by Janice Hough | Dec 2, 2024
The Jones Act in Alaska kept cruise ships at port. A waiver frees them. More than a dozen years ago Senator John McCain introduced legislation to repeal the 1920 “Jones Act.” Now Congress deliberates again. An exception to the Jones Act in Alaska can be a...
by Ned S. Levi | Oct 7, 2024
Cruise myths have prevented many who might enjoy a cruise from trying cruising and have caused others to make poor choices about their cruise. I have an upcoming winter cruise reservation to a beautiful warm weather destination area to get a break from the gray skies...
by Janice Hough | Oct 1, 2024
Cruise travel insurance can be a lifesaver or at least a trip-saver, but extra time before a cruise is the best self-insurance. Beyond insurance, travelers can help themselves by not cutting things too close for arrival before a cruise or a tour departs. Extra time...
by Ned S. Levi | Feb 12, 2024
Crucial and costly mistakes while planning and during a cruise can cost cruisers dearly. This week, I’ve got 10 cruise mistakes for you to learn about and avoid that friends, family, readers and I have made in the past. I’m finishing my research for a lengthy...
by Ned S. Levi | Nov 27, 2023
We need new man-overboard systems. Since January 2020 undetected incidents have gone up to 37. That’s far too many. Earlier this month, 28-year-old Tyler Barnett was on the Carnival Glory. On a Sunday night, he was last seen at about 11:40 p.m. Man-overboard...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 25, 2023
With a more active hurricane season than normal, many travelers want to know if cruising during the hurricane season in hurricane belts across the globe is safe. I’ve got the answers for you here. It is hurricane season. Hurricane Ophelia is bearing down on my...