Do You Need To Be Able To Swim To Go On A Cruise?
You’re often surrounded by water as far as the eye can see when you take a cruise, so surely you need to be able to swim? No, actually, you don’t need to be able to swim to take a cruise. … Read more
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Is It Possible to ‘Fall’ Off a Cruise Ship? (Real Pictures of Safety Barriers)
I keep seeing news stories about people “falling” from cruise ships. I always wonder “What on earth were they doing to manage that?” I am sure I am not alone in that reaction! Anyone who has ever taken a cruise … Read more
What Do the Red and Green Lights on Ships Really Mean?
Most people don’t think twice about those little red and green lights they see on a ship or boat. They are, in fact, crucial for ship safety, especially at night or in bad weather. This system of lights helps ships … Read more
Video Shows Cruise Ship Caught in Thick Fog – Using Foghorn Every 2 Minutes
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to sail on the Norwegian Aqua before the fare paying public got onboard for the inaugural transatlantic sailing. This trip from Lisbon, Portugal wasn’t without its problems. The weather was so … Read more