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Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Doug Parker 1057 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Doug Parker delivers weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money-saving tips, and answers travel questions to help listeners make the most of their cruise vacation.

Episodes

Margaritaville at Sea Islander 2026 Review + Cruise News
Margaritaville at Sea Islander 2026 Review + Cruise News Aug 20, 2026 50:05 A review of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander.  This week we get a full review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander following a four-night cruise from Tampa to Cozumel. Sue joins us after her 42nd cruise to share why Islander exceeded her expectations and how the former Costa ship has been transformed into Margaritaville at Sea's newest Tampa-based cruise ship. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise
8-Night Celebrity Silhouette Review to Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao + Cruise News
8-Night Celebrity Silhouette Review to Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao + Cruise News Aug 13, 2026 53:20 Sharon joins us to review an eight-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Silhouette from Port Everglades to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. We discuss embarkation in Fort Lauderdale, her solo inside stateroom, dining around the ship, and what Celebrity Silhouette is like during busy sea days. Sharon shares her experience at the Oceanview Cafe, Murano, and Tuscan Grille, along with some of
Carnival Freedom Review + Cruise Prank Ends in Arrests | Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom Review + Cruise Prank Ends in Arrests | Carnival Cruise Line Aug 6, 2026 51:45 We discuss the latest cruise news, including passengers arrested after a prank aboard MSC Divina, Princess Cruises tightening its booking policies, Celebrity's gratuity increase, Norwegian canceling Norwegian Sky's farewell sailing, Carnival's new menu item, and Zac Brown Band's massive Margaritaville at Sea giveaway. Kevin shares his detailed review of a four-night Carnival Freedom sailing from P
Independence of the Seas 2026 Review | Royal Caribbean
Independence of the Seas 2026 Review | Royal Caribbean Jul 30, 2026 39:14 A review of Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas in 2026. Earlier this year, Matt took a seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas from Port Miami. Matt shares his experience navigating flight cancellations due to a Georgia storm and the Miami Marathon's impact on transportation. He praises the ship's cleanliness, exceptional dining in both the main dini
MSC Seashore Review: Yacht Club, Ocean Cay & Cruise News
MSC Seashore Review: Yacht Club, Ocean Cay & Cruise News Jul 23, 2026 42:55 A review of MSC Seashore from Port Canaveral, Florida. Staff writer Richard Simms cover key cruise news, including arrests at Port Canaveral, a serious shore excursion injury highlighting travel insurance importance, a norovirus outbreak on the National Geographic Seabird, and Carnival's humorous response to a viral dining etiquette video. Holland America and Princess Cruises' charitable penny do
Brilliance of the Seas Review 2026 Transatlantic Cruise | Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas Review 2026 Transatlantic Cruise | Royal Caribbean Jul 20, 2026 43:05 Brilliance of the Seas transatlantic cruise review. Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas takes center stage this week as John shares his 23-night back-to-back cruise from Barcelona to Boston. The cruise combined an eight-night Western Europe sailing with a 15-night transatlantic cruise featuring Iceland, Greenland, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, and Atlantic Canadian maritimes. He discusses the sh
Norwegian Jade 2026 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade 2026 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line Jul 16, 2026 52:54 Thinking about sailing Norwegian Jade? This week, Doug sits down with listener Ben to review an eight-day Pacific Coastal cruise from San Diego to Vancouver. They discuss the ship's interior staterooms, specialty dining, entertainment, thermal spa, public spaces, ports of call, and whether Norwegian's Free at Sea Plus package delivered good value. Ben also shares tips for sailing Norwegian Jade af
Celebrity Summit 2026 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Summit 2026 Review + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Jul 12, 2026 48:55 We break down the biggest cruise news stories of the week, including Carnival Cruise Line revealing its next-generation Carnival Destiny, a teacher fired from her school district for booking cruises around cheaper sailings, the latest Ruby Princess illness outbreak, Royal Caribbean's cruise port setback near Rome, and why an LGBTQ charter cruise aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady was denied entry
Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess Review + Southern Caribbean Ports
Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess Review + Southern Caribbean Ports Jul 9, 2026 27:17 Doug Parker interviews Chris, who recently returned from a 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard Princess Cruises' Enchanted Princess, sailing roundtrip from Port Everglades. Chris shares why Enchanted Princess is his favorite cruise ship, discussing the Princess Premier package, specialty dining, entertainment, and the ship's relaxed atmosphere. He also reviews ports including Princess Cays,
Explorer Journeys Explorer I Review | 16-Night Cruise
Explorer Journeys Explorer I Review | 16-Night Cruise Jul 5, 2026 43:00 Doug Parker interviews Jan, who recently completed a 16-night repositioning cruise aboard Explorer Journeys' Explorer One, sailing from Barcelona to Miami. Jan shares his enthusiasm for the cruise line, highlighting the exceptional food, spacious suites, inclusive amenities, and intimate atmosphere. He describes memorable ports including Cadiz, Madeira, Antigua, Tortola, and San Juan, along with s
Celebrity Solstice Review: Sydney to Hawaii Across the Pacific + Cruise News
Celebrity Solstice Review: Sydney to Hawaii Across the Pacific + Cruise News Jul 2, 2026 53:47 Celebrity Solstice review and this week's cruise news. Steven shares his experience aboard Celebrity Solstice on a 16-night transpacific cruise from Sydney to Honolulu. We discuss the ship's renovation, dining, entertainment, sea days, ports of call in New Caledonia, Fiji, Samoa, and American Samoa, plus crossing the Equator and International Date Line. We also talk about an onboard power outage a
Carnival Sunrise Review 2026 | Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key
Carnival Sunrise Review 2026 | Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key Jun 28, 2026 51:15 Corey joins Doug to share his review of a five-night cruise aboard Carnival Sunrise from Miami, featuring visits to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. Taking advantage of a casino offer, Corey and his girlfriend booked an interior stateroom for her first cruise and explored everything from Carnival's newest private destinations to the ship's specialty dining venues. They discuss Fahrenh

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