Podcast appearances and mentions of richard simms

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms discuss the latest cruise industry news. Topics include:  Norwegian Cruise Line's first overnight docking at Great Stirrup Cay. The impact of Winter Storm Fern on cruise itineraries, and the importance of travel insurance. Royal Caribbean debuts cruise ship earlier than planned MSC developing a Freeport cruise port on Grand Bahamas Island. Norwegian's new policy requiring early arrivals for air program guests. Cruise ship Scenic Eclipse receiving icebreaker assistance in Antarctica. Carnival crew member labor disputes in Australia.  The episode also features Kevin's review of Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, showcasing family-friendly amenities, food & dining, and the value of cruising on a large, modern ship in 2026 as a family. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

A review of Norwegian Getaway in 2026. Plus staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms cover the latest industry news, including Royal Caribbean's extended suspension of Haiti port calls, norovirus outbreaks, Norwegian Cruise Line branding changes, and the end of free cabin upgrades or "upgrade fairy." Ryan shares a detailed review of his five-night Carnival Paradise cruise, highlighting his suite upgrade, dining experiences, New Year's Eve festivities, and port visits to Nassau and Celebration Key.  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekky since 2009.

A review of Carnival Venezia on a nine-night Caribbean cruise from New York City. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. TripInsurance.com president Dan Skilken answers some listener question.

A review of Disney Cruise Line's ship Disney Wonder. This was a short three-night cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida to private island Castaway Cay. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of Norwegian Jade on a repositioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego, California, with stops in Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news. 

A review of a five night Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Valor to Progresso, Mexico and Cozumel from New Orleans. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A Bahamas review of Norwegian Escape. Richard Simms has cruise news. Learning about how travel insurance impacts passengers during air traffic control delays and flight cancellations.

Margie gives a review of her second Virgin Voyages cruise. This time she sailed from Athens on an eight-night Greek Isles cruise in a balcony cabin. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of the ABC islands from Dale. He sailed Celebrity Reflection earlier this year out of Port Everglades. This was his first time sailing with Celebrity Cruises. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

John Kruse interviews 1.  Sage Marshall about the top trout towns in the United States 2.  Heather Talley about upland bird hunting in Utah and some tips on how to bag birds without a dog 3.  Richard Simms with Scenic City Fishing Charters about fall smallmouth bass in Tennessee and about his anual duck hunt in South Dakota www.americaoutdoorsradio.com 

A review of a three-night cruise of MSC Seashore from Port Canaveral. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A four night review of Carnival Glory out of Port Canaveral, Florida. This sailing went to Nassau, Bahamas and and Carnival Cruise Line's new private destination Celebration Key. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of Margaritaville at Sea Islander from Ashley. This was a seven-night cruise that sailed to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Carnival moving ship from New York City, big changes at Norwegian Cruise Line, sickness on Royal Caribbean and more. 

Carnival Legend review out of Tampa, Florida to the Western Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of a transatlantic cruise on Celebrity Eclipse from Port Everglades to Southampton. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.

Staff writer Richard Simms gives his take of the seven-night Alaska cruise on Holland America Line's ms Koningsdam from Vancouver, BC to Southeast Alaska. 

A review of a nine-night cruise on Carnival Conquest down to the ABC islands, Dan Skilken of TripInsurance.com answers your listener questions, and staff writer Richard Simms is on deck answering this week's cruise news. 

A review of Virgin Voyages cruise ship Resilient Lady. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A six-night review of Carnival Magic from PortMiami that called to Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk. Plus, staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

Tim gives us a review of MSC World America from PortMiami to the Eastern Caribbean. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of an Alaskan cruise on Oceania Riviera. This was an eight-night sailing from Whitter, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

Kurt gives a review of a four-night Bahamas cruise on MSC Seashore. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's run down of cruise news. Dan Skilken, President of TripInsurance.com, joins us to discuss buying travel insurance and its benefits. 

This week John Kruse talks to  1.  Diana Burns with TerraCycle about their recycling partnership with Mountain House freeze dried foods. 2.  Trevor Hubbs with the Mule Deer Foundation talks about their Bucks Beyond Borders membership drive where one lucky person who joins MDF is going to win a guided 5-day deer hunt in British Columbia 3.  Richard Simms with Scenic City Fishing Charters out of Chattanooga, TN tells you about the multi-species fisheries they have available there and shares a current fishing repot. 4.  Finally, Byron Velvick with Livingston Lures talks about their unique lures, his new podcast, Fish Tails and about a brand new app to help you catch more fish called "Captain Livingston"   www.americaoutdoorsradio.com   

A review of Norwegian Getaway from New York City to Bermuda in 2025. Plus staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news. 

A review of Carnival Panorama from Long Beach, California on a six-night cruise to Cabo and Ensenada. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of the MSC World America from a first time MSC Cruise passenger. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of a three night Celebrity Cruises ship Celebrity Silhouette on a three night cruise from Port Everglades, Florida. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's brand new ship Norwegian Aqua. This was a seven-night cruise from Port Carnival to the Eastern Caribbean.  Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Carnival selling a ship, Royal Caribbean bailing on Labadee, a flood on Carnival Conquest , and more. 

A Mexican Riveria review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Royal Caribbean earnings, Norwegian Cruise Line loss, Carnival Cruise Line fighting, and a guest arrested on Royal Caribbean. 

A review of Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas during spring break 2025. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news. Captain Murray, Port Director of Port Canaveral drops by to share the big changes happening at one of the world's busiest cruise ports. 

A review of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady sailing from Port Miami. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

Scott gives us a review of Norwegian Cruise Line's first Prima-class ship, Norwegian Prima. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

Brian just returned from a three-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas out of Los Angeles. Staff writer Richard Simms tackles some of your listener questions. 

A review of Symphony of the Seas for a seven-night cruise in a star suite. Staff writer Richard Simms joins us with cruise news. 

A review of MSC Cruises Meraviglia from Brooklyn, New York, to The Bahamas with staff writer Richard Simms. 

A Carnival Breeze six-night cruise review from Galveston, Texas. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of MSC Lirica. We answer your trip insurance questions. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A three-night review of Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas. This sailing went to Nassau, Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island.  Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America on a seven-night Hawaiin cruise that sailed roundtrip from Honolulu.  Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Subscribe to the Cruise News Today YouTube by clicking here.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A five night cruise on Disney Dream to the Bahamas from Port Everglades, Florida. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Regal Princess to the Western Caribbean in 2024. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Holland America's ms Oosterdam. Richard Simms has cruise news.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A 2024 review of Celebrity Silhouette. Richard Simms has cruise news.    Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Carnival Celebration. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon  

A review of Holland America's Rotterdam. This was a seven-night Northern Europe cruise from Rotterdam to the Norwegian Fjords from a two time HAL cruiser. Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

A review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.  Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on the man overboard on Allure of the Seas during the Taylor Swift-themed cruise, Carnival Cruise Line's President sky diving for charity, details on NCL's new ships, and Star Princess. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon  

A review of Disney Magic out of Port Everglades, Florida. This went to Disney's newest destination in The Bahamas, Lighthouse Point and Nassau.  Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news. 

A review of Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas from Bayonne, New Jersey. Cruise news from staff writer Richard Simms.  Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Royal Caribbean policy changes, Carnival Corporation earnings, Alaska cruise sickness, higher port fees, Villa Vie Odyssey changes, NCL's new More at Sea program, and the longshoremen strike that is impacting ports across the nation. Scott shares his experience of his four-night sailing on Celebrity Reflection. This was a sailing from Port Everglades to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Bimini Bahamas.