Discover things you didn’t already know about cruise ships.
Great Lakes cruises are known for being more expensive than ocean cruises, typically costing in the range of $5000 to $10,000 There are a number of reasons for this, but the most important one is that these cruises are limited by the opening and closing times as well as the size of vessel that can …
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Whether you’ve seen the Titanic, heard about Costa Concordia, or are thinking of booking a cruise, one of the most common questions new cruisers ask to assess their safety is how often cruise ships sink. To give you a quick insight into how often cruise ships sink, we list below the vessels that have sunk …
Modern-day cruise ships are enormous, with many having 15 decks or more; some are like high-rise buildings on the sea. So it’s not surprising that some people wonder how they do not tip over, especially in some of the rough seas they inevitably encounter. So let’s look at the critical design elements that keep a …
Rogue waves can be huge and appear out of nowhere. If you are new to cruising or have any concerns after hearing about these freak waves, you may wonder if a rogue wave has ever hit a cruise ship. And if so, what happened? Did it survive or capsize? We look at some of …
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While there are various nautical names for positions on a ship or boat, port and starboard, and probably the most important on a cruise ship, could affect your vacation experience. Knowing which instinctively will help you get around the ship quickly and efficiently without getting lost and having to keep asking for directions, especially on …
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Cruise ships are enormous vessels that can carry thousands of passengers and crew members on vacation each year. But have you ever wondered how these massive ships get into the water in the first place? It’s actually quite a long process. How Do They Get Cruise Ships in the Water? The ship must be built …
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While it may not be something you think about when planning your vacation, it’s essential to know what to do in the event of a death while on a cruise ship and whether there is a cruise ship morgue on board. This post goes over the process of dealing with a death on a cruise …
Do Cruise Ships Have Morgues Onboard? (Why & where?) Read More »
If you’re looking for a good laugh, then look no further than these funny cruise ship memes. From the silly to the downright absurd, these memes will have you chuckling in no time. We’ve scoured the internet for some of the funniest cruise memes out there, and we’re sure you’ll get a good laugh out …
Have you ever looked at the size of a cruise ship, especially the modern-day mega-ships in particular, and wondered how they float? This is even before knowing how much some of these vessels weigh, with no less than 5 of the largest Royal Caribbean cruise ships coming in with a gross tonnage of over 200,000 …
When you see the size of some modern-day cruise ships, especially the mega cruise ships it’s common for people to wonder how much of the cruise ship is underwater compared to the huge amounts we see above the waterline. The answer might come as a surprise because, in relation to the size of the cruise …
