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Greg Dragonetti
Greg (he/him) is the founder and editor of CruiseInd. He has been writing about the cruise industry since 2009 and studying it since 1998. His first ship was the Norwegian Majesty.
Cruise Ships in the new Google Maps
Google recently announced a drastic overhaul of the online maps (maps.google.com). Its invite only while the engineers at the Googleplex work on fine tuning it. Well I was able to score an invite to preview it. They are gorgeous. A…
CONFIRMED: Royal Caribbean Agrees to Build Third Quantum Class
Not too much detail here, but sources are saying that Royal Caribbean has agreed with Meyer Werft to build a third Quantum Class vessel. The delivery is slated to be in mid-2016. A formal announcement is expected form Royal Caribbean…
Grandeur of the Seas Thursday Update
Here are the latest on the fire on the Grandeur for Thursday May 30th: Biggest news today broke overnight. Royal Caribbean announced that the ship will be out of service until July. In addition to the 5/31 cruise that…
Grandeur of the Seas Wednesday Update
Here are the latest on the fire on the Grandeur All pax are off the the ship. Royal Caribbean announced that all guests have departed Freeport. The investigation and general assessment continues. Inspectors from the Bahamian Maritime Authority are leading…
Close Up of Fire Damage to Grandeur
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Carnival Dream Assists Stranded Boaters
On Saturday evening while sailing off the coast of Florida, Carnival Dream was alerted by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) that a small craft was experiencing mechanical issues and in need of assistance. Carnival Dream deviated course and…
PHOTO: 1998 vs 2013
July 20, 1998 May 27, 2013 Both involved the mooring deck. The bulk of the black smoke in both cases was due to the ignition of the polypropylene mooring lines.
Monday Update: Grandeur Of The Seas Fire
UPDATE Royal Caribbean sure has their work cut out for them now: We’re working closely w/25 guests who don’t wish to fly. Options include a ferry to FLL followed by bus/train to BWI based on preference. Obviously the ship will…
UPDATE: Grandeur Of The Seas Fire
Royal Caribbean has made the decision to cancel the Grandeur’s current cruise. The ship is currently moored in Freeport, Bahamas and RCI will be arranging flights home for all guests tomorrow. Future sailings are in jeopardy and RCI has not…