Cruise Radio News Briefs | Week of December 1, 2019
Welcome to the Cruise Radio News Brief for the Week of December 1, 2019, where we bring you the latest cruise news, our weekly podcast, and recent YouTube videos. 1. Christopher “Topher” Columbus, the beloved dog who lived at Jack’s Shack in Grand Turk and greeted visiting cruisers, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening. At 12 years […]
Sky Princess Christened in Fort Lauderdale
Sky Princess, the fourth Royal-class ship to join the Princess Cruises fleet, was officially christened today in Port Everglades, Florida. The special event’s theme was “Reach For The Sky” as the achievements of two very special women were spotlighted. Reaching For The Sky Generally speaking, cruise lines announce well in advance the name of a […]
5 Tips to Choose the Best Cruise for Students
There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing cruises. But, while this applies to adults who can take a vacation and afford an expensive cruise, students are more limited in terms of options. But, this doesn’t mean that you can’t juggle studies and travel around the world on a budget. So, before you […]
Virgin Voyages’ First Cruise Ship One Step Closer To Completion
With the Scarlet Lady‘s launch less than five months away, the first ship from Virgin Voyages passed a major milestone this week. Not only did the ship pass its first rounds of sea trials but, perhaps more importantly, it brought a big smile to the face of Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson as he toured […]
Trip Report: Norwegian Sky – Sea Day
Today was the first and only scheduled sea day of my four-day sailing on the Norwegian Sky. Since 90 percent of the people on the ship opted for the beverage package perk and were likely taking full advantage of it last night, I thought it would be good to wake up really early, grab my […]
Trip Report: Norwegian Sky – Embarkation Day
As I got ready to board the Norwegian Sky, I remembered that the last time I sailed this ship was back in May of 2012. I also recalled that at the time, the ship — which had been launched in 1999 — was definitely showing its age. But knowing the Sky underwent a pretty big […]
Cruisers Mourn Passing Of Jack’s Shack Pup Topher
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news that Topher, the much-loved puppy who has long called Jack’s Shack in Grand Turk home, has passed away. A “Canine Ambassador of Good Will” The news came early Wednesday morning via a Facebook post from Topher’s longtime companion, John “Jack” Seery, owner of Jack’s Shack. […]
Guy’s Burger Joint Now Serves Breakfast
It looks like Carnival Cruise Line is slowly rolling out a breakfast menu at the always-popular Guy’s Burger Joint. What They’re Serving At Guy’s For Breakfast Although little is yet known as to if or when the menu will be rolled out across the fleet, pictures began cropping up this week showing that breakfast was […]
Carnival Sends Another Cruise Ship To California
As Carnival Cruise Line continues to expand its presence on the West Coast, the Carnival Miracle has begun a series of sailings out of San Diego. It’s A Holiday (Carnival) Miracle! Just in time to kick off the holiday season, the Carnival Miracle has begun sailing a series of voyages out of San Diego. This […]
Nassau Vows To Fight “Very Real Problem” Of Crime
One of the executives in charge of revamping Nassau’s cruise port has vowed to fight the “very real problem” of crime at the heart of the downtown area. Michael Maura, chief executive of Nassau Cruise Port Limited, told Tribune 242 that he and his partners were aware of the “criminal activities and deplorable behavior” taking […]