42 Cruise Industry Statistics and Facts For 2026
The cruise industry didn’t just recover after the pandemic – it reinvented itself. What began as a cautious restart in 2022 quickly turned into record-shattering growth, and by 2025 the …
Behind The Scenes
5 Shocking Things I Overheard in the Cruise Ship Smoking Area
The smoking areas on cruise ships are where the real conversations happen. When the same group of passengers gathers around an ashtray day after day, stories get shared, details get …
Cruise Crew Member Reveals What Black Rings And Pineapple Jewellery Mean On Cruise Ships
Cruising is meant to be relaxing, but one innocent question from a guest led a cruise crew member down a surprisingly revealing path. IIn a candid video on her YouTube …
Are Solar-Powered Cruise Ships the Future? What’s Coming Next for Eco-Friendly Cruising
Imagine sailing the world on a cruise ship powered entirely by sunlight instead of fossil fuels. It’s an exciting idea for anyone interested in greener travel – yet fully solar-powered …
16 Crazy Cruise Stories You Won’t Believe
Each year, somewhere between 30 and 35 million people go on a cruise. Most enjoy the usual highlights – great food, tropical cocktails and plenty of unforgettable moments. But when …
What It’s Like to Be on a Cruise Ship During a Storm (Real Passenger Stories)
Cruise ships have advanced technology to detect and avoid storms – but sometimes, nature has other plans. When rough weather hits, even the biggest ships can feel surprisingly small. On …
Watch Live Cruise Ship Webcams From Around the World
Watching live cruise ship webcams is a fun way to see exactly where a ship is in the world. Most ships with webcams have a camera on the bow – …
The True Cost of Building and Operating a Cruise Ship (And How They Make Money)
Cruise ships aren’t just big boats – they’re floating cities packed with restaurants, theatres, swimming pools, and thousands of cabins. Even the smaller ones are mind-blowing feats of engineering, designed …
The Dramatic Real-Life Story Of Lauren Tewes – The Actress Behind The Love Boat Cruise Director Julie McCoy
One of the world’s most famous “cruise directors” wasn’t actually a cruise director at all. Julie McCoy was a beloved character on the hit TV series The Love Boat – …
Inside a Cruise Ship Morgue: What Really Happens at Sea
No one books a cruise expecting tragedy, but with millions of passengers setting sail every year, it’s an unfortunate reality that some people do pass away while at sea. Unlike …
7 Dream Cruise Line Collaborations That Could Actually Happen
Disney did it. Virgin did it. So what’s stopping other global brands from diving into the cruise world? Imagine a McDonald’s cruise with floating drive-thrus, a Nike ship with a …
The Truth About Tipping: What Crew Members Really Think
Tipping on a cruise can be a bit of a hot potato. Some cruisers see it as a must-do to reward great service. Others wonder why they should bother when …
Cruise Ships DO NOT Have Enough Lifeboats! (But Here’s Why It’s OK)
Worried there aren’t enough lifeboats on a cruise ship? You’re not alone – and if you’ve seen Titanic, it’s a fair concern. But here’s the good news: things have changed …
Master Mariner Explains Why Cruise Ships Keep Breaking Free From The Dock
It seems like every week there’s another cruise ship breaking free from the dock – and passengers are left wondering how on earth these floating hotels manage to slip away …
8 People Who Were Kicked Off Cruise Ships (And What They Did Wrong)
Not everyone who boards a cruise ship will get to enjoy the full itinerary. Some people will end up getting kicked off the ship, and typically with good reason. Those …
Banned For LIFE! 14 Real Stories Of Cruise Guests Who Are No Longer Welcome
There aren’t too many strict rules you need to follow when you’re cruising, but it’s important that you do stick to the ones that are in place. Cruise lines have …
What Happens When A Cruise Ship Is Hit By A Rogue Wave
You know what sounds a bit scary? A rogue wave. They’re seemingly random, massive walls of water. If you’re nervous about cruising, then the knowledge that these mammoth waves exist …
8 Things That Are Illegal On Cruise Ships (But OK On Land)
The rules at sea aren’t always the same as they are on land, and lots of people have managed to get themselves in trouble before when on a cruise. If …
Inside The Epic Journey Of Building A Cruise Ship
Today’s cruise ships aren’t just vessels – they’re floating cities, packed with waterparks, restaurants, theatres and more. But behind the glamour is a mind-blowing construction process that takes years, millions …
8 Real Stories Of Spine-Chilling Ghost Encounters At Sea!
Are cruise ship ghosts real? Or is it just the sound of the sea playing tricks on our minds? Cruise ships are meant to be a paradise at sea, but …
