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Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

Cruise Radio: Weekly Cruise News & Travel Tips

By: Doug Parker
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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.© 2026 Doug Parker Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Carnival Radiance Review 2026 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Sims cover major cruise news, including a video voyeurism arrest on Celebrity Beyond, a fishermen's protest blocking ships in Corsica, a grounding incident in Fiji, Holland America's gratuity increase, Miami's proposed airport-to-port train link, Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord closure due to a landslide, and recent upgrades to Holland America's ms Koningsdam.

    Tim from Fargo, North Dakota, shares his review of a spontaneous four-night Carnival Radiance cruise from Long Beach, highlighting dining, entertainment, ports of call, and a pre-cruise stay on the historic Queen Mary.

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

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    37 mins
  • Star Princess 2026 Eastern Caribbean Review + Cruise News | Princess Cruises
    Apr 2 2026

    A review of Princess Cruises' newest ships, Star Princess. This was a seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Port Everglades.

    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.

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    54 mins
  • Norwegian Joy Western Caribbean 2026 Review + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line
    Mar 26 2026

    Doug Parker and Richard Simms discuss major cruise news, including a man-overboard prank, new residential cruise concepts, Disney's plans in Japan, and Norwegian's Philadelphia debut.

    Guest Heather shares her solo experience aboard Norwegian Joy, covering stateroom comfort, dining, entertainment, and excursions, and an awesome food tour in Cozumel.

    She offers practical tips for first-time and solo cruisers, praises Norwegian's solo traveler community, and recommends specialty dining. The episode provides valuable insights into cruise trends, ship life, and making the most of solo travel at sea.

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

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    54 mins
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Doug Parker does a fantastic job guiding the episode content. The industry updates and personal experiences are fascinating.

This podcast has opened my eyes to the world of cruising.

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