Cruise Radio
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 1004
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
089 Behind the Scenes of a Cruise Terminal
This week, Cruise Terminal Supervisor Gloria Tomkins talks about the Jacksonville cruise terminal. Hear just what it takes to turn a ship in a matter of hours; there is a lot more than you think. Ste…
087 Carnival Magic Part 2 | Carnival Cruise Lines
Still sailing on our 9-nt voyage on the Carnival Magic we're able to sit down with the senior cruise director John Heald. Also, hear passenger reviews about the ship, public spaces, and the new Carni…
086 Carnival Magic Part 1 | Carnival Cruise Lines
This week we broadcast aboard the brand new Carnival Magic on the 9-nt inaugural voyage from Venice, Italy to Barcelona.
Hear interviews from the President and ceo of Carnival Cruise Lines, the godmo…
085 Reporting on Falmouth, Jamaica
This week we link up with Natalie Aroyan via satellite aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. She talks to us about the brand new port in Falmouth, Jamaica.
084 Cruise3Sixty
This week Doug broadcasts down in Fort Lauderdale from the cruise event of the year, Cruise3Sixty.
Hear interviews with the Jamaica tourist board, crew members from the ships, and journalists.
Specia…
083 The Weather Channel
Jennifer Nittoso, Meteorologist at The Weather Channel answers listener questions about tsunamis, rogue waves, the Bermuda Triangle, and hurricanes.
Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® catches us up on t…
082 Queen Victoria Ceremony + Cruise News | Cunard Cruise Line
Doug went down to Port Canaveral this week to board the Queen Victoria as it made its maiden voyage into central Florida. He sits down with the ship's master, Captain Rynd.
Lobster shell golf balls?…
081 Does Freeport Suck? + Cruise News
Doug just returned from Freeport, so find out all about Freeport, Bahamas and what it's really like down there. Comedian Happy Cole joins us, as well a local conch diver.
Stewart Chiron catches us up…
080 Cruise Shipping Miami 2011
This week Doug broadcasts down at the Miami Beach Convention Center for Cruise Shipping Miami (an industry trade show).
Doug will interview Captain Dan Blanchard from Innersea Discoveries, the CEO of…
078 Sail Smart + Cruise News
On this episode, travel writer Chris Owen joins us to discuss one of his recent articles "10 ways to save money on a cruise without being a cheapskate."
Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy joins us with Cr…
077 Ship Designer, Joe Farcus + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
This week we sit down and talk with Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Architect & Designer, Joe Farcus. Joe tells us what goes into ship design and the upcoming Carnival Magic.
Stewart Chiron, the Cruise G…
076 Oceania's Marina + Cruise News | Oceania Cruises
This week we are joined by Jim Work and Bob Miller, both Luxury Cruise Counselors who were recently on the inaugural cruise Oceania Marina. Hear all about the ship from their point of view.
Stewart C…
075 Carnival Fascination Review | Carnival Cruise Lines
This week we sail aboard the 2,052-guest Carnival Fascination. A Fantasy-class ship homeported in Jacksonville, Florida. Don't miss exciting interviews from: Hotel Director, Chef, Maitre d, and pass…
074 MSC Cruises CEO
This week we talk with Rick Sasso, the CEO of MSC Cruises USA.
073 Disney Dream Experience | Disney Cruise Line
Managing Editor Nancy Schretter, from the Family Travel Network talks to us about family travel aboard the Disney Dream.
Travel Writer Chris Owen from Galdling.com and Fox Business offers tips for th…
072 Cruising 2.0 | Royal Caribbean
This week we interview writer Paul Motter from CruiseMates and Fox Business about "Defining Cruise 2.0." He explains how cruising has changed over the years.
Ralph Grizzle talks to us about the Allur…
071 Cruise Ship Safety
This week we talk with maritime legal expert Jim Walker about Staying Safe at Sea.
Travel Writer, Chris Owen talks to us about -- What to expect in 2011, when it comes to cruising.
Stewart Chrion The…
070 Cellular at Sea
Over the past year we have received a lot of emails asking about Cellular at Sea. Jim McKenna with Wireless Maritime Services answers all the questions.
Stewart Chrion stops by with some Cruise New…
069 The CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line
This week we interview the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Lines, Kevin Sheehan. Mr. Sheehan talks to us about the recent filming of CBS' Undercover Boss.
Our next scheduled Twitter #CruiseChat is going to b…
068 Brilliance of the Seas Passenger
Jose Pantago was aboard Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas on his honeymoon. Early morning on December 12, 2010 the ship hit some bad weather off the coast of Egypt which caused the ship to ro…