovirus, get a review of Celebrity Equinox and Cruise News.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me:...

125 - Listener Questions + Cruise News

01 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and consumer advocate Chris Elliott is back answering your questions, plus Cruise Guy is here with cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Emai...

124 Maritime Lawyer, Salvage Operations + Cruise News

23 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Costa Concordia continues to dominate the news. We speak with a maritime lawyer about possible law suits and a maritime salvage expert on how they wil...

123 Survivor of Costa Concordia Ship Sinking Speaks

17 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

A passenger who was on the doomed Costa Concordia speaks to us in detail about the events leading to the ship sinking. Cruise Guy gives his thoughts a...

122 Titanic Memorial Cruise + Allure of the Seas Review

09 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We learn about the 100th anniversary cruise of the Titianic and a listener review of Allure of the Seas. Cruise Guy drops by with Cruise News.  Thoug...

Staying Safe at Sea

06 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Maritime attorney Jim Walker gives us six tips for staying safe at sea. This is a re-air from a previous episode but thought it was a good time to rem...

121 New Builds for 2012 + Carnival Triumph Review | Carnival Cruise Line

05 Jan 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from Theresa Norton-Masek from Vacation Agent Magazine about the new builds to look forward to for 2012, a listener review from Carnival Trium...

120 Jewel of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean

29 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Lisa gives her review of Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, travel writer Chris Owen stops by the answer listeners questions, and Cruise Gu...

119 Carnival Liberty, Fun Ship 2.0 Broadcast

25 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Doug is aboard Carnival Liberty testing out Carnival's brand new Fun Ship 2.0 renovations. Hear passenger reviews, crew, and journalist reactions.  T...

118 Cruise Director, ms Eurodam Review + Cruise News | Holland America

12 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Doug talks to the Cruise Director aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, get a review of Holland America's ms Eurodam and Cruise Guy with cruise ...

117 Falmouth, Jamaica, Norwegian Peal Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

10 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Schretter gives her review of Falmouth, Jamaica - an up and coming cruise port. Simon Duval gives his review of Norwegian Peal and Cruise Guy ha...

116 Rick Steves Travel Tips & Norwegian Sun Review | Norwegian Cruise Line

28 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Steves calls us about his travel tips, listener Joe Tolley gives his review of Norwegian Sun and Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.  Thoughts ...

115 Broadcast Mazatlan, Mexico

23 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We broadcast from Mazatlan, Mexico to find out if Mexico is really safe. We have all the details.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected]...

114 Carnival Magic/Galveston, TX Broadcast | Carnival Cruise Line

15 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting from Galveston, Texas aboard Carnival Magic's inaugural US sailing. Maroon 5 concert and all things Galveston and Carnival Magic.  Thoug...

113 CruiseOne & Cruises Inc. National Conference

10 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We are broadcasting aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas for the 2011 national conference. Hear the benefits of using a travel agent, company e...

112 Carnival Fascination Review + Onboard Art Shows | Carnival Cruise Line

03 Nov 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We get a passenger review of Carnival Fascination, speak about on board art auctions, and Cruise Guy with cruise news.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me...

111 Reveal of Carnival Liberty Fun Ship 2.0 | Carnival Cruise Lines

24 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Doug is aboard Carnival Liberty in PortMiami for the day testing out the new Fun Ship 2.0 features. He talks to John Heald, DJ Irie, and the Cruise Gu...

110 Live Broadcast Aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas

19 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We are aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. Hear passenger reviews and the CEO of Royal Caribbean.  Thought...

109 Alaska Cruise Tips

14 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

If you've never been to Alaska, this is a good starting point. We talk to all of the Alaska experts and they show us how to plan your trip there.  Th...

108 Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 Announcement in New York City

04 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting from NYC with Carnival Cruise Lines as they reveal their upcoming Fun Ship 2.0 initiative. We talk to Carnival CEO, Guy Fieri, and comedi...

107 Bermuda Cruise, Pre-Cruise Tips + Cruise News

28 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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106 Carnival Dream Review + Cruise News

23 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners give us a full review of Carnival Dream, plus Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News.  Thoughts or reviews? Email me: [email protected]  ...

105 Throwback Carnival Destiny Review, Jones Act Laws + Cruise News

15 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We get a review from the old Carnival Destiny. A maritime lawyer explains the Jones Act. Cruise News Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradi...

104 Majesty of the Seas Review , Carnival Hotel Director + Cruise News

08 Sep 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Hotel Director Kevin Thorogood from Carnival Destiny chats with us, we get a review of Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas and Cruise Guy is here wi...

103 Pride of America Review | Norwegian Cruise Line

31 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Solstice-class with Celebrity Cruise Line's CEO, hear about a vampire theme cruise, get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America, ...

102 Weather Channel + Riding Out Hurricane Irene Experience

26 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Jennifer Nittoso from the Weather Channel, a vacationer riding Hurricane Irene out down in the Bahamas, plus Cruise Guy with Cruise News. ...

101 Emerald Princess Baltic Review | Princess Cruises

18 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Jason Coleman gives his review of Emerald Princess in the Baltic. Chuck Flagg gives tips for talking cheap at sea, and Cruise News.  Thought...

