While sailing the Zuiderdam this past June, I had the opportunity to sit down for a one on one interview with Boban Zivkovic, Zuiderdam’s Hotel Director. During the interview, I had the chance to discuss Boban’s position, the crew aboard, and the tasks that need to be accomplished for moving a ship into a different […]
The Costa Concordia is currently entering the final weeks of resting along the coast of Giglio. Later next month, the Costa Concordia will be raised from her final resting place. According to a report from CBS, final preparations for the ship’s raising will be completed this week. In order to raise the Costa Concordia, the […]
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze is not only Carnival’s latest ship, but one that marks a new direction for the cruise line. With a new design, new amenities, and a new overall feel – the Carnival Breeze is setting the course for the cruise line’s future. The Carnival Breeze entered service with Carnival in 2012 […]
Earlier this week, the former Love Boat, the Pacific Princess, sailed her final voyage to a scrapyard in Turkey. The Pacific Princess took center stage on one of the most famous TV shows to ever run, The Love Boat. To commemorate the end of this historic ship, I thought I would share with you an […]
Ever wonder where your meals are prepared whilst sailing across the ocean? Well, thanks to the generosity of Ron van Vliet,Ā Zuiderdam’sĀ Culinary Operations Manager, I was able to take a tour of the Zuiderdam’s galley and provision areas. Ron first showed me to the provisions and loading area, where crew members were preparing luggage carts and […]
At a congressional hearing held in Washington D.C. yesterday, the CEO’s of Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian all pledged to make their cruise lines more transparent when it comes to reporting crimes that are committed aboard their ships. According to Adam Goldstein, CEO and President of Royal Caribbean, all crimes alleged to have occurred aboard […]
[divider] Storm InformationĀ (Click on maps to zoom) [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third][/one_third] [one_third_last][/one_third_last] [divider] Itinerary Changes As of 7:00 pm, July 27th, there is 1 reported itinerary change.Ā [box type=”warning” align=”aligncenter” ]Tracking for Dorian has now ended due to the storms dissipation.[/box] [divider] Carnival Freedom July 27th departure Day Original Itinerary Revised Itinerary Sat Fort Lauderdale Fort […]
Good morning cruisers! Itās time to announce my upcoming cruise sailing this June, so letās get to it! The Itinerary On June 22nd, I will be embarking on Holland America Lineās ms Zuiderdam from Vancouver, Canada. ms Zuiderdam will be sailing a 7 night Alaskan itinerary with calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway. The ship […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,Ā detailing CLIA membersā 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 […]
Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean announced that the New Jersey based Explorer of the SeasĀ will move south to Port Canaveral for a short winter cruise season. The Explorer of the Seas is scheduled to begin sailing Ā four and five day Caribbean andĀ Bahamas cruisesĀ departing out of Port Canaveral from November 2014 through January 2015. The ports […]