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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
Episodes
  • 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
  • Celebrity Infinity Best of Greece 2026 Review | Celebrity Cruises
    Mar 22 2026

    A review of Celebrity Infinity.

    Doug interviews Andrea about her ten-night "Best of Greece" cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity. Andrea discusses the ship's recent technical issues, her decision to sail, and highlights from the itinerary, including ports like Nafplio, Heraklion, Rhodes, Kavala, Kusadasi, and Athens.

    She shares insights on dining, entertainment, and shore excursions, noting the ship's age but praising its cleanliness and crew.

    Despite minor setbacks prior to her sailing, Andrea describes the cruise as a bucketlist itinerary and well-paced, with a focus on exploring Greek destinations rather than what the ship offers onboard.

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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
  • Carnival Mardi Gras 2026 Caribbean Review | Carnival Cruise Line
    Mar 19 2026

    A review of Carnival Cruise Line's first Excel ship Mardi Gras.

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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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    45 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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