Following a horrific terrorist attack in Istanbul, MSC Cruises has opted to cancel all future planned visits to Turkey indefinitely. The decision comes just over a week after a member of Daesh detonated an explosive device in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet Square. The attack killed 10 and injured several locals and tourists. “The decision will impact MSC Magnifica’s […]
While not exactly focused on cruising, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss a topic I hear a lot about lately: traveling with the threat of terrorism. The recent terror attacks in Egypt, Beirut, Paris, and Istanbul have been prevalent in our media and thoughts over the last month. They are what they are […]
Earlier this past weekend, Ketut Pujayasa, a 28 year old Holland America Line crew member, was arrested in Fort Lauderdale after confessing to assaulting and attempting to murder a passenger in her stateroom aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. According to a report filed by the local FBI field office, Pujayasa attempted to murder the unidentified 28 year […]
Thanks to the courageous and swift actions of Captain Karlsson and the crew of the Azamara Journey, the Journey was successfully able to ward off a potential pirate attack while sailing off the coast of Oman. The crew of the Azamara reported that a group of small boats was quickly approaching the Journey. When Captain Karlsson learned of […]