Alaska Trip Report, Part 3: RCI President’s Cruise – You Never Forget Your First Time
The perceptions of a cruise vacation tend to fall into a couple of camps. Those who’ve done it usually love it, and many are passionate about the pleasures and value it brings. Those who haven’t are often dismissive, with their opinions shaped by media that sees the industry as a floating target. So when Cruise […]
Keel Laid For Next Royal Caribbean Oasis-Class Cruise Ship
Construction on Royal Caribbean’s next Oasis-class ship continues, as the vessel’s keel was laid today at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. “The keel laying for Utopia of the Seas represents the first milestone of an incredible ship and the next step toward a bolder, thrilling future for Royal Caribbean and vacations,” said […]
Cruise News Today — July 1, 2022 [VIDEO]
Disney Wish Christened in Port Canaveral Disney Wish was christened Wednesday morning in Port Canaveral, officially welcoming the fifth ship to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. New features exclusive to Wish include a barbecue dining venue, a Moana-themed suite in the funnel, a Star Wars bar, and an aqua coaster with special effects. STORY: Disney […]
Another Cruise Line Drops Testing Requirements on Select Sailings
Holland America has dropped the COVID-19 testing requirements for select sailings aboard its newest ship, Rotterdam. In an email to booked guests, the line said “As health protocols around the world continue to evolve, we are adjusting our policies to align with those of the countries we visit. As a result, you are no longer […]
Cruise Podcast: Carnival Radiance Review + Cruise News
On this episode of Cruise Radio, we get a 2022 review of a Carnival Radiance voyage out of Long Beach, California. Richard Has Cruise News: Disney Wish has been christened in Port Canaveral, Florida Carnival Corporation releases Q2 earnings and makes money again Carnival Cruise Line debuts new food menu item, new ship entertainment team […]
Disney Wish Christened in Port Canaveral
Disney Cruise Line’s first new ship in a decade was officially named and christened during a pierside ceremony in Port Canaveral, Florida on Wednesday. Disney Wish is the line’s fifth cruise ship, following Disney Fantasy which debuted back in 2012. Wish is the first of the line’s new Triton-class, which is scheduled to see two […]
Cruise News Today — June 30, 2022 [VIDEO]
Norwegian Sun Cruise Canceled As Norwegian Sun arrives into Seattle today, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that today’s scheduled cruise has been canceled. The ship struck an iceberg in Alaska over the weekend, and was assessed for damage in Juneau before it was decided that it would skip the remaining ports and slowly head back […]
Costa Toscana Trip Report, Part 3: A Snow Day at Sea
I know this trip report has been a little bit different from what you’re used to me writing, and today’s concluding chapter will be in that same vein. The thing is, most Cruise Radio readers are probably never going to actually experience this ship. Well, unless they eventually bring Toscana to North America, which Carnival […]
Alaska Trip Report, Part 2: RCI President’s Cruise – Sharing Memories & a Rocking Show
It’s a tough audience on a Royal Caribbean President’s Cruise. A loyal one, because the vast majority of guests are seasoned RCI cruisers, but a demanding one too, because expectations are sky-high based on past performance. The 2022 President’s Cruise, the first in three years due to the pandemic, is no different. The loyalty of […]
11 Royal Caribbean Cruise Gifts Under $50
Sending gifts to someone going on a cruise is very easy, and is the perfect way to kick off a special voyage. You can order them ahead of time for a loved one you’re taking a cruise with, and even for people going on a sailing without you! All you need to know is their […]