Cruise Addicts Talk Show

Solo Cruising Advice from the Experts

Ever thought about cruising solo? It’s not as bad as you think. Paul Motter from CruiseMates.com and travel writer Sherry Laskin are here to put any misconceptions to rest. Cruise Guy is here with Cruise News, hear about: the brand new Celebrity Silhouette, Carnival ships bumping in Key West, and the port of Greece. Show link: Carnival Cruise Lines cancels seven night cruises from Jacksonville Read the transcript of this show here. Listen below.

Cruising with Family in Mediterranean

Nancy Schretter, Managing Editor of Family Travel Network and Chris Owen, Travel Writer for Gadling.com takes your questions on Family Cruising in the Mediterranean. Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News: New Norwegian Cruise Line ships,  Celebrity Cruises handed the keys to Celebrity Silhouette, Oceania Riviera was floated out of the shipyard. Listen below Read the transcript of this episode here.

SS United States Officer Interview

One of the former navigational officers from the legendary SS United States talks about that experience and his new book, “One with the Sea: An Inspiring Rags-to-Riches Saga of the Son of an Irish Immigrant“…plus a listener review of the Explorer of the Seas and maritime attorney Jim Walker talks to us about an on-going suit against Royal Caribbean from back in 2005. Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News. Read the transcript of this episode.

Interview with CEO of American Cruise Lines

Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News. Charles Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines joins us this week to talk about their small ships and upcoming launches. Christine Lacombe talks about her recent trip aboard Holland America Line’s recently renovated ms Maasdam. Listen below.

New Cruise Ship Smoking Policies

Cruise Guy® joins us with Cruise News. He talks about Carnival Miracle sailing year-round out of NYC, cruise line’s modified smoking policies, and Princess Cruises pulling out of Puerto Vallarta. We interview Byron Miller, VP of PR for the SC Port Authority. Find out why the lawsuit being placed against Carnival Cruise Lines is so frivolous. Read this article in the Charleston, SC newspaper ‘The Post and Courier.’ Writer and blogger Chris Owen weighs in on the new smoking policy changes brought-forth by the Carnival Corporation. New ships down under? Natalie Aroyan, cruise journalist from e-Travel Blackboard catches us up to speed. Listen below.

Harbor Pilots Q&A

St. John’s River harbor pilot, Captain Bryson joins us this week to talk about the duties of a harbor pilot and answers your questions. Health and fitness blogger Meghann Anderson from “Meals and Miles” talks to us about eating healthy at sea. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® is back with more Cruise News about the lawsuit in Charleston, SC. The plot thickens. Find out who is suing who. Subscribe to Cruise Radio Premium Content today!

Charleston, SC vs. Cruise Lines

Could Charleston, SC eventually try to throw a lawsuit against cruise lines? You can read the backstory from USA Today here. This week we interview Michelle Sinkler, Program Director with Coastal Conservation League, an environmental activist group in Charleston, SC. Find out their issues with cruises in Charleston. Doug talks about his article he wrote on 8 tips for stress-free cruise embarkation and covers cruise news.

Norovirus & Getting Alcohol Onboard

Our medical correspondant Ed McDonough joins us to talk about all-things Norovirus. Paul Motter from Cruise Mates talks about an article he wrote “How to sneak alcohol on a cruise ship.” It’s not what you think. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® joins us and discusses the explosion in the port of Gibraltar effecting Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas. The MSC Opera was detained in Southampton last week after it recently completed it’s dry dock repairs, find out why. Also, Royal Caribbean is heading back to Japan. Get the scoop.

Cruise Terminal Operations

This week Cruise Terminal Supervisor Gloria Tompkins at the Jacksonville cruise terminal. Hear just what it takes to turn a ship in a matter of hours. There is a lot more than you think. Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® joins us with our weekly Cruise News. Hear about: Norwegian Cruise Lines ship Dawn on drydock, the upcoming Disney Fantasy, Windstar Cruises getting bought out, and prep for hurricane season.

MSC Opera Update

The Italian cruise line MSC had some issues earlier this week with one of their ships in the Mediterranean Sea, the Opera.Stewart Chiron The Cruise Guy® weighs in on the story, tells us what happened, and gives us the latest, plus the latest Cruise News. Doug interviews the Cruise Director and Executive Chef on the Holland America ms. Prinsendam. Last week Doug had a chance to stay at the brand new B Ocean hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Find out all about the B Ocean hotel here.