Holiday Weekend: National Maritime Day, Memorial Day

Every year since 1933, the United States has proclaimed May 22 as National Maritime Day. The American steamship Savannah set sail for England from the United States on May 22, marking the first completed transatlantic crossing by a steam propulsion … Continue reading

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Cruising During the Swine Flu Scare

Recently, I wrote about the swine flu and its potential impact to the cruise industry. Reading over the news of this past week or so, it looks like the swine flu effect continues. Passengers aboard the Carnival Splendor met bitter … Continue reading

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SURVEY: Piracy & Cruising

I recently sent the following survey to everyone on my contact list. If you would like to participate, please answer the questions and forward your answers to my assistant. Please ask your friends, family, and business associates to participate as … Continue reading

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