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**Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips**

Doug Parker gives weekly cruise news, ship reviews, money saving tips, answers your travel questions, and helps you make the most of your cruise vacation.

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Initial Thoughts of Carnival Venezia + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Jun 01, 2023

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Doug shares his initial thoughts on Carnival Venezia. Staff Writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

Taking a 20-day Transatlantic Cruise + Cruise News | Holland America Line May 25, 2023

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This podcast episode discusses Doug's 20-day sailing experience on the Holland America Line's ship ms Rotterdam. Doug and Richard discuss boredom with all those sea days, music, meals, and internet connectivity.

Doug shares his experience at the exact spot where the Titanic sank, stepping out of his comfort zone by trying new things like painting and playing pickleball.

They also briefly mention the ports of call on Richard's Rotterdam sailing, including Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid statue. Doug dispels some myths about cruising at the end of the episode.

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About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

Carnival Miracle Alaska Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line May 18, 2023

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On this episode of the Cruise Radio podcast, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms discuss various topics related to the cruise industry.

They talk about the record-breaking number of passengers at PortMiami, the opening of the newly revitalized Nassau cruise port, Virgin Voyages' new ship, Carnival bringing another ship to Florida, and where to get your passport stamped in Nassau, Bahamas.

We also get a review of a 10-night Carnival Miracle cruise to Alaska. Our guest shares his experiences on the cruise including embarkation, dining, entertainment, and ports of call. We offer tips for future cruisers, such as exploring the ship, booking excursions early, and purchasing trip insurance. Despite some minor hiccups, our guest and his family all had an enjoyable experience on their Carnival Miracle cruise to Alaska.

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About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

750 Navigator of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean May 11, 2023

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and share their experiences dining and exploring on the ship.

This week we discuss recent incidents in the cruise industry, including MSC Cruises failing a CDC inspection, a Royal Caribbean guest arrested for placing a camera in a bathroom, and a man being airlifted from a Carnival ship for eating a battery. The hosts also discuss the impact of 9/11 on the cruise industry and share positive stories about Norwegian Cruise Line's Giving Joy contest and the Queen Mary hotel.

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749 Norwegian Escape European Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line May 04, 2023

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Today's episode features a review of a Norwegian Escape cruise in the Mediterranean by a Madison, as well as cruise news segments by staff writer Richard Simms.

We discuss rumors about Carnival Cruise Line requiring passports for all passengers, which are later debunked, and stress the importance of having a government-issued birth certificate and a passport for cruises. Simms talks about Royal Caribbean's recent problem of overbooking their ships and offering compensation to passengers who opt out of their cruise.

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748 Cruise Director Lee Mason Interview | Carnival Cruise Line Apr 27, 2023

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In this episode of Cruise Radio, Doug Parker interviews Lee Mason, the cruise director aboard Carnival Celebration. They discuss Lee's background, his journey to becoming a cruise director, and the difference between an entertainment director and a cruise director. Lee also talks about the new safety drill, e-muster, and how it has been received by guests and the US Coast Guard. Additionally, Lee shares his thoughts on the exclusive shows on Carnival Celebration, his preference for the main theater in the front of the ship, and his favorite itineraries. Finally, Lee gives advice to a listener on cruising for the first time and how to avoid seasickness.

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747 Carnival Magic Eastern Caribbean Review | Carnival Cruise Line Apr 20, 2023

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A review of Carnival Magic from New York City down to the Eastern Caribbean.

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746 Norwegian Gem 2023 Bermuda Review | Norwegian Cruise Line Apr 13, 2023

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Richard shares his latest trip to Bermuda on a five night cruise from New York City on Norwegian Gem.

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745 Royal Princess Hawaii Cruise 2023 + Cruise News | Princess Cruises Apr 06, 2023

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Royal Princess review. Kurt and his wife took a 15-night cruise aboard Royal Princess from San Francisco to Hawaii over Christmas and New Year's. He goes over his thoughts of his cabin and the dining and entertainment on board, how the weather was on the way to Hawaii that time of year, and what he did while in Hawaii for four days.

Richard has cruise news:

Guest dies on a Virgin Voyages sailing
Port of Galveston sees more growth
All you can cruise pass for $899
Next Disney Cruise Line ship underway
6 Changes in the cruise industry, effective this month

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744 Carnival Celebration 2023 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line Mar 30, 2023

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Tim and his wife recently took a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival's newest ship Carnival Celebration. He goes over his first impressions of an Excel-class ship, what he thought of the BOLT roller coaster, how he liked the dining and entertainment options on board, and what he and his wife did while in port.

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