Cruises that hug the coasts of North America appeal to older, well-traveled passengers seeking a small-ship experience that doesn’t require distant travel, and new vessels and destinations are adding excitement to the market. Source: The rise of coastal cruising: Travel Weekly
Fall is just around the corner and cruise ship season is in full swing at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. We warmly welcome our visitors and hope they enjoy their short stay in town.
There’s a lot of hype and hysteria these days aimed against cruise ships. They’ve become the enemy du jour, especially for cities along the California coast. They get much more media focus than they should if heaven forbid something goes wrong, like someone getting sick, or falling overboard. Sensationalism sells, never mind the fact that … Read more
Passengers permitted off cruise ship in Santa Barbara Harbor.
Are cruise ships a risk to public health? Our sensationalist media has a tendency to portray them as threats to humanity, but cruise ships take precautions and have trained staff that do all they can to ensure the safety and health of both passengers and the public at large. Unfortunately sensationalism sells. Take hype with … Read more
The Santa Barbara Waterfront will be hosting seven more cruise ship visits this month, making for a busy April. Great photo ops. Stop by and bring your camera if you’re in the area.
The Cruise Ship Question The Santa Barbara Independent. Not the best written article… and much ado about nothing…