During the weekend, a passenger disappeared from a small cruise ship off the coast of Florida and speculation is that it was a suicide. We can just hear our friends…you know, the ones who don't bother to enjoy cruising. "See what happens when you go on a cruise!" Every time there is something remotely resembling… Continue reading What Can Happen When People Go Overboard
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With the Saga of Venice Continuing, Stakes are the Future of Cruise Ships
Giovanni Dall'Orto photo Much is written and spoken about the controversy of cruise ships in Venice. In case you're wondering why it's such a big deal, there are three ports at the heart of European cruising and one of them is Venice…the others would be Southampton and Barcelona. Many Mediterranean cruises touch two of the… Continue reading With the Saga of Venice Continuing, Stakes are the Future of Cruise Ships
Venice Fatality Fuels Controversy
The controversy in Venice began when environmentalists claimed large cruise ships were causing erosion of the city's precious soil — and it is precious. This sounded like a story with some merit. The criticism escalated when the same committee claimed large cruise ships were traveling dangerously close to small vessels in the lagoon while going… Continue reading Venice Fatality Fuels Controversy