For those of us who didn't grow up on the banks of the Mississippi, our introduction to its boats was Davy Crockett. You remember Davy…and the keelboat races with Mike Fink, and the river pirates, and all the other comic book stories that turned into books and movies and a merchandise business that surpassed… Continue reading Legendary Queen of the Mississippi
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Holland America Raising Alaska
Alaska, anyone? Alaska, everyone? Holland America plans to increase its departures to the 49th state by 8.5 per cent in 2013. That means, if they sell out, Holland America will take 6 per cent more people to Alaska next year. This is a good sign for a state that was suffering from an oppressive head… Continue reading Holland America Raising Alaska
A Chinese Ship to be Super?
In China, there are plans to build a "super cruise liner." It will likely be accompanied by a new cruise terminal and shipping business center, all of which will cost several billion yuan — or about $3 billion. What's interesting about this item is the perception. The 100,000-ton luxury cruise ship, which will take about… Continue reading A Chinese Ship to be Super?
Olympics, Cruise Ships Messengers
Photo credit: Matt Deegan As we were watching the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games from London the other day, watching athletes mingle in the human melting pot in the center of the stadium, once again it was obvious what's good about the Olympics. Medals aside, the Games bring the world together. People from… Continue reading Olympics, Cruise Ships Messengers
Cruise Transparency Reaches Shower
USA Today's cruise writer, Gene Sloan, authored a blog last week which began: "One of the best views from Celebrity Cruises' next ship, the 3,030-passenger Celebrity Reflection, will be from the shower of its top suite." Maybe he could also have written "of the shower." The shower, you see, overlooks everything and has see-through glass.… Continue reading Cruise Transparency Reaches Shower