Canadian cruiser's - did you watch W Five?

[SAGE]

Did anyone see W Five's show called "Cruising for Trouble"? It's posted on their web site. Real eye opener for everyone but particularly Canadian's.
It wouldn't affect my plans for another cruise however I'm glad to have the information.

 

[Nora03]

I didn't see it. What kind of info did they have?

Nora

 

[PhotobearSam]

What was it all about?

 

[Lollipop's Mom]

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNe...4/wfive_cruiseships_071117/20071117?hub=WFive

Thats the link

 

[PhotobearSam]

Watching it now...Scary

 

[digskat]

Having had an inside view of a W Five 'investigation', I wouldn't let it change my plans. W Five tends to embellish heavily, to get ratings, and are less than unbiased. I won't even watch their crap anymore.

 

[tmli]

I have been on several cruises--DCL and other lines. I have never felt like I was unsafe or at danger. The unfortunate reality is that crime happens everywhere. Shine a spotlight bright enough anywhere and you are going to see disturbing things.

 

[BitsnBearsMom]

We were on Carnival in august and didn't feel unsafe at any point - mind you I would never let my 13yo ds' wander around on his own and my brother and sil wouldn't ever dream of letting thier 15yo dd go off on her own. There is safety in numbers and I think this all comes down to making sure your kids are taught 'vacation smarts' if that's what you want to call it.

 

[tmcallister]

I saw bits of it, and I don't thing the message was that there is tons of crime on the high seas, but rather if something should unfortunately happen to you don't expect the same level of justice you would get in Canada. The ships main focus is to entertain people, and they don't have the facilities, manpower, or in some cases the will to deal with real crime onboard.

 

[twinz]

You know it kills me that people would go with anyone they dont know while on vacation. They more then likely wouldn't do it at home so why do people think it's ok to walk off with a complete stranger while away from home? I see stuff like that and just shake my head.

 

[calena]

We booked a cruise for the family - NCL - and got a great price, so when I saw the preview for this on W-Five I taped it. DH and I watched it the other night. I thought he would freak because of our DD who will JUST have turned 13 when we go on the trip, but he feels you just need to use precautions like you would anywhere. So, we are looking forward to the cruise. Got a great price and will fly out of Syracuse on Jetblue at another great price so we are smiling!

 

[twinz]

I use to sell NCL cruises ( I was a cruise "specialist" for them! LOL), you'll LOVE the free style dining, I was lucky enough to go on an agents only first sailing of the Pride of Hawaii..it was great..3 days out of San Fransisco...the food was yummy (if you get a chance to go to the Steakhouse and they have the mini apple pies..they are YUUUUMMMMMMY!!!). Have a great time.

 

[Ham Ham]

More cruising news. Looks like no tragedies so far.


Canadian cruise ship sinking in Antarctic

Nov 23, 2007 08:13 AM
Michelle McQuigge
THE CANADIAN PRESS

Passengers aboard a Canadian-owned cruise ship had to be hastily evacuated early Friday morning when their boat struck ice and began to sink.

The Explorer, owned by Toronto-based G.A.P Adventures, was completing an ecological tour of Antarctica when the accident took place.

Susan Hayes, G.A.P Adventures' vice-president of marketing, said all passengers and crew are safe, thanks to the timely intervention of a neighbouring ship.

"The passengers are absolutely fine," Hayes said in an interview. "They're all accounted for, no injuries whatsoever."

Hayes said the 91 passengers, including 10 Canadians, are currently on board the Nordnorge, a passing vessel that responded to the distress call. The nine crew members are also safely on board.

"They have enough room to accommodate all our passengers, so they may very well continue their journey on the Nordnorge," Hayes said.

The Explorer's troubles began when it struck a chunk of ice that tore a whole about the size of a fist in its hull, Hayes said.

She called the evacuation process "calm," saying pumps were able to deal with incoming water until the Nordnorge arrived on the scene.

Still, Hayes said the ship is in danger of sinking.

"It is listing . . . there is a possibility we may lose the ship," she said.

Earlier reports from the British coast guard indicated the ship's demise was imminent.

There were also initial reports from the coast guard that there were 154 people on board the ship at the time of the accident.

G.A.P Adventures is a tour company that provides eco-friendly excursions with an environmental focus.

The Explorer was in the midst of the "Spirit of Shackleton" tour, a 19-day circuit of Antarctica and the Falkland Islands that allowed passengers to observe penguins, whales, and other forms of local wildlife.

 

[minnie56]

More cruising news. Looks like no tragedies so far.


Canadian cruise ship sinking in Antarctic

Nov 23, 2007 08:13 AM
Michelle McQuigge
THE CANADIAN PRESS

Passengers aboard a Canadian-owned cruise ship had to be hastily evacuated early Friday morning when their boat struck ice and began to sink.

The Explorer, owned by Toronto-based G.A.P Adventures, was completing an ecological tour of Antarctica when the accident took place.

Susan Hayes, G.A.P Adventures' vice-president of marketing, said all passengers and crew are safe, thanks to the timely intervention of a neighbouring ship.

"The passengers are absolutely fine," Hayes said in an interview. "They're all accounted for, no injuries whatsoever."

Hayes said the 91 passengers, including 10 Canadians, are currently on board the Nordnorge, a passing vessel that responded to the distress call. The nine crew members are also safely on board.

"They have enough room to accommodate all our passengers, so they may very well continue their journey on the Nordnorge," Hayes said.

The Explorer's troubles began when it struck a chunk of ice that tore a whole about the size of a fist in its hull, Hayes said.

She called the evacuation process "calm," saying pumps were able to deal with incoming water until the Nordnorge arrived on the scene.

Still, Hayes said the ship is in danger of sinking.

"It is listing . . . there is a possibility we may lose the ship," she said.

Earlier reports from the British coast guard indicated the ship's demise was imminent.

There were also initial reports from the coast guard that there were 154 people on board the ship at the time of the accident.

G.A.P Adventures is a tour company that provides eco-friendly excursions with an environmental focus.

The Explorer was in the midst of the "Spirit of Shackleton" tour, a 19-day circuit of Antarctica and the Falkland Islands that allowed passengers to observe penguins, whales, and other forms of local wildlife.

Now, there's 'Cruise Ships' and then there's 'CRUISE Ships' !