Tagged With "Carnival Corp"
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Re: Cruisers told: Leave your water home!
Looks like I'm back to Vodka in a Listerine Mouthwash Bottle then. 1 drop of green and 2 drops of blue food colouring.
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Re: Cruisers told: Leave your water home!
You're a crafty fellow, GarryRF! Resourceful and sly -- features we like about you.
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A Remote Canadian Village offers Indescribable Natural Discoveries
As I left the hotel in Winnipeg I was outfitted in all my brand new cold-weather gear headed for the airport and a two hour flight to the remote village of Churchill. I prayed my preparation for facing the sub-zero temperatures and brutal...
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The Empire Strikes Back: Carnival's new super-ship
Carnival may be the biggest operator in the cruise world (Carnival, Holland-America, Cunard, Costa and more) but it's had an image problem in the past few years, and rival Princess and Norwegian have been giving them a real run. Now Carnival's...
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SkyMall's Business Dwindles With Increased Internet Usage In-Flight
SkyMall (the inflight shopping catalog) parent firm Xhibit Corp has filed for federal bankruptcy court protection in Phoenix on Friday, With increased use of electronic devices on planes and the increase in the number of air...
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Tunis attack spurs both cancellations and support
In the wake of the terrorist attack at the Bardo Museum in Tunisia, in which 20 tourists were killed, two trends have emerged. MSC Cruises (most of the victims were passengers on the MSC Splendida) and Costa (a division of Carnival) have...
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Marriott enters the Travel Magazine business
In a change to its usual consumer outreach, Marriott corp, one of the world's largest hoteliers, will begin publishing an online travel magazine. Marriott sees it as a way to expand it's brand and, hopefully, attract new guests to...
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Cruise lines drop Puerta Vallarta over violence
Recent street fights between armed drug gangs and Mexican police and troops in Puerta Vallarta have cancelled several cruise's port calls, and curtailed others. Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas, Disney's Wonder and Celebrity's Infinity have...
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Amtrak's Auto Train - Relax your way to Sunshine
There is a rhythm to train travel that is different. This is especially true when you are taking a train for a long distance. I recently took a round trip excursion on Amtrak’s Auto Train. And it immediately reminded me why I enjoy train travel...
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Couple takes 100th cruise -- on the same ship!
It's every business' dream! Customers who like your product or service so much they keep coming back again and again and again -- 100 times to be exact! Bernard and Janice Caffary from Florida are about to leave on their 100th cruise with...
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Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory Tour
Much like lei made of tropical blossoms, or Dole pineapples, Mauna Loa macadamia nuts have long been a symbol of Hawaii for me. As a child I recall family friends returning to the frozen White North from Hawaii, bringing small cans of...
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Carnival Celebrations in Trinidad & Tobago
Carnival is an annual celebration of life found in many countries around the world. It first originated as a pagan festival in ancient Egypt which was subsequently celebrated by the Greeks and then the Romans. Carnival was later adopted by the Roman...
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Concordia Sinking: Captain's trial raises question of company's responsibility
When the Costa Concordia sank off the coast of Tuscany three years ago last month, blame quickly fell on the ship's captain who was accused of causing the disaster by recklessness and compounding it by abandoning the ship while others waited for...
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Air Canada to launch its own loyalty program
Air Canada matches its growing ambitions as a global carrier with a new loyalty plan of its own, replacing Aeroplan by 2020.
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Cruise ship overhauls on hold
The virus crisis and shutdown of cruising have led cruise lines to shut down upgrade plans and possibly wait for new ships.
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'Flying Dutchman' ends 15-week cruise
Coronavirus fears cancelled all port calls for Costa Delioza's last five weeks at sea, allowing the ship to become a virus-free bubble.
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Delaware and Ulster Railroad, Arkville, NY
Jonathan L takes a ride through the Catskills on the Delaware & Ulster RR
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Norwegian cruise line says it may go under
With ships unable to sail and possibly lower interest by customers, the giants of the cruise industry are sailing into troubled waters.
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Carnival for Kids, Catania
DrFumblefinger's visit to Sicily coincided with the celebration of Carnival. This group of children were into the celebration in a major way!
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British Air/Iberia buys Air Europa
IAG adds Air Europa, strengthening its reach to South America and adding to Madrid's status as a hub.
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Life without gravity: Zero-G thrill rides
If roller coasters have become too take for you, here's a chance to play in space real close to home.
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Carnival of Cultures lights up Berlin this weekend
Berlin's Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) kicks off for four days this weekend, with a parade, interactive workshops, and music, art and food of all kinds—all in celebration of diversity and openness. It's been celebrated since the...
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Carnival launches 'fathom' new 'voluntourism' brand
Volunteers work on water filtration system parts (Photo: Carnival Corp) Carnival, mothership of nine different cruise line brands, is launching another, with a twist: Instead of high-end entertainment and gambling, the line—named...
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Hackers make biggest attack so far on the travel industry
Sabre Corp, a huge company that processes reservations for airlines and hotels, confirmed that its systems were hit recently by hackers. Bloomberg reports that those familiar with the investigation say the hackers are linked...
