A review of a 10-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. This was a Baltic cruise from Northern Europe that was very port intensive. We get a bow-to-stern review of the cruise ship and the itinerary. Richard has cruise news on: CDC drops cruise ship program for cruise ships One cruise line takes a public approach to get more to sail while the other drops negative testing Royal Caribbean Group purchases a former Crystal Cruises ship A couple spends 1,000 days on one cruise line Record cruise week in Central Florida Listener Question: I have a treatment booked in the spa, does this mean I'll be able to use the thermal suite that day?
We get a review of an eight-night southern Caribbean voyage on Carnival Freedom out of PortMiami. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival provides updates on crew shortages, the kids' clubs, and pre-cruise testing Disney Cruise Line is increasing the recommended daily gratuity amount Norwegian's PortMiami terminal has a new mural, Norwegian Sun is returning to service Explora Journeys orders two additional ships Listener Question: We are going to Bermuda this summer and keep reading that we need a health passport to get to Bermuda. Is this something that we should take care or does the cruise line satisfy it for us? — Heather --- Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.
A seven-night review of Norwegian Breakaway from New Orleans. This was a Western Caribbean cruise with The Haven experience. Richard has cruise news on: Two companies loosen COVID testing protocols NCL cancels another sailing of Norwegian Sun and wants more of your money before you cruise Keel laid on the next Royal Caribbean LNG vessel Faster internet could soon be coming if Royal Caribbean has anything to do with it. Listener Q: Looking at Disney Wish for our honeymoon cruise next summer. Is it really true that there's a 5,000-dollar drink onboard? And WHY? I can't be the only person fascinatedby this. — Katie --- Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.
A 2022 review of Carnival Radiance from Long Beach, California. Richard has cruise news: Disney Wish has been christened in Port Canaveral, Florida Carnival Corporation releases Q2 earnings and makes money again Carnival Cruise Line debuts new food menu item, new ship entertainment team Norwegian cruise ship damaged when hitting an iceberg in Alaska Celebrity Cruises' full fleet is back in service, completing all 63 Royal Caribbean Group vessels Listener Q: Any idea when Carnival will bring back some of their VIFP perks? — Donna --- Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.
A review of Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas. This is one of the newer Royal Caribbean ships that made its North American debut in November 2022 and is spending the summer sailing the Mediterranean. Richard has cruise news: Carnival adds two more ships to its U.S. lineup Crystal Cruises returns after bankruptcy Carnival Corp brand drops pre-cruise testing Disney Wish readies for its July debut from Port Canaveral Norwegian delays another ship because of supply chain issues Listener Question: We are looking to try our first Celebrity Crusie next year and currentlypricing them out. I know it's all-inclusive pricing, but the only issue is we gave up drinking years ago. Is there a way to get a lower fare if we want to opt-out of the drink package? — Linda --- Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.
A review of Discovery Princess in Alaska. Dan from TripInsurance.com answers your listener questions as the U.S. government drops restrictions on inbound COVID testings for flights.
This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine, a Sunshine-class ship that is sailing year-round from Charleston, South Carolina. This was a Bahamas cruise calling to Princess Cays and Nassau. Richard has cruise news on: Carnival Celebration details revealed Norwegian Escape sailings canceled Carnival Freedom set to return after fire Two more lines complete the restart Holland America Line ship christened in Rotterdam A bankrupt cruise line starts over --- Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.
This week we get a review of Celebrity Reflection. --- Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.
A review of Holland America Line's 2016 built ms Koningsdam from San Diego, California. This was a California Coastal cruise with a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. Richard has cruise news on: Could Carnival Corporation offload Seabourn Cruises? Two cruise ships are for sale in The Bahamas Norwegian Cruise Line has staffing issues on one ship and redeploys another A full return to service for Royal Caribbean International Carnival Cruise Line sees two-million guests since the cruise industry restart Listener Question: Can I use a birth certificate to board a cruise ship? XXXX Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.
This week we get a review from a first-time cruiser who took a quick three-night sailing on Carnival Liberty from Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing had one Fun Day at Sea and a port stop in Nassau, Bahamas. We get a comprehensive ship review through the lens of a first-time cruiser. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival makes adjustments to onboard dining New cruise port coming to The Bahamas Margaritaville at Sea sets sail Record booking day for one cruise line Cruise ship bumps into a dock in Alaska Listener Question: If I test positive after my cruise, do I have to notify the cruise line? XXXX Thoughts or questions?doug@cruiseradio.net Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to theCruise Radio News podcast feed. Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight atwww.cruiseradio.net.