100 Family Cruise Travel and Weather While Cruising

10 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for 100 episodes!! The experts are all here answering more of your questions. We hear from the Family Travel Network, travel writer Chris Owen,...

099 Hurricane Season w/ Weather Channel + Cruise News

04 Aug 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We talked with a meteorologist from The Weather Channel about the tropics and get Cruise News. 

098 Solo Cruising Advice

29 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Ever thought about solo cruising? It's not as bad as you think. We talk to two journalists who give us the ins and outs of solo cruising. Turns out th...

097 Tips for Planning a Mediterranean Cruise

20 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak to Nancy Schretter with the Family Travel Network about planning and taking a Mediterranean cruise as a family. Travel expert Chri...

096 Explorer of the Seas Review | Royal Caribbean

13 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

One of the former navigational officers from the legendary SS United States talks about that experience and his new book, "One with the Sea: An Inspir...

095 Maasdam Review | Holland America Line

07 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines joins us this week to talk about their small ships and the upcoming launches.  Liste...

094 Oasis of the Seas: Behind the Scenes | Royal Caribbean

29 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, Cruise Line International Association hosted us aboard Oasis of the Seas to talk about their environmentally friendly 'Save the Wave...

093 Cruise Line Smoking Policies + Charleston, SC Cruise Debate

21 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Byron Miller, Vice President of PR for the South Carolina Port Authority. Find out why the lawsuit being placed against Carnival Cruise ...

092 What is a River Pilot + Staying Healthy on a Cruise

14 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

St. John's River harbor pilot, Captain Bryson joins us this week to talk about the duties of a harbor pilot and anwers your questions.  Health and ...

091 Charleston vs. Cruise Lines + Cruise Embarkation Tips

08 Jun 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Could Charleston eventually try to throw a lawsuit against the cruise lines? This week we interview Michelle Sinkler, Program Director with Coastal Co...

090 Sneaking Alcohol on a Cruise & the Norovirus

30 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Our medical correspondent Ed McDonough joins us to talk about all things Norovirus.  Paul Motter from Cruise Mates talks about an article he wrote...

089 Behind the Scenes of a Cruise Terminal

23 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Cruise Terminal Supervisor Gloria Tomkins talks about the Jacksonville cruise terminal. Hear just what it takes to turn a ship in a matter ...

087 Carnival Magic Part 2 | Carnival Cruise Lines

12 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Still sailing on our 9-nt voyage on the Carnival Magic we're able to sit down with the senior cruise director John Heald. Also, hear passenger review...

086 Carnival Magic Part 1 | Carnival Cruise Lines

03 May 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week we broadcast aboard the brand new Carnival Magic on the 9-nt inaugural voyage from Venice, Italy to Barcelona. Hear interviews from the Pr...

085 Reporting on Falmouth, Jamaica

27 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week we link up with Natalie Aroyan via satellite aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. She talks to us about the brand new port in Fal...

084 Cruise3Sixty

21 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week Doug broadcasts down in Fort Lauderdale from the cruise event of the year, Cruise3Sixty. Hear interviews with the Jamaica tourist board, ...

083 The Weather Channel

12 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Nittoso,  Meteorologist at The Weather Channel answers listener questions about tsunamis, rogue waves, the Bermuda Triangle, and hurrican...

082 Queen Victoria Ceremony + Cruise News | Cunard Cruise Line

05 Apr 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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...

081 Does Freeport Suck? + Cruise News

29 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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 wel...

080 Cruise Shipping Miami 2011

22 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week Doug broadcasts down at the Miami Beach Convention Center for Cruise Shipping Miami (an industry trade show). Doug will interview Captain D...

078 Sail Smart + Cruise News

08 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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 cheapska...

077 Ship Designer, Joe Farcus + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line

01 Mar 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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 upco...

076 Oceania's Marina + Cruise News | Oceania Cruises

23 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

075 Carnival Fascination Review | Carnival Cruise Lines

17 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sail aboard the 2,052-guest Carnival Fascination. A Fantasy-class ship homeported in Jacksonville, Florida.  Don't miss exciting intervi...

074 MSC Cruises CEO

08 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

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

073 Disney Dream Experience | Disney Cruise Line

02 Feb 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Managing Editor Nancy Schretter, from the Family Travel Network talks to us about family travel aboard the Disney Dream. Travel Writer Chris Owen ...

072 Cruising 2.0 | Royal Caribbean

25 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week we interview writer Paul Motter from CruiseMates and Fox Business about "Defining Cruise 2.0." He explains how cruising has changed over the...

071 Cruise Ship Safety

18 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with maritime legal expert Jim Walker about Staying Safe at Sea. Travel Writer, Chris Owen talks to us about -- What to expect in 2...

070 Cellular at Sea

11 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past year we have received a lot of emails asking about Cellular at Sea.  Jim McKenna with Wireless Maritime Services answers all the questi...

069 The CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line

05 Jan 2011

Contributed by Lukas

This week we interview the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Lines, Kevin Sheehan. Mr. Sheehan talks to us about the recent filming of CBS' Undercover Boss. ...