Mike Faust is an avid world traveler, often found traversing city streets in Asia and Europe rather than his home city of Boca Raton. Mike has touched down in 39 countries, set sail on 35 cruises, and flown over 400,000 lifetime miles.
Good morning cruisers, Early yesterday morning, guests aboard the Grandeur of the Seas awoke to 7 short and 1 long and were ordered to proceed to their muster stations. While roughly 2,500 guests stood side by side as flames were being battled by trained onboard firefighters, Royal Caribbean’s media relations team was already suiting up […]
May 28, 2013 5:30 pm: Grandeur of the Seas guests are currently in the process of being transported to the Port of Baltimore. The first of many coaches have arrived at the port, as well as the first of a few planes at Baltimore–Washington International Airport. [divider] May 27, 2013 8:45 pm: Royal Caribbean has cancelled the […]
Usually weekends are slow for cruise news, but not today: Earlier today, the Carnival Dream successfully rescued two stranded sailors from their disabled boat near the Bahamas. The two sailors, identified as Bahamian nationals Deon Lathen and Ted Lainge, had not reached their planned destination of West End, the Bahamas, on Saturday morning. After realizing they had […]
Earlier this month, cruisers aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy were treated to a unique and somewhat thrilling lighting storm during the Pirates of the Caribbean Lido party. The lighting quickly stole the show, as cruisers turned their attention toward the turbulent night sky. Scott Sistek, the author of the article that brought this video […]
Earlier this past week, Holland America Line hosted a celebratory luncheon aboard ms Westerdam at the Port of Seattle in honor of the American Cancer Society’s 100th birthday. Along with the luncheon, attendees were invited to a presentation in the ship’s lounge by Holland America Line and American Cancer Society executives, followed by a ship tour. “We […]
It’s a question that has been tested and debated by cruisers for years – should I or should I not arrive in my embarkation port a day before my cruise? Not only has it been asked, but it has also been tested by many cruisers, some with successful attempts at making the ship and some […]
Have you ever been in a conversation with a cruiser and the word magrodome is brought up or even cantilevered whirlpool? Did you actually know what the word magrodome means? Chances are you may not have known, but like I have before, you smile and nod while pretending to know what the word actually means. […]
Earlier this week, an Italian judge rejected Captain Francesco Schettino’s plea bargain and ordered him to stand trial for the deaths of 32 passengers and causing a shipwreck last January. The trial is expected to begin on July 9th and will take place in the Italian city of Grosseto, the city closest to the Costa Concordia’s […]
Earlier today, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that its Board of Directors have approved the adoption of the first ever Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights, detailing CLIA members’ commitment to the safety, comfort and care of guests in a number of important areas. The CEOs of CLIA North American member cruise lines are each […]
New River Steamboat For American Queen Steamboat Company Earlier today, the American Queen Steamboat Company announced that they have acquired a new steamboat, to be named American Empress. Before she enters the fleet in April 2014, the American Empress will undergo an extensive refurbishment to match the offerings and amenities found aboard her sister, the American Queen. The […]
In roughly 30 days, I will be sailing on my first of two cruises this summer. So far, I have kept both cruises under wraps and haven’t leaked too much information on them. I’ve kept them secret for a reason: to make them a surprise. Recently, though, I have wondered if this is what my […]
Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean announced that the New Jersey based Explorer of the Seas will move south to Port Canaveral for a short winter cruise season. The Explorer of the Seas is scheduled to begin sailing four and five day Caribbean and Bahamas cruises departing out of Port Canaveral from November 2014 through January 2015. The ports […]