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? 

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A seven-night review of Carnival Panorama. As of 2020, this is the newest Vista-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Line. The seven-night Mexican Riveria cruises sailed from Long Beach, California. We get a detailed review from embarkation, the sailing experience, to the ports of call that were visited. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

Listener Question: Why won't it let me use onboard credit before my cruise? I'm trying to purchase the drink package before my sailing.

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

We get a review of Carnival Inspiration. This was a short four-night cruise out of Long Beach, California to Ensenada and Catalina Island with only one sea day. Carnival Cruise Line sails two Fantasy-class ships out of Los Angeles, Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Carnival is shooting for a new return-to-service 
• An investigation has been launched into Carnival Corporation
• Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are doing what it takes to get the crew members home. 
• Two cruise terminals are delayed over uncertainty. 
• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings had some good news by mid-week

Listener Question: We are debating on taking Queen Mary from New York to Southampton. Can we survive by eating in the pub and buffet only wearing shorts on board -- or will we go hungry? 

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Heather gives us a review of Carnival Victory. This was a four-night cruise to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas. In Spring 2020, Carnival Victory will head to Cadez, Spain for a massive makeover to become Carnival Radiance. 

We get the details on Carnival Cruise Line food, service, the overall experience. 

Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line stops by to talk about the Culinary Council, the changes at Holland America over the past few years, and some insight into the renovations at Half Moon Cay. 

Date: February 9, 2020

Carnival Horizon review to the Western Caribbean. Hear this detailed ship review that involves a submarine excursion in Cozumel. 

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Carnival Mardi Gras is closer to float out 
• A cruise line is starting service in the Great Lakes
• Celebrity Apex now has a godmother 
• Princess Cruises returns to Kangaroo Island after the wildfires 
• The ultimate retirement cruise 

Listener Question: Best place to go ship spotting in Port Canaveral? 

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Conquest-class ship Carnival Freedom. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas. This sailing went to Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. 

Date: November 10, 2019

A 2019 review of a Western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night cruise out of New Orleans.

Rob is answering your listener questions on cruise excursions in Iceland, Vietnam, Aruba, and Cozumel. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• New rule makes it harder from cruise crew to get off the ship 
• Guests get booted off Royal Caribbean ship for a dangerous act 
• Royal Caribbean is getting rid of a cruise ship 
• Also debuting new spa suites
• Carnival Cruise Line changes up safety video

Listener question: What is the difference between a cove balcony and a standard balcony cabin on Carnival Cruise Line?

 Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

A review of Carnival Magic. Carnival Magic is a Carnival Dream-class ship that sails year-round Caribbean cruises from Florida. This sailing was a 14-night back-to-back, which broke down to two cruises, a six and eight-night sailing. 

Answering your cruise excursion questions. 

Richard has cruise news on:

• Royal Caribbean refurbing another cruise ship 
• Carnival Cruise Line and Port Miami announcement 
• Carnival ship forced to spend the night in Nassau 
• Celebrity Cruises reverses policy change 
• Royal Caribbean modifies a perk they cut 
• Ships return to Freeport, Bahamas 

Listener Q: What is the deal with Carnival Cruise Line's drink package when sailing out of New York City? 

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We get a review of a four-night cruise to Bermuda on Carnival Sunrise. Sunrise is Carnival Cruise Line's second Sunshine-class ship that is spending the summer in New York City before repositioning to Florida in late 2019. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Half Moon Cay is getting a makeover 
• Topher from Jack's Shack 
• Royal Caribbean is going vegan 
• Cruise Industry News released some mind-blowing numbers

Listener Question: What do you think is the best way to get from Miami’s airport to a Fort Lauderdale hotel? And can you recommend a hotel?

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This week we get a review of Carnival Sunshine on a sailing that went to Grand Turk and Amber Cove. We get a comprehensive review of the food, shows, the layout of the cruise ship, and the ports of call. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival guests airlifted after a bus overturned in the Bahamas
• Norwegian Cruise Line is stopping the open bar on two cruise ships
• MSC Cruises gives more details on the new private island
• Virgin Voyages details Rock Star Suites 
• Listener Q: The ship casino on a California Coastal Cruise and reporting earnings. 

 A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunrise. This ship just underwent a $200 million renovation and is now sailing from New York City for the Summer and Fall of 2020. We get a comprehensive review of the new staterooms, food venues, and entertainment on the ship. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• A woman went overboard on Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic over the weekend in the Mediterranean Sea
• Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues stranded fishermen 
• Carnival Panorama added to Faster to the Fun pricing 
• Norwegian Cruise Line's Getaway just got new features 
• Cruise ships are heading to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo

Listener Q: I'm wondering how many actually swim or sit by the pool on an Alaskan cruise? - Sue 

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Carnival Cruise Line christened Carnival Sunrise on Thursday, May 23 in New York City. We were at the christening celebration and have interviews from the scene. 

On this episode we hear from: 

• Kathie Lee Gifford, former spokeswoman for Carnival Cruise Line 
• Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald 
• The Flying Scotsman, Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director 
• Writer Richard Simms

For more check out the Cruise Radio YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

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We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Spirit-class ship, Carnival Legend. This was a seven-night sailing to Alaska that left from Seattle, Washington. We get a detailed review of the Carnival Alaska cruise experience, what the ship was like, and why this class of ship is so popular.

Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee gives us an update on all the questions we've been receiving about Bermuda cruises and the first named storm of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

• Carnival Cruise Line ship comes to the rescue
• Royal Caribbean just announced a major refurbishment 
• A retired fisherman came to the rescue of the tragic plane crash in Alaska that killed six 
• Nassau is considering changing their cruise ship dumping laws

Listener Question: Anytime dining on Norwegian Cruise Line.

And we answer some of your shore excursion questions with CruisingExcursions.com. 

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A Carnival Horizon 2019 review. This was an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Port Miami. 

A chat with Holland America Line's president, Orlando Ashford. Also a couple of sound bytes from Carnival's Brand Ambassador John Heald. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Cruise Line's new TV game show 
• Excel suites that are going to debut on Carnival Mardi Gras 
• People getting banned for destroying an elevator 
• Royal Caribbean halting Sky Pad after an incident and a $10M lawsuit 
• Listener Q: How much does it cost to use a travel agent?

Watch the Carnival Horizon review on YouTube. 

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A seven-night Bahamas review of Carnival Pride. Walter took this cruise for his 15th wedding anniversary and booked a suite. We get a full review of this Spirit-class ship, entertainment, and dining. Plus, their port stops in Nassau, Princess Cay, and Freeport, Bahamas. 

Watch Carnival Pride Tour here. 

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Norwegian Cruise Line having issues with Epic 
• Royal Caribbean ordering another mega cruise ship 
• A cruise ship was turned away from Cuba
• Carnival Cruise Line renews vows across their whole fleet
• Royal Caribbean 

Listener Question: What to do in Belize? 

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A review of Carnival Cruise Line's New Orleans based Carnival Dream. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise. 

Sherry has a cruise on: 

• Carnival updates app
• Carnival new dining plan 
• Royal Caribbean names their new ship and it's headed to the US
• Holland America christening 
• Virgin Voyages reveal more cabin information 

Action News Meteorologist drops by to talk about sea fog and the issues it caused in Tampa with Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. 

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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We get a Carnival Elation review from Tony and Jenny. Carnival Elation is a Fantasy-class ship that underwent a massive dry dock in 2017 to add another deck, more dining options, and refurbishing all the existing staterooms. This was a five-night Bahamas cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, and Half Moon Cay. 

Sherry has cruise news:

• Mexican cruise destination rocked by violence 
• 2018 Norovirus report released
• Carnival Cruise Line reverses room service charge 
• Venice is now charging day visitor tax 
• 100-year-old woman celebrates a birthday on a cruise ship
• Carnival Cruise Line captain and crew honored for rescue 

Listener questions:

• How much does the sky suite on Celebrity Edge cost? 
• My dining time is during sail away - what happens?

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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A review of Carnival Valor. Valor is a Conquest-class ship from Carnival Cruise Line and currently (2018) sails from Galveston, TX. In 2019, she will reposition to New Orleans. This review covers a four-night cruise to Cozumel. We get a detailed review of the ship, dining, staterooms, and Nachi Cocom. 

We answer your shore excursion questions. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news:

• A Royal Caribbean ship rescued two men by pure luck
• Another new cruise ship has arrived in South Florida 
• An injured cruiser has won over $400,000 from one cruise line 
• A new tax will impact cruisers heading to Amsterdam in 2019 
• New cruise ships for 2019 

Listener Question: Which cruise line is better - Princess Cruises or Celebrity Cruises? 

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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Carnival Paradise was launched in 1998 as the world's first non-smoking cruise ship. Sadly, that only last a short time. Fast forward 20 years later, the ship underwent a massive overhaul adding new features and a bow-to-stern interior renovation. We get a five-night Western Caribbean review of Carnival Paradise from Tampa, Florida. 

Simonne from Cruising Excursions answer some Mediterranean shore excursion questions.  

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Celebrity Edge was officially christened 
• Carnival Cruise Line returns to Europe in 2020 
• Carnival increases beverage gratuities by three percent 
• Another Princess ship will have Ocean Medallion by February 2019
• Royal Caribbean investing in biometric technology 
• Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is officially underway 

Listener Question: What is there to do in Grand Cayman aside from Stingray City?

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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We get a three-night review of Carnival Cruise Line's Long Beach based Carnival Inspiration. Lauren took this cruise because the pricing was perfect and she was already out in California for work. She also gives us her review of Carnival's Chef Table and the CHEERS! unlimited beverage package. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Royal Caribbean announces a $115-million makeover of one of their cruise ships.
• Port Canaveral breaks an all time cruise record 
• Virgin Voyages announces their first destination of their 2020 ship
• Follow up: Princess cruises responds to their dining change that was met with pushback 
• Upcoming ships: Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, Celebrity Edge, and Holland America's Nieuw Statendam
• Listener question: What amenities come with a suite on Carnival Cruise Line?

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Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

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Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Carnival Horizon made her Florida debut last week. We get a cruiser's review of the ship, find out how it stacks up against other ships in the Carnival fleet, and where Carnival missed the mark with Carnival Horizon. 

Richard has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Vista is at her new homeport
• The Port of Tampa reached a major cruise milestone 
• Royal Caribbean has expanded their smartphone app 
• Carnival says more staterooms is the future
• Question: Would you suggest dining at Royal Caribbean's Wonderland restaurant for our anniversary dinner? 

You can watch the drone footage of Carnival Elation leaving Jacksonville here. 

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We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Breeze.

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Little French Key burns (off the island of Honduras) 
• Carnival Horizon hits a pier in New York City
• Carnival launches a blimp that's currently on tour 
• Royal updates their beverage policy
• Holland America's new ship completes sea trials 
• Question on cruise line price drops

Carnival Cruise Line just announced that Carnival Triumph will transform into Carnival Sunrise. During this 60-day, $200 million renovation, the ship is going to get a slew of new venues, just like Carnival Sunshine did back in 2013. We talk with Gus Antorcha, Chief Operating Officer at Carnival Cruise Line about the refurbishment, and contributor Richard Simms stops by to give some insight. 

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Krista and her family just returned from a four-night cruise on Carnival Imagination out of Long Beach. Her family took this cruise because they wanted to go to California. The cruise went to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, itinerary, and her first time taking a Carnival Cruise since they implemented the new boarding process. 

Sherry has cruise news on: 

• Tragedy on a zip line in the Caribbean
• Norwegian Bliss add new go-kart pricing 
• Carnival changing their military cancellation policy 
• St. Maarten photo opp lands cruisers in hot water 
• Hurricane Chris update 
• Listener question: Cruising to Alaska without passports 
• Listener question: How is onboard credit distributed 

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Visit the newly launched Cruise Radio YouTube channel. 

Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

On this episode, we hear a review of an eight-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. This sailing went to Grand Turk, Aruba, and Curaçao. We get a comprehensive bow to stern review of this cruise ship that was launched in 1996.

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on:

• Carnival testing out app-based pizza delivery
• Enchantment of the Seas back in Port Canaveral 
• Celebrity Cruises giving details of new Port Everglades terminal 
• Cruise line ditches solo supplement fee
• Listener question on traveling solo

Visit the newly launched Cruise Radio YouTube channel. 

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor. This was a seven-night cruise from LA. We talk about the ship, the ports of call, and the entertainment offered. 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news: 

• FEMA chartered a cruise ship for hurricane relief in 2017, and didn't make the most out of it. 
• Holland America's upcoming ship now has a Godmother
• Carnival will position one of their ships to a new homeport next year.
• Disney Cruise Line is heading to Canada
• Hawaii cruises are slowly starting to reinstate canceled itineraries. 

Visit the newly launched Cruise Radio YouTube channel. 

Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We're broadcasting live for the christening and naming ceremony of Carnival Cruise Line's 26th ship, Carnival Horizon. 

Godmother Queen Latifah, Chef Guy Fieri, Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, along with a couple thousand guests were in attendance.

Horizon Cruise Director Mike Pack stops by, Tommy from Always Be Booked, and we get some audio clips from Guy Fieri after the ribbon cutting of the Pig and Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse.  

Carnival Horizon coverage:

• Day 1: Getting Ready to Cruise
• Day 2: Free Eats
• Day 3: Specialty Dining
• Day 4: Entertainment
• Day 5: Best Bars
• Day 6: Kid’s Stuff
• Day 7: For The Big Kids
• Day 8: The Casino
• Day 9: Sea Day Activities
• Day 10: Before you Disembark

Emails or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net 

We talk with Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald about the newest cruise ship Carnival Horizon, ask him some of your questions and find out what's new. 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

• Carnival Cruise Line extends contract with Florida port
• Longest cruise in the world happening in 2019
• Alaska cruise season is officially underway 
• Listener Q: How do you call home when in cruise ports?

Thoughts or questions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

More cruise news and insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

We get a review of Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon is the newest and largest ship of Carnival Cruise Line. Debuting in April 2018, Horizon has 16 dining options and over a dozen bars to choose from. Plus, a lot of activities inside and out. 

Be sure to check out our trip reports from the journey. Read all of them here.

Questions or comments? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net

We get a review of the newly refurbished Carnival Elation. In fall 2017, the ship underwent a massive refurbishment that added close to 100 balcony staterooms, Vista Suites, a Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and other Fun Ship enhancements. 

Sherry has cruise news on:

• Carnival Horizon is officially on her first cruise
• Royal Caribbean has tightened up their cancellation policy
• A girl claims she was booted off Disney Cruise Line

Listener Question:  My husband and I are cruising this summer and are debt free. We have one credit card but it's only for emergencies. I'm reading where the cruise line puts a hold on debit cards on embarkation day. Is there another option instead of handing over my bank card? Shannon - Johnsontown, PA

Thoughts or review? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

We are broadcasting aboard Carnival Magic this week for John Heald’s 11th Annual Blogger’s Cruise. We ask John all the questions you sent in. Plus, we talk with two guests on the cruise about sailing the ship.

Thoughts or questions? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

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: 

• Royal Caribbean gratuity increase
• MSC star-studded christening 
• Carnival expands their easy-pay program 
• Norwegian unveils new app 
• What should we look for in 2018?

On this episode, we talk with Cruiseline.com Community Manager Simon Duvall about Hurricane Irma and which Caribbean islands have been impacted so far.  

