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Moscow by cruise ship? Yes, it’s possible, but worth it?

August 16th, 2010 No comments

Filed under: Europe, Russian Federation, CruisesIncreasingly, cruise lines are developing shore excursions that serve up ultra-exclusive experiences, but are these “private access” experiences worth what they cost? On Crystal Cruises, for example, cruise passengers can experience the same training that cosmonauts undergo at the world’s largest hydrolab, situated at Star City in Moscow. Prepare to pay to play, however. The excursion, which goes by the name “Hydro-Space: The Final Challenge”… Read more

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Ship made of plastic bottles completes trans-Pacific voyage

July 27th, 2010 No comments

Filed under: Activism, North America, Oceania, United States, Australia, NewsWay back in March we told you about the Plastiki, a ship made almost entirely out of plastic bottles, that was setting out from San Francisco to complete a crossing of the Pacific Ocean. The plan was for the ship, and her crew, to sail to Sydney, Australia, by way of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, in an effort to raise awareness of the impact that we are having on the Earth’s environment, most notably the oceans…. Read more