In this episode of Cruise Radio, Ralph shares an in-depth review of his seven-night cruise on MSC Grandiosa, a ship that recently started sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida after repositioning from Europe.

He discusses embarkation, ship design, cabin comfort, dining experiences, entertainment, and port visits.

Ralph highlights the ship's European and Latin influences, standout live music, Cirque-style shows, and the relaxing private island, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve.

He also offers practical tips for booking activities and navigating the ship's amenities.

The episode provides valuable insights for cruise passengers considering MSC, highlighting both the ship's strengths and challengesin the North American market.

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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.

This week on Cruise Radio, we cover cruise news along with a ship review of Disney Wish. Stories include a rescue at Celebration Key, Hawaii's new cruise passenger tax, and changes at Norwegian Cruise Line's private destination, Great Stirrup Cay.

In this episode:

• A four-year-old fell between Carnival Sunrise and the pier at Celebration Key and was rescued by her mother and crew members
• Hawaii implemented an 11% cruise passenger tax effective January 1, 2026 Around 100 passengers reported gastrointestinal illness on Celebrity Eclipse
• Coral Adventurer ran aground on a reef near Papua New Guinea, and passengers were evacuated
• Norwegian Cruise Line opened a new pier and amenities at Great Stirrup Cay, with drink package changes
• Review of Disney Wish

Ship review:

The three-night sailing aboard Disney Wish departed from Port Canaveral, with a planned stop at Nassau changed to a sea day due to weather, and a visit to Castaway Cay. The review covers rotational dining across three themed restaurants, Broadway-style shows, and adult-only spaces.

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A seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas from Bayonne, New Jersey to Florida and The Bahamas. This cruise had a stop in Nassau, Port Canaveral, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.

An eight-night review of Carnival Panorama from Long Beach, California to the Mexican Riviera.

A review of the newly launched Celebrity Xcel on a two night preview cruise from Port Canaveral. Hear first impressions of the fifth Edge-class ship.

A review of the brand new Star Princess, the second Sphere class.

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.