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First honest words from Concordia captain: “I f—-d up!”

Concordia captain Schettino has become such a parody of an inept leader that it's almost too easy to laugh -- until you recall the death and destruction behind his excuses.

12 years ago

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Why Royal Caribbean’s Oasis and Freedom class ships are some of the most fit ships at sea

Cruises now tailor some itineraries for athletes and gym rats, so Cruise Critic has turned their expert and user lenses to rank lines based on facilities, activities, and healthy cuisine.

12 years ago

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Celebrity Cruises CEO resigns and takes post with hair salon company

From a cruise line to a global hair salon business, a curious twist.

12 years ago

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Carnival gets hit with an updated lawsuit by Costa Concordia victims

The law firm behind the current suit is targeting Carnival for knowingly allowing the Concordia to sail despite known problems with the ship's design and covers all passengers, not just those hurt by the accident.

12 years ago

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Video: How sexual predators get away with cruise ship crimes

The cruise lines, like any other major brands, want to downplay crimes at all costs. But the lack of accountability at sea means that criminals have a floating playground.

12 years ago

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Holland America to offer non-bland meals for no cost once per voyage

Outside of specialty restaurants and small-ship lines, cruise food is notable only for its volume and blandness. HAL's attempt to break out of this with a richer menu for one night is like trying to stuff every holiday into one weekend.

12 years ago

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Turkey’s growth and popularity expands offshore to the cruise industry, too

Between its position as a financial and political leader in the region and its compelling cultural offerings, Turkey is having a moment right now and the tourism industry wants a piece of it.

12 years ago

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Carnival not cruising on corporate governance issues

Carnival Corp. and CEO Micky Arison are feeling the heat on corporate governance issues in the wake Costa Concordia disaster and other missteps. However, the corporate governance problem isn't exclusively Carnival's -- just look at the makeup of the Expedia and Orbitz boards.

12 years ago

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Video: CNN explores cruise industry practices in “Cruise to Disaster” documentary

CNN isn't going to make any friends in the industry with this one. The industry is safe, but they do not like it when people challenge them on treatment of workers or their tax burden.

12 years ago