Cruise Radio

Norovirus: Interview w/ Medical Correspondent

Recently there has been a couple of norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships so we thought it would be good to pull an interview we did last year that tackles the subject. Our medical correspondent Ed McDonough, PA, joins us to talk about all-things Norovirus and answers listener questions on the virus that can make, break, or delay a cruise vacation. Here are some tips to maximize your … [Read More...]

Official opening of Green Thunder. (photo: Carnival Spirit Facebook)

Carnival Spirit returns from dry dock with new thrill slide

Carnival Spirit is out of dry dock and back in service in San Diego, CA after receiving a brand new thrill slide, adults-only retreat Serenity, and flat screen TV's in all 1,062 staterooms. The main attraction called Green Thunder is a thrill slide located on deck 11 that drops you 100' through a see-through slide at speeds of 20' per second. Also new is a SplashZone complete with a … [Read More...]

Alaska. Southeast. View from Douglas Island across to Mendenhall Glacier and Rhino Park, near Juneau.

American Cruise Lines offer free Alaska shore excursions

Small ship cruise line American Cruise Lines announced today that they are offering complimentary shore excursions on Alaska sailings starting Summer 2012. The seven-night Alaska inside passage tour will sail round-trip from Juneau, sailing to Glacier Bay and Tracy Arm Fjord, and will visit Sitka, Hoonah and Petersburg. Examples of the complimentary shore excursions … [Read More...]

Costa Concordia earlier this year. (photo: Costa)

Statement: Costa’s Removal Plan for Costa Concordia

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2012) — Immediately following the Costa Concordia accident Costa Crociere started working to ensure the least possible environmental impact to the waters surrounding Isola del Giglio and to safeguard the island’s business activities and tourism. From the outset the measures drawn up by the company have been shared with and approved by the relevant Italian … [Read More...]

Cruise giant teams up with Spirit Airlines

WILMINGTON, MA, FEBRUARY 2, 2012 – World Travel Holdings, Inc. (WTH), together with Spirit Airlines, today announced the launch of an exclusive partnership to provide Spirit customers with access to an exciting array of cruise vacation experiences. The new Spirit Cruises, found online at spirit.cruises.com , features discounts of up to 75% and limited-time bonus offers. … [Read More...]