
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1031 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePlaces & Travel | |||

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms cover the latest industry news, including Royal Caribbean's extended suspension of Haiti port calls, norovirus outbreaks, Norwegian Cruise Line branding changes, and the... more
In this episode of Cruise Radio, Ralph shares an in-depth review of his seven-night cruise on MSC Grandiosa, a ship that recently started sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida after repositioning from Europe.
He discusses embarkation, ship design, ... more
A review of Carnival Venezia on a nine-night Caribbean cruise from New York City. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. TripInsurance.com president Dan Skilken answers some listener question.
This week on Cruise Radio, we cover cruise news along with a ship review of Disney Wish. Stories include a rescue at Celebration Key, Hawaii's new cruise passenger tax, and changes at Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination, Great Stirrup Cay.
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A must listen to even if you are an experienced cruiser. You will learn information that you may be unaware about even if you feel that you are familiar with a particular cruise line or ship. The additional general information is also great. I am so glad that I clicked on this. It’s now one of my new follows!
Doug (along with staff writer, Richard) are absolute, consummate professionals and the most trusted source of cruise news and ship reviews. He along with Tony from La Lido Loca, Sherri from CruiseTipsTV, and Emma from Emma Cruises are the 4 I would have on the “Cruise Content Creators of Mt Rushmore”.
This Pod cast the number one for cruise info bar none!!
Doug’s interviews are consistent, Great fun and informative. Questions like “kerb to ship” and “smoke in the casino” make Doug’s interviews constantly informative. A must for any one going on a cruise.
Staff writer Richard great fun and great banter between Doug & Richard always.
Production is always Professional.
Continued success to you Doug!
Doug has evolved into a great interviewer- expands on guests’ answers, pivots conversations well, and provides his opinions without stepping on the guest. But Richard may be the true star of the show- his reporting of the news is funny, quick, and informative.
I love cruising, but hate learning about a ship I’d rather not be on the hard way. With Doug’s trip reports - I can find the perfect ship and itinerary for my family!
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This podcast offers insightful discussions on cruising, focusing on ship reviews, travel tips, and up-to-date industry news. Episodes feature a mix of firsthand travel experiences from guests who share their unique insights into different cruise lines and itineraries, shedding light on amenities, dining options, and entertainment experiences aboard various vessels. Additionally, themes such as travel insurance, port insights, and safety issues are explored, providing listeners with actionable tips for navigating the cruise experience while emphasizing the importance of planning and preparation. Although predominantly focused on popular cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line, there are occasional mentions of u... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
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2. Dan Skilken
3. Scott Lara
4. Richard Simms
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