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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.

Latest Episodes:

693 Oasis of the Seas 2022 Review + News | Royal Caribbean Apr 28, 2022

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A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

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692 Carnival Panorama 2022 Review + News | Carnival Cruise Line Apr 21, 2022

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A review of Carnival Cruise Line's last Vista-class ship, Carnival Panorama. This was a seven-night cruise from Long Beach, California, to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan, Mexico. We get a comprehensive review of the cruise ship, dining onboard, and ports of call down in the Mexican Riviera. Richard Simms has cruise news:

Australia has reopened its cruise industry
Grand Cayman drops cruise ship restrictions
Jimmy Buffett's cruise ship is being converted to a Margaritaville at Sea
Self-serve buffets are back on Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Escape returns to service
Another drug bust on MSC Seaside in Europe

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691 Celebrity Constellation + Cruise News | Celebrity Cruises Apr 14, 2022

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This week we get a review of Celebrity Constellation. This was an 11-night cruise from Tampa, Florida to the Caribbean and Central America.

We get a full review of the ship, the destinations, and what Kirk and his wife thought of a longer-than-normal cruise.

Richard Simms has cruise news on:

Cruising is back for Canada and Alaska
Royal Caribbean cuts steel for one ship and names the next vessel
Prices are on the increase at Carnival Cruise Line
Another Fantasy-class ship scrapped
10 guests on MSC Seaside were busted for transporting drugs

Listener Q: What are the requirements for iFly on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas?

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690 Disney Dream 2022 Cruise Review & Travel Insurance | Disney Cruise Line Apr 07, 2022

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We get a review of Disney Dream. This was a three-night cruise from Port Canaveral to Nassau, Bahamas, and the private island Castaway Cay.

Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com drops by discussing the importance of travel insurance over the past few months, including the Crystal Cruises' bankruptcy, Norwegian Escape running aground, CDC lifting cruise travel advisory, and canceling an Eastern European vacation because of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

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689 World's Largest Cruise Ship Review, Wonder of the Seas + News | Royal Caribbean Mar 31, 2022

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Scott gives us a review of the largest cruise ship in the world in 2022, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean voyage from Port Everglades. We get a comprehensive review of this brand new cruise ship.

Richard Simms has cruise news:

CDC drops cruise travel warning
New zone revealed aboard upcoming mega-ship Carnival Celebration.
Another sailing of Norwegian Escape was canceled due to ongoing repairs.
Discovery Princess enters service from Los Angeles.
Grand Cayman welcomes cruise ships again

Listener Question: What do I need to know about doing a back-to-back cruise on two different cruise lines this December in Port Canaveral?

688 Carnival Sunrise Review 2021 | Carnival Cruise Line Mar 24, 2022

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A review of Carnival Cruise Line's Miami-based Carnival Sunrise. This vessel used to be Carnival Triumph before a $200 million refurbishment in 2019. The five-night cruise stopped in Ocho Rios and Bimini Island before returning to PortMiami. ---

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687 Royal Caribbean Private Island Review + News | Perfect Day at CocoCay Mar 17, 2022

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A review of Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Richard has cruise news:

The CDC lowers the cruise travel health warning
Norwegian Escape cancels voyage mid-cruise after running aground
Australia is returning to cruising in April 2022
Princess Cruises adds two more U.S. homeports this year
Carnival Cruise Line wraps its 50th birthday with a giant party on Carnival Conquest

Listener Question: Was your cruise on Norwegian Getaway free?

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686 Mariner of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean Mar 10, 2022

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In this week's episode, we speak with Adam about his five-night Mariner of the Seas voyage out of Port Canaveral in December 2021. He discusses his cabin, the ship's food and entertainment, and what he did at Royal Caribbean's private island Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Richard has cruise news:

Norwegian details upcoming cruise ship
Carnival's 50th anniversary meet up
MSC goes year-round in NYC
Carnival Spirit and Carnival Esctasy return to service
Allure of the Seas goes to three- and four-night sailings in 2023

Listener Question: What is cruising like in 2022?

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685 Norwegian Getaway 2022 Review + News | Norwegian Cruise Line Mar 03, 2022

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Chris and his wife just returned from a five-night cruise to the western Caribbean aboard Norwegian Getaway. He tells us about his experience with a Haven aft balcony suite, the dining and entertainment on the ship, and his time in Cozumel and Norwegian's private destination in Belize, Harvest Caye.

Richard has cruise news:

Carnival details more itineraries
8 cruise lines drop masks mandates
Norwegian details business in a latest earnings update
Could cruise ships become apartments?
Norwegian Sky returns to sailings

Listener Question: Should I prepay my gratuity or tip cash at the end?

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684 Scarlet Lady Review 2022 + Cruise News | Virgin Voyages Feb 24, 2022

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After six months in service, we get a review of Virgin Voyages' newly launched Scarlet Lady. This was a five-night cruise from PortMiami to Costa Maya, Mexico, and Bimini Island. Richard has cruise news on: