How cruise lines weather tropical storms

Anita Dunham-Potter · September 12, 2008

Anita Dunham-Potter It’s been a crazy two weeks with hurricanes lining up like bowling pins in the Atlantic. Ever wonder how cruise lines manage their ships during a hurricane onslaught? Enter the situation rooms of the world’s largest cruise lines — Carnival and Royal Caribbean, where cool efficiency under pressure rules the day.

 

The art of cruise ship design

Anita Dunham-Potter · August 18, 2008

Anita Dunham-Potter Ever wonder what goes into designing a cruise ship? Meet Carnival Cruise Lines’ chief interior architect Joe Farcus and find out how he puts the fun in the “Fun Ships”.

 

Hey big Splendor: Carnival’s newest party ship sets sail

Anita Dunham-Potter · July 14, 2008

Anita Dunham-PotterIt’s the biggest Carnival ship yet and encompasses a lot of Carnival firsts from the biggest spa and kids’ areas in the fleet to new itineraries in Northern Europe, South America, and the Mexican Riviera. Meet the newest “Fun Ship” Carnival Splendor.

 

Carnival’s ‘Man’ attraction

Anita Dunham-Potter · May 5, 2008

Anita Dunham-Potter 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.