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 – …
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Don’t Miss These 21 Types of Entertainment on Cruise Ships (Free, Paid & More)
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering what there is to do when onboard. Cruise ship entertainment varies a lot by cruise line but some common types …
Why Are Ships Red Below The Waterline? – I Went Under One to Find Out!
You may have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards. You may have wondered why they are painted …
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 …
Inside a Cruise Ship Lifeboat (Crew Tour) – Emergency Food, Engine, Seating Plan and More
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like in a cruise ship lifeboat during an emergency, you’re in luck. In this article, we will look at the seating plan, …
How to Become a Cruise Ship Godmother – (Exclusive Interview.) Your Questions Answered
You may have heard about cruise ships being named by a Godmother, and you may be wondering how and why they landed this wonderful job. I was, and in this …
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, …
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 …
The Titanic and Electricity – How Did They Generate it and What Was it For?
If you are interested in the history of the Titanic, you may be wondering if she actually had electricity onboard. The construction of the Titanic started in 1909. The ship …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Cruise Ship Jails and Security (A Security Officer Reveals All) – What Are They Like?
Due to the large number of guests on a cruise ship, cruise ships do have to have jails onboard. They are needed for a variety of reasons and members of …
Cruise Lines Drain The Swimming Pools at Night – Here’s Why
If you have ever been on a cruise you may have noticed that cruise lines often drain out the water from the hot tubs and swimming pools at night, this …
What Are The Big White Balls on Top of Cruise Ships? – Radome Guide
If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you may have wondered what the big white ball shapes are that you’ll find on the top of a lot of cruise …
Cruise Food – How Much do Cruise Ships Spend Per Cruise and Per Person?
Have you ever wondered how much cruise lines spend on food and what percentage of guest’s cruise fares go towards food? The majority of cruise ships hold multiple thousands of …
Poop Decks: What Are They, and Why Are They Called That?
If you’ve ever heard the phrase poop deck, you’ve probably wondered where it came from and what it means. Although the phrase sounds quite amusing in English, the poop deck …
How Do Cruise Ship Cabins Compare to Hotel Rooms?
If you are considering taking a cruise and have previously stayed in a hotel on land, you may be wondering how they compare. In this post, we’re going to have …