Almost exactly a year ago, we wrote a blog about Holland America and breast cancer. About how breast cancer survivors were invited on board when the Oosterdam was in port in Seattle, where Holland America's head office is located. About how this cruise line has raised millions to help those who think pink in… Continue reading Breast Cancer Survivors Make 'Pink' Headlines Again with Holland America
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Getting the Costa Concordia Upright Attracts Attention Around the World
Mercifully, the Costa Concordia is en route to its final destination, which is a scrapyard somewhere in Italy. It's not going to happen overnight, which is what did happen yesterday when miraculously, engineers right the 4,000-passenger cruise ship that had been lying on its side, on the rocks, since 32 of its passengers perished off… Continue reading Getting the Costa Concordia Upright Attracts Attention Around the World
Best Deal for Cruisers in Bermuda Just Might Be the Cost of Going Online
With ships spending overnights in Bermuda, which many people consider paradise on earth, it's also where you'll find one of the best Internet deals anywhere when cruising. How good does $15 for three days sound? That's what Bermudans have come up with in the Dockyard area at Kings Wharf. The WiFi hotspot is marked on… Continue reading Best Deal for Cruisers in Bermuda Just Might Be the Cost of Going Online
The Harley Boys and Bikes an Added Attraction on Explorer of the Seas
There's nothing that attracts attention on a cruise ship — or maybe anywhere else — like something you don't expect to see. Call it curiosity or perhaps living vicariously through somebody else. In any case, motorcycles on a cruise ship will do it. When the Explorer of the Seas left for nine days en route… Continue reading The Harley Boys and Bikes an Added Attraction on Explorer of the Seas
Will 3G At Sea for the Sun Princess have an impact for all cruise passengers?
The Maritime Executive reported this week that Maritime Communications Partner (MCP for short) is going to make the Sun Princess only the second cruise ship in the world capable of offering passengers 3G mobile communication services at sea. The inference is that the improved quality or ease of use would revolutionize the cruise industry. According… Continue reading Will 3G At Sea for the Sun Princess have an impact for all cruise passengers?