There was a time when, if the world lost some coral reefs to human carelessness, it was greeted with a reaction akin to a shrug of the shoulders and dismissed with “too bad.” As we have become more environmentally aware, and responsible, that has changed. So when a cruise ship (Carnival Magic) accidentally destroys a… Continue reading Coral Accident Rocks Carnival
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The Fame Of Man Named Francesco
There we were late Saturday night, settling in to watch the late news, and along comes Francesco…again. If you don't know who "Francesco" is just Google the name and chances are you'll discover he's one of the four most famous Francescos in the world, according to Google. The last name is Schettino and if that… Continue reading The Fame Of Man Named Francesco
Whale Of A Time Not For The Breakaway
What are the chances? What are the chances of being struck by lightning? What are the chances of winning the lottery jackpot? What are the chances a cruise ship will hit a whale? Think about it. Think about how big the ocean is. Right now, searchers are describing what it's like to find an enormous… Continue reading Whale Of A Time Not For The Breakaway
Disastrous Fallout From Cruise Ship Death
And then there's the story about the cruise line that appears to know nothing about public relations, not to mention human decency… In a story that is all over TV and newspapers in Great Britain, a rogue wave smashed into a British "cruise ship" during a storm in the English Channel last week, breaking windows… Continue reading Disastrous Fallout From Cruise Ship Death
Only One 'Overboard' A Laughing Matter
One of our favorite movies, all-time, is Overboard. Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, bratty kids, pompous yacht owner…if you're not smiling by now, then you don't know Overboard. It may be the only time that word brings a smile to anyone's face. On cruise ships — on any ships — "overboard" is bad news. Earlier this… Continue reading Only One 'Overboard' A Laughing Matter