# Cruise Ship on The No Agenda Show Cruise Ship comes up in 17 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2010 to May 2026. - **Chapters:** 17 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** January 2010 – May 2026 - **Related topics:** [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [San Diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [Venice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venice.md), [Al Jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [Angela Merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [Asylum Seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md) ## Chapters 1–17 of 17 ### Netherlands Environmental Policies and Infrastructure Decline - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 10:25–15:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/netherlands-environmental-policies-and-infrastructure-decline.md The Dutch government is moving forward with extreme "green agenda" policies, including the compulsory purchase of farms to reduce nitrogen pollution and a planned ban on cruise ships by 2035. These measures, combined with reduced flight slots at Schiphol and a strained electrical grid unable to support new housing or rapid EV charging, lead the hosts to describe the country as being in decline. Keywords: nitrogen pollution, farm closures, [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md), [schiphol airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [energy grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-grid.md) ### Scott Gottlieb on Hantavirus Incubation and Public Health Risk - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 32:22–36:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/scott-gottlieb-on-hantavirus-incubation-and-public-health-risk.md Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discussed the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, noting a two-to-six-week incubation period. He disagreed with other experts by suggesting a longer window of observation is needed to determine if additional cases will emerge from the initial exposure. Keywords: [scott gottlieb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-gottlieb.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [hantavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hantavirus.md), [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), [incubation period](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incubation-period.md) ### European Overtourism Taxes, Venice Entry Fee, Short-Term Rental Bans - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 1:17:02–1:19:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/european-overtourism-taxes-venice-entry-fee-short-term-rental-bans.md Major European tourist destinations are implementing new taxes and restrictions to manage record-breaking visitor numbers. Rome is considering a fee for the Trevi Fountain, following Venice's pilot program of a 5-euro entry tax. Barcelona has vowed to end all short-term apartment rentals by 2028, while Greece is levying a 20-euro tax on cruise ship passengers visiting Santorini and Mykonos. Keywords: overtourism, [venice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venice.md), santorini, [barcelona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcelona.md), trevi fountain, [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md) ### Refugee Housing, Cruise Ships in Netherlands and New York - **Episode:** [1492: Upcycling Ruminants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-06 - **Time:** 1:18:37–1:22:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1492-upcycling-ruminants/chapter/refugee-housing-cruise-ships-in-netherlands-and-new-york.md Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received the UN Nansen Prize for her open-door refugee policy. Meanwhile, the Netherlands has begun housing asylum seekers on luxury cruise ships, a move that has drawn criticism from locals facing economic hardship. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has reportedly closed a similar deal to house migrants on a Norwegian cruise ship. Keywords: [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), nansen prize, [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md), [eric adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-adams.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), norwegian cruise line ### Amsterdam Cruise Ship Housing, Asylum Seekers - **Episode:** [1482: Gorby Chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-01 - **Time:** 57:22–59:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1482-gorby-chips/chapter/amsterdam-cruise-ship-housing-asylum-seekers.md The Amsterdam City Council has agreed to house approximately 3,000 asylum seekers on a large cruise ship due to a lack of available hotel space and housing. This move follows similar programs in other European and American cities where governments pay high rates to secure temporary accommodations for migrants. Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md), [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md), [housing crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/housing-crisis.md) ### Death of Dr. Li Wenliang, Diamond Princess Quarantine - **Episode:** [1439: COVID Retrospective](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-03 - **Time:** 28:56–30:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1439-covid-retrospective/chapter/death-of-dr-li-wenliang-diamond-princess-quarantine.md The death of Dr. Li Wenliang, the Wuhan ophthalmologist who was silenced by police after warning about the virus, sparked outrage and calls for freedom of speech in China. Meanwhile, the first American death was reported in Wuhan. Internationally, 3,700 people were quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship after dozens of passengers tested positive. Keywords: li wenliang, [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [freedom of speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-speech.md), [diamond princess](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diamond-princess.md), [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md) ### Breakthrough Cases and Travel Restrictions - **Episode:** [1334: Kackling Kamala](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-01 - **Time:** 34:07–36:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1334-kackling-kamala/chapter/breakthrough-cases-and-travel-restrictions.md Washington State health officials identified over 100 "breakthrough cases" where fully vaccinated individuals still contracted COVID-19, resulting in two deaths. Discussion also touched on the legalities of vaccine requirements for international travel and cruise ships. While Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has moved to ban vaccine passports, travelers face uncertainty regarding hotel and entry requirements in foreign countries like Morocco. Keywords: [breakthrough cases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breakthrough-cases.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md), vaccine certification ### Measles Outbreak and Vaccine Propaganda - **Episode:** [1135: Miss Lawyer USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-05 - **Time:** 1:28:08–1:33:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1135-miss-lawyer-usa/chapter/measles-outbreak-and-vaccine-propaganda.md The hosts discuss the 2019 measles outbreak, including a quarantined Scientology cruise ship and a moviegoer who attended "Avengers: Endgame" while infected. They play clips from NPR featuring Dr. William Schaffner, who advocates for universal vaccination to end the outbreak. The hosts question the "scare tactics" used in the media, noting that current case numbers are similar to those seen in 2014. Keywords: [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [mmr vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmr-vaccine.