At the time, the Titanic was an epic achievement in engineering – or at least, so people thought until she sank on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. But she was still seen as an impressive feat. Yet the Titanic …
It would be understandable for anyone who has a bit of a fear of the ocean to ask the question about whether cruise ships have enough lifeboats. Most of us have seen the movie Titanic, after all, and seen what …
Nobody wants their cruise to be spoiled by a bout of seasickness. And while it won’t affect most people, there are an unfortunate few who are just a little more susceptible to it, and who may want to take some …
If you’ve never taken a cruise before, one of the questions you might have will be about whether or not you’ll get seasick. After all, cruises aren’t the cheapest type of holiday that you can book, and the last thing …
If you know, you know… On a cruise (and sometimes also on land) ‘pineapple’ is code for swinging or wife-swapping. If you see pineapple on a cruise ship door it means the people are up for meeting other couples for …
There’s no single standard for naming cruise ship cabin grades, which can sometimes make things a little confusing. With Insides, Interiors, Mini-Suites, Suites and so on, small differences can sometimes just be down to naming conventions, and sometimes they’re a …
After more than two years of limited or no travel, do you want to gather the extended family? Do you want to cruise the Mediterranean, stopping to see ancient sites? Maybe you’ve always wanted to go to Alaska. Or Hawaii. …
Cruise ships sure are big! The first time I ever stepped on a cruise ship I couldn’t believe how big it was. It took me almost a week to learn where everything was on the ship. Even now, I always …
Wondering what happens when someone jumps off a cruise ship? Well, you’ll be glad to know that, fortunately, this isn’t very common! It’s almost impossible to simply ‘fall’ from a cruise ship as the railings are quite high. Most of …
Cruise forums and message boards are a great way of learning more about cruising in general, connecting with other passengers, or getting involved in lively discussions about cruise-related topics. You can also join Facebook groups, but they can be a …
Do you ever get confused as to which is port and which is starboard? Maybe you know them already, but you don’t know their history. It’s not essential that you know the difference between port and starboard before you cruise, …
I imagine that some people think that the idea of having sex on the deck of a cruise ship is a little too risky for them, but that a cruise ship balcony offers some kind of compromise. It’s sort of …
Whether you’re someone interested in maritime history, or you’re a little worried about taking a cruise for the first time, you might want to learn more about the handful of times that cruise ships have sunk. It’s a very rare …
Visa requirements for cruise holidays can be pretty complicated. You’ll probably be visiting several different countries during your cruise, and the visa rules for cruise passengers are sometimes different than for people who are arriving by land or transiting through …
Whether you hate the thought of your children being around cigarette smoke on board your family cruise, or you’re a smoker wanting to know where you can smoke on a cruise ship, this article will give you all the information …
Port and starboard are the words used to describe the left and right of a boat or ship when you’re facing the front. With many cruise ships being over 1,000 feet long, it’s easy to get lost on board, and …
How much do cruises really cost? To work out the real cost of a cruise you should consider not just your cruise ship ticket price, but anything else you’ll need such as flights to the port, shore excursions, drinks and …
It’s a question which is asked a lot – are inside or outside cruise cabins best? Once you’ve chosen your cruise ship, destination and dates, one important question you’ll be faced with is which cabin type to choose. I’ve booked …
I often receive messages via Instagram from first-time cruisers asking what’s the best deck to choose on a cruise ship. The answer is far from straightforward, so I’ve written this guide to help you to decide what’s the best deck …
Perhaps you’re fascinated with the engines that power a cruise ship or perhaps you want to know which cabins to stay well away from, due to the noise and vibrations of the engine. Whatever your reason for wanting to know, …
