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Comment by EnLinea Media on March 2, 2010 at 9:16am

Check out our recent blog post about the profusion of theme cruises hitting the seas these days!

Comment by José Balido on January 27, 2010 at 9:08am

In 2010, Asian cruise passenger numbers are predicted to rise by 40 percent, to more than 1.5 million. Read more...

Comment by David Paul Appell on January 23, 2010 at 10:07am

Re cruise ships and Haiti, 2 things:

1. An AP story today about the controversy of ships visiting Labadee:

Without This, We Don't Eat

2. Surely by now you've heard of Arthur Frommer's controversial call to action this past weekend:

Shouldn't the Federal Government Charter Several Large Cruise Ships...

Thoughts?

Comment by Marcia Raffel Levin on January 21, 2010 at 1:11pm

As to all the noise about Royal Caribbean continuing its calls at Haiti, the people who benefit from those calls are Haitians who have no industry, no income and the 100 or so employees who maintain and work on the island are supporting many people. Similarly any purchases made on the island are made to Haitians. There are many things to dislike in this world, but this isn't one of them.

Comment by Marcia Raffel Levin on January 21, 2010 at 1:09pm

Just left the gorgeous new Silver Spirit, Silversea's latest entry into the luxury sweepstakes. I attended and elegant cocktail party and dinner, watched Michael Fienstein perform, spent the night and watched a lovely naming ceremony at Port Everglades this morning.
I have had the good fortune to sail on Silversea several times since the line first launched and it is comforting to see that not only are things as wonderful and I remember them, but amenities are more varied and the wonderful deco decor welcoming and gracious. One of those amenities is two hours of worldwide phone use from your suite, per voyage segnment.
Silversea is a big ticket cruise, but for those who don't mind the cost, it is a life-changing cruise experience.

Comment by Emma Krasov on January 20, 2010 at 9:29pm

This sounds right. Tourism is an industry, it brings economic growth. Feeling guilty on a personal level while traveling in the third world is different. I guess, spend more, tip generously.

Comment by Mary Alice Kellogg on January 20, 2010 at 8:19pm

I just attended the CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association) annual press conference this morning and the Haiti issue was right up front. All -- industry folk and the press attending -- seemed to agree: to NOT go to Labadee would put an additional 150 Haitians out of work. Haitian employees who, I might add, are probably now in the position of supporting their surviving friends and families who have lost their own livelihoods. In addition, RC is delivering pallets of water and food to the effort to alleviate suffering.
Those who see some downside to this are short-sighted at best. Of course I would go, and think RC is doing the right thing. Put it this way: what if people decided to not go to New York post-9/11 because it seemed inappropriate? Guiliani encouraged all to come, dine, spend money in the neighborhoods hit hard by that tragedy, and he was right.
RC should be applauded for doing what it can. And if, as a potential passenger, you don't think it's right then just don't go.

Comment by José Balido on January 20, 2010 at 3:08pm

Royal Caribbean's cruise ships are still docking at the company's walled-off and heavily guarded Labadee beach compound sixty miles from the epicenter of the earthquake that has all but wiped the small Caribbean nation of Haiti off the map. Some people, passengers included, are disgusted by the action, while others applaud the company's decision to donate proceeds from visits to Labadee, agreeing with the company's position that Labadee tourism is vital to Haiti's recovery.

First World tourism in an increasingly impoverished Third World has always been a delicate issue, but rarely is it so starkly brought to light as this week in Haiti with Royal Caribbean's actions. Where do you stand? Would you go? And is Royal Caribbean doing the right thing?

Comment by David Paul Appell on December 18, 2009 at 4:01pm

Just came across this, in case any of our journalist members are interested:

Advertorial writer for high-end cruise lines

High-end, American, luxury travel magazine is looking for cruise experts for advertorial assignments in bi-annual publication. We need writers who are very familiar with the high-end cruise lines in the industry, and be able to write compelling advertorials to drive sales for each cruise line. Writer needs to be familiar with and aware of each line's branding and the characteristics that set each apart. Must also be well-traveled, as the advertorials often focus on different destinations around the globe.

Please send writing samples, your resume, and your rate per word.

Thanks,
Heather
New York
looking4freelance@yahoo.com

Comment by LINDA HERRON on December 18, 2009 at 10:52am

MAX - main concerns are service and food - that is what my clients complain about. It also concerns me when cruise lines are so desperate for business they are giving it away. To me that sounds like money concerns on their part. They will do anything to get clients.

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