Looking at some of the stunning modern cruise ships of today, it is hard to believe that the idea of going on a ship for pleasure was an alien concept until the early 20th century. Cruising was very much a pastime for wealthy passengers in the early days. Cruising was a luxury experience, affordable only … Read 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, regularly introduce newer, larger ships to their fleets. They can then sell off any older ones. They want to have the biggest ships with the … Read more
You may have seen pictures of Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners in dry dock undergoing renovation, or being built in the shipyards. You may have wondered why they are painted a different colour – often red – below the water line. There is a very important reason why they are painted differently below the waterline … Read more
Many people worry that cruise ships don’t have enough lifeboats if an emergency evacuation is needed. Evacuations from cruise ships by lifeboat are incredibly rare – but all cruise ships must carry enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew. All ships are governed by SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) regulations. These regulations make sure … Read more
If you’re considering taking a cruise you may have heard the term Promenade Deck used. Most modern cruise ships do have a Promenade Deck but the idea of having a Promenade Deck isn’t new. Promenade Deck design is constantly changing and I have cruised on ships with a variety of Promenade Decks. What is a … 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