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Mobile, Alabama's Mayor Says Deal Close in Bringing Back Carnival Cruise Lines
Mobile's Mayor, Sandy Stimpson, announced the city is in the final stages in bringing Carnival Cruise Lines back to Mobile. The Mayor says all particulars will be revealed by the end of the month when the contract is finalized and then it will be up...
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West Indian Parade in Brooklyn to draw 2 million
Paraders pass the Brooklyn Museum Photo: Fordmadoxfraud / Wikimedia Brooklyn's annual Labor Day West Indian parade is New York's biggest parade, and possibly the largest single Carnival celebration in...
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Another cruise line sets sail for Cuba...it hopes
Oceania's Riviera is one of the line's 684-passenger R-class ships Norwegian Cruise Lines' Oceania Cruises brand, like Carnival's Fathom, has plans to join the growing interest in travel to Cuba from the U.S., but it's taking a radically...
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'Cruise to Nowhere' must now go 'somewhere'
New plans needed: Carnival Vista would have gone nowhere from New York in 2017. Photo: Carnival New rules issued by the U.S. mean the end of "cruises to nowhere"—ocean voyages by cruise ships that leave U.S. territorial waters for a day...
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Carnival orders 9 new ships, including world's 4 largest
The world's-largest ship title just got a new winner. Carnival has just ordered nine new ships, and four of them, at 180,000 tons and 6,600 passengers, will be the world's largest. That beats Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships that hold up to 6,450....
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Carnival's WiFi gets faster, sort-of-cheaper
Carnival Cruise Line, which has recently tried out faster internet with lower package prices on three of its ships—and gotten good marks for it from passengers—is adding it to nine more ships, and plans to include the majority of its fleet...
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Boeing: 38,000 new planes needed in next 20 years
Boeing's 7500th 737 leaves the assembly plant. Boeing expects many more. Boeing Corp. photo Boeing predicts the world's airliner fleet will double over the next 20 years, from about 21,600 now to 43,560—and between growth and...
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Next for Cuba: Carnival to offer volunteer cruises
Cuban sunset, soon to be seen from Carnival's volunteer cruises Carnival's Fathom cruise line will offer "voluntourism" cruises to Cuba starting next spring, it announced today. Although the itineraries haven't yet been fully developed, and the...
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It's Official, Carnival Fantasy to Sail Out of Mobile, Alabama
Mobile Alabama's Mayor, Sandy Stimpson, announced earlier that the city was close to signing a deal to bring back Carnival Cruise Lines To Mobile. Now, it's official and the Carnival Fantasy will be sailing out of Mobile starting in the fall of...
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Cruise line updates: Win some, lose some
Cruise lines have announced some changes in plans and prices recently; two big ones are a trend to higher daily gratuity charges on board, and a move to more flexibility in choosing flights as part of cruise packages. Princess Cruises is raising daily...
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Carnival buys historic Alaska railroad
The giant cruise line adds a popular tourism attraction in Skagway, Alaska, and plans to expand port facilities as well.
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Fathom's Cuba cruises prove popular; more added
Demand for the only Cuba cruises from the U.S. so far is high, and Fathom is changing some cruises from Dominican Republic to Cuba instead.
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Carnival will build ships in China for new brand
Carnival is betting big on the growing Chinese cruise market, in a joint venture with Chinese companies.
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China's 1st commercial jet starts passenger service
China's first home-grown airliner goes into passenger service, and more are expected as China's market for new airliners continues to grow.
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Cruisers told: Leave your water home!
Another cruise line adds rules against passengers bringing their own drinks on board, whether water, juice or booze.
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Mission Accomplished, Carnival's Fathom to sail away
Carnival will send a larger ship on its Cuba cruises next year, and has opened Fathom's 'social impact' activities in DR to other lines.
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Carnival: Big Bahamas plan for big ships
The big cruise ship company cuts a Bahamas deal to build a new terminal on Grand Bahama and to expand facilities on its private island.
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Afloat with a Brewery
Custom ales are commonly served aboard ships, but Carnival is creating the world's first floating brewery aboard its newest ship, the VISTA.
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Swiss offer Fasnacht carnival as UNESCO heritage
Basel's annual pre-Lent carnival, yodeling and a wine festival have all been nominated by Switzerland as UNESCO intangible cultural heritages.
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Carnival might delay first USA cruise to Cuba in over 50 years
Carnival announced they will delay May's launch to Cuba and subsequent sailings there until Cuba lifts rule that bars Cuba-born Americans from the trips.
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Update: Cuba clears way for Fathom cruise
Cuba has given permission for Cuban-born Americans to sail on Carnival's Fathom cruises to Cuba; the first trip is back on schedule for May 1st.
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Carnival launches half a new cruise ship
Carnival's newest ship is being built in two widely-separated Italian shipyards. The front, launched yesterday, is on the way to meet its mate.
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No smooth sailing yet for U.S.-to-Cuba cruises
Delays in Cuba's government licensing process are putting U.S.-to-Cuba cruise plans on hold, but operators hope to get going soon.
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Carnival accepting reservations to Cuba for May
Carnival is taking reservations to Cuba for May before getting Cuba permits.
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It's official, Carnival is going to Cuba in May.
Carnival gets official permission from Cuba to sail to three cities.