Dave's Travel Tips

An extraordinary story from the cruise industry broke in the news a few days ago, and it's one that does not surprise me at all.  The Goddess of the Night , the lone ship in the fleet of industry newcomer NeoNyx Cruises, was impounded by Italian authorities after reports and images of shocking health and safety concerns onboard the ship emerged.  I first heard about this new cruise line about a month ago, and while I thought the ship's paint job looked cool, I definitely had some concerns that have now been proven correct.  I think it is safe to say that this ship will not be sailing anytime soon, and it will certainly not be embarking on its maiden voyage with paying passengers that was scheduled to take place in less than a month's time on July 14, 2024.  This incident provides a cautionary tale about certain niche-interest cruise lines that have been popping up in recent years, and it serves as a reminder as to why travelers should stick to the large, established ...

A few months ago, I came across a recommended video from Joe Rogan's podcast on YouTube.  Rogan's guest, a comedian named Tom Dillon, unleashes a humorous but totally incorrect and petulant tirade about his hatred of cruise ships and people who like cruising, which is odd considering that his "evidence" for why cruising is so awful is based on his experiences of being a cruise ship performer himself.  Sure, he's just a comedian saying some stupid and occasionally funny things, but this video has 2.2 Million views and has surely influenced many people's perception of cruise vacations and the people who enjoy them.  I'll admit that I was a bit self-conscious of my own interest in cruising when I first listened to Dillon's rant, but many of his claims are just too stupid to take seriously.  I can't possibly get into every claim he makes, and so many of them overlap, but let's debunk some of them one at a time. Myth 1: Cruise ships are unsanitary ...