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Large Wave Hits Silversea’s Silver Explorer, Damages Bridge

Reports are coming in from several sources that one of Silversea’s ships, the Silver Explorer has been hit by a large wave while sailing through the Antarctic. The reported wave has apparently shattered a window on the ship’s navigational bridge. The ship was reportedly sailing through waves that were peaking at heights of 60 feet. Silversea Cruises has provided […]

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Carnival Corporation & plc Donates $2 Million To Aid Hurricane Sandy Victims

Carnival Corporation & plc is donating $2 million to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy that struck the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, and devastated New Jersey and New York. The funds are earmarked for four charities providing an array of relief and rebuilding services and support. The Robin Hood Relief Fund will receive $1 […]

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Yes, Cruise Ships Are Safe! Guest Blog by Capt. John L. Beath

Costa Cruise Line’s recent disaster has many wondering if cruise ships are safe. Blame for the terrible and avoidable accident has been squarely blamed on Captain Francesco Schettino – a captain with the cruise line since 2006. This tragedy could have and should have been avoided by simply following company protocols. Schettino’s decision, for whatever […]

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Cruises Slowly Returning To Mazatlan

Months after cruise lines first began boycotting Mazatlan, we’ve been wondering: What’s going on these days in the Mexican Riviera port? Mazatlan was once a popular port of call on Mexican Riviera cruise itineraries. But in the wake of widely publicized crime events earlier this year — including a visitor shot in the leg and […]