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Cruise Talk Comments on Concordia Disaster

In the wake of the horrible Costa Concordia grounding and deaths of at least 5 people, Cruise Talk offers up the following thoughts on the incident and the overall safety in the cruise industry. Behavior of the Captain Early reports seem to indicate that the Captain, against Costa policy, ran the ship against rocks while performing a sail-by salute. ... [Read more of this review]

Update on Concordia Accident

Rescuers and recovery divers continue to search the partially capsized Costa Concordia which ran aground in near the island of Giglio, Italy on Friday Nov 13, 2012. The divers and firemen have rescued three people who remained stranded on the ship. Firemen found a South Korean couple, who were on their honeymoon, when they heard cries from their... [Read more of this review]

Tragedy as Costa Concordia Runs Aground

With three to eight people confirmed dead and many more missing, tragedy has struck the Costa Concordia, a luxury ship put into service in 2006. The accident occurred on January 13, 2012, on the inaugural evening of the cruise which began in the Italian port of Civitavecchia near Rome. Some report that a bang and electrical failure occurred around... [Read more of this review]

Sunburn Prevention Tips

If you have been blessed with skin that doesn’t burn in the sun, then you are one of the lucky ones who need read no further.   However if you are like me and you sun burn in as little as 30 minutes, then you’ll want to make sure that you don’t make the mistake of ruining your vacation with a painful sunburn. As one who has gotten... [Read more of this review]

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Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries and Ports for 2013

First-Ever Miami Departures and New European Destinations Provide More Options for Disney Cruise Line Guests CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2012) – In 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and... [Read the rest of this News]

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth to Make Maiden Call to Port of San Francisco

25 January 2012 - On 4 February, Cunard Line’s newest luxury ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth, will make her inaugural call to San Francisco, marking her only U.S. maiden call this year. Currently sailing her 107-day World Cruise, Queen Elizabeth will dock at Pier 35 along the city’s famed Embarcadero,... [Read the rest of this News]

A Message from Princess Cruises President and CEO Alan Buckelew Regarding the Costa Concordia Tragedy

Princess Cruises has released the following statement: All of us at Princess Cruises continue to be deeply saddened by the grounding of the Costa Concordia and the tragic aftermath. We are stunned that this incident occurred, and our hearts go out to all those affected, especially the families of the... [Read the rest of this News]

American Cruise Lines Announces More Amenities aboard Queen of the Mississippi

GUILFORD, CT – January 18, 2011 – American Cruise Lines (www.americancruiselines.com), the leader in small ship cruising, today announced additional amenities aboard Queen of the Mississippi, the brand new 150-passenger authentic paddlewheeler currently under construction and nearing completion in... [Read the rest of this News]

Nobu to Host Ultimate “Foodie” Cruise Aboard Crystal

Nobu to Host Ultimate “Foodie” Cruise Aboard Crystal LOS ANGELES, January 23, 2012 – Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is coming aboard Crystal Serenity this May to serve as in-person Executive Chef in Silk Road and the Sushi Bar, his specialty restaurants with ultra-luxe partner Crystal Cruises. ... [Read the rest of this News]

Ultra-luxury cruise line rolls out new corporate and incentive group programme packed with perks

(19 January 2012) In today’s hectic, stressed-out world, more and more companies are looking for ways to keep their top performers happy, and successful businesses know that one of the best ways is to reward them with a luxury experience that will leave their star performers feeling like pampered... [Read the rest of this News]

OCEANIA CRUISES AND REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES TO HOLD MUSTER DRILLS ON DAY OF DEPARTURE

MIAMI, January 23, 2012 – Prestige Cruise Holdings, parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has announced that effective immediately all ships will hold guest muster drills on the day of departure. Presently, all Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises vessels hold... [Read the rest of this News]

Windstar Cruises Unveils New Renderings for Wind Star and Wind Spirit Renovations

New, Stylish Look is Part of Windstar’s $18 Million Fleet Refurbishment Plan   Seattle, January 19, 2012 – Windstar Cruises, which operates a fleet of three luxury sailing yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, unveils renderings for Wind... [Read the rest of this News]

Costa Cruises Statement Regarding Environmental Issues Related to Costa Concordia

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2012) — For Costa Cruises protecting the environment is an integral part of its corporate mission, as it has demonstrated by obtaining the most stringent international certifications (UNIEN ISO 14001). The company therefore recognized the need to promptly address issues concerning... [Read the rest of this News]

Celebrity’s President Sends Letter to Customers Regarding Safety and Security

As a frequent and future customer, I received the following letter from Celebrity Cruises regarding their measure to insure that passengers are safe and secure on their ships.  I have always found the Safety and Security  personnel on Celebrity to be very professional, but I still found this letter... [Read the rest of this News]

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