The Costa Concordia disaster provided a disturbing insight into the unsafe operations of the cruise lines. Before the Concordia capsized, the cruise industry did not even have a requirement that cruise ships conduct a muster drill before the passengers set sail. There were no restrictions to the bridge. The on board girlfriend of infamous Captain
Seven Seas Voyager Involved in Rescue of Sailors Aboard Sea Wanderer
Cruise passengers sailing aboard the Seven Seas Voyager experienced a thrill as their cruise ship assisted in the rescue of three sailors aboard a sailboat off the coast of New Zealand.
According to a newspaper in New Zealand, the cruise ship steamed to the rescue after a ketch called the Sea Wanderer reported engine failure
Countdown to One Year Anniversary of Costa Concordia Disaster
The one year anniversary of the Costa Concordia disaster is one week away.
You will begin to see daily stories about the survivors and families whose loved ones did not survive the disaster. There will be a wide variety of articles about how the victims are handling their lives at this point.
Some people have
Carnival Threatens to Pull Out from Cayman Islands Over Small Price Increase to Tender Passengers
A newspaper in the Cayman Islands reports that Carnival is threatening to pull out of the Cayman Islands after a tender boat operator, Cayman Marine Services, made a tiny increase in the price for transporting passengers to and from cruise ships in George Town.
The newspaper states that Cayman Islands Marine Services operates 16 tenders in the
F***ing Cruise Ship!
If you like F*** bombs, you may find a video by comedian Greg Benson humorous.
It seems that funny man Benson has a cynical view of cruising. He gets right to the point with the video below. I suppose he shares David Foster Wallace’s view of cruising (""A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again") except that
Stonewalling at Sea – Cruise Lines Continue to Cover Up Disappearances on the High Seas
The disappearance of passengers and crew members at sea is one of the cruise industry’s real problems. The problem is compounded by the tendency of the cruise lines to place their reputation as a priority rather than providing information to the grieving families. If the evidence tends to suggest that a crime occurred, or the
Antigua National Security Investigates Fist Fight Between Cruise Passengers & Police Over Broken $5 Souvenir
A newspaper in Antiqua reports today about an altercation which allegedly occurred between two cruise passengers & their child and police officers in a souvenir shop in Antigua.
In an article entitled “Cruise Passengers and Police Come to Fisticuffs,” the Antigua Obeserver states that a souvenir shop in the touristy Heritage Quay section
Costa Concordia Survivor Looks Back As One Year Anniversary Approaches
A television station (WBRD) in Louisville Kentucky brings us the story of 29 year-old Lauren Moore, a Bowling Green native, who sailed aboard the ill-fated Costa Concordia with her friends a year ago come January 13th.
Lauren had only been on-board for a couple hours when disaster struck. She says:
"It’s not easy
“Boob Cruise” Charter Boat Captain Ordered to Pay $350,000 in Compensation to Injured Woman
And now for some weird cruise news . . .
The owner and operator of an Australian "boob cruise" charter boat, Dennis Healey, who was below deck with strippers when his boat collided with another smaller vessel, has been ordered to pay an injured woman almost $350,000 in compensation.
The incident involved the 56 foot
Seven & One-Half Years After Disappearance, George Smith’s Family Still Seeking Answers From Royal Caribbean
The Greenwich Time newspaper reports that the family of cruise passenger George Smith, who vanished from Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas, wrote a letter to the cruise line’s CEO, Richard D. Fain, on Christmas Eve seeking information about what happened aboard the cruise ship which lead to their son going overboard.
In July of
Is Your Cruise Line or Travel Agent Warning You of Crime in the Bahamas?
On New Year’s eve, a major newspaper in the Bahamas published an article about crime affecting cruise ship passengers and crew.
The Tribune said that on December 13th, the United States Embassy in Nassau warned of increased violent, criminal activity in the Bahamas. The embassy warned that armed robbery remains a “major threat” facing U.S. visitors
Mystery of the Seas?
It seems that Royal Caribbean has plans for a half-dozen new names for its cruise ships of the future.
Cruise Critic and a Royal Caribbean fan web site report that Royal Caribbean trademarked the names Anthem of the Seas, Passion of the Seas, Vantage of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Ovation
No Jury Trial For Seriously Injured Dancer Aboard HAL’s Oosterdam
Courthouse News Service reports on a case involving a crew member from Canada who was employed aboard a Holland America Line (HAL) cruise ship.
The Canadian crew member, employed on the Oosterdam cruise ship as a dancer, suffered a serious career-ending injury, but is being denied the right to take his case before a jury.
Bust a Move! Cruise Dance Video Goes Viral
With the New Year here, I’d like to start the year on a happy note. No talk about fires or sinkings or other bad news involving cruise ships.
I have always thought that good things happen to people who dance. Well today I read about the guy who danced behind people on a cruise ship
Cruise Photos of 2012: Images of a Dangerous & Controversial Year
As 2012 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the images of the year in cruising.
Below are 10 images of 2012 which tell the story of one of the most dangerous and controversial years in the history of cruising. My perspective is not that as a travel agent
Are Crew Members Receving the Tips You Pay? Watch Royal Caribbean’s “Screw the Crew” Scheme
Cruise lines have mastered various way to steal the tips which are intended by passengers to compensate waiters and stateroom attendants. Carnival’s P&O Cruises implemented a policy this year to withhold forwarding the tips paid by cruise passengers if the crew member’s performance falls below a 92% rating as determined by management. Read Profits Over
ABC’s “Uneasy Voyage: Dangerous Virus on Cruise Liners Leaves Hundreds Ill”
ABC News aired a video look tonight at the recent spate of multiple norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, focusing on the most recent outbreaks spreading to passengers and crew aboard the Queen Mary 2 and the Emerald Princess cruise ships.
You can read about our articles about the Emerald Princess and the QM 2.
Watch
Third Oasis-Class Cruise Ship: Bad for Environment, Bad for U.S., Great for Lawyers & Cruise CEO’s
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Royal Caribbean Cruises just announced a third Oasis-class cruise ship will be built at the South Korea-owned shipyard STX France after the financing fell through with the STX Finland shipyard.
The as-of-yet unnamed gigantic ship will follow fellow behemoths the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas which are ported in