We touch on what a travel insurance policy might cover in a natural disaster situation like this.

Also a review from Ford of a western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Victory.

Cruise News:

• Carnival Corporation donates to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
• Port Canaveral is building a new pier
• Carnival Horizon to have Teppanyaki specialty restaurant

 Thoughts or comments? doug@cruiseradio.net

• New details on Norwegian Bliss

• Royal Caribbean names upcoming ship - details?

• Carnival ship missed a port because of propulsion issues - what happened?

• The Bahamas wants cruisers to spend more money.

• A class action cruise lawsuit is in the works - but this lawsuit isn't against the cruise lines. Check your phone number here.

• Is it possible to share a wifi package among friends?  - Diane from Fargo
• How does the disembarkation process work with getting back to the airport?  - Heather from Seattle

Questions or have a review? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net. 

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: 

• Sad news out of St. Maarten's famous airport beach - what happened? 
• Does Royal Caribbean have big plans for Independence of the Seas?
• Royal Caribbean sending another ship to Cuba
• This world cruise in 2020 lasts 131 nights

Answered a listener question about pre-paying gratuities and why it sometimes works out in your favor. 

Share your review: doug@cruiseradio.net. 

On this episode, we get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Conquest on an eight-night Southern Caribbean sailing. 

Stewart has cruise news on:

• A tropical storm has diverted a couple Carnival ships - any major disruptions? 
• Cruise lines will keep sailings to Cuba - will we see any changes at all? 
• Royal Caribbean is making changes to their cancellation policy
• The first block of steel was laid for the upcoming Celebrity Edge. Would you consider this ship a game changer?
• How is cruise pricing looking in 2017? Are the "deals" over? 

Would love to get your cruise review: doug@cruiseradio.net. 

Ryan and Lauren just returned from an eight night Southern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Sunshine from Port Canaveral, Florida. They give us their thoughts of the ship, what they thought of the dining, the itinerary, and overall layout of Carnival Sunshine. Turns out you shouldn't believe everything you read in the online reviews.

This week Ben review's Carnival Carnival Line's newest and hottest cruise ship, Carnival Vista. Ben sailed on a six-night Western Caribbean cruise that went to Cozumel, Ocho Rios, and Grand Cayman. We get a comprehensive review of the ship, what he did once on board, the cruise ship dining, and entertainment. Ben also touches on some cool excursions he did while in the Western Caribbean.

We get a review from a four-night sailing on Carnival Cruise Line's Fantasy-class Carnival Imagination. The ship recently underwent a dry dock, getting some Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements like Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and others. Sherri gives us a comprehensive review. 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on:

• Carnival Breeze is going into dry dock soon - what will she get? 
• Carnival Elation recently scored 100 percent on a health inspection - what is a USPH inspection? 
• Princess Cruises and Holland America have a sale where they are paying your tips - is this the same as NCLs ongoing sale? 
• Royal Caribbean detailed their 2018 itineraries - anything stick out?
• Celebrity is bringing the cruise experience to a city near you? 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Tommy returned from a sailing from Miami, Florida on Carnival Splendor. This special cruise is what Carnival Cruise Line coins as Carnival LIVE, meaning there is a special performance taking place during the sailings. Guests are invited to attend with a ticket purchase. We get a review of the ship, the ports of call, and the Carnival LIVE performance on this sailing by country singer Sam Hunt. 

On this episode, we hear from Kelli about her recent trip aboard Carnival Freedom. This four-night sailing from Galveston, TX was a Cozumel plus sailing, meaning that it had extra time in Cozumel. Kelli gives us a bow to stern review of Carnival Freedom, plus goes into detail about the dining and her time ashore in Cozumel. 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Ecstasy gets major refurbishments 
• Carnival expands popular seafood shack 
• Royal Caribbean opens up more Cuba sailings with overnight stays
• MSC Cruises celebrates another milestone

 Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

We get a review of Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line's newest and most innovative ship. Hear all about the dining options, what to do on-board, and how to make the most out of your time on-board. 

• Carnival Cruise Line calling to Princess Cays starting in 2007
• Norwegian Bliss will seasonally homeport in Florida 
• Staggered check-in being rolled out to more cities 
• Holland America ship gets perfect health inspection score 
• Wave season update: top three cruise sales happening in January. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Craig gives us a review of his four-night sailing from Miami Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Victory. Hear a bow to stern review of Carnival Victory. 

Sherry has cruise news:

• Carnival orders another Vista-class cruise ship 
• Carnival testing new dining policy
• More cruise lines going to Cuba - who now?
• Cruise line give Christmas gifts in the Caribbean 
• NCL released their 2018 and 2019 cruise scheduled - anything noteworthy?

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

This week we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City. We talk to Carnival's Senior Cruise Director John Heald, Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy, and other guests around the ship. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

• Royal Caribbean details news class of cruise ships 
• Carnival updated room decorating policy 
• Norwegian offering reduced deposits on all sailings 
• Holland America bans balcony smoking 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Holland America just announced a culinary partnership with America's Test Kitchen in New York City. We were there for the announcement and had a chance to talk to the President of Holland America and one of the hosts of America's Test Kitchen about the partnership. 

