Three things you might not have heard from the cruise world… 1. Star Clippers, which has a fleet of three ships, offers passengers a look at diametrically opposed worlds. Its flagship Royal Clipper regularly makes runs to and from Cuba, with either Panama or St. Maarten at the other end. Its Star Flyer next year will take… Continue reading From '57 Chevs to Formula One
Tag: Grandeur of the Seas
'Splendor' Wrong Word for Report
As the investigation begins into the horrific plane crash in San Francisco this month, one of the possibilities is that the accident was due to pilot error, but it will of course take time. The investigation into the fire that left the Carnival Splendor drifting off the coast of California is now complete — it took… Continue reading 'Splendor' Wrong Word for Report
Seasick: Epic Captain Cured Early
He's been at sea for more than 30 years. The woman he married almost that long ago has been at his side ever since he carried her…not across the threshold, but off the deck. Today, he is the captain of one of the world's biggest cruise ships. And it all began with being seasick.… Continue reading Seasick: Epic Captain Cured Early
European 'oasis' for The Oasis
If you're like us (not that we'd wish that on anybody), you were probably wondering when the biggest cruise ship in the world would be on the move. Oasis of the Seas is going to Europe. It's only temporary…a prop in the water, if you will. It's going to happen in 2014, for a couple… Continue reading European 'oasis' for The Oasis
Cruise Business Bucks Go Fast
What would you do with $300 million? More significantly, how fast could you spend it? In the cruise business, it can be dispersed just like…that! Even when it doesn’t include a new ship…a new engine…or a new captain. Or all of the above. Royal Caribbean will spend $300 million about as quietly as $300 million… Continue reading Cruise Business Bucks Go Fast