Seabourn Encore – A Luxurious “Small” Ship
The latest addition to the Seabourn luxury line of ships has been named. Seabourn Encore is set to make its debut in 2016, and word is already out regarding the…
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How Many Carnival Cruise Ships Are There?
I accidentally found this topic when started typing "how many carnival..." in Google search and this question was listed first, so I thought it must be popular. Carnival Cruise Lines,…
Pacific Jewel
Pacific Jewel Cruise Ship
Pacific Jewel, the newest member of the P&O Australia fleet, was refurbished in 2013 to bring it in line with the other two cruise ships (Pacific Dawn & Pacific Pearl) sailing under…
The Best Cruise Ships for Families
Cruise holidays with children have become increasingly popular in recent years. In 2013 alone, 2 million youngsters under 15 enjoyed a voyage with their families. Cruise lines are creating newer…
How Internet Connections Work on Cruise Ships
Technological advances have resulted in lifestyle and work related choices where internet connectivity is desirable, or even essential for many people, including passengers on an ocean cruise. So how do…
What’s the Difference Between Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners?
Cruise ships and ocean liners are both huge ocean-going vessels that can carry several thousand passengers. However, there are differences in design and purpose that distinguish them from one another.…
Are There Bowling Alleys on Cruise Ships?
Every year, more new cruise ships are being built to satisfy passenger entertainment and amusement preferences. Keeping up with the long list of innovations is a real eye-opener, with never-before-seen…
What Happens to All the Leftover Food Once the Cruise is Over?
A cruise ship that hosts thousands of passengers obviously goes through a lot of food. If everyone onboard eats three meals a day (plus extras) that's more than 10,000 meals…
How Fast Do Cruise Ships Go?
Considering their huge size, the speed of cruise ships is amazing. The largest ships usually travel at speeds between 20 – 24 knots, equivalent to approximately 23 – 27 miles…
What’s It Like to Captain a Cruise Ship
The captain of a cruise ship oversees the entire operation of the vessel, including the crew, ship safety and accountability for best maritime practices. The captain works with other ship…