Click on the link below for this exclusive interview with the mother of the woman who fell overboard recently on the Carnival Triumph. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. http://klfy.com/2018/01/23/exclusive-mother-speaks-out-about-daughter-who-fell-overboard-on-cruise/
Read More »Can a cruise ship feel the impacts of tsunamis, earthquakes?
I just read an interesting article from Accuweather.com asking, and then answering the question if a cruise ship can feel the impact of a tsunami at sea. I remember watching Leslie Nielsen standing on the bridge of the Poseidon when that big wave was about to hit! The Poseidon Adventure …
Read More »Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville heading to Nassau, Bahamas
If you’ve ever been to Margaritaville like I have (Grand Turk), you know its a one-of-a-kind experience. Music, food and drink unlike anywhere else. TravelMarketReport.com is reporting that a new Margaritaville will be built in Nassau. If you’re like me, you can’t wait to enjoy one more margarita in a …
Read More »Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami alert
The BBC is reporting that a tsunami alert has been issued after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Alaska. Officials in Anchorage, Alaska warned coastal areas, saying there was “extraordinary threat to life or property”. Click on the link below for details. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42786107
Read More »Carnival Cruise Line earns over 500 industry awards
BusinessInsider.com is reporting that Carnival Corporation’s Cruise Line Brands and Leadership have earned over 500 Industry Awards in 2017. Click on the link below for all the details and huge congrats to Carnival!!! http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Carnival-Corporation-s-Cruise-Line-Brands-Leadership-Earn-over-500-Industry-Awards-1013593047
Read More »Woman on Carnival cruise from New Orleans goes overboard in Gulf of Mexico
The New Orleans advocate is reporting that a 44 year old fell overboard this past Sunday on the Carnival Triumph. The ship was on the second day of a five-day cruise. Click on the link below for more details. http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_765be0aa-ff6e-11e7-b3e0-77ffffe2167f.html
Read More »Update on Carnival Elation incident
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 …
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