Archive for January, 2009
Elderly Couple Missing From the Carnival Paradise
The FBI is investigating another mysterious cruise ship disappearance. The Associated Press reports that an elderly couple onboard the Carnival Paradise have disappeared. The 90-year-old man and his 79-year-old wife boarded the five day cruise on Monday but could not be found when the Paradise returned to Los Angeles on Friday. It has been confirmed [...]
Fanmail Friday: January 16th Edition
What is the largest cruise ship currently at sea? At the moment, the largest ships at sea are the Royal Caribbean Freedom Class ships. Currently there are three Freedom Class ships, the Freedom of the Seas, the Liberty of the Seas and the Independence of the Seas. Each of these ships if over 1,100 feet [...]
Shore Excursions: Independent or Ship Sponsored?
We spend a lot of time talking about the actual cruise ship, which makes sense, after all the ship itself is a destination. However, some times we lose sight of the fact that the ship is also a mode of transportation. Half the fun of cruising is that it allows us to visit many different [...]
