Thu, 31 August 2017
We finally get to talk to an executive at Carnival Cruise Line and ask him some questions we've been dying to know about booking and other things. This is a pull the curtain back type of interview with Adolfo Perez. We answer a listener question about buying cruise line stock and where to ship watch out of Port Canaveral if you want to stay there pre- or post-cruise. We'll also tackle some of your shore excursion questions with CruisingExcursions.com. Comments or suggestions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net |
Mon, 28 August 2017
We talk to cruise ship architect, Joe Farcus. Joe has been designing ships for Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival Corporate brands for over 30 years. We had a chance to talk with him about some of his past work and how he designs the cruise ship. Note: If you've been listening to Cruise Radio for over six years, you have have heard this interview back in April 2011. It has been one of the most listened to episodes over the past few years so I wanted to make it a bonus episode. Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net |
Thu, 24 August 2017
This week we get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America. Tommy Casabona stops by from the Always Be Book podcast to talk this past week's solar eclipse.
Thoughts or review? Email me doug@cruiseradio.net. EDITED TO REMOVE TROPICAL STORM STORY ON AUG 24.
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Thu, 17 August 2017
We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Triumph on a five-night western Caribbean cruise. Not only was this his first time on Carnival, but it was his first cruise ever. The review gives a neat perspective from someone who experienced the world of cruising for the very first time. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:
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Thu, 10 August 2017
We get a review of a 10-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem. Craig gives us the details of the Norwegian Gem, what he thought of the ship and what he did on his Caribbean ports of call. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:
Listener Questions
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Thu, 3 August 2017
We get a review of Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas. This sailing left Miami, Florida and headed for Nassau, Bahamas and Royal Caribbean's private island Coco Cay, Bahamas. We get a full review of the ship, the dining, entertainment on board, a glimpse into a day on Coco Cay, and some overall thoughts. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:
Link Mentioned: Unscripted interview on Always Be Booked Podcast Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net |
Thu, 27 July 2017
Mitchell just returned from Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream where he did a five-night honeymoon Bahamas cruise. Mitch is a seasoned cruiser and his wife has only been on one voyage prior to this sailing. We hear his thoughts on planning the cruise, dining, Castaway Cay, and the public areas aboard Disney Dream. One special feature on this cruise is that it stopped in Castaway Cay twice. Cruise Critic just released their Cruiser's Choice Destination Awards for 2017. The award highlights the most popular cruise ports in every region. Ashley stops by to give us some of the highlights. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news:
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Mon, 24 July 2017
One of the things seasoned cruisers complain about on a regular basis is “out of control” kids who seem to have absolutely no adult supervision whatsoever, and a disturbing video posted to YouTube seems to take this behavior to new heights. We talk to travel agent Scott Lara and contributor Richard Simms on their thoughts. Read the article: https://cruiseradio.net/kid-jumps-cruise-deck-railing-pool/ We talking to travel agent Scott Lara and contributor Richard Simms on their thoughts. Thoughts? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net. |
Thu, 20 July 2017
We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Baltimore based Carnival Pride, on a seven night exotic Caribbean cruise. We get a run down of the ship, what makes Carnival Pride so unique, and how to deal with curve balls thrown your way during your cruise. Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:
Answered a listener question about pre-paying gratuities and why it sometimes works out in your favor. Share your review: doug@cruiseradio.net. |
Thu, 13 July 2017
We get a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic this week. Craig and his family just returned from a seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona. We get a full review of the dining options, entertainment offered on Norwegian Epic, and his initial thoughts of the ship. Sherry has cruise news:
Cruise lately? Come share your review. doug@cruiseradio.net. |