by dunhampotter | Sep 12, 2008
Cruise line operations managers are seasoned sailors employed by cruise lines to make daily operational decisions. They also have a reputation for being unflappable in stressful situations. But managers for Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Lines have...
by dunhampotter | Jul 21, 2008
What’s the worst place on a cruise ship? If you ask regular cruisers, they might tell you to avoid the cigar bar or the Lido Pool area. But for me, it’s the art auction area. Why? Quite frankly, I think art auctions are a misuse of space on cruise ships —...
by dunhampotter | Jul 14, 2008
In the world of cruising, Carnival Cruise Lines is known as the “Fun Ships”. So it was no surprise that Carnival’s newest ship, Carnival Splendor, was christened last week in Dover, England amid much lighthearted fun. The party got started when the godmother, British...
by dunhampotter | Jul 7, 2008
Under sunny blue skies and with a royal blessing from Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Holland America Line christened its newest and largest ship, Eurodam in Rotterdam July 1st. Fittingly, the ceremony took place near the 135-year-old Dutch company’s original...
by dunhampotter | Jun 30, 2008
Last June, I booked Carnival Freedom’s 12-day Mediterranean itinerary leaving from Civitavecchia, Italy. With the low dollar-to-euro exchange rate, Europe is a very expensive destination for Americans. Fortunately there are some creative ways to save money on a cruise...
