Like most people who cruise, we tend to accept the occasional accident or fire or incident on a cruise ship. Yet we do so without knowing what "occasional" really is. Jim Walker thinks he knows. Walker is a well-known "maritime" lawyer, which means he provides a legal voice to anybody in the cruise industry who… Continue reading Maritime Lawyer Raises Questions
Tag: European cruises
Dolphins in Honduras a Trip
ROATAN, Honduras — In anticipation of my upcoming "Dolphin Encounter" I wasn't sure who would be more scared, me or the dolphin. Since only one of us swims, it was logical that my fear factor would far exceed that of Mika, the 12-year-old mammal zipping around contained waters at Anthony's Key, on this popular… Continue reading Dolphins in Honduras a Trip
Cruise Fuel Supplement Old News
As you know, it's always important to read the fine print in your cruise contract. There's a line that has been running in most cruise contracts for many months now, one that nobody seems to pay any attention to…including the cruise lines. It's the fuel supplement. The line goes something like this: "…[cruise line] reserves… Continue reading Cruise Fuel Supplement Old News
New Ship: AIDAstella
There will be four new cruise ships launched this year, fewer than usual. This week, we're giving you a snapshot of all four, and the AIDAstella is number two… Launch date: March 17 Capacity: 2,050 Staterooms: 1,097 Decks: 14 Home Port: Hamburg Where it's sailing: Northern Europe (summer), Canary Islands (winter) Ships now in… Continue reading New Ship: AIDAstella
Economy Moves Carnival in Europe
With all the reports about Europe's economy over the past couple of years, it was only a matter of time before it showed up in cruising. Cruise lines can run from the facts but they can't hide…and not just because their revenue generators weigh thousands of tons and carry around whole towns of people. Enter… Continue reading Economy Moves Carnival in Europe