How Cruise Ship Anchors Really Work
A cruise ship anchor can weigh several tonnes, but the anchor itself isn’t actually what keeps the ship in place. …
First time cruisers
How Much Cash You Really Need For A Carnival Cruise
You could easily spend an entire Carnival cruise without using cash on the ship itself, but that doesn’t mean you …
17 Nautical Sayings That’ll Make You Sound Like A Sailor
Ahoy there, landlubber! Ever wondered what all those nautical sayings actually mean? From “Ahoy” and “Land ho” to “three sheets …
Inside A Cruise Ship Bridge: What Passengers Never See
The bridge is one of the few places on a cruise ship that most passengers will never get to see. …
Norovirus on Cruise Ships: The Facts You Need to Know
Norovirus has a reputation as the “cruise ship virus” – but cruise ships account for only around 1% of reported …
8 Cruise Myths Debunked: What’s Actually True?
Think you know what cruising is really like? Some of the biggest “facts” about cruise holidays simply aren’t true. From …
Do Cruise Ships Have Rudders? The Answer Might Surprise You
You might assume that every cruise ship has a huge rudder underneath to steer it through the water. But that’s …
Can You Vape on a Cruise Ship? The Rules Most People Miss
You might assume vaping rules are more relaxed than smoking on a cruise ship. But that’s not always the case. …
Do Cruise Ships Have Police? What Happens When Crime Strikes
Cruise ships can carry thousands of passengers, but there are no police officers permanently stationed onboard. So what happens if …
Old vs New Cruise Ships: Does Age Really Matter?
For a lot of cruise travellers, especially first-timers, the instinct is pretty simple. Newer ship equals better ship. Older ship …
15 Cruise Cabin Secrets Most Cruisers Don’t Know
Don’t assume that cruise cabins are just hotel rooms at sea! They might look that way at first glance – …
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 …
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 …
