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I’ve been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean’s newer cruise ships.The three mass-market cruise lines specialize in large, family-friendly, activity-filled ships.See how their newer vessels’ amenities, restaurants, and cabins compare.If you’re considering a family cruise, you’ll likely end up on a Carnival, Norwegian, or Royal Caribbean ship.The three mass-market cruise…
Replenishment ships are essential to resupplying carrier groups at sea with fuel, food and bombs.The US is overhauling its aging ships while China has built a dozen.These ships extend the range of carrier groups but also are its most vulnerable asset. Involved in nearly every crisis since World War II,…
By Mike Stone and Gerry Doyle WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Fearing China will deploy hypersonic weapons to sink ships in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy is moving forward with a plan to arm some of its vessels with Patriot interceptor missiles, two senior defense officials said. One industry official said putting…
The CDC randomly inspects and scores cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses.Most vessels in 2024 have scored 95 out of 100. 85 or less is considered unacceptable.The 11 dirtiest ships this year so far scored 89 or less, including one that received 62 points. On most exams,…
The dockworkers strike is having an immediate effect on the flow of goods through Eastern US ports.Ship tracking data show a growing number of vessels sitting at anchor near closed facilities.Experts tell BI the impact of the backlog will reverberate long after an agreement is reached. For the first time…
I’ve found the gym classes are often shorter and easier than travelers expectMany guests try to combat the pounds some cruisers fear they’ll gain by paying extra for 7 a.m. boot camp.But these classes are usually on the easier side since every guest has a different fitness level, so if…
The US Navy is in the middle of changing up its forces in the Middle East. An aircraft carrier that spent months in the counter-Houthi fight heads home, leaving a gap as another one makes its way toward the region to take over.It has been over a week since the…
The Houthis have scored a string of successful hits in recent weeks on commercial vessels — even sinking one of them — and demonstrated their ability to effectively strike targets with drone boats, signaling that they’re getting smarter with their attacks.Experts say these highly destructive achievements show that the Houthis…
Two cargo ships traveling off Yemen’s southern port city of Aden caught fire after being hit by projectiles suspected to have been fired by Houthi rebels, UK maritime agencies reported.United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sundayit had been informed of an incident 80 nautical miles southeast of Aden.Suspicion…
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) -Cruise operators Royal Caribbean (NYSE:), Carnival (NYSE:) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:) Holdings are discounting summer itineraries as they look to fill empty cabins aboard older ships, according to travel agencies and company websites. The companies are lowering summer prices in part because more…
