The New York Daily news is reporting an update of the sad news of a death onboard the Jacksonville-based Carnival Elation. Click on the link below for the complete story. Please keep the family of this passenger in your prayers. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/woman-falls-death-aboard-carnival-cruise-ship-article-1.3769967
Read More »Cruise passengers affected by the government shutdown
One of my many jobs includes the title of lobbyist. For over 20 years I’ve lobbied both at the state level (Florida) and in Washington D.C. on healthcare issues. Several aspects of the government shutdown will negatively impact cruise passengers. Click on this great article from Cruise Radio for the …
Read More »Six People Sent To Hospital After Carnival Cruise Ship Docks at Port Canaveral
Spacecoastdaily.com is reporting that 6 people were taken to a local hospital after returning from a 13 day Carnival cruise. Click on the link below for details, but be advised few details are available at this time. http://spacecoastdaily.com/2018/01/six-people-sent-to-hospital-after-carnival-cruise-ship-docks-at-port-canaveral/
Read More »Carnival Elation passenger falls from balcony
I remember driving over the Dames Point Bridge this past Thursday and seeing our Jacksonville-based Carnival Elation docked at JaxPort. My wife and I have sailed from Jacksonville many, many times. It always brings a smile to my face seeing so many people either enjoying their first cruise or returning …
Read More »7 best cruises for a ladies only cruise getaway
I just read this article from elitedaily.com and found it interesting for one reason. It gives us guys some alone time!!! For those of us that are married, a little time away from our spouses make us appreciate each other even more. If you’re single, the “Love Boat” cruise is …
Read More »Man arrested at airport for wearing too many clothes
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, a man trying to avoid the cost of a baggage fee, was arrested for wearing too many clothes! Ryan Carney Williams who goes by the name of Ryan Hawaii was trying to fly from Iceland to England was not allowed to board …
Read More »How to get fitter, not fatter, on a cruise
If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you know it’s hard not to eat everything in sight! 24 hour room service, free pizza and sandwiches, ice cream and more can really add on the pounds! As I’ve said in previous posts, I always take the stairs when I cruise and …
Read More »Casino Boat catches fire off the Florida Coast
CBS News reports a Sun Cruz casino boat caught fire near Port Richey, Florida. Click on the link below for the full story. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sun-cruz-casino-boat-fire-florida-crews-rescue-passengers/
Read More »Cruise Ship Secrets below decks.
I just read this article from AOL.com about what really happens below decks on cruise ships. Seriously? Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @scottlara1961 and click on the link below for the story: https://www.aol.com/article/lifestyle/2018/01/12/cruise-secrets-crew-members-reveal-what-actually-happens-behind-cabin-doors/23332113/
Read More »Sailing the world as a Chaplain on a cruise ship
The Gazette.com has a great article about being a chaplain on a cruise ship. My wife and I sail on Holland America Line frequently and we enjoyed talking to a priest on our most recent cruise. He also presided over a wedding renewal ceremony in the chapel on Half Moon …
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