Cruise ship captain dies during 19-day voyage — passengers told over PA announcement

Cruise ship captain dies during 19-day voyage — passengers told over PA announcement

The captain of a major cruise liner has died during an almost month-long voyage around Asia. Michele Bartolomei was captaining Princess Cruises’ the Diamond Princess when he died suddenly on May 19 following a medical emergency. The ship was on a 19-day Southern Islands Explorer voyage to locations including Japan and Korea when passengers and … Read more

This cruise invites guests to ‘escape’ politics on 4-year voyage around the world

This cruise invites guests to ‘escape’ politics on 4-year voyage around the world

A cruise line has the solution for those that went to leave the United States after the results of the 2024 presidential election. Villa Vie Residences announced on Thursday that the Villa Vie Odyssey ship now lets passengers set sail for as long as four years. So, any U.S. passengers who are upset about Donald … Read more

Cancer patient hosts ‘boob voyage party’ before double mastectomy: ‘Celebrate saying goodbye’

Cancer patient hosts ‘boob voyage party’ before double mastectomy:  ‘Celebrate saying goodbye’

A mom battling breast cancer had a ‘boob voyage party’ before a double mastectomy — featuring ‘booby bingo’, boob decorations, and even a breast-shaped cake. Steph Coffield, 41, was diagnosed with breast cancer after attending a routine mammogram in August. The mom-of-three had no symptoms but was referred for additional testing after doctors found something … Read more

Three-year cruise canceled weeks before shoving off, after one woman sold her apartment to join unique voyage

Three-year cruise canceled weeks before shoving off, after one woman sold her apartment to join unique voyage

A three-year world cruise has been canceled less than two weeks before it was scheduled to set sail. Life at Sea Cruises’ first three-year sailing was announced in March and promised passengers willing to fork out at least $29,999 per year — a one-of-a-kind voyage organized by parent company, Turkey-based Miray Cruises, that would cover 130,000 miles, … Read more

‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ review: Dracula dud sucks

‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ review: Dracula dud sucks

Bram Stoker wrote “Dracula” 126 years ago — somehow, Hollywood is still screwing it up.  There have already been two “Dreck-ulas” in 2023. Back in April came the unfunny “Renfield,” starring Nicolas Cage as the count and Nicholas Hoult as his mistreated assistant.  And now, as if we haven’t been bitten enough already, here’s the … Read more

Raquel Welch dead: ‘Fantastic Voyage’ actress and sex symbol was 82

Raquel Welch dead: ‘Fantastic Voyage’ actress and sex symbol was 82

Actress Raquel Welch, who rose to fame as a sex symbol of the 1960s, died Wednesday after a brief illness. She was 82. “Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness,” her rep said in a statement Wednesday to The Post. “The … Read more

Rapper Coolio dead at 59; known for ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ ‘Fantastic Voyage’

Rapper Coolio dead at 59; known for ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ ‘Fantastic Voyage’

LOS ANGELES — Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said. Coolio died at the Los Angeles home of a friend, longtime manager Jarez Posey told The Associated Press. The cause was not immediately clear, … Read more