What are Dry Docks and Why do Cruise Ships Need Them?
Cruise ships need regular maintenance to make sure they are safe, sail efficiently and are up to date with rules and regulations. Sometimes, maintenance requires the ship to be put …
Ships
I Cruised on P&O’s Oldest and Newest Ship – Here’s The Differences You Need to Know
I sailed on Arvia, P&O’s newest, largest family-orientated ship and then tried a short cruise on Aurora, the smallest, most traditional ship in the same fleet. I was a little …
These Cruise Ships Were Cut in Half: Why and How (Royal, MSC, NCL & More)
It may be hard to believe, but cruiselines sometimes cut their ships in half, and add a new section into the middle. This makes the ships longer, allows for more …
Why Cruise Lines Sell Ships to Other Cruise Lines (Average Lifespan and More)
I have sailed on many older cruise ships that started their lives as cruise ships for different Cruise Lines The largest cruise companies, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, …
These Are The 5 Most Common Reasons Guests Are Denied Boarding on Cruise Ships
Imagine the excitement of getting to the port and seeing the ship docked in front of you – then being denied boarding. It’s hard to think of anything more disappointing… …
Boats and Ships – 5 Fundamental and Measurable Differences You Need to Know
If you have spent any time around boats or ships you may have heard the terms used interchangeably. Despite this boats and ships aren’t the same and there are a …
Titanic vs The Queen Mary – Size, Power, and Speed Comparison
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 …