A Cruise Director is one of the most recognisable people on any ship. They’re in charge of the entire entertainment programme, they host the big shows, and their personality can …
Whether you’re curious about maritime history or feeling a bit nervous before your first cruise, it’s natural to wonder how often cruise ships have actually sunk. The good news is …
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas currently holds the title of the largest cruise ship in the world (shared with sister ship Icon of the Seas) – but how does …
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 …
The Titanic is one of the most famous ships ever built. Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, one of the newest ships in its fleet, shows just how far cruising …
For most people, cruising means sun, cocktails, and a few blissfully lazy days at sea. But for Bella and Jase – the duo behind 4OURPLAY – their recent voyage on …
Cruises attract every kind of traveller – and that means every kind of outfit too. Some passengers turn heads for all the right reasons… others, not so much! When I …
Looking for a name that’s as magical as the sea itself? Mythical ocean names are a beautiful way to capture the mystery and power of the water. In this guide, …
The Titanic may be the most famous ship ever built – but she wasn’t the only one of her kind. In fact, she was the second of three nearly identical …
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 …
The Titanic may have only sailed once, but it remains the most iconic ship ever built. Fast-forward a century, and Carnival dominates the seas with some of the largest cruise …
Titanic is such an iconic movie that it’s hard not to wonder how they actually filmed it. After all, recreating a massive ship sinking in the Atlantic isn’t exactly your …
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 – …
Flying into Florida for your cruise? You’re not alone – Port Canaveral is now the world’s busiest cruise port, with ships sailing year-round to the Caribbean and beyond. But getting …
For British travellers, sailing from a UK port means you can skip the hassle of booking a flight – and with Southampton being the country’s biggest cruise port, it’s often …
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 cruise industry has bounced back in a remarkable way since the pandemic brought ships to a standstill in 2020 and 2021. After record-breaking growth in 2022 and 2023, the …
Cruises are the perfect escape from everyday life – which is why coming home can feel like such a let-down. Many travellers experience the post-cruise blues (sometimes called post-cruise depression), …
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 – …
The sea has a way of inspiring us, and sometimes the most powerful messages come in just a few words. These short sea quotes are simple, memorable, and perfect for …
