Ep 65 Killer Cruises: The Costa Concordia

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Imperative Entertainment

True Crime, History, Society & Culture

4.5 • 623 Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2021

⏱️ 32 minutes

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In January 2012, over 4,000 passengers and crew boarded the Costa Concordia cruise ship for a week of fun off the coast of Italy. The luxury ship was called “the Ferrari of the seas” and like any sport vehicle, you have to see what it can do every now and then. That is, of course, unless it’s a 1,000 ft long, 150 ft tall floating city on water. In that case, maybe don’t steer too far off course? Solid advice that, unfortunately, was not taken by the captain. The result was a disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:07.0	Thank you. Listener discretion is advised. If vacationing on the open seas sounds like your idea of paradise, you've probably already been on an ocean cruise. Whether it's a three-day trip returning to the same port or an around-the-world adventure,
1:11.6	cruise ships offer something for everyone.
1:15.6	For some, it's the ultimate chance to escape the stresses of everyday life, where you can enjoy
1:20.6	a level of comfort and luxury that's limited only by your budget.
1:24.6	Over the years, cruise liners have been the definitive nautical getaway for scores
1:29.3	of holiday seekers. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the sunshine as dedicated staff
1:35.3	attend to your every need. It's just you, the horizon, and a few thousand other people,
1:41.3	give or take, for company. You can do as little or as much as your
1:46.0	heart desires. This was exactly what the passengers of the Italian cruise liner, the Costa Concordia,
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