Question #1: Which Port is now considered the world’s busiest? Port of Miami Port of New York Port of Los Angeles Port Canaveral (FL) Port of Shanghai Answer: D) Port Canaveral’s totals of 8,602,047 passengers in 2025 make it world’s busiest port, just ahead of Port Miami’s 8,564,225. Question #2: Where on earth will you find the world’s largest airport lounge? Answer: In the Dubai International Airport (DXB) inside the United Arab Emirates. Located …
Question #1: What cruise line has the highest (by far) stock price in 2025? Answer #: Royal Caribbean Line with a $283 stock price as of February 24, 2025. Question #2: According to the Statitica Research Department (which measure such things), what is the estimated cruise ship passenger total for 2025 (a new high)? A) 45.8 million B) 37.1 million C) 17.8 million D) 28.7 million E) 33.2 million Answer #: B. 37.1 million passengers are …
Question #1: Which Cruise Ship company’s vessels are all lovely “Ladies?” Answer: Virgin Voyages. Thus far, her ships are named: Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady, to be launched in 2024. Question #2: The Cruise Industry is bullish on building ships. According to Cruise Lines international organization (CLIA) Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, August 2023, 44 new ships are currently on order. As of 2019, that represents an estimated investment of: A) $780 …
c. Bob Ecker, June 2021 Think you know your ships? And cruising? Try your luck with these… #1. Which ship is often credited as being the first modern cruise ship, specifically designed for passenger comfort and enjoyment versus simply transport? Name the ship, company and year launched? Answer #1: The Prinzessin Victoria Luise, (named for Kaiser Wilhelm II daughter) was launched by HAPAG on January 5, 1901 from Hamburg, Germany. It was built more for passenger comfort …
Travelers looking for a fun cruise vacation have literally tons of vessel choices. But which one to choose? A “Big” ship or a “Little” ship? What are the advantages and disadvantages to each? Is one perfect for a getaway, a honeymoon, destinations, simple relaxation or best for families? Will there be enough activities, fine dining and wine? Everybody is different so which is best for you? For sake of argument, in the “Big” category I’ll use very …
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