FROM hidden on-board morgues to jail cells for rowdy passengers, luxury cruise liners are brimming with secrets. And that’s before we’ve even got started on the code words staff use when they want to hide things from passengers… suffice to …
“The 1991 sinking of the cruise ship Oceanos was anything but ideal,” explained Herring. “A leak in the engine room caused the ship to lose power, and the water continued to rise until it became unstoppable. “Once the crew released …
In 35 years of operations, Vantage Deluxe World Travel has garnered some prestigious awards for its tour and cruise products. But the Boston-based company hasn’t earned many accolades from travel agents. “We weren’t really agent-friendly,” Deirdre Dirkman, Vantage’s vice president …
Disney Cruise Line was named the top mega-ship ocean cruise line by readers of Travel + Leisure, beating out three-time consecutive winner Cunard. Emerging from No. 2 last year to claim the top spot, Disney Cruise Line was buoyed by …
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In 2018, cruising was estimated to be a more than $45.6 billion industry, and in 2019, 30 million passengers are expected to cruise, according to a Cruise Lines International Association report. So whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a veteran, choosing where …
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The parents of Chloe Wiegand are suing Royal Caribbean after their 18-month-old toddler fell 11 stories from the ship’s open window. USA TODAY
Cruise Line Recognized Second Consecutive Year for Lotus Spa and Fitness Offerings Princess Cruises was recognized by SHAPE magazine in the Healthy Travel Awards for the cruise line’s Lotus Spa (pictured above), fitness center and family friendly offerings SANTA CLARITA, …
The ‘mega cruises’ are harming the environment, the island’s aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life. The people of Palma are angry. Residents of the main city of Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, are speaking …
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) raised the midpoint of its forecast for 2019 earnings by $31 million after reporting higher second-quarter net income. The company said it earned $472.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, up from $466 million …
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