Thu, 11 January 2018
Some brief thoughts on the Norwegian Breakaway sailing through the major 'bomb cyclone' winter storm in early January. We talk to ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee to give us some insight on how powerful these winter storms can become at sea. Nick and his family just returned from the very first sailing on MSC Cruises' brand new MSC Seaside. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:
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Sat, 6 January 2018
When the Norwegian Breakaway sailed through a winter storm, some passengers say things got rough. We speak to one of the people who just disembarked, as well as cruise expert Stewart Chiron, to find out if this was an unusual sailing or to be expected this time of year. What are your thoughts? Let us know: doug@cruiseradio.net |
Thu, 4 January 2018
We talk with Terry Thornton, VP of Itinerary Planning with Carnival Cruise Line. He brings us behind the curtain and explains to us about cruise ship deployments, the new destination Carnival is building in Freeport, Bahamas, and where he would like to see a new cruise port open up. Also, I answer some follow up questions asked after our Carnival Vista interview last week. Thoughts or comments? Email me! doug@cruiseradio.net |
Thu, 28 December 2017
We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Vista. This sailing was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise out of Miami, Florida. Ports of call included Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, Curacao, and Aruba. Stewart has cruise news on:
Listener Question: How do I know what cruise will have fewer kids, is it the cruise line itself, the ship, or the time of year? David, CA Comments or suggestions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net
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Sun, 24 December 2017
‘Twas the night before the cruise, when all through the house The kids’ luggage was set by the back door with care, The children were nestled all snug in their beds, In the morning we got up and got coffee and fraps, When we got on the ship we avoided the clatter, Away to Guy’s Burgers we flew like a flash, The sun on the breast of the blue ocean waves When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, At the site of him, someone beside me yelled, More rapid than eagles the cruisers they came, “Now Sunshine! now, Glory! now, Pride and Sensation! To the Caribbean and to three ports of call; Some cruisers stood by and waved their goodbyes, So up to the lido deck the cruisers they flew, And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the deck As I signed my receipt and left an extra tip, He was dressed in his swimsuit, ready for the slides, A bag full of sunscreen he had flung on his back, His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, As the senior cruise director of the whole Carnival fleet, He had a broad face and he loved the food at the deli, He was funny and kind, a right jolly old man, A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, He spoke not a word, but went back to his work, He planned out the bingos, the trivias, the shows, He then sprang to the mic, to his team gave a shout, But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere we sailed out of sight, |
Thu, 21 December 2017
This week we get a detailed review of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection in the Mediterranean. Stewart has cruise news on:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net
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Thu, 14 December 2017
Greg gives us a review of the Carnival Cruise Line Tampa-based Carnival Paradise. This four night cruise went to Havana, which is one of Carnival's select Cuba voyages. Sherry has cruise news on:
Shelly from Cruising Excursions answers your questions on Mediterranean cruise shore excursions. Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net |
Wed, 6 December 2017
Richard shares his seven-night review of Norwegian Cruise Line's New York City based Norwegian Breakaway. This cruise hit Orlando, private island Great Stirrup Cay, and Nassau, Bahamas. Being this is his fifth time sailing Norwegian Breakaway, Richard offers a unique perspective. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news:
Listener Question: When will St. Maarten be 100 percent recovered? Steve - Dallas Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net
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Wed, 29 November 2017
Scott just returned from a four-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Conquest. You'll want to hear this review from a seasoned cruise, but first time sailing Carnival Cruise Line. Sherry has cruise news:
Listener Question: Going to the Western Caribbean next summer on Royal Caribbean and trying to decide between a passport card and a passport book - are there any advantages of one over the other? Carl - Detroit Question or comment? doug@cruiseradio.net |
Wed, 22 November 2017
This week we are down in the Eastern Caribbean on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam to do a post-hurricane assessment. Two of our ports of call include St. Thomas and Grand Turk. This is the cruise ship's first time back to the two islands since being back in the Caribbean.
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