The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 is nearly law. Ned Levi has reviewed its provisions, and suggests 2 critical changes to fix the legislation, to make if a far better comprehensive law, to better ensure cruise ship passenger security and safety.
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It’s two months into 2009 hurricane season and the first tropical storms and major hurricane are impacting a number cruises in the Caribbean. Last weekend, Tropical Storm Ana doused much of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Hurricane Bill became the first hurricane of the season, and is currently a Category 4 storm.
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Steve Simmons and his family booked the trip of a lifetime – a South American sailing from Buenos Aires onboard Celebrity Cruises Infinity. The trip was meticulously planned two years in advance and included custom air arrangements. Imagine his dismay one month prior to the cruise to learn the flight schedule had changed separating family members.
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Why are some cruise travelers smarter than others? Simply put, they’ve been there, done that, and through trial and error have concocted strategies that avoid travel mishaps. Here are some tips that guarantee smooth sailing from cruisers in the know.
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Ever wonder what goes into designing a cruise ship? Meet Carnival Cruise Lines’ chief interior architect Joe Farcus and find out how he puts the fun in the “Fun Ships”.
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The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008, if passed, will affect all cruise ships that load or unload passengers in any US port. The current bill has some problems, but most of its requirements should become standard on cruise ships across the globe.
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Most cruises begin with a plane ride to the port of embarkation, which raises a perennial question: Should you book your air travel through the cruise line or should you book it yourself? Anita Dunham-Potter has some opinions on the matter.
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Cruise entertainment used to come down to three things: bingo, shuffleboard and shtick entertainment. Today, cruise lines are going all-out to entice younger, more adventurous and curious travelers to their ships by upgrading their shipboard activities and entertainment offerings. Anita Dunham-Potter suggests three better things to do with your time on your next cruise.
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