A cruise ship is truly one of the most impressive structures ever built. A floating island, a hotel out on the water; their sheer size and onboard features are something to be marvelled. One question you may be thinking...
Allure of the Seas was launched as a Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ship in 2010. For six years Allure of the Seas was the largest cruise ship in the world, prior to sister ship Harmony of the Seas being launched...
Mega-size cruise ships attract resort-style cruise passengers. The sheer size of Anthem of the Seas allows Royal Caribbean to capture their own slice of the cruise market. The industry is extremely competitive, as are cruise prices, so cruise companies...
When planning a cruise vacation, a suitable itinerary and appealing destination remain the most important considerations; however, for those who are new to cruising or haven’t been onboard for a while, a lot has changed. The competitive industry has...
As a cruise ship nears port, a small boat pulls up alongside. Often mistaken for a tug boat, the pilot boat (and pilot) perform essential functions in guiding enormous cruise ships into port. Cruise ships visit extremely popular destinations...
Until recent decades, toilets and showers on large ocean going vessels used sea water for everything, as the energy and equipment required to desalinate sea water was cost-prohibitive. The resulting rust and corrosion of plumbing and fixtures was an...
Since Disney Cruise Line introduced family style accommodations on its newer ships in the 1990’s, the concept has caught on like wildfire. Newer cruise ships are being designed with the entire family in mind, and along with spacious cabins...
Launched in 2006, Freedom of the Seas was the world’s largest cruise ship at that time. Royal Caribbean were expanding their fleet like never before, creating bigger and bolder vessels to capture the imagination of cruise fans and attract...
Ovation of the Seas was built at the famous Meyer Werft shipyards in Germany before commencing official service in Southampton in 2016. Since then the ship has embarked on a Global Odyssey for 52 nights and homeported in China...
Do you like to cruise in style? There are luxurious cruise ships and private yachts that can take you around the world in an adventure you’ll never forget for the rest of your life. From five-star dining and world-class...