MSC Grandiosa Review in Europe + Cruise News | MSC Cruises

About this episode

This episode covers cruise industry news and features a review of the MSC Grandiosa in the Mediterranean.

In this episode of Cruise Radio, host Doug Parker and staff writer Richard Simms cover major cruise industry news, including Carnival's loyalty program overhaul, a passenger assault aboard the Carnival Sunrise, a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, and Norwegian Cruise Line's gratuity increases. They also discuss Alaska's record cruise season and Holland America's ship refurbishment. Guest Jen then shares her firsthand review of the MSC Grandiosa in the Mediterranean, covering embarkation, dining, entertainment, and ports including Tunisia, Sicily, and Marseille, offering practical tips for travelers considering a European cruise experience. 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.

People in this episode

Host: Doug Parker

Guest: Jen

Topics covered

• cruise news
• MSC Grandiosa review
• travel tips
• Carnival updates
• European cruises
• hantavirus outbreak
• ship refurbishment

Keywords

• MSC Grandiosa
• cruise news
• Carnival
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• travel tips
• European cruise
• hantavirus outbreak
• TripInsurance

Sponsors

TripInsurance.com

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America

Places: Alaska, Mediterranean, Tunisia, Sicily, Marseille

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