Carnival Venezia 2025 Review, Travel Insurance + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
Release Date: 01/08/2026
Norwegian Dawn 2026 Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
This week we cover major cruise industry news, including Carnival's pricing error controversy, an assault incident aboard Carnival Spirit, hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks affecting multiple ships, a tragic mobility scooter accident at Celebration Key, and Disney Adventure's abrupt canceled sailing in Singapore. We also talk to Tony who took a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa, and his first solo cruise. He talks about this port days in Cozumel and Harvest Caye, specialty dining, entertainment, and how trip insurance saved him when his flight was canceled due to a...
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MSC Grandiosa Review in Europe + Cruise News | MSC Cruises
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms cover major cruise industry news, including Carnival's loyalty program overhaul, a passenger assault aboard the Carnival Sunrise, a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, and Norwegian Cruise Line's gratuity increases. They also discuss Alaska's record cruise season and Holland America's ship refurbishment. Guest Jen then shares her firsthand review of the MSC Grandiosa in the Mediterranean, covering embarkation, dining, entertainment, and ports including Tunisia, Sicily, and Marseille, offering practical...
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Norwegian Aqua 2026 Review + Great Stirrup Cay Private Island | Norwegian Cruise Line
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
In this episode of Cruise Radio, guest Amy shares an in-depth review of her seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Norwegian Aqua. She discusses her travel logistics, ship impressions, dining experiences, casino adventures, and time spent in exclusive areas like Vibe Beach Club. Amy also details port visits to St. Thomas, Tortola, and Great Stirrup Cay, offering practical tips and honest feedback on excursions and amenities. 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...
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Independence of the Seas 2026 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Group
Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips
A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas from Port Miami, Florida to the Eastern Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on: 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 . About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.
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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...
info_outlineA review of Carnival Venezia on a nine-night Caribbean cruise from New York City. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. TripInsurance.com president Dan Skilken answers some listener question.
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