It’s not easy to get banned from a cruise line, but it happens a lot more than you’d think. The question is are the people who got lifetime bands being reckless and they deserved it – or did they make an honest mistake, the consequences of which they’ll have to live with forever? In this … Read more
If you are considering buying a new bag for a trip or cruise you may be wondering how the bags from brand Mia Tui work and last. I’ve been a customer of Mia Tui for over 7 years and have used my Mia Tui bags on every trip I’ve taken as well as in my … Read more
You may be wondering if the cruise ships have anchors. The majority of boats and ships do, but with the vast size of cruise ships, are anchors needed in the same way? Cruise ship anchors usually can’t be seen from the shore, and if you’ve been on a cruise ship, it’s unlikely that you have … Read more
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
If you are taking a cruise from the US, you may be wondering why all itineraries include a port stop in a foreign port. The most notable examples of this are often Alaskan itineraries that include a Canadian port. In many other parts of the world, it is possible to take a cruise with no … Read more
In January of 2012, the Costa Concordia, a cruise ship sailing for Costa Cruises, capsized off the coast of Tuscany. The accident caused 32 deaths. The ship’s Captain, Francesco Schettino, had worked for Costa Cruises for 11 years. When the Costa Concordia hit the rocks, she had over 3000 passengers and 1000 crew members on … Read more
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 set sail in 1912, and at the time, she was the most technologically advanced ship in service. Titanic had two sister ships, the RMS Britannic … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how the cruise line knows where their passengers are. A cruise line must know where the passengers are at any given time so that they don’t leave anybody behind or let anybody onto the ship that shouldn’t be there. Most Cruise lines keep track of … Read more
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
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
If you are considering a Baltic cruise, you probably have a lot of questions. I’ve been on two Baltic cruises and I’d wholeheartedly recommend these itineraries. It is a beautiful part of the world. Several things are specific to Baltic cruises that it is good to know about before you cruise. In this post, we … Read more
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
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
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 the ship’s security Team manage the jail. The cruise ship jail, or “Brig” as it is known, is not accessible to guests. It isn’t usually … Read more
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 is a common occurrence. Why do Cruise Lines Drain The Swimming Pools at Night? Cruise lines drain their swimming pools at night to discourage guests … Read more
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 passengers, so a cruise ship’s food budget is quite considerable. How Much Do Cruise Lines Spend on Food? Royal Caribbean spends $1,000,000 per week on … Read more
If you are taking a cruise, you may be wondering how old you need to be to gamble in the onboard casino or play games like Bingo. The age restrictions can vary by cruise line and destination and – doesn’t always follow the regulations of the country that the cruise ship is visiting. How Old … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering if there are dentists onboard. Most modern cruise ships hold thousands of guests, so it is realistic to expect that at some point a guest will be in need of dentistry. Do Cruise Ships Have Dentists on Board? Cruise ships do not have dentists … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering how common it is to get sick onboard and what happens if you do. Colds, cases of flu, and other viruses spread on cruises in the same way that they do on land. With so many people traveling together, it is inevitable that some will … Read more
If you are considering a cruise you may be wondering what happens when a person dies. It’s estimated that around 200 people per year die on cruises although, in reality, this number is probably higher. The majority of onboard deaths are from natural causes but there are some accidents, suicides, and even murders. What Happens … Read more