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
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Royal Princess to be a Hit with Batters
The last time I was in a batting cage, it was at Cooperstown. Yes, THAT Cooperstown. It only lasted a few minutes, about as long as my Little League career. It really wasn't that glamorous. Nobody asked for autographs. In fact, my recollection is that I was out-hit by a friend who'd joined us… Continue reading Royal Princess to be a Hit with Batters
Whale of an Invention for Seafarers
A story about a new app is, well, interesting. Here's the story: A new iOS app called Whale Alerts is designed to help mariners avoid collisions with endangered North American right whales by displaying whale locations on a real-time, digital map. This raises several interesting points. 1. The news item is incorrect. An iOS is… Continue reading Whale of an Invention for Seafarers
Splendor in the Scores from CDC
Whether it's the fire on the Carnival Splendor, or the sinking of the Costa Concordia, bad news about cruise ships takes on a life of its own. Like the remains of a seafood dinner, its smell lingers and lingers until it becomes a stench. The ship, meanwhile, is forever infected. Its 15 minutes of fame… Continue reading Splendor in the Scores from CDC
The Cruise Ship That's Always First
You know what they say about the first time, right? Whether it's your first boyfriend or girlfriend, your first job, your first holiday, or your first…well, you get the idea. It's special and, whether the experience is good or bad, it's unforgettable. Let us tell you about our first cruise ship. It was 1991,… Continue reading The Cruise Ship That's Always First