Some people are blowing this out of proportion, but this is just a smart strategic move. Seatrade is reporting that Carnival Corp. will be bringing back their former President and CEO of subsidiary Carnival Cruise Line, Bob Dickinson. He was…
After months of repair after the famed fire, the Carnival Triumph is making her way back to Galveston. As of writing, she’s just passing the breakwarter and heading to sea. Shes schedules to arrive in Galveston Jun 11, 2013 @…
Royal Caribbean recently announced the itineraries for their newest flagship. Quantum of the Seas will be making its inaugural 8-night westbound transatlantic voyage from Southampton on November 2, 2014, arriving in the New York area at Cape Liberty Port, New…
Princess Cruises newest flagship has just arrived in Southampton for her debut. She’ll have a few media events before sailing on her maiden voyage from Southampton to Barcelona on June 16th. I look forward to seeing the first few reports…
A surprise restructuring has hit Carnival UK. Carnival UK CEO David Dingle has let go of Carol Marlow of P&O Cruises and Peter Shanks of Cunard Line. Mr. Dingle now assumes the role of CEO of both lines. Carnival states…
While docked in Lisbon, Portugal the Azamara Quest was hit by a sailboat. The s/y Wally (ENG 242) was sailing in a regatta and somehow wound up trapped under the stern of the Quest. There were no injuries except to…
Some bad news here for Carnival. CruiseCritic is reporting that due to ongoing construction onboard the vessel, the line is rolling some bookings. Contractors are needed onbaord the vessel to work full time in complete the work. The only space…
Martin Cox over at MaritimeMatters announced that American Queen Steamboat Company has in fact purchased the EMPRESS OF THE NORTH from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). She will join her fleetmate the AMERICAN QUEEN. I reported on a rumor two…
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali SpA of Monfalcone, Italy, have just handed the keys to Princess’ largest ship over to Princess Cruises. The final figures are in. She comes in at 141,000grt. 1082ft LOA. 124ft Beam. 1,780 pax cabins. Yeilding 3,560 pax…
News has basically become a stand still. The Grandeur was just shifted to the Shipyard at the far end of the harbor. She’s now moored right next to the Carnival Triumph. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® made his weekly appearance…