Tugs in the Harbor, New York City
PHeymont shares his nostalgia for New York's tugboats and some photos of them at work.
Cruises and Ships
Alaska wants cruise laws changed to save season
There's little hope for a waiver to allow a cruise season in Alaska; it's tied up with competing interests and a historic law.
Crystal Cruises adds vaccinated-only rule
Luxury cruise line Crystal joins the growing number that will accept only fully-vaccinated passengers.
Clearance sale on cruise ship food
Missing that sumptuous midnight buffet from your cruise adventure? A going-out-of-business sale could help you re-create it at home. Or not.
Robo bartender sets sail for MSC
MSC has installed a humanoid robot bartender in the Starship Lounge of one of its newest ships.
Game called for Canada, Alaska cruises
Canada extends its cruise ban to March, 2022, effectively canceling Alaska cruises that require a stop in Canada.
Fake covid documents a real threat to travel
A growing market in fake documents worries travel industry and governments.
Cruise ships closer to CDC OK
Behind the scenes, cruise ships are getting ready for their return to duty, with many requirements still to go.
Azamara gets new owner, new ship, new boss
Royal Caribbean has sold its Azamara brand to a new operator, which is buying the Pacific Princess from Carnival to add to the fleet.
Saga first line to go 'all-vaccine'
Starting what may become a trend, one cruise operator is planning to serve only those who have had Covid-19 shots when travel starts again.
Era ends: Historic Carnival ship scrapped
The ship that was Carnival's first new-build and first true cruise ship has been scrapped after serving several other lines.
Viking's first expedition ship hits the water
Vikings are getting ready to invade a another cruise category, having already mastered river and ocean cruising.
Cruise line has its own pandemic loan program
Royal Caribbean is helping keep some of its travel-agency supporters afloat while cruise business is under water.
Cruise ships: more retiring, more arriving
Even as cruise lines shed more ships, mostly older and smaller, many new ones are coming on line over the next year.
'Santa of the Seas' delivers for cruise crews
Off the coast of England, sailors rely on a shore-bound charity to take care of their shopping and gift needs.