Author: Ben Mangelsdorf
-
COVID-19 Outbreak on Vaccinated Princess Cruise Ship Sparks Concern
There has been an outbreak of the coronavirus on Ruby Princess. The ship docked in San Francisco on March 28th. Princess announced the cases once the ship arrived in California. One of the reasons why this is such a notable outbreak is because the ship was billed as being “fully vaccinated.” This event has sparked concern about the cruise industry and its safety standards, particularly with newly eased warnings from the CDC over cruise travel. Read more […] -
What Are Adventure Cruises?
Adventure cruises are quickly growing in popularity. But most casual cruise travelers still don’t know what exactly they are. The name certainly conjures up some exciting images: crashing waves, towering glaciers, maybe someone really rugged climbing up a jagged mountain by the seashore. But adventure cruises can be a lot of different things, and you don’t need to be the next Ernest Shackleton to enjoy them. You just need to be willing to get a bit off the beaten path. Read more […] -
What the Cruise Industry Can Do to Help the Environment
The cruise industry and the environment have a tenuous relationship. Many argue that cruise ships harm the natural world. Indeed, cruise critics point towards the industry’s environmental impact as one of its biggest detractors. A study published as recently as September 2021 found that the cruise industry needed further monitoring and regulations to prevent negative impacts. Additionally, it came to the conclusion that the industry was “a major source of environmental pollution and degradation, with air, water, soil, fragile habitats and areas and wildlife affected.” Read more […] -
What Is It Like Working on a Cruise Ship?
Lots of people dream about working on a cruise ship. It must just be like taking a cruise vacation every day, right? Well, not exactly. A job is a job, and a position on a cruise ship is not exception. You still need to do hard work, and the reality isn’t as sweet as most people imagine. But with that said, there are lots of pros to balance out the cons. Let’s go over what it’s actually like to work on a cruise ship. Read more […] -
Wait… Katy Perry is the Godmother of the Norwegian Prima?
There is a longstanding connection between the world of cruises and pop culture. Music-themed itineraries and TV shows about cruises are just the tip of the iceberg. But Norwegian announced a bit of news that shows that there is even more crossover between media and the cruise industry than we ever thought. The famous pop star Katy Perry has been named the godmother of the Norwegian Prima! Read more […] -
Bigger Isn’t Always Better for Cruise Ships
Bigger is better, right? That seems to be the current ethos of the cruise industry. Cruise lines are always competing to see who can have the largest ship possible. The most popular vessels of today are absolutely massive. The current record holder, Royal Caribbean’s recently-completed Wonder of the Seas, clocks in at 236,857 tons. It has a maximum capacity of nearly 7000 passengers, and it boasts 18 total decks. The ship is almost 1200 feet long. Read more […]
