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 must be a cruise ship, but this isn’t the case. In this post, we will look at the world’s biggest ships and how they compare … 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
The Titanic has become famous as being the ‘unsinkable’ ship that did unfortunately sink. The Titanic made some port stops on her trip before the accident happened, where she picked up passengers and supplies. A common misconception is that the Titanic set sail from Southampton, heading to New York, and didn’t visit any other ports. … Read more
If you’ve ever looked into the history of the famous ocean liner, the Queen Mary, you may wonder if the ship had a swimming pool. Modern cruise ships usually have multiple. The Queen Mary was incredibly modern by ship standards when she launched in 1934. She had many amenities onboard that were very similar to … Read more
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 War II.The Queen Mary is now a floating hotel in Long Beach, California. I was … 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
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
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 the ship to be fascinating. She was built for the Cunard-White Star line and designed … 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
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 1936 and since she retired in 1967, has had a second life as a floating … 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’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 find multiples on a cruise ship. They’re very obvious on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and MSC … 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 below the waterline. Do Cruise Ships Have Flat Bottoms? The bottom of a cruise ship … Read more
If you are interested in the history of the most famous Ocean Liner, the Titanic, you may be wondering if the ship had a swimming pool. Modern cruise ships usually have multiple pools – both inside and outside. Guests of all ages and staying in all cabin types can use the pools. At the time … 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’ve ever heard the phrase poop deck, you’ve probably wondered where it came from and what it means. Although the phrase sounds quite amusing in English, the poop deck of a ship has nothing to do with poop. It was never used for any purpose relating to going to the bathroom – but was … Read more