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Five Things You Missed About Cruising #1 - The Return of Costa.

Five Things You Missed About Cruising #1

The Return of Costa Cruises to St. Thomas.

Costa Cruises, the Italian line owned by Carnival Cruise Lines, returned to St. Thomas this March. According to the line, the absence from U.S. ports of call was due to the increase in requirements for passengers outside of the United States. Since 9/11 travel from U.S. ports on itineraries visiting American territories such as the Vigin Islands and San Jauan have been largely unimpacted. This is due to most of the burden of screen passengers is done prior to a cruise starting. In the case of ships departing from non-U.S. ports that subsequently visit these territories it becomes time consuming to clear customs. With most stays in-port lasting a matter of hours, such delays can prove untenable for the cruise lines.

Hurricane Irma Notes - Sunday Sunday Sunday!

Irma is ashore for the time being, having crossed the Keys and landed on the mainland near Napals. So far damage is consistent with a catagory 3 but not producing the over-hyped devestation predicted. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise lines are sending ships to several islands to pick-up stranded travelers and make drop-offs of emergency supplies. Despite massively over-stated social media posts describing nothing short of primal chaos and even civil war among the leeward islands, the recovery process is underway. Schools are preparing to reopen in several U.S. Virgin Islands, damage assessment is underway at St. Thomas, and U.S. Navy ships are well represented in the relief efforts. The much discussed situation on St. Maarten is one of two sides of one island. The Dutch side of the island is essentially stable and quickly recovering. Some looting was reported and verified but was never the wide-spread gangs of roving thugs. Even the initially panic stricken descriptions from government officials has become far more constrained and accurately detailing the situation. The French side of the island however both took the brunt of the storm, the bulk of major damage and was the location of most of the worst civil unrest. Irma will begin to wind-down from this point forward but will reach Indianapolis, Indiana by 2 p.m. on Thursday. The greater Ohio region will see a considerable amount of rain.

The Red Cross hurricane relief page for those that wish to help.

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Oasis of Dreams Rehearsals - The Royal Caribbean Fan Blog.

When the ocming of Oasis of the Seas was announced to the world, one of the first features highlighted was the Aqua Theater. Situated at the very end of the ship, the seating bowl spills outward from the end of Boardwalk. The Aqua Theater hosts more unique features in one location than most new cruise ships do through their entire design. As the name implies the theater is centered around a large diving pool. Three tiers of diving platforms flank the pool on two sides. A trampoline emerges from the adjacent stage and adds a different dimension to what the show offers. A "fly gallery" allows actors to fly into and out of the area, even emerging from under the water. Under the water are three stage platforms. These rise above the water to allow for the entire stage space to be used or sink quietly for dramatic effect.

In our video here, you see the Aqua Theater from a deck ten stateroom balcony over Boardwalk. The cast is rehearsing a few hours before a show. The video screens were being replaced on this cruise so you might notice they are missing from the right side of the theater house. As a people watcher this view was one of the attractions of the cabin. Love Royal Caribbean?

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