Rescue continues as anger rises at captain allegedly leaving ship and 'inexpicably' taking vessel so near rocks in first place The familiar accoutrements of a cruise holiday were all there: the sun loungers, the tennis court, and a towering water slide painted bright yellow and blue. But...
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Cruise ship scene marked by modern totem of disaster in medieval harbour
What happens if you cannot get off your ship
TweetAt the time of this writing, the port of Galveston has been closed due to heavy fog. Carnival Magic and Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas are being delayed in their return back to Galveston. On those ships, passengers are waiting (in most cases sadly) for their cruise to come to a close. Have...
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels Ships from the Port of Los Angeles
It’s been a rough start to the year for the Port of Los Angeles. In 2010 the port had about 730,000 cruise passengers. In 2011, the numbers were down to 615,000. Now, Disney Cruise Line has announced that they have canceled the last four Mexican Riveria cruises. The Disney Wonder first came to the...
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Best yachting destinations around the globe
When you have a yacht your port of call can practically be anywhere from the shores of Spain, the Caribbean, or maybe the Mediterranean. Aside from your destinations, you have to carefully schedule... ]
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In profile: the island of Barbados
Thousands of visitors enter Barbados every year through Bridgetown Port, one of the island’s most recognisable landmarks and a visually impressive docking point that seems to beckon you in. With a number of restaurants, bars and duty-free shops located directly at the port you can begin your adventures almost immediately...
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‘Chipmunks’ movie filmed on Carnival Dream
The latest Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, opening today, was partially filmed on the Port Canaveral-based Carnival Dream cruise ship.
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Four Caribbean Islands through a New Set of Eyes
As a follow up to the Q and A I did with my mother about her first cruise, I asked her to jot down a few thoughts about the port calls we made. For someone who has not really ever traveled alone, I was impressed
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Another Carnival ship in Port Canaveral? Don’t rule it out
A Carnival executive on Thursday hinted that the line could send a fourth ship to the port.
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Langkawi, Malaysia, A Day Trip
(this happened on 30th December 2010 in Langkawi, Malaysia) We walked off the ship at about 10:00am. The taxi’s lined up on the port only seemed willing to take us on a tour of the Island, so the two of
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Dolphin Love on Grand Bahama Island
Located across the street from the Grand Lucayan Resort on Grand Bahama Island is the Port Lucaya Marina, home to UNEXSO, the Underwater Explorers Society. UNEXSO is a full service dive shop and marine experience company, the highlight of which is their famous dolphin
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