You may be wondering how many people die on cruise ships annually. It’s inevitable that with so many people taking a cruise, some will die onboard. The majority will die from natural causes but not all are as innocent. In recent years there have been many incidents of accidents, suicides, and murders. How Many People … Read more
There are many superstitions related to cruising and cruise ships. In this post we explore common cruise superstitions that you are probably breaking – I know I break at least one every day by 9 am! It’s Bad Luck to Bring Bananas on a Boat/Ship Did you know that having Bananas on any boat or … Read more
On every cruise, you will find a Captain. The Captain is well known for being the person in charge of sailing the ship but a captain’s job is much more than this. In this article, we explore everything that a cruise ship Captain does and look at how much a cruise captain can expect to … Read more
During this post, we will explore how early you can board a cruise ship based on advice from the following lines: We will also look at whether you have to keep to the embarkation time given to you by the cruise line. How Early Can You Board a Cruise Ship? The earliest that guests can … Read more
Many cruise lines sail from Barcelona, It is the biggest cruise port in the Mediterranean. Where do Cruise Ships Dock in Barcelona? NOW: Adossat Quay Terminals – Most Common There are five main cruise terminals in Barcelona, these are the Adossat Quay Terminals, and they are numbered A to E. All of the biggest, mainstream … Read more
If you’re taking your first cruise with NCL below are 7 things that I think you should know. I love Norwegian and have been cruising with them since I was 11 when I was lucky enough to cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Spirit. NCL’s cruising style is all about relaxation and being able to … Read more
If you’re taking a cruise, you may have to ‘tender’ to get to land. I’ve been on many cruises where this has been the case. I actually find it quite fun. There are many benefits as well as disadvantages of tendering on a cruise. Not all itineraries have tender ports, but some may have multiple. … Read more
I have been on many, many cruises to date and would say that around ten have had an itinerary change. I’ve had itinerary changes both before and during the cruise for various reasons. During this post, we will discuss why this happens and how you may be able to get compensation. Do You Get Compensation … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line’s alcoholic drinks packages can be a little difficult to understand! It is easy to be talked into the fact that you “need” a drinks package by the cruise line – but they can be quite costly. Drinks packages often don’t include all drinks -and you need to factor in the extra cost … Read more