John Adam stands on the ship’s bridge on a cloudy morning and looks at his watch. “Let’s go,” the captain calls to his men, who are stowing cargo in the ship by crane – containers, construction timber, bags of cement, propane cylinders, food and boxes of post. Shortly after 8am, the MV Frances Barkley is … Read more
January is one of the busiest months for booking holidays as Brits look to escape the post-Christmas blues. Cruises remain a popular choice, offering sun-drenched decks and luxurious getaways. However, experts at Viva Cruise are warning travellers to be on high alert as scammers prey on eager holidaymakers. According to Lloyds Bank, holiday scams have … Read more
FRENCH TOUCH: Louis Vuitton said its next destination show for cruise is scheduled for May 22 on French soil, though it has yet to disclose the city, venue or other details. Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s collections at Vuitton since 2013, typically selects an architectural marvel as a transporting backdrop for Vuitton’s resort displays. … Read more
Now that GM’s Cruise is gone, it seems that Alphabet’s Waymo is starting to have more and more issues of its own. The latest issue with its driverless cars affected a man in Los Angeles who almost missed his flight because his Waymo wouldn’t stop circling a parking lot. What’s The Best Navigational App? | … Read more
Anyone who has ever asked a stranger in a coffee shop to watch their laptop knows unattended tech makes an enticing target for thieves. Waymo got yet another reminder of this fact this week after a man in downtown LA attempted to take over one of its driverless cars. What’s The Best Navigational App? | … Read more
A travel expert has warned passengers of making one buffet mistake during their cruise trip that could ruin their holidays. One of the common pitfalls is consuming improperly handled or overly rich buffet food, which can lead to foodborne illnesses or digestive discomfort, potentially sidelining passengers during their trip. By practicing moderation, staying mindful of … Read more
Photo: Shutterstock/Phil Pasquini (Shutterstock) General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi mapping unit returned to the Bay Area in September, about a year after one of its cars hit a pedestrian. That didn’t last long, though, as GM announced today that it “plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritize development of advanced driver assistance systems on … Read more
Cruise Autonomous-driving operations at Cruise look certain to end after its main backer, General Motors (GM), said it will stop funding the initiative. GM, which has owned about 90% of Cruise since 2016, announced the decision in a statement shared on Tuesday. It follows a challenging period for Cruise after one of its autonomous cars … Read more
Tickets for a voyage on board Walt Disney’s first Asia-based cruise ship go on sale this week, as the entertainment giant takes advantage of a tourism boom in Singapore to realise ambitious goals for its cruise business. Bookings for the Disney Adventure will open to the general public on December 10, a full year before … Read more
Dior is continuing its tradition of documenting its cruise shows with a behind-the-scenes look into Maria Grazia Chiuri’s collection unveiled in Scotland in June. The “Dior in Scotland” documentary shows how Chiuri, artistic director of women’s collections, prepared for the show staged in the grand, Italianate gardens at the 15th-century Drummond Castle by delving into … Read more
