Princess Cruises had a bit of good news for the folks in Alaska today. They are increasing their Alaskan fleet by one ship in 2012.
The news gets even better for the state because it will be one of their larger ships placed on the one way itinerary between Vancouver and Whittier. That will be an extra boost for the state's economy since most passengers taking this itinerary spend time inland in Alaska before or after the cruise, most of which also supports the extensive Princess ground operation, which has also been sagging due to the reduced cruise capacity.
The complete article appeared in the October 14, 2010, issue of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Carnival Splendor Loses Crew Member
Crew members aboard Carnival Splendor witnessed another crew member jumping overboard from the ship about 1:00am on Wednesday morning while the ship was en route to Puerto Vallarta.
Details appeared in the October 14, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Details appeared in the October 14, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Carnival Magic Floats, Waterskiing with AIDAbella, and Passenger Overboard
CND subscribers also read about Carnival Magic's float out ... a new record for AIDAbella ... and a passenger overboard off the coast of France. Details appeared in the "Other Things You'll Want to Know" column in the October 14, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
A Wet Record for AIDAbella
AIDAbella assisted in breaking a record earlier this month, but we're not quite sure why anyone would want to hold this record.
The 68,500-ton AIDAbella is now the largest ship every to pull a waterskier (certified by Guinness). Jan Schwiderek, a reporter for the German TV show "Galileo," was towed behind the cruise ship for six minutes and 25 seconds at a speed of 14 knots earlier this month (shown below).
Using a "flying start," Schwiderek stepped onto his skis from a speedboat driving at full throttle in the Bay of Alicante. The early-morning feat was videotaped and will appear on the German TV show later this month.
The cruise passengers watching the spectacle from the outside decks were amazed. "I've never witnessed anything like this before as a captain," said AIDA Captain Josef Husmann. "It's absolutely fantastic that we actually brought it off."
AIDA is a brand of Carnival Corp which markets only in German-speaking countries.
This story appeared in the October 14, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
The 68,500-ton AIDAbella is now the largest ship every to pull a waterskier (certified by Guinness). Jan Schwiderek, a reporter for the German TV show "Galileo," was towed behind the cruise ship for six minutes and 25 seconds at a speed of 14 knots earlier this month (shown below).
Using a "flying start," Schwiderek stepped onto his skis from a speedboat driving at full throttle in the Bay of Alicante. The early-morning feat was videotaped and will appear on the German TV show later this month.
The cruise passengers watching the spectacle from the outside decks were amazed. "I've never witnessed anything like this before as a captain," said AIDA Captain Josef Husmann. "It's absolutely fantastic that we actually brought it off."
AIDA is a brand of Carnival Corp which markets only in German-speaking countries.
This story appeared in the October 14, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
HAL to Prove Many Chefs Don't Spoil the Broth
Most cruise lines have a top chef in charge of designing their menus and creating signature dishes. Holland America Line has had Master Chef Rudi Sodamin in that for several years.
Now he'll be taking on an expanded role as in a new initiative, the line's Culinary Council, which will enhance all aspects of their shipboard culinary operations.
Details were in the October 13, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Now he'll be taking on an expanded role as in a new initiative, the line's Culinary Council, which will enhance all aspects of their shipboard culinary operations.
Details were in the October 13, 2010, edition of Cruise News Daily.
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