It’s not easy to get banned from a cruise line, but it happens a lot more than you’d think. The question is are the people who got lifetime bands being reckless and they deserved it – or did they make an honest mistake, the consequences of which they’ll have to live with forever? In this … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Virgin Voyages, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. Do Virgin Voyages Have a Self-Serve Laundry? Virgin Voyages does not have a free-to-use laundry on any of its ships. It provides laundry services for a charge, which can be purchased onboard. … 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
I sailed on Celebrity Silhouette! This wasn’t my first cruise on the ship but this cruise was completely different from the first time I cruised on her. Completely different. It’s hard to believe honestly that it was the same ship and same cruise line. To celebrate the first sailing of the Celebrity Silhouette since the … Read more
If you are taking a cruise you may be wondering which plug sockets will be in the cabin. The below post details the plug sockets found onboard the cruise ships from all major cruise lines. It’s important to know which plug sockets will be in your cabin as it’s likely you’ll need to bring travel … Read more
Hey! I’m Emma.I’m a Cruise Blogger andYouTuber from the UK. If you’re looking to explore the world by ship, you’ve come to the right place. I’m all about showing you how to get the most out of cruising without breaking the bank. But, before we get into all the cruisey things, let me tell you … Read more
The Covid cruising shutdown changed many things about the cruise industry. One of the biggest changes relates to the Muster (safety) Drill that is conducted on every cruise. The majority of cruise lines have made changes to the Muster process in the last few years. Most cruise lines seem to have moved away from the … 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 many other parts of the world, it is possible to take a cruise with no … 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 let anybody onto the ship that shouldn’t be there. Most Cruise lines keep track of … 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 British Isles I had never seen before. In this post, we will look at: Do … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or MSC Cruises you may be wondering how the cruise lines compare. I’ve cruised with both cruise lines multiple times and regularly recommend both. That said, there are some big differences between the two cruise lines. In this article, we will look at differences in … 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 phone signal and free internet access. I’ve been cruising for 16 years and during that … 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
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 cruises that it is good to know about before you cruise. In this post, we … 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
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 Swimming Pools at Night? Cruise lines drain their swimming pools at night to discourage guests … 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 are considering taking a cruise and have previously stayed in a hotel on land, you may be wondering how they compare. In this post, we’re going to have a look at the physical differences between hotel rooms and cruise ship cabins, and also have a look at what is included in a cruise, … Read more
If you grew up in the wake of James Cameron’s phenomenally successful Titanic film and found yourself sobbing at the doomed relationship of Jack and Rose, you might have wondered (after drying your tears, of course), if Ocean Liners like Titanic still exist. Luckily for you wannabe Kings and Queens of the world, the answer … Read more