Earlier this month, I had the pleasure and privilege to sit down with Joe Farcus at his studio in Miami, Florida. During my time at his studio, I had the chance to ask Joe a few questions about his career, the history of ship design, and the future of design. Joe even shared some very […]
Today at 1:00 pm ET, Mike Faust, Editor of Cruise Currents, will be making a guest appearance on MSC Cruise’s new Cruise Views internet talk show. Cruise Views is a show targeting travel enthusiasts who want to take an inside look at the cruise industry as well as its guests, employees and shipboard crew who make […]
Following the recent tragedy aboard the Carnival Victory, many people have begun to debate whether cruise ships should be employing lifeguards for onboard pools. While drownings onboard cruise ships are already very rare, this situation has launched a debate on the role of lifeguards aboard cruise ships. Many have argued that cruise should not employ […]
The Disney Magic has just finished undergoing a revolutionary transformation in Cadiz, Spain. The Disney Magic completed her scheduled dry dock yesterday, October 10th. Currently, she is underway to Funchal with a variety of new and refreshed features, dining spaces, and onboard activities. Check out some of the highlights of her groundbreaking renovation below. [slideshow_deploy […]
The great majority of cruisers are “angels” when it comes to cruising etiquette. Every one in awhile though, we slip up and we commit one of the 7 deadly sins of cruising. Let’s face it, most of us have committed one of these sins at least once. The best thing we can do is to […]
With the MSC Divina debuting later this November in Miami, the new to America ship will be debuting many firsts for the American cruise market. Not only is she the first MSC ship to homeport in the US year round, but she is also bringing a number of new features and amenities not found in […]
Adult only spaces are becoming increasingly popular on cruise ships. As the demand for these new spaces increases, cruise lines are continually attempting to out do one another in building the perfect adult retreat. Here is my brief rundown of the top 6 adult only spaces found in the industry today. [slideshow_deploy id=’13753′] Which is […]
Next week, I will be flying down to Miami to interview one of the industry’s most notable figures, Joe Farcus. Joe Farcus is currently the primary architect for Costa Cruises, and he previously designed all of Carnival Cruise Line’s ships. Recently, Joe designed various spaces aboard Carnival’s newest ship, Carnival Breeze. Joe’s architecture and designs […]
Smoking on cruise ships is a very “hot” topic in the cruise industry at the moment. The argument over whether smoking should be allowed in certain areas is “igniting” spirits on both sides. Smokers and nonsmokers alike are “smoking” with passion. Terrible puns aside, smoking is a serious issue and today I wanted to help […]
Ship Background The Celebrity Solstice was the first of Celebrity Cruise’ Solstice Class ships. She debuted in 2008 with a completely new design, layout, and size compared to her older fleet mates. She was built in Papenburg, Germany by Meyer Werft. The Celebrity Solstice can accommodate up to 2,850 guests, has a GRT of 122,000, […]
Carnival Funnel For the full history behind Carnival’s funnel, skip ahead to 23:28 in my recent interview I conducted with Joe Farcus, the designer of the Carnival funnel. Costa Funnel Costa’s funnel features the colors gold and blue, each with a unique symbolism behind their colors. Costa Cruises was founded in 1854, originally operating cargo ships around the […]
Nowadays, many of the major cruise lines offer various beverage programs for their guests. Below is a rundown of the major cruise lines and their various beverages packages and programs. Carnival Cruise Lines Cheer’s – Offers guests 15 drinks a day including beers, wines, non-alcoholic cocktails, and soft drinks. Price: $49.95 per day. Bottomless Bubbles […]