Citations with the tag: PASSENGER ships
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- Tourists will cruise Great Lakes.
Lane, Amy // Crain's Detroit Business; 01/27/97, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p1Reports that three Great Lakes cruises on a German luxury liner are sold out and a fourth is scheduled for the 1997 tourist season. Hopes of tourism officials; Comments from Felicia Fairchild, state travel commissioner; Scheduling of Windsor; Building of a liner in Wismar, Germany.
- Coulson's departure sparks PSA revamp.
Lane, Amy // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 5/5/2006, Issue 2715, p2The article reports on the relaunch of the Passenger Shipping Association Retail Agent Scheme in Great Britain.
- Kenora cruise ship won't haul anchor.
Ross, Ian // Northern Ontario Business; Nov2011, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p3The article focuses on the effects of the decrease on number of passengers for the 195-passenger vessel M.S. Kenora, an iconic cruise ship in Lake in the Woods, Ontario.
- Dejá Vu All Over Again.
South, Mary // Yachting; Feb2009, Vol. 205 Issue 2, p28The article reports on the grounding of M/V Ushuaia, with 82 passengers and 42 crew on board, at the entrance of Wilhelmina Bay on the northwest Arctic Peninsula on December 4, 2008.
- Faster vessels make big waves for sea transport.
South, Mary // Professional Engineering; 8/15/2001, Vol. 14 Issue 15, p64Reports the demands of fast marine crafts in Great Britain. Reasons for the proliferation of fast ferry business; Prevalence of obsolete crafts affecting travel comfort of passengers; Consideration of hull designs as an answer to the structural problems of fast craft.
- VOX POP.
South, Mary // Travel Weekly (UK); 12/5/2008, p19No abstract available.
- THE JOYS OF SEA DAYS.
Lyons, Benjamin S.B. // Cruise Travel; May/Jun2002, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p66Focuses on the views of the author concerning cruise vacation. Development of the rhythm of sightseeing and relaxation; Elimination of natural gathering of congenial passengers on deck; Factors affecting the life onboard.
- PORTS-OF-CALL INDEX.
Lyons, Benjamin S.B. // Cruise Travel; Jul/Aug2009, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p32The article lists several ports for cruise liners including Anguilla, Antigua, and Bahamas.
- A cruise from Seattle to Alaska via Congress.
Sneider, Daniel // Christian Science Monitor; 5/21/97, Vol. 89 Issue 123, p4Reports on the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PSA) in the United States, enacted in 1886, which requires cruise ship passengers in Seattle taking a trip to Alaska to go to Vancouver, Canada, and those travelling to Hawaii to go to Ensenada, Mexico. Reason for the implementation of the act;...
- Countdown to QM2.
Prior, Louise // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 11/17/2003, Issue 2590, p33Announces the scheduled launch of QM2 luxury cruise vessel six weeks from November 17, 2003 in Southampton, England . Instructions received on how the guests should dress in the by-invitation-only party of the QM2 launch; Decision to be made on chauffeur requirements; Number of travel agents...
- Murdoch's Maneuver.
Brown, David G. // MotorBoating; Feb2001, Vol. 187 Issue 2, p28Discusses the technical lessons learned from the sinking of the passenger ship Titanic.
- Ferry service weighs anchor.
Dzikowski, Don // Fairfield County Business Journal; 11/10/97, Vol. 36 Issue 45, p1Informs the trial launch of passenger ferry service ShuttleCat that will connect lower Fairfield County ports in Connecticut with New York City. Date of start of its regular run; Shore operations requirement.
- WiLd Vacation.
YAWORKSI, JILLY // National Geographic Kids; Aug2011, Issue 412, p6The article discusses the Disney Dream, a cruise ship which offers a variety of activities for children, describes the vessel's dimensions, and lists its itinerary for 2011.
- On the Move.
Dinnigan, Lizz // Travel Agent; 8/13/2001, Vol. 305 Issue 3, p40Presents a roundup of fleet transfers among various cruise lines. Passenger ships added to the firms' fleet; Brand identity and promotional structure sought for the fleet additions; Trip itineraries added as a result of the fleet expansion.
- Giving In to the Mystic Whaler.
Connare, Carol // Yankee; May2000, Vol. 64 Issue 5, p116Describes the author's three-day sailing on the ship `Mystic Whaler' in Mystic, Connecticut. Average number of tourists to Mystic Seaport annually; History of the ship; Ship's following of the direction of the wind; Development of friendship among passengers.
- Unique education opportunities aboard ocean-going cruise ship.
Connare, Carol // Ausmarine; Jan2007, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p33The article announces the joint program of Macquarie University and five other universities that offers undergraduate and postgraduate education aboard a passenger ship called Scholar Ship.
