Meet the Cruise Crew: What It’s Like to Run a Tattoo Parlor at Sea
This is the fourth installment of our new bimonthly column Crews on Cruise, spotlighting the people who work behind the scenes of the world’s most memorable voyages—from bartenders and entertainers to ship captains and expedition leaders. Tattooing is an age-old seafaring tradition, but if any modern-day cruise line can pull
Hayley Atwell Has To Spend A Lot Of Time Schmoozing In Hollywood. The Advice Her Co-Star Tom Cruise Gave Her To Help Her Get Through It
Hayley Atwell has been a working actor since 2005, but many people really didn’t become aware of her talents until she landed the role of Peggy Carter in Captain America: The First Avenger, which joined the Marvel movies in order way back in 2011. She was able to turn that
Royal Caribbean cruise ships by age — newest to oldest
What’s the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship? It might seem like a strange question to ask, but it’s something that matters if you’re in the market for a Royal Caribbean cruise. The newest Royal Caribbean ship is typically also the Royal Caribbean ship with the most bells and whistles and
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Icy Strait Point Is the First Privately Owned Cruise Destination in Alaska
More than 20 years ago, when the Tlingit residents of Hoonah in coastal Alaska decided to build a cruise port on native land, the stakes were high. The community’s main sources of income—logging and fishing—were failing and locals were leaving for opportunities elsewhere. “A lot of our younger generation started
Healthy Sail Panel recommends 74 steps to reduce COVID-19 risk on cruise ships
A panel of leaders in the fields of public health, biosecurity, epidemiology, hospitality and maritime operations say that by “relentlessly focusing” on testing, the use of face coverings, enhanced sanitation and other measures, the risks associated with COVID-19 can be mitigated on cruise ships. The “Healthy Sail Panel,” formed by
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Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot Cruise Ship Review
Le Commandant Charcot This cutting-edge luxury icebreaker can sail in conditions no other cruise ship can handle. Phenomenal food and wine, with menus and recipes from Alain Ducasse. Professional crew who make the ship feel like a five-star European hotel. Bold itineraries take guests to places they wouldn’t dream of
5 reasons I love this small, affordable, little-known cruise line
I cruised with one of the least expensive cruise lines in the industry, and — spoiler alert — I loved it. Cruise fares are the highest they’ve ever been, and cruise lines are making conscious efforts to add more for-fee onboard options for passengers. Yet one line, Margaritaville at Sea,
Who owns Norwegian Cruise Line? Here’s who owns NCL
With a fleet of 19 ships that offer great food, award-winning entertainment and top-deck jaw-droppers like laser tag, go-karts and waterslides, Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the cruise industry’s most popular brands. But who owns Norwegian Cruise Line? NCL is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, a publicly traded
Oasis of the Seas cruise ship review
At a glance Offers more than 20 onboard bars and restaurants, including the brand’s first-ever barbecue venue. Top-deck thrills include a trio of waterslides, a zip line, a surf simulator and a 10-story dry slide. Caters to couples and families looking for a high-octane cruise experience at great value. The
13 things you should do before every cruise
You’ve booked your cruise. You’ve booked your flights. You’ve booked your pre- and post-cruise hotels. Now, it’s just a matter of counting the days until your on-the-water adventure begins, right? Well, not quite. There are many (mostly) little things you still need to do before you begin your journey to