• Ferry catches fire off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. 
• Carnival extends contract with port of Baltimore
• Carnival debuts new fee-based seafood venue on Conquest
• Celebrity Adds Short Cruises Back to the Caribbean
• Scary story with a happy ending for a Princess Cruise cruise guest

Duncan gives us a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Magic, a ship that was launched in 2011 and it now in Florida year-round by way of Galveston, TX. Don't miss this comprehensive review. Part 2 of the review will come in a couple weeks where Chris Owen reviews his seven-night sailing. 

• Carnival starting staggered embarkation in two more ports
• NCL Changes carry on beverage policy
• Norwegian Breakaway sets record in Canadian port
• Royal Caribbean near-drowning
• MSC details new ship

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Sherry Kennedy has cruise news on: 

• Royal Caribbean coming to Miami with Oasis-class ship 
• Plane buzzes Norwegian Breakaway off coast of Bermuda
• Montego Bay gets $100m investment for upgrades (a way to get business back that Falmouth took?)
• What's the latest with Istanbul after terrorist attack?
• Ovation of the Seas christened - but for China only! 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

On this episode, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Vista on her second cruise. Currently she's sailing in the Med but will come to the Caribbean in November. 

• Cruise guests
• Brand Ambassador, John Heald 
• Cruise Director, Matt Mitchem 
• Colin, RedFrog Brewery Brew Master 
• Lynn and Cele Seldon, expert cruise reviewers

Listen and learn all about this new Carnival Cruise Line ship!

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

• First US cruise to Cuba complete
• Harmony of the Seas officially delivered to Royal Caribbean 
• NCL expanding highspeed wif
• CCL ditches George Lopez
• Kdam christening next wk in Netherlands 
• Princess Cruises adds a new suite class

Tina and her two kids just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, one of Carnival Cruise Line's Fun Ship. On this seven night sailing they hit the eastern Caribbean and got a complete run of the ship. Hear her thoughts on everything from embarkation to excursions, and everything in between. 

Cruise Guy has cruise news on: 

• Carnival Magic officially in Port Canaveral (with Guy's BBQ Joint)
• Empress of the Seas cancels seven more sailings - what's wrong? 
• MSC details more of MSC Seaside - what will we see? 
• Koningsdam is officially on her inaugural sailing 
• Fathom makes inaugural call in DR

We check in with Go Port Canaveral and get the latest information on Port Canaveral, the dollar parking increase at the port, and pre- and post-cruise hotels. 

Jason just returned from a shipyard tour of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas. An Oasis class ship that will launch in May and head to Florida this fall. Hear what it's like to go to a shipyard, what Harmony of the Seas has different, and Jason's impressions of this monster ship! 

JT and his wife just returned from Carnival Cruise Line cruise aboard Carnival Inspiration to Mexico. The ship was recently refurbished to receive Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades and back in service. We get a bow to stern review.  

Sherri from Sherman's Travels linked up with us this week to give us a 2016 outlook of the cruise industry and what new ships are coming out. Find out where people are going, if travel alerts are keeping people out of Europe, what new destinations are emerging, and where people are sailing. 

Tommy just returned from a eight-night Southern Caribbean aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine. Hear a comprehensive review of this recently remodeled ship.

Stewart has cruise news: 

• Carnival Corp approved Cuba
• Empress of the Seas canceled six sailings
• Norwegian Gem turned away from St M cause of Noro
• Holland America expands Mexico sailings
• Man sues Disney over missing thumb
• Carnival Triumph heads to New Orleans after four years

Listener question about a canceled sailing. 

• Disney 2 New Cruise Ships
• Carnival Magic out of dry dock, getting ready for Florida next month 
• Royal Caribbean jumper
• Oasis class ship going to Japan? 
• Norwegian releases 2017-18 deployments, anything big? 

Jason just returned from a five night sailing from Carnival Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship. Jason gives us a review of his Bahamas cruise along with how the food, entertainment and overall experience was. 

We get a review from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Miracle from Peter Knego. Peter just returned from a seven-night Mexican Riviera sailing and goes into full detail about the ship, dining, entertainment, ports and his thoughts. Hear this comprehensive Carnival Miracle review. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Sonya just returned from a four night sailing to Cozumel aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Freedom. She gives us a detailed review of the ship, food, Halloween night and entertainment. Carnival Freedom sails year-round from Galveston. 

Stewart has Cruise News on:

• Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas arrives 
• Another Quantum-class ship 
• Carnival Miracle and Splendor China bound 
• Norwegian Cruise Line add smoking area 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Howard and his family just returned from a Carnival Cruise Line sailing aboard Carnival Glory. Howard gives us a detailed review of Carnival Glory along with the food, entertainment, kids program, his first impressions and ports of call. Listen in on this Carnival Glory review. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

On this episode, we get a review of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Sunshine from the perspective of Doug. Get a full Carnival Sunshine review and hear what this Fun Ship has to offer. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

• Norwegian Escape delivered 
• Norwegian Epic undergoing refurbishment 
• Carnival Corp starting a China Cruise Line 
• Two Celebrity ships undergoing refurbishments and removing two classic ocean liner venues

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Jessica just returned from a five-night sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Paradise on a five-night Western Caribbean sailing. She leaves no stone unturned on this review covering embarkation from the Port of Tampa, first impressions of Carnival Paradise, food, dining experience, entertainment and ports of call. 

