926 Carnival Panorama Review 2025 | Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Release Date: 12/18/2025
Celebrity Apex Caribbean Review 2026 + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Staff writer Richard Simms cover major cruise industry news and gives us a review of Celebrity Apex from Port Canaveral in March 2026. News highlights include two tragic incidents aboard Carnival Splendor, an update on a murder trial involving Carnival Horizon, Margaritaville banning a couple over a negative TikTok review, Virgin Voyages facing backlash over an itinerary change, AI booking technology announcements, and Princess Cruises ordering three new ships. Richard also gives us a detailed review of the Celebrity Apex, praising its design, suite perks, specialty dining, and...
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Celebrity Equinox Review + Trip Insurance Coverage During War | Celebrity Cruises
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Haley shares her experience on a nine-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox, sailing from Barcelona to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Haley reviews the ship's service, buffet, and specialty dining, while discussing port days, including visiting a dog shelter in Portugal. She also shares valuable tips on Celebrity's status matching perks and advice for managing jet lag on European cruises. Dan Skilken, President of TripInsurance.com, answers questions about travel insurance coverage for geopolitical events, missed ports, and flight delays. Sponsor Cruise line...
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Liberty of the Seas Canada/New England Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
A review of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms cover major cruise industry news, including Carnival's $300,000 negligence verdict for over-serving alcohol, Norwegian Cruise Line's $2 million COVID-era settlement, and a tragic murder aboard Carnival Horizon. Updates include MSC Cruises raising gratuities and Holland America's $500 million fleet refurbishment featuring solo cabins. Guest Rob reviews Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas on a nine-night Canada and New England itinerary, highlighting excellent dining, impressive entertainment, and memorable port...
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Carnival Radiance Review 2026 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Sims cover major cruise news, including a video voyeurism arrest on Celebrity Beyond, a fishermen's protest blocking ships in Corsica, a grounding incident in Fiji, Holland America's gratuity increase, Miami's proposed airport-to-port train link, Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord closure due to a landslide, and recent upgrades to Holland America's ms Koningsdam. Tim from Fargo, North Dakota, shares his review of a spontaneous four-night Carnival Radiance cruise from Long Beach, highlighting dining, entertainment, ports of call,...
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Star Princess 2026 Eastern Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
A review of Princess Cruises' newest ships, Star Princess. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can’t take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at . Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: | | | | | About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving...
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Norwegian Joy Western Caribbean 2026 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Doug Parker and Richard Simms discuss major cruise news, including a man-overboard prank, new residential cruise concepts, Disney’s plans in Japan, and Norwegian’s Philadelphia debut. Guest Heather shares her solo experience aboard Norwegian Joy, covering stateroom comfort, dining, entertainment, and excursions, and an awesome food tour in Cozumel. She offers practical tips for first-time and solo cruisers, praises Norwegian’s solo traveler community, and recommends specialty dining. The episode provides valuable insights into cruise trends, ship life, and making the most of solo travel...
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Celebrity Infinity Best of Greece 2026 Review | Celebrity Cruises
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
A review of Celebrity Infinity. Doug interviews Andrea about her ten-night “Best of Greece” cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity. Andrea discusses the ship’s recent technical issues, her decision to sail, and highlights from the itinerary, including ports like Nafplio, Heraklion, Rhodes, Kavala, Kusadasi, and Athens. She shares insights on dining, entertainment, and shore excursions, noting the ship’s age but praising its cleanliness and crew. Despite minor setbacks prior to her sailing, Andrea describes the cruise as a bucketlist itinerary and well-paced, with a focus on exploring...
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Carnival Mardi Gras 2026 Caribbean Review | Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
A review of Carnival Cruise Line's first Excel ship Mardi Gras. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can’t take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at . Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: | | | | | About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.
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MSC's New Luxury Brand Explora 1 Review + Cruise News | Explora Journeys
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Doug Parker and cruise correspondent Richard Simms discuss the latest cruise news, including Carnival’s new express dining, Princess Cruises’ gratuity increases, and a proposed Tampa mega terminal. They also cover a man overboard false alarm and entertainment updates from Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. Guest Daniel reviews his seven-night luxury cruise on MSC’s Explorer One, sharing insights on the ship’s all-suite accommodations, exceptional dining, unique ports, and overall experience. The episode offers listeners a comprehensive mix of industry updates and an in-depth review...
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Harmony of the Seas Western Caribbean Sailing + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
In this Cruise Radio episode, Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms cover cruise news about: Conflict in the Middle East Cruise line financials Private island news from Norwegian Cruise Line Drink package news from Royal Caribbean Brian gives us a recap of his six-night solo sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas from Galveston. Brian shares insights on booking, embarkation, and onboard experiences, highlighting the ship’s entertainment, dining, and amenities. He reviews port visits to Costa Maya, Roatan, and Cozumel, including a rainy day at Mr....
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