The newest cruise ship coming to America is, in reality, more than six months old. Among other things, that means Anthem of the Seas will have any little glitches eliminated by the time it heads off on its first Caribbean cruise a week from today. Royal Caribbean’s newest Quantum Class ship arrives in New York… Continue reading Cruise World Getting New Anthem
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What It's Like To Captain A Cruise Ship
All cruise ship captains have stories to tell about life as a captain. Some tell, some don’t. Captain Stefano Ravera of the Star Princess has a few he’s willing to share… About what happened in Papeete, in the South Pacific: “We were supposed to receive the food for the first leg of the world cruise.… Continue reading What It's Like To Captain A Cruise Ship
Making That Final Resting Place At Sea
People have been buried at sea, by choice and by misfortune, since the beginning of time. Is it a sign of the apocalypse that more people are requesting that their final resting places be where there will never be a headstone. Apparently so. In fact, Carnival provides burials at sea as a service. It's a… Continue reading Making That Final Resting Place At Sea
Friday File: Mount McKinley From The Air
DENALI, ALASKA — The best way to Alaska’s biggest — physically, for sure — tourist attraction is up close. Unless you think 40 miles is “close enough” that means hopping on a fixed-wing plane or a helicopter that will take you to the base or higher of mighty Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North… Continue reading Friday File: Mount McKinley From The Air
Carnival Tunes In Top Vocal Group
Come Sunday night, a lot of us will be watching the Academy of Country Music Awards because, well, we like them. Also because it always seems to be more about the music than the awards. Enter Carnival. The world’s biggest cruise line is writing a huge success story with its Carnival Live series, in… Continue reading Carnival Tunes In Top Vocal Group