Cruise Addicts Talk Show

MSC Poesia Review and News

This episode we check in with Doug Parker aboard MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia on a 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary. He will have a couple of passenger reviews and get all the details on the sailing. You can hear our previous show aboard MSC Poesia here. Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy stops by to catch us up on Carnival news, Disney news, and a new Norovirus vaccine that could be in the works.

Travel Insurance Q’s Answered

This week we talk to Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy on the new muster drill policy, Carnival putting a new ship in NY, and Carnival putting Carnival Legend in Europe. We talk to Dan Skilken of TripInsurance.com and he takes listener calls on the subject of Travel Insurance. Clem Bason, President of the Hotwire Group drops by to tell us how their cruise trends are doing post Costa Concordia accident.

Norovirus + Celebrity Equinox review

This week Doug joins Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy in Miami for Cruise News. Get caught up to speed on the recent Carnival and Princess Cruises refurbishments, Disney Fantasy being delivered, Costa Concordia update, and the norovirus that struck some ships last week. We replay an interview from our medical correspondent, Ed McDonough, and listener Kristin joins us from St. Louis to review their Mediterranean sailing on Celebrity Equinox. You can read her review here.

Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy gives us the information on Costa Concordia and details the reimbursement the passengers received. Disney Cruise Line’s is going to reposition one of their ships in Miami and we’ll talk about future cruise pricing. Author, journalist, and consumer advocate Chris Elliott joins us to talk about his new book  ”Scammed: ‘How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals.”  Chris will also tackle some questions about airline fee disclosures and cruise contacts.

Costa Concordia Salvage and Update

This week we talk to America’s #1 most quoted cruise expert, Stewart Chiron (Cruise Guy). Stewart updates on Costa Concordia information and breaks down the compensation package. Maritime lawyer’s Jerry Hamilton and Jim Walker of Cruise Law News weigh in on cruise safety and possible law suits that could stem from the sinking of Costa Concordia. Bob Umbdenstock from Resolve Marine Group in South Florida talks to us about what’s involved in Salvage Operations and the tactics that could be used in raising Costa Concordia.

Costa Concordia Tragedy

Guest line up:

Ian Donoff: A passenger aboard Costa Concordia. He shares the timeline of events and about the evacuation  process. Stewart Chiron: The Cruise Guy® America’s most quoted cruise expert. Contributor to ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, WGN, Good Morning America, CNBC, Travel Channel and CNN. Also we’ll play sound bytes from today’s Press Conference with Costa’s CEO, Pier Luigi Foschi.

Titanic cruise and Allure of the Seas review

This week Cruise Guy is with us talking about Disney Fantasy float-out, MSC Poesia getting grounded on the rocks, Royal Caribbean moving Vision of the Seas back to the US, and Port Everglades’ record weekend. See the video of MSC Poesia aground taken by a diver. Maritime attorney Jim Walker stops to get us up to speed on the NBC Dateline story “Overboard,” about missing passenger George Smith. Miles Morgan, Managing Director of Miles Morgan Travel tells us about the cruises he’s putting on paying tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. It’s a cool concept and a must listen. Chris Harms gives us his review of Allure of the Seas. You can see his comprehensive photo gallery on his website, Cruisers Connect.

New Cruise Ships for 2012

Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News giving us info on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas first call in St. Kitt’s, Celebrity Cruises new behind-the-scenes programs, Disney Cruise Line’s float out and their inaugural update. We’re joined by Theresa Norton Masek, Editor-in-chief of Vacation Agent Magazine to talk about all the new cruise ship builds for 2012. Listener Sonya Sherow from Houston joins us reviewing her latest sailing on Carnival Triumph out of Galveston, Texas.

Cruise Addicts Last Show of 2011

This week Cruise Guy gives all all the details on the damage to Disney Cruise Lines’ new ship Disney Fantasy, Viking River Cruises new ocean-going ship order, and fuel prices going into 2012. Chris Owen from Gadling.com takes some listener questions about internet connections at sea and dining on Norwegian Epic. Phil and Lisa give us their full review of Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas.

Carnival Liberty Fun Ship 2.0 Firshand Test

This week Doug is aboard Carnival Liberty putting Fun Ship 2.0 to the test, Carnival’s $500-million dollar ship enhancement program. Hear passenger reviews, the Cruise Director, and members of the media weigh in with their thoughts. See the Fun Ship 2.0 implementation schedule and Sea Blog here.