Emma Le Teace 
Most cruise ships today restrict smoking, but did you know one ship once banned it completely? Carnival Paradise, the world’s first fully non-smoking cruise ship, set sail in 1998 The total cruise ship smoking ban didn’t last long, though. Here … Read more
Many people dream of river cruising, but it can be expensive and out of reach for many. The “bargain” prices you see advertised are usually the lowest category of cabin, often called “water level” or “underwater” cabins. Don’t worry, you … Read more
Many first-time cruisers wonder if they need to leave the ship at every port of call. The answer: no, you don’t have to, and sometimes staying onboard might be the best choice for you. This article explains what happens if … Read more
Many sailors are superstitious, and it has long been believed that it is unlucky to rename a ship. But it is very common for cruise ships to change their names when they are sold or transferred between cruise lines. I … Read more
Lots of cruisers like to track their steps or log walks during their holiday. Cruise ships are great places to get steps in, with endless flights of stairs, promenades, and jogging tracks. If you have a tracker with built-in GPS, … Read more
Drinks on a cruise can be expensive, and depending on the cruise line, options for free drinks can be limited. One thing I always pack when I travel is a small bottle of “squirty squash.” Not everyone knows what squash … Read more
When I first started cruising, I was always puzzled by the Friends of Bill W. events I found on the daily schedule. Who is Bill W.? Why does he have so many friends, and how does he get everywhere? I … Read more
I’ve recently been on a cruise and I stayed in a cabin type that is rarely talked about. When cruise lines advertise their cruises, they’ll usually show off the biggest and best balcony cabins. They might quickly say somewhere that … Read more
Why The Cruise Globe is Taking the Cruise Industry by Storm Read the full story at CruiseHive here. From Tiny Shirts to Chest Waxing: Carnival Cruise Directors Boost Fundraising Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Glass Panel Shatters Suddenly … Read more
I’ve just booked a TUI river cruise over a year in advance! That is not something I would normally do, but this time it made perfect sense. I knew that TUI were launching a new river ship, TUI Aria, in … Read more
Man Passes Away in Pool on Marella Cruise in Italy Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Changes at the Top as Norwegian Cruise Line President Steps Down Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Disabled Boat Nearly Collides With … Read more
Injured Passenger Sues Royal Caribbean Over Broken Icon of the Seas Waterslide Read the full story at CruiseHive here. Carnival Announces Short Sailings for One of the Fleet’s Biggest Ships Read the full story at CruiseHive. Oscar Alert Sounded on … Read more
Imagine eating your dinner in a cruise ship dining room, and all of a sudden your waiter jumps on a table and starts dancing! That isn’t a one-off thing when you sail with Carnival Cruises, it’s a daily occurrence! In … Read more
Cruise ships now have more and more things onboard to entertain their guests. From water parks to rock climbing, video game arcades to air hockey tables – there really is something to suit everybody. Many ships also have bowling alleys … Read more
Cruise toilets aren’t like the toilets found in your home. They work on a vacuum system that reduces the water needed by up to 90% compared to toilets you would find on land. If you block your cabin toilet, it … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with a British Cruise line, P&O and Ambassador are probably the ones you are looking at – particularly if you want to take a cruise that sails from the UK, rather than booking a … Read more
ad – This content was created on a press trip (similar to that travel agents/journalists take). All thoughts and opinions are my own. I sailed from Copenhagen to Iceland on board the Norwegian Star. I knew the ship was at … Read more
Have you ever wondered where the ship you enjoyed that fantastic cruise on last summer is now? Well, now it is easy to find out! I am the first to admit, I am a bit of a cruise ship nerd, … Read more
I’ve cruised with Carnival from both the US and Europe now, and to be honest, I wasn’t expecting the differences to be quite so big. It’s still the same brand, the same ships, and the same slightly chaotic fun, but … Read more
Most of us have done it, gone to a cruise port thinking you will be in the heart of the city, only to find yourself in a container port, miles out of town. I love it when a ship docks … Read more