This is iconic. Ahead of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas — the world’s largest cruise ship measuring 1,198 feet and weighing 250,800 tonnes — setting sail with passengers on board, one crew member is documenting its journey across the Atlantic Ocean from Cadiz, Spain, to Miami, marking the first time it will be in the … Read more
She’s Icon-ic. The largest cruise ship in the world — Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas — has yet to welcome her first paying guests, but she’s already making waves in the Caribbean. Today, locals and visitors in Ponce, Puerto Rico, were granted a sneak peek at the 1,198 foot-long, 250.800-gigaton pleasure cruiser, which some have … Read more
She’s sailing away from her troubles. After enduring a double mastectomy, not to mention the loss of both parents to cancer in their 60s, Angela Linderman found herself thinking a lot about longevity — and how nothing is guaranteed. And so, the 38 year-old did something many people push back into their golden years — she took … Read more
From his no.1 tip for avoiding seasickness, to the ridiculously small joystick that controls the 110,000 tonne cruise ship he is in charge of (plus: where to get the best coffee on board), I recently got a chance to explore the Bridge (the control centre of the ship) of Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady with captain Hannu Haaponiemi, … Read more
Bon voyage! Life on dry land was leaving Mike Soroker, 80, thirsty for more. And so, after taking just four cruises with wife Barbara, 75, and loving them all, the restless retirees came to a dramatic decision — they’d buy a condo on a cruise ship and enjoy their final years sailing around the world. … Read more
Joel Dahmen may be the most famous golfer you’ve never heard of — until now. The 35-year-old from Clarkson, Wash., finished 84th this year in the FedExCup Standings, compiling a body of work that teases a career on the cusp of breaking through. Nowhere was that more evident than during his appearance on Netflix’s “Full … Read more
Ferry impressive. Erica DePascale has traveled to 72 countries in more than six years while working and living on cruise ships. She has gained a large following and millions of views on TikTok and Instagram sharing insights into her life on deck. In one of her viral TikToks, DePascale gives a peek into her room … Read more
Passengers on aboard the P&O cruise ship that collided with an oil tanker off the coast of Spain are sharing chilling stories of being whipped into a state of hysteria — with one describing it as “panic stations.” The Britannia has capacity to carry 3,647 passengers and it was “close to capacity” Sunday when a … Read more
Apparently Ring cameras catch both potential home and alien invaders in the act. Taking a break from busting trespassers, the popular doorbell security device has captured the moment a mysterious green fireball streaked across the night sky in Louisiana — sparking conspiracy theories that the object could’ve been extra terrestrial in origin. “Ring doorbell camera … Read more
A vessel that will be considered the largest ship in the world is almost completed. Known as Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, the cruise ship is nearly 1,200 feet long and will weigh a projected 250,800 tonnes (about 553 million pounds). The grand ship will include the largest water park at sea, named … Read more
Much like Amazon, Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht offers every bell and whistle imaginable, from A to Z. The colossal, triple-masted Koru began its career serving the world’s third richest man this week, cruising the Mediterranean around Mallorca. The 417-foot schooner first left Rotterdam in the Netherlands for sea trials in February. Dropping anchor in … Read more
A ship that disappeared near Tasmania nearly 50 years ago sparking the largest Australian maritime search ever at the time has finally been found. The 144 foot MV Blythe Star was on its way from Hobart to King Island with 10 crew and a cargo of beer and fertilizer when it suddenly capsized on October 13, 1973. … Read more
A man’s secret rendezvous on the top deck of a cruise ship took a wild turn when his girlfriend spotted him rubbing shoulders with another woman via the boat’s security cameras. One of influencer Kayla Gardner’s friends was innocently scrolling through CCTV footage available on the TV inside their cabin when she caught Gardner’s boyfriend … Read more
The vibe has shifted and the glory days of cruising are once again docked in NYC. Holland America’s newest ship Rotterdam arrived in New York City on Oct. 26 on its maiden call, after a 12-day cruise, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the cruise line’s first transatlantic crossing. On board, it was easy to slip … Read more
For nearly two decades, there’s been a subgenre of celebrity journalism devoted to Jennifer Aniston’s womb — speculating and prognosticating on whether she was or would soon be, with child. The ageless “Friends” beauty, 53, never had children, but has now revealed it wasn’t for lack of trying, admitting to Allure Magazine that she spent … Read more