The cruise industry will always remember the Costa Concordia. If it's not a modern-day version of the Titanic, its impact on the industry is of titanic proportions. That part happened on Thursday, eight months and seven days after the Concordia keeled over in Mediterranean waters off the Italian coast, killing 32 passengers. Thursday's fallout was… Continue reading Costa Concordia: Something Good
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Holland America Cancer Connection
There probably isn't a family anywhere that hasn't been touched by cancer, and there probably isn't anybody who hasn't been touched by a cancer fund-raiser. It happens because it's important and, clearly, it will never end. This month, it happened — again — on a cruise ship. While Holland America's Oosterdam was moored in Seattle,… Continue reading Holland America Cancer Connection
Godmother Breakaway from Tradition
Long known for its ability to change the culture of cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line is now leading the change in the culture of cruise ship godmothers, who until now have been largely celebrities, dignitaries and famous women willing to serve as figureheads…or all of the above. Their responsibilities begin with smashing bottles of bubbly against… Continue reading Godmother Breakaway from Tradition
'Little' names that sell cruises
Maybe you're not a port person or you've just seen the same old ports too many times. Maybe you just want to spend your cruise on board and enjoy the ship for what it is. Or maybe, like our family doctor, there's something more interesting happening on the ship — like a medical conference. More… Continue reading 'Little' names that sell cruises
Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac
The swath that Hurricane Isaac is cutting through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico won't be hitting any cruise ships, but it has already affected some ship itineraries…with more to come. When the storm hits New Orleans today, whatever damage is left behind could affect two Carnival ships, the Conquest and the Elation.… Continue reading Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac