P&O Ferries and P&O Cruises – How Are They Linked? (Ownership, Name, and History)
If you are taking a cruise with P&O cruises or planning a trip on a P&O ferry you may be wondering if the two companies are linked. It’s more complicated …
Cruise Ship History
Titanic vs The Queen Mary 2 – Size, Power, and Speed Comparison
When the Titanic was built in 1912 she was the largest and most technologically advanced ship of her day. The original Queen Mary was launched in 1936 and the Queen …
The Real Reason Ships Are Called ‘She’ – Language, History, and Myth
If you’ve ever heard somebody talking about a ship you may have noticed that ships are almost always referred to with female pronouns. This is even true if the ship …
The Worlds Biggest Ship Isn’t a Cruise Ship – Illustrated Size Comparison
If you have ever looked out at a ship, you may have wondered what the biggest ship in the world is. Many people wrongly assume that the world’s biggest ship …
The Titanic’s Route – From Shipyard to Sinking (Via Southampton, Cherbourg and Queenstown)
The Titanic has become famous as being the ‘unsinkable’ ship that did unfortunately sink. The Titanic made many successful port stops on her trip before the accident happened where she …
Inside RMS Queen Mary’s Swimming Pool – Real Photos, Design, and Deaths
If you’ve ever looked into the history of the famous ocean liner the Queen Mary, you may be wondering if the ship had a swimming pool. Modern cruise ships usually …
How Many People Died Onboard The Queen Mary? – Crew and Passenger List
The Queen Mary set sail in 1936 and sailed for 30 years before retiring, many people died on board during this time. During her career, she completed many transatlantic voyages …
The RMS Queen Mary Didn’t Sink – Here’s What Happened to Her
The Queen Mary has had an incredibly busy and exciting life. She was built in 1936 and sailed for 30 years before retiring in 1967. I stayed on board the …
Titanic vs The Queen Mary – Size, Power, and Speed Comparison
The Titanic and The Queen Mary are two of the world’s best-known ships. When the Titanic was built in 1912 she was the largest and most technologically advanced ship of …
Inside Titanic’s Swimming Pool – Real Photos, Restrictions, and Design
If you’ve ever looked into the history of the famous ocean liner the Titanic you may be wondering if the ship had a swimming pool. Modern cruise ships usually have …