May 17, 2012

My Time/ Your Time Dining….. huh?

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Cruise lines have always been fairly regimented regarding dining times. Eat around six or eight thirty. So what if you want to stay at the resort a little longer, drink another pina colada on the beach or watch the sunset into the ocean….. will you miss dinner totally? This post comes from a phone call [...]

Suites on a Cruise Ship

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This morning I saw a twitter message with my name on it so I checked it out.  The twitter message was someone telling their friends about Cruise Radio (which you should check out).  Turns out, they were planning a cruise and wondered what suites are like on a cruise ship… so here is my short answer:   First [...]

Episode 18 – Cruise Booking Tips

This episode Stewart the Cruise Guy joins us talking about ‘Wave Season’ and some cruise booking tips. Suzanne Klasen of Cruise Talk dot org talks to us about her recent sailings on Celebrity Cruises. Stephanie of Travel Designed talks to us about some hot travel destinations for 2010. Keith Pitonyak of Staybridge Suites in Orlando, Florida talks to [...]

CARNIVAL DEBUTS NEW TV COMMERCIALS

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MIAMI, FL. – Carnival Cruise Lines debuts a new television advertising campaign today featuring three new spots that speak to the unique kind of genuine, participatory fun unleashed on a Carnival cruise.  The new commercials, produced by Arnold Worldwide, retain the brand’s existing “Fun For All. All For Fun” tagline. Each spot features the song [...]

Caribbean Temps

Coco Cay, Bahamas

This time of year it seems like the whole part of the country is under a blanket of snow.  As I write this in Jacksonville, Fla. the bank sign across the street says 37 degrees. I was talking to a friend yesterday who is leaving in a couple days to head on one of Royal [...]

Episode 17 – Cruising Trends 2010

In this weeks episode we talk to the Cruise Guy, Stewart Chiron, about the cruising trends of 2010. Dr. Steve Gyland joins us to talk about some of his 700+ days spent sailing the Holland America fleet. Scott Lara joins us talking about the benefits of sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Powered by Podbean.com

FIRST RADIO SHOW FOR CRUISERS TO LAUNCH ON FM RADIO

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Jacksonville, Fla. (December 15, 2009) – Cruise enthusiasts can now get advice, tips, ship reviews and trends on the first ever FM radio cruise show, “Cruise Radio.” Cruise Radio launches Sunday morning, January 3, 2010 and will air 7:30-8:00 am on Sunny 94.1 WSOS, St. Augustine, Florida.   On-air personality Doug Parker has created the [...]

Episode 14 – Smoking On a Cruise Ship

Anne Campbell joins us to talk about smoking on the high seas.  Do cruise lines allow it?  Do cruise lines shun cigar smokers? Find out in our interview with Anne. Heather talks to us about her 13 nt Mediterranean voyage aboard Royal Caribbeans ‘Vision of the Seas.’ Find out about first time tips traveling overseas, [...]

Cruise Ship Security Check Points

Carnival Dream on the first embarkation day- Port Canaveral, Fla.

I just got off the Carnival Dream doing a tour for the website.  Today was the very first embarkation day for the Dream out of Port Canaveral.  Carnival was very prepared too, with a lot of extra staff out of their Miami based headquarters to assist.  One thing that really got to me when I was waiting to go [...]

Cruiser Gift Ideas

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  With Christmas right around the corner and the gift of giving upon us, it’s time to start thinking about those holiday presents! Personally, I think a cruise traveler is one of the easiest people to shop for.  A typical cruiser is laid back and  easy come, easy go personality.  I put together a list of [...]