Carnival’s ‘Man’ attraction
John Heald, Carnival Cruise Lines’ senior cruise director, has become the most famous cruise director since Julie McCoy of “Love Boat” TV fame. Except John’s not on TV, he’s taking the Internet by storm with his blog that boasts thousands of readers. Even more than that it has changed the way cruise lines interact with their customers by building online communities.
Cruisers: Passports required June 1, 2009
Starting June 1, 2009, travelers entering the United States on a cruise will be required to present a passport or other recognized identification document. The new requirement was outlined today by the U.S. government during a final ruling on travel documents for land and sea borders.
Hawaii five, oh no!
What happens if you book a cruise, then the cruise line unexpectedly pulls your ship from its fleet? Anita Dunham-Potter tells how five friends from Wisconsin navigated the frustrating, fee-filled waters when Norwegian Cruise Line removed a ship from its Hawaii fleet.
Recession? Not for the cruise industry
Cruise line executives speaking at the annual Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami last week presented a surprisingly rosy outlook despite record oil prices and the U.S. economy’s bleak outlook. Still, with 36 new ships to be delivered within the next four years they can’t afford to feel any other way.
Europeans can save big by booking in U.S.
With the British pound’s favorable exchange rate against the U.S. dollar, travelers in the U.K. are wondering whether they should book their cruise vacations though travel agents in the U.S. Is it smart? Is it legal? Anita Dunham-Potter gives the lowdown.