How Cruise Ships Float (And Why They Rarely Tip Over)
Cruise ships can carry thousands of people, towering waterslides, swimming pools and even entire shopping streets. Yet somehow, they float …
First time cruisers
16 Things To Do As Soon As You Get To Your Cruise Cabin
There’s a special little moment on embarkation day when you finally step into your cruise cabin for the first time. …
The Truth About Topless Sunbathing on Cruise Ships
Topless sunbathing on cruise ships is one of those topics that always sparks debate. Some cruisers see it as completely …
How Cruise Ships Really Get Into The Water
You’d think getting a cruise ship into the water would be simple. Build it, float it, done. But for some …
17 Cruise Booking Mistakes That Can Cost You Hundreds
One small mistake when booking a cruise can end up costing you hundreds. Sometimes even more. And the frustrating part? …
17 Cruise Ship Features That Feel Like The Future
Modern cruise ships are getting ridiculous… in the best possible way. You can now ride roller coasters at sea, skydive …
The One Food You Should Never Bring on a Cruise
Bringing a banana onto a cruise ship might sound completely harmless… but some sailors would say it’s one of the …
How Long Cruise Ships Really Stay in Port
One of the biggest mistakes cruise passengers make is assuming the ship will wait for them. It usually won’t. Cruise …
How Big Cruise Ships Really Are
Modern cruise ships are so enormous that your brain almost struggles to process their size properly. You can stand beside …
Why Cruise Ship Draft Is More Important Than You Think
Cruise ships may look enormous above the water, but it’s the part you can’t see that often matters most. In …
9 Cruise Essentials You’ll Regret Not Packing
Packing for a cruise sounds easy… until you realise how many people forget something important. Not just the obvious stuff …
The Real Reason Cruise Ships Blow Their Horns
Cruise ships might look peaceful gliding through the ocean… but they can be unbelievably loud when they want to be. …
47 Songs Every Cruiser Should Add To Their Playlist
Your cruise playlist can make or break the whole vibe. Whether you’re dreaming of sea days from your sofa or …
27 Thoughtful River Cruise Touches You’ll Love
You know that feeling when everything just… works? Like someone’s thought of things you didn’t even realise you needed. That’s …
Cruise Ship Speeds: How Fast Cruise Ships Really Go
Cruise ships are enormous. Some carry more than 7,000 passengers and crew and weigh well over 200,000 tonnes. So naturally, …
Bow, Stern And Aft: Cruise Ship Terms Explained
Cruise ships seem to have their own language. Suddenly you’re hearing words like bow, stern, and aft instead of simple …
Underwater Rooms on Cruise Ships: Do They Really Exist?
Imagine waking up on a cruise ship and looking out of your window… straight into the ocean. Fish drifting past. …
Cruise Gratuities: Should You Prepay? Pros & Cons Explained
Cruise fares are pretty straightforward. You know what you’re paying for. But then there are the extras that spark debate, …
Can You Refuse Cruise Gratuities? Rules, Exceptions and What Happens
Most cruise lines automatically add daily gratuities to your onboard account. These tips go towards the crew members who work …
7 Reasons Marella Cruises Are Perfect for First-Time Cruisers
This is a sponsored post for Marella Cruises. Thinking about booking your first cruise… but not quite ready to hit …
