I can remember having a conversation with one of my friends recently, discussing the role of music in my travels. I can literally think of a trip I’ve taken and link it to one song in my Spotify library. Sure, some of the connections are stupid, (duh, of course, Paris by the Chainsmokers would be the theme […]
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Effective immediately, Cruise Currents Editor, Mike Faust, will take on a new title, Senior Editor. Charles Sylvia, a long time consultant for Cruise Currents and industry insider, will take on the role of Associate Editor. As the Senior Editor of Cruise Currents, Faust will oversee the long term goals of the website in addition to […]
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7 More Deadly Cruise Sins
As we approach 2015, I thought it would be wise to revisit our popular 7 Deadly Sins Of Cruising article. Since the original article was published back in 2013, I thought it would be easier to refresh the article rather than publish a new set of sins. This turned out to be misguided as I discovered a […]
Ahoy and happy new year! 2014 is already looking to be a year full of growth, success, and cruising for Cruise Currents. This year will bring many additions to the website, enhancing and enriching your experience with us. While 2013 was a great year of improvement, we here at Cruise Currents are looking to build […]
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Cruise Currents Wins Award From NYTWS
It was announced yesterday that Cruise Currents, a website dedicated to reporting cruise news and reviewing cruise ships, has won the New York Travel Writer’s Society award for Best Travel Blogger Website of 2013. An open nomination process was held on the NYTWS’ website beginning in February and ended this month. Cruise Currents was anonymously submitted by […]
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Mike on OnTravel Radio
During my cruise on Holland America Line’s Eurodam, I had the chance to sit down with Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman of OnTravel. On their daily radio program, I had the chance to discuss Cruise Currents, the impact of social media in the industry, and the future of the cruise industry. Click on the play […]
Earlier today in Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, the first block of Costa’s new flagship, the Costa Diadema, was lowered into place. The special event was attended by the CEO of Costa Cruises, Michael Thamm and the CEO of Fincantieri, Giuseppe Bono. Michael Thamm noted, “The construction of Costa Diadema is a tangible commitment to the future growth of our company. It […]