- OTHER NEWS.
Connare, Carol // Travel Weekly (UK); Jun2010 Cruise Supplement, Vol. 5, p6No abstract available.
- We set sail on a gravy boat.
Gould, John // Christian Science Monitor; 6/8/2001, Vol. 93 Issue 136, p23Reflects on experiences of author traveling to Europe by boat, and presents the view that traveling at a slow pace is enjoyable.
- Two ways to Belfast.
Gould, John // Truck & Driver; May2008, p70The article compares two ferry routes for a trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland. On paper the Norfolk Line ferry from Birkenhead seemed the best way to go, especially travelling from London. Sadly this service was distinctly average. On the plus side, the dock is well signposted and easy to access...
- Untitled.
Gould, John // New Yorker; 11/19/1979, Vol. 55 Issue 40, p235The article presents a humorous statement on the new passenger ship in Soviet Union.
- New ships in 2009.
Gill, Rob // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 1/9/2009, Issue 2848, p56A list of cruise ships that will be launched in 2009 is presented, including Costa Luminosa, Costa Pacifica and Seabourn Odyssey.
- THE MUSKEGON DISASTER.
Andrews, John // South Dakota Magazine; May/Jun2008, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p89The article recalls the Muskegon disaster in Big Stone Lake, South Dakota. On July 10, 1917, The Muskegon excursion boat, with a number of passengers aboard, was turned over by a twister. After the disaster, rescuers arrived and volunteers hauled The Muskegon to shore and the bodies of the...
- Carnival targets record.
Andrews, John // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 10/6/2003, Issue 2584, p39Reports on the plans of Carnival Corp. to build a passenger ship in Great Britain.
- PSARA event success.
Layhurst, Lee // Travel Weekly (UK); 3/23/2007, p24The article offers information on the first Passenger Shipping Association Retail Agents scheme Cruise Convention to be held in Dover, England in May 2007.
- That sinking feeling.
Schofield, Leo // Bulletin with Newsweek; 2/3/2004, Vol. 122 Issue 6406, p17The article presents information about a 15-year-old former Greek car ferry, travels between Sydney, New South Wales, and Tasmania, Spirit of Tasmania III, which provide an excellent touring experience. However, in the first weeks of operation, the new service has run consistently late and is...
- The game's afoot.
Schofield, Leo // British Heritage; Jan2003, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p8Reports developments for travellers in Great Britain as of January 2003. Christmas celebration at Kew Gardens; Route of the Princess ship along the Hebridean Islands; Services of Uptown Reservations.
- Austal ferries' outstanding trial performance.
Schofield, Leo // Ausmarine; Aug2010, Vol. 32 Issue 10, p14The article reports on the outstanding performance of the four 41-metre, Austal-designed and built, high-speed passenger ferries owned by the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago during recent trials in 2010.
- Banking on a calm crossing.
Archer, Jane // Travel Weekly: The Choice of Travel Professionals (00494577); 5/5/2003, Issue 1666, p51Discusses the efforts of ferry operators in Great Britain to increase family bookings by offering products for children. Brittany Ferries' offering of computer games and music for kids; P&O Ferries' installation of computer arcade games on the Dover to Calais vessels; Fjord Line's offering of...
- The Best Cabin for your dollar on 64 ships.
Wilkinson, Brook // Conde Nast Traveler; Jul2003, Vol. 38 Issue 7, p136Describes the cabins of several cruise ships. Carnival Cruise Lines; Celebrity Cruises; Clipper Cruise Line; Crystal Serenity; Cunard Line; Prinsedam; Norwegian Cruise Line.
- Landing the Best Deal at Sea.
W.P. // Conde Nast Traveler; Jul2003, Vol. 38 Issue 7, p137Offers advice when booking cabin accommodations in cruise ships. Benefit of online research and purchasing through a cruise specialist; Choice of ship; Clarification of what are included in cruise accommodations to be purchased; Timing of reservations.
- Ferry News.
W.P. // PowerShips; Summer2011, Vol. 68 Issue 2, p74The article presents news briefs related to ferries including the interruption to ferry services due to heavy rains and flooding in Queensland, Australia, expansion of Sydney-Manly ferry services in New South Wales, and an upsurge in business in early 2011 for Sydney-Manly ferries.
- Ferry trials.
Thompson, D.C.S. // New Scientist; 10/6/90, Vol. 128 Issue 1737, p66Comments on the article focusing on the risks of ferry travel and the existing regulations and national requirements for complete abandonment of passenger ships including ferries within 30 minutes from the time the signal to abandon ship is given.
