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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So here we are, an Aussie and a Yank bringing real-life insights to cruising. Tune in for practical advice, real information without bias and hopefully a few laughs. Welcome aboard! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aussieandayank/support
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824 Norwegian Encore 2024 Review | Norwegian Cruise Line
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In this episode, we review Norwegian Cruise Line's Alaska-based ship, the Norwegian Encore. Launched in 2019, this ship sails through Southeast Alaska during the summer. Matt shares his experiences from his trip, which started in Tampa, Florida, and embarked in Seattle. He provides a detailed review of the ship, including insights into the shore ex…
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823 Carnival Vista Caribbean Review 2024 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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Cruise news this week covers Carnival Cruise Line's 8,000-passenger cruise ship order, Princess Cruises opting to keep its top deck attraction shutdown, Norwegian Cruise Line leaving passengers in Alaska, and an NCL ship breaking down, plus Carnival Cruise Line beefs up their online security. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast gives u…
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822 First Time Cruise to Europe + Cruise News
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The latest cruise news with staff writer Richard Simms. And a review of MSC Cruises's World Europa. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon
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821 Norwegian Jewel Alaska Review 2024 | Norwegian Cruise Line
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A review of the Norwegian Jewel in Alaska. The cruise went from Vancouver, British Columbia to Seward, Alaska (the port city for Anchorage). Amy provides a comprehensive review of the seven-night one-way cruise she and her husband experienced. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Patreon…
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820 Carnival Pride Bahamas Review | Carnival Cruise Line
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A review of Carnival Pride from Norfolk to the Bahamas and Grand Turk. This sailing was originally suppose to cruise from Baltimore, but because of the bridge accident in Baltimore Harbor this past March, the embarkation port was changed to Norfolk, Virginia. Carnival Pride sailed to Grand Turk, private-destination Princess Cays, and Freeport, Baha…
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819 Disney Magic Cruise Review 2024 + Cruise News
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818 Carnival Magic 2024 Western Caribbean Review
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Ross joins us to discuss his seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from the Port of Miami. This cruise went to Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mahogany Bay, Honduras; and Mexico. This was his first time sailing on a Carnival Cruise Line after sailing Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTu…
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817 Liberty of the Seas Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
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Here's a nine-night review of Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. This ship belongs to the Freedom class of Royal Caribbean and was launched in 2007. The cruise went to the Eastern Caribbean and Bermuda, departing from Cape Liberty in New Jersey. Kurt provides a comprehensive review covering the entire ship from bow to stern. Staff Writer Richar…
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816 Bermuda Cruise from New York City | Norwegian Cruise Line
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This is a review of a Bermuda cruise onboard Norwegian Joy. Norwegian Joy was recently overhauled to remove spaces while making room for new venues. Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked Podcast talks about his experience onboard, what he thought of the entertainment offerings onboard, and what it's like sailing out of New York City when living …
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815 Margaritaville at Sea Islander Review + Cruise News
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A review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander. This is the new cruise ship from the late Jimmy Buffett's successful Margaritaville brand. Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms discuss the week's top news stories, including a woman who got an expensive bill from the infirmary after she got seasick, a cruise ship getting seized in Italy for being t…
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814 Holland America Alaska Cruise Review + News | Holland America Line
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This week's show Doug and Richard Simms have cruise news on the woman who got banned from Carnival Cruise Line for refilling water bottles, an Alaska cruise port trying to limit passengers even more, Carnival pulling back the $25 slot play credit on the VIFP program, Disney Cruise Line's new private island Lookout Cay, and initial thoughts of Marga…
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813 Norwegian Joy 2024 Review & Latest Cruise News
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The latest cruise industry news includes Carnival Cruise Line absorbing P&O Cruises Australia, the Villa Vie Odyssey world cruise facing a third delay this week, an Alaska cruise port is set to limit cruise passengers in 2026, refunding a Carnival cruise, and the story of a teen who left his parents on a Caribbean island because they wouldn't stop …
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812 Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review 2024 | Royal Caribbean
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In this Cruise Radio episode, Doug Parker talked with Kevin about his five-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Mariner of the Seas. Kevin detailed the embarkation, his stateroom, and dining experiences, including the Windjammer marketplace and free options like Sorrento pizza. They enjoyed Cozumel and CocoCay, although a balloon excursion on Perfect Da…
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811 Carnival Firenze 2024 Review + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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In this episode of Cruise Radio, Doug Parker and Richard Simms shared their experiences and insights on Carnival Firenze. They started with embarkation stories on the Carnival Firenze and discussed the ship's design and amenities. They also covered dining options, detailing the variety of food available on board, from the Italian restaurant and tep…
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810 Caribbean Princess Eastern Caribbean 2024 | Princess Cruises
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In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker welcomed guest Craig, who recounted his seven-night journey on Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess. He detailed his onboard experiences, including exceptional dining at a seafood restaurant, entertainment from shows to comedy acts, and the lively music scene across the ship's bars. He shared his ca…
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809 Explorer of the Seas Mediterranean Cruise Review | Royal Caribbean
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Kurt and his wife did a back-to-back cruise on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas in the Mediterranean last fall.
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808 Carnival Glory Review 2024 + Cruise News | Carnival Cruise Line
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A review of an eight night Key West and Bahamas cruise on Carnival Glory from New Orleans.
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807 MSC Meraviglia Bahamas Cruise Review 2024 | MSC Cruises
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Daniel reviews MSC Cruises's ship Meraviglia, which is homeported in Brooklyn, New York City, and sails Caribbean and Bahamas cruises. This is MSC Cruises' first ship that sails year-round from New York City.
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806 Oasis of the Seas Sky Suite Review 2024 | Royal Caribbean
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A review of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in a Sky Suite.
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805 Carnival Jubilee 2024 Review + Cruise News
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A seven-night Western Caribbean cruise review of Carnival Jubilee. Staff writer Richard Simms is here with cruise news.
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804 Harmony of the Seas 2024 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean
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A review of Harmony of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ship that is currently sailing from Galveston, Texas to the Western Caribbean.
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803 Carnival Vista 2024 Review, Cruise News + Trip Insurance
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A Southern Caribbean review of Carnival Vista after its dry dock. Dan Skilken, President of TripInsurance.com stops by to answer some listener questions on the Norwegian Cruise Line guests being stranded in Africa and medical conditions on a cruise ship. Staff writer Richard Simms drops by with cruise news.…
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802 Celebrity Infinity Review with Emma Cruises + Cruise News
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A review of Celebrity Infinity.
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801 Southern Caribbean Cruise Review ms Rotterdam | Holland America
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A review of a nine-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the ms Rotterdam that included a stop at the ABC islands, and Carnival Corporation's private island Half Moon Cay.
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800 Norwegian Viva Caribbean Review | Norwegian Cruise Line
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A Southern Caribbean review of Norwegian Viva from San Juan, Puero Rico.
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