How This Ship Added 314 Extra Balcony Cabins 11 Years After Her Launch

In the competitive cruise market, where new and bigger ships are launched annually, cruise lines want to make sure their older ships still appeal to passengers. One way cruise lines keep up with the evolving needs of passengers is to add balconies to older ships. In this article, we look at how and why ships … Read more

These Are The 5 Most Common Reasons Guests Are BANNED From Cruise Ships

You might think getting yourself banned from a cruise line was hard, but it does happen. The majority of guests are happy to follow the cruise line’s rules and regulations – they are made to ensure everyone has an enjoyable, safe holiday. Guests who are reckless, dishonest or put others safety at risk by their … Read more

9 Things You’re Agreeing to When You Book a Cruise Without Realising

When you book a cruise, you automatically agree to the terms and conditions of the cruise line – but most people say they have never read about or even knew of many of these conditions. You certainly can’t blame passengers for not sifting through the dozens of pages of legal jargon – I certainly never … Read more

These Are The 5 Items Most Regularly Confiscated by Cruise Lines

There are various things you aren’t allowed to take on cruise ships – but unless you have spent hours reading pages of the cruise line’s terms and conditions, you might get caught out. Some of the things that you shouldn’t bring onboard a cruise ship seem perfectly obvious – others – not so much. In … Read more

Which Cruise Lines Have The Best Cookies? (11 Cruise Lines Compared!)

I have been cruising (and testing cruise ship cookies) since I was 11 years old and in this guide, I will share with you the cookie options from all the mainstream cruise lines. Cookies vary in quality, availability and location. Of course, this is just based on my personal experience. Cookie locations and availability are … Read more

9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Avoid Cruising on Older, Smaller Cruise Ships

You will often find stories in the news about the biggest, newest cruise ships. They have lots of exciting activities onboard to try, like Zip Lines and Go Karts – and there are many fancy restaurants and bars to choose from. Older, smaller cruise ships have fewer entertainment and food options available, but there are … Read more

Do Modern Cruise Ships Have Enough Lifeboats? (Safety at Sea)

Many people worry that cruise ships don’t have enough lifeboats if an emergency evacuation is needed. Evacuations from cruise ships by lifeboat are incredibly rare – but all cruise ships must carry enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew. All ships are governed by SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) regulations. These regulations make sure … Read more

Star Princess Fire (2006) – Pictures, Cause, and Safety Improvements

In March of 2006, the Star Princess was sailing just off the coast of Jamaica. She had 3813 people on board in total and as far as everybody was concerned, this was a totally normal cruise.  What Caused The 2006 Fire on The Star Princess? The Marine Accident Investigation Branch concluded that the cause of … Read more

It Wasn’t Just The Iceberg That Sank The Titanic – Survivor Accounts

When thinking about the sinking of the Titanic, the majority of people assume that the iceberg was the only cause of the sinking. In reality, there were numerous other issues that lead to the sinking of the Titanic, including some problems that were present before the ship even set sail. There were many decisions that … Read more

What Happened to Easy Cruise? – The Rise and Fall of Budget Cruising

EasyCruise were a cruise line formed in 2005 by EasyJet founder Stelios. They focused on low cost cruises for an audience of people who otherwise wouldn’t take a cruise. It was possible to take an EasyCruise for as little as $10 (£7) per person per night. EasyCruise sailed in both Europe and from the US. … Read more

How Big Was The Titanic Compared to Everyday Objects?

It’s difficult to get an idea of the scale of a ship like the Titanic. If you’re interested in the history of the ship, you may be wondering how she compares to regular items like buses, planes or buildings that you know well. How Big Was The Titanic? The Titanic was 882 feet (269 meters) … Read more

Cruise Ship Killers – The REAL Deaths Behind The Show (Episode Guide)

The TV show cruise ship killers describes itself as ‘true crime’. Names, details, and locations have been changed but are these stories really based on real murders? In this post, we look at the truth behind the episodes and the real-life cases that match the circumstance of the murders mentioned on the show. Is Cruise … Read more

Do Cruise Ship Employees Get Free Food? – Insider Guide

This post is brought to you by cruise ship employee Iris from LifeOfIris.com When you think of food onboard a cruise ship you might imagine fancy dining rooms and incredible buffets, but what about the crew? Do cruise ship employees get free food? Is the food the same as the passengers? In this post, we … Read more

Some Cruise Ship Funnels Have Wings, The Truth Behind Why

When you picture a cruise ship funnel, you probably imagine a very simple shape. The majority of cruise lines stick to basic funnel designs, but there are some funnels that look like they have wings. Carnival Cruise Line has this wing-like design onboard all of their ships. On Carnival cruises, the funnel is referred to … Read more