• Carnival Cruise Line heading to China 
• Norwegian Escape moving Norwegian Bliss to China 
• Princess naming their new ship 
• Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic opening up 
• Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas undergoing a refurbishment

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Mark just returned from a four night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Victory. On this sailing Mark stopped at Key West and Cozumel and had a day at sea. Hear a comprehensive Carnival Victory review. 

• Carnival Cruise Line returns to Mobile, Alabama
   
• Norwegian Escape update 
   
• New cruise port Jamaica on the Southwest coast
• Listener question:Is Istanbul still an issue for cruise ships - we are about to sail Celebrity in the Med.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Christine Duffy recently took the helm as President at Carnival Cruise Line, after leading up CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) for years. Christine stops by to talk about the happenings at Carnival Cruise Line including: Carnival Vista, Carnival Journeys, what trends the line is seeing and some of her favorites ships and burgers. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

John and his family just got back from a five-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Conquest. A ship based out of Port Everglades that does five to eight-night sailings. John gives us a complete review of Carnival Conquest, including the kids program that his daughter took part in. 

Bobby and Linda just returned from an eight-night Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Breeze from Miami. This Carnival ship was launched in 2012 and has a dozen dining and entertainment options, including a lot of Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 features. Bobby leaves no stone unturned on this Carnival Breeze review. 

Sonya just returned from a sailing out of Galveston on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Triumph, a five-night Mexican cruise. Sonya gives us a full Carnival Triump review about the staterooms, post-Fun Ship 2.0 dining, entertainment and ports. 

• Escape float out
• Princess new venue
• Disney changes alcohol policy 
• Thoughts on Houston not being a cruise terminal anymore

• Norwegian Cruise Line announced some big news earlier this week: (Epic heading to Port Canaveral, talks of Cuba and heading to Asia)
• Princess Cruises debuting the The Voice at sea 
• Celebrity offering evening excursions in the Caribbean 
• Royal Caribbean earnings call, sticking with last minute no-discounting?

We took a weekend trip down to Carnival Sunshine in Port Canaveral, Florida and talked to the Cruise Director Ryan. This is Ryan's second week on the job as he's filling in for the original Cruise Director Jamie D. We also chat with a passenger about their Carnival Sunshine experience. 

We answer a question about a pre-cruise hotel in Port Canaveral, Florida. We talk with the General Manager of Radisson Resort at the Port to find out about the property and what it offers. During the interview, a rocket took off and it was super cool to be a part of that. 

We get a listener review of Carnival Conquest on an eight-night Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades. We learn about the ship, stateroom, dining options, ports, and first time tips. 

Listener, Andy, just got back from a four-night Bahamas cruise on Carnival Sensation. The cruise left from Port Canaveral, Florida and stopped at Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas.

Theresa Norton-Masek, Cruise Editor of TravelPulse.com has cruise news on:

• Cruise passengers killed in floatplane accident
• Carnival Corporation orders three mega ships
• Coin Ceremony completed on Carnival Vista 
• Walking Dead theme cruise sailing in January

On this episode, we talk to listener Marcy who just returned from an eight night cruise aboard Carnival Legend in Alaska. The cruise started in Vancouver and ended in Seattle. Marcy gives her full Carnival Legend review. 

We talk  to the creator of one of the newest cruise apps out there, Cruise Deals, an iPhone app that monitors cruise prices drops. You can find price drops reduced as much as 80%. Find the app by searching Criuse Deals in the app store.

On this episode, Sherry Laskin joins us to talk about a cruise she took aboard Carnival Pride earlier this year from Tampa to the Western Caribbean. Sherry gives us all the details on this Carnival Pride review.

Recently, Carnival Corporation announced the start up of a new brand called 'fathom.' The brand is centered around social impact and has created quite the buzz on social media and on the message boards. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy joins me this week to tackle and answer some of the response.

Carnival Corporation has launched a tenth cruise brand called fathom. The brand category, called social impact travel, will offer an impactful travel experience and work alongside locals to tackle community needs.

Fathom is purpose built, starting with one ship, and allowing guests to immerse themselves in local culture and economic development.

Based out of Miami with a 700-passenger cruise ship, the first destination will be the Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic. This area is known for both beauty and poverty, which is where fathom steps in.

On this show, we talk to:

• Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation
• Tara Russell, President of Fathom
• Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy
• Nancy Schretter, from the Family Travel Network
• James Shillinglaw, TravelPulse.com
• Ben Souza, Cruise Fever

Carrie McLaren and her family recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Liberty that went to St. Thomas, San Juan, and Grand Turk. On this show, Carrie gives us a full Carnival Liberty review, leaving no stone unturned.

Mike Jirout is the creator of the ShipMate App, an awesome smartphone app that encourages you to get excited about your cruise vacation. Recently, Mike added a fare watch feature that allows you to monitor your cruise fare regardless of who you purchased it through.

Some listeners have saved over $150 per person and have gotten that returned as an on-board credit.

Tiffany and her husband just returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans. Tiffany drops in to give us her Carnival Dream review, leaving no stone unturned. She covers her pre-cruise thoughts, embarkation, first impressions, stateroom, food, entertainment, and how the sea days were.

Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy has Cruise News on:

• Majesty of the Seas cancels MIA cruise 
• Anthem of the Seas
• Carnival swaps more ships
• Carnival increases Faster to the Fun price
• Carnival Vista preview video
• Brady Bunch Mom aboard for Dancing with the Stars: at Sea

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Craig Kell from Chicago just returned from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor, a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing, round-trip from Miami.

This was, also, a Carnival LIVE sailing, where Craig got to experience the band Journey perform in the ship's main theater in St. Thomas.

Cruise News

• Carnival charging for some room service items
• Norwegian Cruise Line charges delivery fee on two ships
• Ovation of the Seas to homeport in Sydney, Australia 
• Big animal statue on Anthem of the Seas
• Carnival Magic moving to Florida from Galveston 
• Carnival LIVE Summer/Fall 2015 Concert Series revealed 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

It was recently announced that Carnival Cruise Line is repositioning Carnival Sunshine to New York City, seasonally June - Oct. 2016. Terry Thornton is the Senior VP of Itinerary Planning for Carnival and talks to us about the move, the itineraries, and the future of Carnival Magic. 

Jason Leppert joins us to give us a review of Carnival Freedom, his latest six-night Western Caribbean cruise from Galveston, Texas. Jason gives us a comprehensive review of dining, public areas, entertainment and staterooms of Carnival Freedom.  

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Is the journey about the final destination – or the actual journey itself? Carnival Cruise Line answers that question with the launch of a new cruise program that encompasses longer voyages with destination immersion. Senior vice president of itinerary planning, Terry Thornton is on the show to tell us all about Carnival Journeys.

Matthew Clark and his family just returned from a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Dawn out of New Orleans. Matt gives us a bow to stern review of Norwegian Dawn and the Western Caribbean itinerary.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

On January 22, 2015, all the details of Carnival Vista were revealed at Lincoln Center in New York City. The ship has a lot offer like a brewery on board, a skyway, a brand new water park, more dining options like a Lobster Shack and more! The food part alone made my mouth water!

On this episode, we talk to:

• John Heald, Sr. Cruise Director of Carnival
• Jim Berra, Chief Marketing Officer of Carnival
• Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy
• Journalists at the event

Kathie Lee Gifford, former spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line, returned to Carnival on Sunday to introduce her GIFFT Collection of wines at a tasting event for cruise guests on Carnival Breeze at PortMiami. The wines are now available for sale fleetwide on Carnival's 24 ships.

Hear about the Kathie Lee Gifford wine partnership.

On this show, we talk with:

• Kathie Lee Gifford
• Eddie Allen, VP of Beverage Ops
• Emile, Onboard staff
• Matt, Cruise Director
• Cruise passengers

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® has Cruise News:

• Venice lifting bans on big cruise ships
• Royal Caribbean makes a specialty venue complimentary on Quantum of the Seas
• Carnival Freedom heading to Galveston, big festivities planned
• Undercover Boss of Norwegian Cruise Line leaves company
• Holland America Line rescues distressed sailors
• Princess Cruises positions another ship to Australia
• Status update on Anthem of the Seas

On this episode, we check in with the cruise editor for TravelPulse.com and Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Masek, to give us a cruise rewind of 2014. We cover some of the big news that hit the headlines like Carnival LIVE, Quantum of the Seas, Margaritaville on Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean dining partnerships. Plus, we look ahead at new ships in 2015. Cruise vacations were great in 2014 and are just ramping up. Happy New Year! 

Listener Joe Tolley from Charlotte, North Carolina just returned from a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard the 2,974-guest Carnival Conquest, a Conquest-class cruise ship based currently based in Miami.

Joe talks with us about his family's cruise to Nassau, St. Thomas, San Juan, and Grand Turk.

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® has Cruise News:

• Celebrity orders two new ships
• Carnival offers longer itineraries
• Norwegian partners with Margaritaville
• Virgin cruises
• New CEO Royal/Celebrity
• Voyager of the Seas completes $80m refurbishment

Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network just returned from a sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Breeze where she participated in one of the cruise line's signature Carnival LIVE sailings. This particular sailing had country music/Top 40 group Lady Antebellum. Hear all the details of this sailing. 

• Norwegian Cruise Lines staying in NOLA through 2018
• New ultra luxury Seabourn ship ordered 
• Costa Captain back in court - what's going on with the trial?
• Did we see any black Friday sales that were totally WOW
• Majesty of the Seas leaving Miami
• We're seeing a lot of cruise ships canceling Belize lately because of weather - will we ever see a pier?
• What is the world's busiest cruise port in 2014?

Listener Rick from Jacksonville, Florida returns to Cruise Radio to gives us a complete Carnival Sunshine review. Rick gives us his impressions of the ship, the food, entertainment, ports, and some first time cruise tips for Carnival Sunshine.

Emily Kaufman has been a leading expert in travel since her first television appearance in 1996. She currently contributes to The Today Show as a frequent guest, was the travel contributor to Good Morning America, is currently the travel contributor on The Steve Harvey Show, and regularly appears as the travel expert in top 25 TV markets across the country including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more offering practical travel tips and advice. Emily stops by this evening to give us some fall cruise travel advice.

Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News:

• Carnival returning to Cabo for the first time with Carnival Miracle
• Carnival adds steak in dining room for fee
• A college student falls to his death off the mast of Carnival Ecstasy
• Free private dining restaurant will debut on Norwegian Escape
• Princess Cruises debuting a Princess at Sea app aboard Regal Princess
• We're tracking Quantum of the Seas - what is she doing now?   

Listener, Marcy Bucy, from California joins us to give us her review on her latest sailing aboard Carnival Inspiration, a three-night Mexico cruise her family recently took out of Long Beach. Marcy gives us a bow-to-stern review of Carnival Inspiration and talks about the Cheers Beverage program and Faster to the Fun. 

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy has cruise news on:

• Royal Caribbean is busy over in Europe cutting steel and getting Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, and their upcoming ship that they just cut the steel on. 
• Carnival's Vacation Guarantee 

• Holland America named their new ship - let me guess, it ends in dam? 

• Last week we talked about NCL buying a couple new cruise lines - anything new on that front? 
• Houston cig and liquor tax and how it's affecting cruise passengers. 

Houston-based listener, Sonya Sherow, just returned from a seven-night sailing aboard Carnival Magic, a Carnival Cruise Lines ship based year-round. Sonya gives us a comprehensive review of Carnival Magic, including: embarkation from Galveston, Texas, first impressions of the ship, public areas, stateroom, food, entertainment and the ports of call on this Western Caribbean cruise.

We also tackle three listener questions on how much does a passport cost, how long does it take to get your passport, and ground transportation options between the Miami International Airport and PortMiami. http://www.cruiseradio.net.

This week, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Freedom, a ship that is based in Port Everglades (moving to Galveston in 2015). We are on an 8-night Southern Caribbean sailing this week. During a recent dry dock Carnival Freedom received Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements and the Seuss at Sea program, including Bookville, a Dr. Seuss character breakfast, parades, story time and photo opportunities. On top of Dr. Seuss, guests will also take part in Guy Fieri's signature Burger Joint, the BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog Pub and Alchemy Bar. So much to do in so little time! 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

This week, listener Ashley joins us about her recent sailing on Carnival Fantasy, a five-night Bahamas cruise from Charleston, South Carolina. Hear a detailed review of Carnival Fantasy, her thoughts on dining, entertainment, the ports, and public areas of the cruise ship.

Plus, Cruise Guy has cruise news on: could Royal Caribbean be leaning towards play-to-play entertainment, shipyard fire causes damage to Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, is the Mexican Rivera region making a comeback, and Holland America Line heading back to Bermuda in 2015.

We'll also answer a listener question about Carnival's all-you-can-drink "Cheers" program and the Faster to the Fun program. 

On this show, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Liberty. We will talk to the Cruise Director, Shore Excursions Manager about Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos. We also talk with some cruise passengers and the owner of Jack's Shack in Grand Turk. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Sherry Laskin returns to the show to talk to us about her recent sailing on Carnival Ecstasy, a Fantasy-class ship that currently does year-round sailings from Miami, Florida to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Sherry goes into detail about the food, entertainment, stateroom, thoughts and impressions of Carnival Ecstasy.

Cruise Guy has cruise news on the latest Princess Cruises' ship Regal Princess, Carnival Cruise Lines resigning for another year in Jacksonville, Florida, why we should always use a travel agent, Royal Caribbean laying the keel for Oasis 3, and the announcement of Oasis 4. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

This week, we are broadcasting aboard Carnival Esctasy for Carnival LIVE. In case you're unfamiliar with Carnival LIVE, it's a concert series of sorts held aboard Carnival Cruise Line Fun Ships. The artist flies to the port, performs on board the ship and disembarks before the cruise ship leaves for the next port of call. On this sailing we got to hear award winning country artist Martina McBride, who is just one of the many acts performing as part of Carnival LIVE. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Listener Sarah joins us this week to give a comprehensive review of Carnival Sunshine, a ship that recently underwent a $155-million dollar transformation.

Bill Panoff, editor-in-chief of Porthole Cruise Magazine checks in with us about some new things in the publication, MSC Cruises has some big news, and Cruise Guy has our weekly cruise news. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Starting in April, Carnival LIVE concerts give guests the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive onboard performance by a diverse roster of popular music artists. The concerts will take place on board eight Carnival ships that call in the following ports: Cozumel, Mexico; Nassau, the Bahamas; and Catalina Island, California. 

Artists will join the ship in port, perform in the main show lounge, and then debark following the show. Carnival has booked 49 performance dates for the 2014 concert series, including artists such as Chicago, Daughtry, Foreigner, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, REO Speedwagon, STYX and Trace Adkins.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

On this show, editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine, Theresa Norton Masek, joins us to give us some of the top cruise stories of 2013. 

Listener, Craig Kell, gives us his review of his seven-night Western Caribbean sailing aboard Miami-based Carnival Glory.

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net 

Scott Lara recently returned from a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Dream. Scott gives us a comprehensive review of the ship and shares some inside secrets on Carnival Dream.

Cruise Guy joins us with cruise news. 

Thoughts or reviews? Email me: doug@cruiseradio.net