The Queen Mary set sail in 1936 and sailed for 30 years before retiring in 1967. Many people died on board during this time. During her career, she completed many Transatlantic voyages and also played a big part in World … 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
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 was possible to take an EasyCruise for as little as … Read more
If you are taking a British Isles cruise and are from Britain you may be wondering if you need travel insurance. I have taken two British Isles cruises and had wonderful times on both trips – experiencing parts of the … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering how you will keep in contact with the other members of your cruise party. Keeping in contact isn’t as simple as it is on land, due to the lack of … Read more
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 ship in 2011 and have always found the history 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 … 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
The Titanic and The Queen Mary are two of the world’s best-known Ocean Liners. When the Titanic was built in 1912 she was the largest and most technologically advanced ship of her day. The Queen Mary was built later in … 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
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 ships. They often resemble giant golf balls and you’ll usually … Read more
Have you ever seen a cruise ship you may be wondering what is below the waterline and how they actually manage to float? A lot of a ship’s ability to float comes from the way that the ship is designed … Read more