Coast Guard To Require Duck Boat Safety

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued an interim rule requiring additional safety measures for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels, aka “duck boats,” in response to the sinking of the Stretch Duck 7 on Table Rock Lake at Lake of the Ozarks Read More …

Poseidon Expeditions Partners With Sea Chefs

Poseidon Expeditions, a polar expedition ship operator, has announced a partnership with Sea Chefs, a renowned hospitality and catering company. The partnership will begin this month when Sea Chefs will start operating aboard the 114-passenger Sea Spirit. Sea Chefs has Read More …

Seabourn 2025 Features Europe With Three Ships

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has unveiled its 2025 Europe season with a wide range of itineraries to explore the historical wonders and vibrant cultures of the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Canary Islands. The award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, and Read More …

The Problem With Marine Heat Waves

The world’s oceans are getting hotter, and marine heat waves are becoming more common and severe. These heat waves can have devastating consequences for marine life, including mass mortality, disease outbreaks, and harmful algal blooms. They can also disrupt fisheries Read More …

Visiting Florida? Beware Of Maniac Drivers

Thinking of renting a car when visiting Florida? Think again says John Fitch, an Ohio personal injury law firm. They analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reveal how the most common types of fatal car Read More …

Alaska ’25: Princess National Park Cruisetour

Princess Cruises has revealed its plans for the 2025 Alaska cruise season, including a new National Parks Cruisetour. Notable offerings include: A total of seven Princess ships will sail to Alaska in 2025, including Caribbean Princess for the first time. Read More …

Best & Worst Places to Celebrate 4th of July

Top pick: Disney Cruise Line. Not sailing on Disney this year? Read on. With 87% of Americans planning to celebrate the 4th of July this year and collective food spending for the holiday to reach $9.5 billion, the personal-finance website WalletHub Read More …

Smoke On The Water Returns To Port Canaveral

Skies above Port Canaveral will light up with color and sound on Sunday, July 2nd for the annual “Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky” fireworks celebration being hosted by the Cove Merchants Association at Port Canaveral and the Read More …

Beyond Cruising: Best Mountain Climbing In The USA

New research has revealed that Mount Rainier is America’s best mountain climbing destination.  The study by family vacation experts Family Destinations Guide analyzed Instagram hashtag data, TripAdvisor ratings, and TripAdvisor reviews of 600 mountainous destinations in America to assign every Read More …