I’ve been cruising on modern cruise ships for years but have always wanted to try a cruise on a traditional ocean liner. There’s only one ocean liner operating in the entire world, so when I saw a short cruise sailing on her from my local port, I knew I had to give it a go. … Read more
I’ve just disembarked the most eventful cruise I’ve ever taken, the cruise was 12 nights long and we were at sea for Christmas day. We had storms, we had medical emergencies, you name it, it happened on this cruise. Like most people, I wasn’t able to see my family last Christmas so we decided to … Read more
When cruise lines advertise their cruises, you’ll always see beautiful people enjoying their balcony cabins. Over 1/3rd of people cruising on modern ships though aren’t enjoying the balcony life – a huge percentage of cruise ship cabins don’t even have windows. The average hotel room in the US is 95% bigger than the average cruise … Read more
When P&O Cruises first announced that they would be launching a cruise ship called Iona, she was promised to be the ‘start of a new era in travel’. She cost £700 million pounds to build and expectations were definitely high. P&O Cruises have been sailing since the 1970s, Iona was designed to be dramatically different … Read more
I’ve just disembarked Virgin Voyages‘ first cruise ship Scarlet Lady and the cruise wasn’t what I expected AT ALL. I have to admit, I boarded the ship with low expectations. I’d toured the ship in early 2020 and didn’t fall in love with the ship in the way that I hoped I would. I came … 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
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
Yesterday I disembarked the MSC Virtuosa. I was on board the first cruise to leave the UK in 14 months and I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that the entire world was looking at this cruise. There were TV crews on board, every newspaper was there and there was a lot of pressure … Read more
If you are dialysis dependant, you may be wondering if you can still take a cruise. Due to many recent advances in medicine and technology, there are many cruise lines that are able to provide daily dialysis treatments, the cost, requirements, and treatment options all vary by cruise line. Can You Go on a Cruise … 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
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
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 considering taking a cruise, you may be wondering if you have to get off the ship during your cruise. Many people like the idea of using a cruise ship as an All-inclusive resort, enjoying the facilities onboard while not actually getting off in any of the ports. Do You Have to Get … Read more
If you are considering taking a cruise, you might be wondering if you’re going to have to adhere to social distancing rule while on board. Do You Have to Social Distance on a Cruise? All guests taking a cruise do have to adhere to social distancing measures. Social distancing affects almost every element of the … 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 of dentistry. Do Cruise Ships Have Dentists on Board? Cruise ships do not have dentists … Read more
If you are looking at taking a cruise you may be wondering what an interior cabin is and if you should book one. When cruise lines advertise cruise prices they almost always advertise the price for an interior cabin. I’ve stayed in interior, often called inside, cabins on a number of occasions and usually recommend … Read more
If you are considering going on a cruise, you may have wondered what would happen if someone fell off the ship. Luckily, it is almost impossible to fall off a cruise ship. There are still people who manage to fall accidentally – usually while doing something silly or dangerous. Standing on balcony railings or climbing … 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 recent years there have been many incidents of accidents, suicides, and murders. How Many People … Read more
If you are considering a cruise, you may be wondering if the ship will be similar to a ferry. I’ve been on many cruises and have also taken trips on ferries. In this article, we will look at the differences between the two. Many people wrongly assume that by taking a ferry trip, they’ll know … Read more