Drug Dogs at Cruise Ports & on Ships: What You Need to Know
Yes, drug detection dogs are used at cruise ports. And sometimes onboard, too. Most people assume they’re only brought out if something suspicious happens. That’s not how it works. Cruise …
Yes, drug detection dogs are used at cruise ports. And sometimes onboard, too. Most people assume they’re only brought out if something suspicious happens. That’s not how it works. Cruise …
Modern cruise ships don’t carry lifeboats for everyone you see on deck. That sounds alarming… until you understand how the rules actually work. It’s one of the most common fears …
Cruise people are a different breed. Give us a sunset at sea, an all-you-can-eat buffet and a towel animal on the bed… and we’ll never stop talking about it. And …
That cute pink flamingo? It might not be as innocent as it looks. Cruise ships are full of little symbols and signals most passengers never even notice. What you wear. …
Cruisers have a very specific sense of humour.If you love sunshine, buffets, and a well-timed dad joke at sea, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re counting down to embarkation …
Most cruises feel pretty relaxed when it comes to rules.You’re there to unwind, after all. But cruise ships do have clear boundaries, and when someone ignores them, the consequences can …
What’s perfectly normal on land can still get you into serious trouble on a cruise ship. Cruise ships operate under their own rules, and breaking them can mean far more …
People disappearing from cruise ships sounds like something out of a TV drama, but it does happen, and the reality is far more complex than most people realise. Cruise ships …
Whether you’re hoping to make waves at the ship’s comedy night or just want to anchor your reputation as the funniest passenger onboard, you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded …
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 …
This is a sponsored post for Shore Excursions Group. Port days are one of the biggest highlights of any cruise, but they can also be the most expensive, exhausting and …
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 …
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 …
2025 was quite the year in cruise – some amazing new ships, some incredible announcements about upcoming destinations… There’s certainly plenty of good to look back on. But, equally, there …
One of the simple pleasures of cruising is watching the sun rise and set over an endless stretch of ocean. Not every port delivers postcard-perfect scenery, but the views at …
So, you want to go on a cruise but cannot bear the thought of leaving your dog behind. Unfortunately, cruising with dogs is not straightforward. Most cruise lines do not …
The announcement of a new dog-friendly cruise has caused a surprising amount of controversy within the cruise community. While many pet parents (myself included) love the idea of being able …
Cruises are famous for their food – endless buffets, late-night snacks and desserts you definitely didn’t plan on eating. So it’s no shock that many of us come home a …
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 …
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 …