“[On Brooklyn's shore-side electrical power]We’ll lower fossil fuel emissions and improve air quality for local residents all while keeping our waterfront working and our tourism numbers growing.”

— Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York City Mayor, April 14, 2011 (Reuters)

“You cannot design out all risk in any industry. However, cruise ships are subject to stringent and thorough layers of safety, including international instruments (SOLAS, STCW, etc.); flag state administration and class surveys; Coast Guard and U.S. Public Health examinations; as well as internal, company audits; and safety and risk management and training.”

— Commander Wilford R. Reams, U.S. Coast Guard Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise, March 15, 2011 (Cruise Industry News)

“This [shore-side electrical power] is another important tool we are using to grow in a diverse and environmentally responsible manner.”

— Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, February 24, 2011

“The number of outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships sailing from U.S. ports dropped again in 2010, continuing a downward trend that began several years ago as the industry increased prevention efforts. … Sometimes called the ’24-hour flu’ even though it is unrelated to influenza, norovirus is the most common cause of gastrointestinal illness in the United States, accounting for around half of all cases, according to the CDC.”

— Gene Sloan, USA Today, January 11, 2011

“Cruising, of course, is one of my favorite things.”

— Oprah, November 19, 2010