Tag: cruise ship
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Cruise Ships Seaworthiness
A seaworthy vessel must provide its crew a safe place to work and live, and be equipped with appropriate safety gear and equipment, safe recreation facilities, and a competent crew. Seaworthiness is a strict liability warranty that imposes an absolute duty on vessel owners to provide a vessel and related equipment that is “reasonably fit for their intended use.” Read more […] -
Gold by the Inch as Sold on Cruise Ships
Ok, so you’re on a big cruise, and you hear about a “Gold by the Inch Special” and you just have to check it out. While most cruise ship jewelry shops and other retailers are honest, it is possible to get something far less than gold by the inch as sold on cruise ships. Read more […] -
Speedos on Cruise Ships
Visit any cruise message board and you will find plenty of opinions about speedos on cruise ships. Some posters believe that it’s all about whether or not the speedo wearer is in good shape, while the overwhelming majority of posters feel that it doesn’t matter – speedos on cruise ships (and in general) are offensive and should be banned. Whatever your opinion may be about speedos on cruise ships, most cruise lines do allow passengers to wear them – no matter how they may look in them. But the question is, just because speedos on cruise ships are allowed, does that mean it’s ok to wear them? Read more […] -
Designs for Future Cruise Ships
Designs for future cruise ships all seem to have a common theme – designs are bigger, better, and more elaborate than the latest newly released cruise ship. Cruise lines are no longer content with simply delivering an impressive vessel. The plan is to always deliver the vessel to top all vessels. Such is the case with Royal Caribbean International’s gargantuan “Project Genesis.” Read more […] -
Sydney Australia Docks for Cruise Ships
It is estimated that more than 200,000 cruise passengers visited Sydney between 2006 and 2007. This means that the Australian cruise market has increased by 35% over the last several years. Sydney Harbour is considered a major cruise destination and it is currently the only port on the continent of Australia with two dedicated cruise-passenger terminals. Read more […] -
Homeport for Cruise Ships in Colon, Panama
Cristobal Cruise Terminal and Colon 2000 Cruise Terminal are the two homeports for cruise ships in Colon, Panama. The Cristobal Cruise Terminal is located on the eastern side of the Panama Canal. The cruise terminal is home to a flea market, a shopping complex, a variety of restaurants, and entertainment such as native dance performances. Colon 2000 Cruise Terminal, also called the Colon Container Terminal (CCT), is typically for cruise ships that dock in Colon for a full day. Read more […]