A Caribbean Cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth After 45 Years as a Shipboard Lecturer
When William “Bill” H. Miller stepped ashore in Miami after a Caribbean cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth, he marked a rare…
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Lives of the Liners: VULCANIA – CARIBIA
A close sister to the Saturnia, the Vulcania had an even longer life – sailing for almost fifty years. Completed in…
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Marconi Milestone Marks Turning Point for Cruising
December 12 marks the anniversary of a defining moment in global communications. On this date in 1901, Guglielmo Marconi successfully…
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Lives of the Liners: MALOLO – QUEEN FREDERICA
After surviving a serious collision during her sea trials, this ship went on to induce far greater tourism to the…
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The 93 Year Old Fireboat that’s New York’s Cruise Ships Ambassador
The New Yorkers and out-of-town over-achievers are on the move this brilliant Saturday afternoon. Running, jogging, walking at 3.5 miles…
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Holland America’s Big Three and the Lost Waterfront of New York
Lights, Camera, Action! This morning, Dutch TV is coming for an interview on Holland-America. And this afternoon we go to…
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Opinion: Cruising in 2025 Is Testing Our Patience—and Our Wallets
Video inspiration: Cruising with Ben & David’s “Death by a Thousand Cuts – Cruising in 2025” is embedded below. Despite…
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From Bandar Abbas to New York
Mid East Remembrances Bill Fox is a longtime friend and top-notch maritime historian and author. Prompted by our recent article…
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Summers Chasing Ships and Seas
Fifty Years Ago It was summer vacation from school teaching and an August cruise seemed just right. So, a fellow…
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Holland America’s ‘Big Three,’ Historic Liners, and Seafaring Tales
The Big Three Holland America Line and its wonderful ships are a great favorite. They were, after all, virtually in my…
