Category: industry news

Cruise Cliffhanger

Cruisers wish daily for good news about the restart of cruising, but sometimes emotions override reality. Misinformation and disinformation about the cruise industry creates difficulties for the cruise lines. Anxious passengers start blaming anybody in the way without thinking of the consequences of the resumption of cruising before entirely ready. Blame gets...

MSC Opera Tragedy

Lately, cruise tragedies have been making the news. Fires, collisions and mechanical problems contrast with what most passengers consider a fun and safe holiday. A Tragic Event In Venice, the large MSC Opera, heading into port with the assistance of two tug boats, blasted its horns to warn of its impending collision...

Two New Luxury Ships Christened

The luxury cruising market continues to grow and two new ships were christened adding to that growing segment of cruise options. Regent Seven Seas Explorer Claiming to be the most luxurious ship at sea, the Regent Seven Seas Explorer debuted in Monte Carlo. Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco cut the...

Cruise Shipping Miami 2015

10 bits of cruise news from Cruise Shipping Miami 2015 1. Holland America will introduce “Sip, Savor and Sail” Cruises 2. China and Cuba are all the buzz for cruise lines. 3. Bigger isn’t always better. Large ships can’t reach certain ports. 4. Cruising is a great way to see Europe. 5....