When it comes to staying safe ashore most challenging situations are often averted by using basic common sense. No matter where you go in the world sadly, there is crime to a degree and we must all remain vigilant even in the most stunning and peaceful of destinations. As cruise passengers we are already at…
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Carnival Sunshine and Triumph Out of Service Period Extended
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced the first implementation phase of its fleet-wide comprehensive operational review, focused on Carnival Triumph, as well as Carnival Sunshine, which is currently undergoing a previously scheduled dry dock for product enhancements. The cruise line is making significant investments to enhance the level of operating redundancies and the scope of hotel…
Carnival Cruise Lines Dream, Legend and Elation Update
Carnival Cruise Lines Update March 16, 2013 We would like to share an update with you regarding the status of Carnival Dream, Legend and Elation and to answer your questions and clarify many misperceptions that are being driven by confusing and, in many cases, inaccurate media coverage. We would also like to update you on…
No Carnival On This Cruise – Triumph, Dream and Legend Face Technical Issues
It’s not really been a great few weeks for Carnival Cruise Line. It started with the Carnival Triumph just over a month ago when an engine room fire crippled the vessel and left her adrift for four days. The chaos played out across all news platforms for what felt like an eternity until the ship…
Marco Polo Runs Aground In Norway
It seems that although superbly beautiful the Norwegian Fjords are out to get cruise ships at the moment. Cruise and Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo, is the regions latest victim. According to reports she ran aground in a remote Norwegian fjord north of the Arctic Circle last night resulting in damage to her hull. The vessel…
Titanic II A Legacy Or A Curse
Titanic II, Where do I start with this? I really don’t know! Part of me thinks this is a nice idea and the vessel could also act as an educational tool, a working museum almost. The other side of me wonders though if it would forever remain tainted to an extent because of the fate…
Barbados, Grenada and Aruba
Since my last blog we have visited Barbados, Grenada and Aruba and are now en-route towards the Panama Canal. We also done the back of house tour which was brilliant but before I get to that let me just talk a little bit about our ports. I can’t quite put my finger on why but…
Sick Of Norovirus
Today’s blog is more a rant than anything else, some will agree others will strongly disagree but this is just my opinion…………….. It seems that Norovirus is doing the rounds again, this time the Queen Mary 2 has taken the spotlight and just a few weeks back it was P&O Cruises, Oriana, being slaughtered by…
Costa Crociere New Flagship Costa Diadema
I think it’s fair to say 2012 was not the year for Costa Crociere. In January 2012 the world was awoken by the sad news that the Costa Concordia and over 30 passengers and crew had been lost. Just several weeks later the Costa Allegra was left adrift after a fire onboard cut out all…
Celebrity Eclipse Almost Hits Rock Bottom
I came across this article yesterday about the captain of Celebrity Eclipse, making his feelings known to the Antigua port authorities and shipping agents with regards to the ship almost hitting the bottom as she docked in St John’s, Antigua. It’s not very often you come across a story like this and I thought it…
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