Author Archives: Gene Sloan

Report: Alabama school sends students who cruised to Mexico home over flu fears

The students have displayed allery-like symptoms such as headaches and shore throats more than classic signs of flu, but were sent home out of “extreme caution.”


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Debate: Should cruise lines have canceled port calls in Mexico?

Most major cruise lines have canceled upcoming port calls in Mexico due to the swine flu outbreak. Have they overreacted? We’re discussing the topic today at The Cruise Log.


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Passenger on cruise ship attacked by pirates: ‘Pure luck’ no one killed

In an interview today with the Sydney Morning Herald, an Australian passenger describes a terrifying ordeal that could have gone much worse.


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