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Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Doug Parker 1057 Episodes Sep 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

Norwegian Spirit 2026 Review: Alaska, Hawaii and a Hurricane
Norwegian Spirit 2026 Review: Alaska, Hawaii and a Hurricane Sep 20, 2026 54:39 A review of Norwegian Spirit. Ben reviews a 16-night Norwegian Spirit cruise from Vancouver to Honolulu, combining Alaska, five sea days, and Hawaii. We cover the renovated ship, his balcony cabin, dining, entertainment, casino, thermal spa, and what it's like spending more than two weeks aboard Norwegian Spirit. Ben also shares his experiences in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Maui,
Carnival Pride 2026 Ship Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Pride 2026 Ship Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Sep 17, 2026 54:01 A review of Carnival Pride. Chris reviews a seven-night Carnival Pride cruise from Baltimore to Bermuda. He shares what it's like to sail on the nearly 25-year-old ship, including his interior cabin, dining, entertainment, crowds, the casino, and the overall condition of Carnival Pride. In Bermuda, Chris visits Snorkel Park Beach and Horseshoe Bay and shares tips for exploring the island with a fa
Celebrity Xcel 2026 Review: Is Celebrity's New Ship Worth It?
Celebrity Xcel 2026 Review: Is Celebrity's New Ship Worth It? Sep 13, 2026 56:48 A 2026 review of Celebrity Xcel.  This week on Cruise Radio, Joe reviews a seven-night Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean cruise from Athens to Barcelona. We cover his Sky Suite in The Retreat, Luminae dining, entertainment, the new Bazaar, crowds, sea days, and Celebrity Xcel's secret speakeasy. Joe also shares his experiences in Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, and Valletta, including a visit to Ephesus,
Carnival Luminosa 2026 Ship Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Luminosa 2026 Ship Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Sep 10, 2026 57:47 A review of Carnival Luminosa. Terrell reviews a 10-night Carnival Luminosa cruise from San Francisco to Alaska. We cover his Cloud 9 Spa stateroom, dining, entertainment, sea days, and what it's like sailing Carnival Luminosa to Alaska. Terrell also shares his experiences in Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm, and Ketchikan, including whale watching, getting close to the glacier, and a Deadliest Catch
MSC Meraviglia Review Yacht Club 2026 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia Review Yacht Club 2026 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises Sep 3, 2026 43:07 A seven-night MSC Meraviglia cruise from Brooklyn, New York, with a focus on the MSC Yacht Club experience. We cover priority embarkation, his upgraded Yacht Club balcony stateroom, butler service, the private Top Sail Lounge and pool deck, dining, drinks, thermal spa access, and whether the premium experience is worth the price. Jason also compares MSC Yacht Club with Norwegian's Haven and Royal
Norwegian Jewel Review: First Cruise From Philadelphia + News
Norwegian Jewel Review: First Cruise From Philadelphia + News Aug 27, 2026 48:17 A seven-night Norwegian Jewel cruise review from Philadelphia to Bermuda and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jacob shares what it was like sailing from Philadelphia's developing cruise terminal, including the unusual hotel check-in and shuttle process, as well as his first impressions of the 21-year-old Norwegian Jewel. We cover his interior cabin, a frustrating plumbing issue, the main dining room and buff
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

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