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [merck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck.md), [scientology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientology.md), [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md) ### International Producer Contributions and Cruise Ship Tech - **Episode:** [1100: Flash Meetup!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-04 - **Time:** 2:08:04–2:11:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup/chapter/international-producer-contributions-and-cruise-ship-tech.md Donations are acknowledged from producers in Australia, South Carolina, and Missouri. A note from Derek Winky describes his experience going "off the grid" during a cruise by refusing to pay for the onboard internet package, observing the constant smartphone usage of other passengers. Keywords: [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [south carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-carolina.md), [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), [internet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet.md), [off the grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/off-the-grid.md) ### Carnival Legend Brawl, Family Feud at Sea, Security Violence - **Episode:** [1009: Best Codpiece](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-19 - **Time:** 2:25:36–2:27:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1009-best-codpiece/chapter/carnival-legend-brawl-family-feud-at-sea-security-violence.md A massive brawl broke out aboard the *Carnival Legend* cruise ship in the South Pacific, involving 23 members of a single family. The captain was forced to dock the boat in New South Wales to have the family removed by police. Video footage showed security guards allegedly using handcuffs as brass knuckles to strike passengers, leading to questions about the conduct of the ship's security detail. Keywords: carnival legend, [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), brawl, [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [security guards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-guards.md) ### Cruise Ship Terror Prediction, Achille Lauro Precedent - **Episode:** [709: Terror Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-02 - **Time:** 1:41:52–1:45:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory/chapter/cruise-ship-terror-prediction-achille-lauro-precedent.md A prediction was made regarding a potential terrorist attack on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, coinciding with President Obama's visit to Jamaica. The 1985 hijacking of the Achille Lauro by the Palestinian Liberation Front serves as a historical precedent for such maritime incidents. Such an event could be used as a pretext to increase military presence in the strategically important Caribbean region. Keywords: [jamaica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jamaica.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), achille lauro, [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) ### Nature-Inspired Drones, Al Jazeera Ship Blooper - **Episode:** [466: Give Peas a Chance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-02 - **Time:** 2:13:12–2:16:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/466-give-peas-a-chance/chapter/nature-inspired-drones-al-jazeera-ship-blooper.md The segment covers DARPA's development of nature-inspired robots, including the "Bioswimmer" fish drone and the "Robo-mule." This is followed by a humorous audio blooper from Al Jazeera where a reporter repeatedly stumbles over the phrase "giant ships" while reporting on cruise ship pollution in Venice. Keywords: [darpa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darpa.md), bioswimmer, robo-mule, [al jazeera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-jazeera.md), [venice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venice.md), [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md) ### Bonaire Infrastructure, Dutch Government Expansion, Cruise Ship Petty Theft - **Episode:** [376: Party@Ecropolis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/376-party-ecropolis.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-22 - **Time:** 7:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/376-party-ecropolis/chapter/bonaire-infrastructure-dutch-government-expansion-cruise-ship-petty-theft.md Adam Curry reports from Bonaire, noting significant changes since the Dutch government designated the island as a province in January 2011. The local government workforce has expanded to 600 employees for 15,000 inhabitants, while property taxes have tripled. Despite a 28-million-euro EU grant for sewer and fiber infrastructure, residents remain unconnected due to high individual hookup costs and a lack of an external internet service provider. Local frustration is rising over cruise ship passengers who allegedly shoplift souvenirs without spending money at local businesses. Keywords: [bonaire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bonaire.md), [netherlands antilles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands-antilles.md), dutch government, [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [fiber optics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber-optics.md), [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md), [hugo chavez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugo-chavez.md) ### Radioactive Isotope Detection in New York City - **Episode:** [263: Don't Ask, Don't Yell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/263-don-t-ask-don-t-yell.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-23 - **Time:** 2:15:07–2:17:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/263-don-t-ask-don-t-yell/chapter/radioactive-isotope-detection-in-new-york-city.md A segment on the Rachel Maddow Show claimed that security vehicles in New York City are powerful enough to detect a single person who has ingested a medical radioisotope on a passing cruise ship. The hosts dismiss the claim as fear-mongering "bullcrap" designed to intimidate the public. Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), radioactive isotopes, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [cruise ships](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ships.md), [manhattan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/manhattan.md) ### Carnival Splendor Fire and Media Disappearance - **Episode:** [254: Final Jeopardy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-21 - **Time:** 2:08:41–2:10:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy/chapter/carnival-splendor-fire-and-media-disappearance.md The fire aboard the Carnival Splendor cruise ship is discussed, with the hosts noting how quickly the story disappeared from the news cycle once the ship reached San Diego. They question the severity of the damage and suggest the incident remains "fishy" given its proximity to military activity in the region. Keywords: carnival splendor, [cruise ship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cruise-ship.md), [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fire.md), [media coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-coverage.md) ### Carnival Splendor Power Outage, EMP Attack Theories - **Episode:** [252: Debriefing Flameless Fire](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-14 - **Time:** 1:12:57–1:19:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/252-debriefing-flameless-fire/chapter/carnival-splendor-power-outage-emp-attack-theories.md The power failure on the Carnival Splendor cruise ship is scrutinized, with the hosts suggesting the "engine fire" narrative may be a cover for an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) event. They analyze interviews with passengers who claim they were "debriefed" and "decompressed" in San Diego. The segment highlights the lack of visible smoke damage and the suspicious timing of a USA Today article about EMP threats. 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