First off, we didn’t dedicate the entire show to Carnival Splendor but we didn’t ignore the situation either. The fact is there were some other stories to talk about as well…
Oceania rolls out Phase 2 of their Pillars of Distinction improvements
Cruise lines discuss what the trends are at this year’s Cruise Planners convention.
More old ammunition is found around the Seattle piers.
More members of Disney Dream’s crew are arriving at the shipyard.
Royal Caribbean announces that 5 ships will be getting upgrades next year. Allure of The Seas arrives at her homeport.
Celebrity Eclipse arrives in her new home of Miami.
Princess will offer onboard credits to members of the US and Canadian militaries.
Finally we wrap with what we know about Carnival Splendor and our thoughts on the situation, in particular how Carnival handled it.
This week we talk about submarines – and if the HMS Astute Great Britain’s newest and most expensive nuclear submarine can’t figure out how to miss Scotland, image what kind of trouble the HMS Imbicile could end up in!
NCL made headlines this week, first with an update on the upgrades at Great Stirrup Cay, then an announcement that they’re planning on an IPO, and finally ordering two new ships expected in 2013 and 2014.
Holland America has announced a new partnership with Le Circue (the restaurant not the show).
Disney Dream is floated out of the builder’s dock at Meyer Werft - UPDATE- As we suspected, the ship’s horn WAS NOT playing a Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, however there were PA speakers that were playing the song…
Richard Fain says there’s no newbuilds on the horizon for Royal Caribbean, but their newest ship will have a Starbucks – and Royal Caribbean took delivery of Allure of The Seas.
Now that Allure is finished, things are going to be quiet for a few months at STX Turku yards – it’ll be a few months before construction ramps up on their next order.
Finally, authorities insist that Seattle’s Pier 91 is safe, despite find WWII era munitions in the silt below the pier on 6 different occasions this summer.
There was a lot going on the last two weeks! From ship repairs, to new ships and port news there was plenty to talk about…
Celebrity will be making some changes to their Lido dining offerings, and Celebrity Century had some rudder problems.
Costa Classica was damaged in a collision in the Yangtze River and repairs to Seven Seas Voyager’s propulsion system are on schedule.
Azamara CLub Cruises announces Antarctic itineraries in 2011/12 and Princess announces that they will be sending a fourth ship to Alaska in 2012.
Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream continue their march to completion with Disney Dream on track for an on time delivery.
Two ports are looking at changes that may affect cruise ship visits and delays with construction in Falmouth has pushed back the first calls to the new port until January.
Coki Point Beach in St Thomas should be a much safer place for visitors in the wake of the death of a cruise passenger there earlier this year.
Yup, we’re kinda surprised that we’ve done 200 shows too! Thanks for sticking with us for the past 4 years!
This week, Princess begins cold ironing in San Francisco, and disco isn’t dead – it’s coming to Liberty of The Seas!
Ted Koppel has signed on to another cruise, and Seven Seas Voyager is having engine troubles.
Carnival has 5 ships that have gotten perfect scores on their USPHS inspections.
Changes are coming to San Juan as the port authority starts demolishing the structure that prevent Carnival Dream from visiting, and Boston completes work on the Black Falcon Terminal.
Queen Elizabeth is officially named, and Hat Watch 2010 ends….
First, we know the audio quality turned really bad for the last 3/4′s of the show. We’re extremely sorry, but unfortunately we can’t fix it. We’re pretty sure that the problem has been resolved though and won’t occur on the next show.
Since we missed a week there was quite a bit for us to discuss…
New “legends” are coming to Legends in Concert on Norwegian Epic. Carnival is testing some new entrees in their dining rooms – that will come with a fee…
Celebrity has announced the name of their 5th Solstice Class ship, and Oceania’s Marina has completed her sea trials.
The Yachts of Seabourn is expecting their newest ship to be delivered early.
Cunard takes delivery of Queen Elizabeth and Patricia launches “Hat Watch 2010.” Cunard also announces that they’ve ditched art auctions on Queen Elizabeth.
Customs Officials are cracking down on counterfeit goods being sold in Nassau. A passenger pleads guilty to assaulting a girl on a Disney ship and Carnival bartender is headed to prison for abusing a girl on a ship.
Mickey Arison talks about the Panama Canal Expansion Project, a paraglider crashes onto Prinsendam and an endangered owl tries to call Oasis of The Seas home.
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