Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of January 26, 2020

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Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of January 26, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Carnival Cruise Line issued coronavirus-related travel restrictions for guests in the wake of the outbreak of the disease. The new rule is effective immediately and […]

Holland America Adds Eighth Chef to Culinary Line Up

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Foodies looking for dishes with “southern swag” will be thrilled to learn that award-winning chef Edouardo Jordan has joined Holland America Line’s Culinary Council. Get Ready For Some Comfort Food Jordan is well known (and loved) among Seattle diners who’ve made his three local restaurants — Salare, JuneBaby and Lucinda Grain Bar — hits. As […]

Carnival Cruise Line Doesn’t Need You To Love Them — And Here’s Why

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Among some cruisers, Carnival Cruise Line is as divisive as sex, religion, and politics. Carnival has a massive, deeply devoted audience who Choose Fun whenever possible and have helped to make it the largest cruise line in the world. Just as important, those millions of fans happily defend Carnival against others who are, to be […]

Carnival Cruise Line Issues Coronavirus-Related Travel Restrictions

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As concerns about coronavirus continue to spread, Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises have issued a warning which could prevent some passengers from being able to board their ships. Similar actions are being taken by all of the major lines in an effort to prevent the spread of the disease, especially in the relatively close […]

Things to do in the Riviera Maya

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Many cruises that travel around the world sometimes pass through the impressive Riviera Maya; however, many people don’t know that in this great jewel of Mexico, you can find plenty of exciting activities to do. Within the Riviera Maya, we can find breathtaking places such as Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Isla Mujeres, […]

Everything Cruisers Need To Know About Coronavirus

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Several major cruise lines have already canceled cruises because of concerns about the spread of Coronavirus. As the first cases begin to crop up in the United States, here’s how the cruise industry is being impacted so far, as well as a look at what could come next. Why Cruises Are Being Cancelled With the […]

Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of January 19, 2020

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Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of January 19, 2020, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Holland America Line is taking a leaf out of Carnival Cruise Line’s book and appointing a brand ambassador. Emmy Award-winner Seth Wayne will now act […]

5 Things to Do in Olympia, Greece

A historical ruin with large ancient columns stands on a grassy area under a cloudy sky in Olympia, Greece. Additional columns and dilapidated structures are visible in the background. The dramatic atmosphere, enhanced by the cloud coverage and lighting, makes it one of the top things to do here.

The archaeological site of Olympia is famous for being the venue of the ancient Olympic Games that were held every four years to celebrate the god Zeus. However, the port town saw a tourist boom at the end of the 20th century. The summer season at Olympia attracts tourists, locals and some of the largest […]

5 Hot Spots for Western Caribbean Cruisers

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If you’re going on a Western Caribbean cruise, chances are you’ll want to spend at least one day hanging out on the beach. After all, heading to the Caribbean without hitting a beach is like going to Walt Disney World and not paying your respects to Mickey Mouse. There’s no shortage of beaches from which […]

Like Carnival, Holland America Now Has a Brand Ambassador

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Don’t worry, beloved Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald isn’t going anywhere. But proving that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, he will soon have a mini-mi of sorts in Holland America Line’s new Brand Ambassador, Seth Wayne. A Glimpse Behind-The-Scenes Holland America Line, which, like Carnival Cruise Line, operates under the Carnival […]