Capt. John, Afishinados Charters – Afishinados.com
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND – Avalon is a port of call for more than a few cruise ships. Every Tuesday the Carnival Cruise Lines pulls into port and off loads a whole town full of visitors. This month has been an unusually busy one for such visitors. We have had our regulars and we have had a number of ‘repositionings’ resulting in new boats. This increase in activity has intensified the buzz around town, and I have heard on more than a few occasions, “that’s a good cruise ship”, and in some cases, “that’s a bad cruise ship”. They look the same to me, so I started asking around to find out more.
The more I asked the more clear it became; whether there really are good and bad cruise is a matter of impact. And believe me, these ships do have an impact on our little town, from the mayor on down. I am split right down the middle on this topic. I have opinions, but I do not have a position, certainly not a defensible one. I can argue either side, so here goes.
