These are the questions people ask before they book – and the ones they’re sometimes embarrassed to ask at all. Do you need to dress up? Will it feel crowded? Can you find a quiet corner on a ship with 6,000 people on it? I’ve been cruising long enough to have honest answers to all of them
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 … 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, numerous other issues led to the sinking of the Titanic, including some problems that existed … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more
The TV show Cruise Ship Killers describes itself as a ‘true crime’. Although names, details, and locations have been changed, are these stories really based on real murders? In this post, we look at the truth behind the episodes and … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more
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 … 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 … Read more