Author: Cruiser Evan
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Mystic Blue Cruises: Dining Cruises and More
Mystic Blue is one of the seven cruise companies (mostly dining cruise companies) owned by Entertainment Cruises. Unlike the other companies owned by this conglomerate, though, it only operates in one city, Chicago. Mystic Blue is both the name of the Chicago-based company, as well as the name of the company’s ship, which sails around Lake Michigan. Consistent with the majority of Entertainment Cruises’ companies, Mystic Blue focuses on dining cruises, which take the form of brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises that are offered throughout the year. The company also offers specialized dining cruises for holidays, and the Mystic Blue can be chartered for corporate and private events as well. Below we explain Mystic Blue offerings, as well as situate the company in the broader universe of Entertainment Cruises. Read more […] -
Odyssey Cruises: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Holiday Cruises
Odyssey Cruises is one of the several companies owned by Entertainment Cruises. It primarily offers dining cruises, which include brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises, as well as specialty cruises built around holidays. The ships of Odyssey Cruises can also be chartered for private events, like weddings or business parties. Below we have compiled a brief guide to Odyssey Cruises, explaining what they offer and how you can book one of their cruises. Read more […] -
Spirit Cruises: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Holiday Cruises
Spirit Cruises is primarily a dining cruise company that offers brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises, as well as cruises for certain holidays. These meal-centered cruises are open to the public and are regularly scheduled, but Spirit Cruises’ ships can also be chartered for private events. The company is owned by Entertainment Cruises, which operates several similar dining cruise outfits. Below we have put together a guide to Spirit Cruises which explains exactly what the company offers, and also distinguishes Spirit Cruises from companies that it can be confused with. Read more […] -
Quantum of the Seas: A Concise Guide to Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship
The Quantum of the Seas is the newest cruise ship in Royal Caribbean International’s fleet. It is the first ship to enter service in the “Quantum class,” which will consist of three ships in total. (Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas will join the Quantum of the Seas in Spring 2015 and Fall 2016, respectively.) The ship has only been in operation for a few months, but it has already garnered a lot of attention, in part because it is huge, flashy new ship from one of the largest cruise lines in the world, and in part because the vessel aims to be the most energy-efficient cruise ship sailing today. Below we have compiled a concise guide to the Quantum of the Seas, which covers not only some of the ship’s features, but also its eco-friendly innovations. We also link to some of the best resources online for information about the Quantum of the Seas. Read more […] -
Entertainment Cruises: Dining Cruises and More
Entertainment Cruises operates sightseeing cruises and dining cruises in several major U.S. cities. Many of their ships can also be chartered for private events, like weddings and business parties. The company is perhaps best thought of as a conglomerate that operates several smaller, but closely related, cruise companies, including the large dining cruise operator Spirit Cruises. Between all these companies and the numerous ships spread among them, Entertainment Cruises is a major force in the dining cruise and yacht chartering industry. Read more […] -
Bangladesh Ferry Disaster Kills at Least 70 People
A river ferry carrying anywhere from 140 to over 200 people sank in the Padma River in Bangladesh on Sunday after being struck by a cargo ship. At least 70 people have been confirmed dead, and others are missing. Around 60 people have been rescued. The ferry has now been pulled to the river’s surface and dragged to shore. The phase of the rescue operation involving divers has now concluded, but the area surrounding the shipwreck will continue to be monitored for those who remain missing. The captain of the cargo vessel that struck the ferry has been arrested. Read more […]
