I always find myself saying, “This ship’s crew is incredible.” For those who know me, I’m a pretty positive person, so it really isn’t a shock that even a slightly above average crew would elicit that level of praise from me. However, until my sailing aboard Viking River Cruises’ Viking Lif, I now realize I had […]
Following the murder of a crew member on the island of Roatan, Norwegian Cruise Line has temporarily suspended all calls at the island port. On Sunday, April 6th, a Norwegian Pearl crew member was killed while ashore in Roatan, Honduras. The crew member, who is characterized as Filipino, was reportedly shot after refusing to surrender […]
Italian news sources are reporting an outbreak of the measles virus aboard Costa Cruise’s Costa Pacifica, likely infecting approximately 50 – 60 crew members. According to Costa Cruises, the infected crew members were disembarked during the last call in Civitavecchia, Italy to receive medical treatment ashore. Replacement crew members were brought aboard the ship until […]
According to an original report published by Cruise Fever, Holland America Line’s ms Veendam experienced a minor Norovirus outbreak on her most recent sailing, which returned to Fort Lauderdale yesterday. The report states approximately 114 guests, or 9%, as well as 10 crew members, or roughly 1%, experienced Norovirus symptoms during the last sailing. Multiple […]
According to a report from Cruise Critic, Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas will delay her next departure for extensive cleaning after reports of norovirus affecting a number of passengers and crew. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reports that roughly 9% of guests, or 281 guests, and 1%, or 22 crew members, are […]
Holland America Line’s corporate culture encourages crew members and employees to give of themselves throughout the year. During this past Christmas season, Holland America Line’s own employees made extra efforts to honor this integral part of their corporate culture. Earlier this month, 400 Holland America Line and Seabourn employees teamed up with CEO Stein Kruse, Director […]
Earlier this month, a service dog made a new fiend while sailing onboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Fantasy. The crew member, who was dressed as Pluto, made the service dog’s day through friendly dog play. The dog was amused and decided to join in on the fun. You can see their game of dog play […]
Typhoon Haiyan has devastated major areas of the Philippines, reportedly taking 10,000 lives and destroying thousands of lives. In the wake of this horrific natural disaster, cruise lines around the world are pledging aid for the struggling nation and assistance for its Filipino crew. Holland America Line & Seabourn Holland America Line, whose crew is mostly […]
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 […]
Ever wonder where your meals are prepared whilst sailing across the ocean? Well, thanks to the generosity of Ron van Vliet, Zuiderdam’s 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 […]
I woke up this morning somewhat late (around 9 am to be exact) and I slowly began my final day aboard the beautiful Zuiderdam. Today would be a day cruising the Inside Passage and I was looking forward to having a relaxing day sailing before I disembarked in Vancouver the next day. Later in the […]
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 […]