- 'Agents must ride wave of publicity'
Griffiths, Sophie // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 10/15/2010, Issue 2931, p20The article reports on the hope of Cunard that the launch of its Queen Elizabeth ship will generate sales for travel agents in 2010 in Great Britain.
- Why food's set to be the star...
Griffiths, Sophie // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 10/15/2010, Issue 2931, p20The article reports on the launch of the Queen Elizabeth ship whose dining is said to be the top attraction.
- Historic restaurant may move to other ships.
Griffiths, Sophie // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 10/15/2010, Issue 2931, p20The article reports on the announcement made by Robert Howie, the hotel manager of the Queen Elizabeth ship, regarding the addition of the Verandah restaurant to the line's other two ships in Great Britain.
- Cunard icon to lure first-time cruisers.
Griffiths, Sophie // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 10/15/2010, Issue 2931, p22The article reports on the hope of travel agents to capitalise on the launch of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth ship by drawing in first-time cruisers in 2010 in Great Britain.
- Just Looking.
Griffiths, Sophie // Smithsonian; Sep2002, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p34Presents a photograph taken by Malcolm Linton of passengers aboard a boat as it travels up the Congo River from the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa.
- Motor The Supersized Seas.
Kuang, Cliff // Wired; Nov2008, Vol. 16 Issue 11, p92The article lists several passenger ships including Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Mauretania, RMS Titanic, and RMS Queen Elizabeth.
- Carnival Cruise Lines: Carnival Legend.
Kuang, Cliff // Travel Weekly (UK); 2/23/2012, Issue 2105, p20The article presents information on the refurbished Carnival Legend, a 2,600-passenger ship, including its operating routes and cruises.
- Anchors Aweigh.
Kuang, Cliff // Vanity Fair; Jan2004, Issue 521, p37Features the Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner ever built that is set to embark on its maiden voyage in January 2004. Key features and specifications; Range of amenities for customers; Route to be taken by the ship in its maiden voyage.
- The Crosser.
Villas, James // Gourmet; May2000, Vol. 60 Issue 5, p198Describes a traveler's stay at the Queen Elizabeth 2 luxury ship. Comparison with other passenger ships; Description of the ship; Famous persons encountered; Details on the changes and maintenance of the ocean liner.
- Monkeyshines On Trivia.
Villas, James // Monkeyshines on America; Feb2002 New Jersey Issue, p13In 1811, the first ferry service in the U.S. opened between Hoboken, New Jersey, and New York City.
- Ship ahoy!
Lee, Elyssa // InStyle; Jul2004, Vol. 11 Issue 7, p167Focuses on a dinner party on cruise ship Quen Mary 2.
- UK: crowning glory for Royal Princess?
Whyte, Patrick // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 9/20/2012, Issue 3020, p14The article reports on the possibility of the 3,600-passenger ship Royal Princess to be deployed out of Great Britain, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Alan Buckelew of Princess Cruises.
- All Thumbs On Deck.
Shaw, Jessica // Entertainment Weekly; 3/14/2003, Issue 700, p40Focuses on Ebert & Roeper's third annual Film Festival at Sea held from February 20 to 23, 2003 aboard the cruise ship Disney Wonder.
- Port Notes.
Shaw, Jessica // DPC: Dredging & Port Construction; Jun2005, p2The article presents updates on ports. Groningen Seaports (GS) is to invest about 30million euro in the Netherlands' Port of Eemshaven to extend its 400m dry bulk quay by 350m and excavate a new harbor for short sea shipping with a 10ha terminal. GS is already negotiating with an industrial...
- Ship Newspapers and Passenger Life Aboard Transoceanic Steamships in the Late Nineteenth Century.
Wenzlhuemer, Roland; Offermann, Michael // Transcultural Studies; 2012, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p77No abstract available.
- A DATE WITH DESTINY.
STEFFES, CHUCK // Teddy Bear & Friends; Spring2012, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p14The article presents several real stories of passengers aboard the Titanic ship that sank on April 2012, which included Frederic and Daisy Spedden along with their young son Douglas Spedden with his Steiff polar bear toy.
- Low-cost passengers switch to ferries.
Ranson, Kelly // Travel Weekly (UK); 8/17/2007, p9The article focuses on a report by sector analyst Ferrystat which revealed that the increasing numbers of British holidaymakers are taking the ferry to the continent or between Great Britain and Ireland. The number of British ferry passengers increased by 0.8% to 15.7 million in the six months...
- North Shore brain drain.
Sollish, George E. // Canadian Geographic; Apr2008, Vol. 128 Issue 2, p11A letter to the editor about taking the Nordik Express cargo and passenger ship is presented.
