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Cruise Ships Archive

Norwegian Pearl bowling alley
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 treats a part of every new launch. More people...
Oasis of the Seas
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 per hour. The largest cruise ships, as classified by...
cruise ship autopilot
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 authorities in making sure all protocol is followed, including...
Voyager of the Seas and Kayaking Couple
When Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas was completed in 1999, it was the world’s largest cruise ship, and hailed as the most innovative and exciting passenger ship ever built. The world of cruising was forever changed by never-before-seen...
US coast guard helicopter and cruise ship
Cruise vacations are an exciting getaway to exotic destinations, and a great way to meet people and make new friends from around the world. Statistics show that crime onboard cruise ships is much lower than among similar land based...
Oasis of the Seas lifeboats
Although rarely required, lifeboats are an important component of a cruise ship. Exceedingly high standards of manufacture and compliance are required by law, and any deviation from stringent requirements is a punishable offence. Cruise lines place the safety of...
Oasis of the seas
Telegraph posted a video today about the world’ five largest cruise ships (based on gross tons). The fifth is the 1,062 feet (324m) long Norwegian Breakaway, weighting 146,ooo gross tons and having 2,044 staterooms. Forth is the slightly longer...
celebrity eclipse cruise ship
Originally founded by the Chandris Group in 1988, Celebrity Cruises is now part of Royal Caribbean International. The featured “X” on the funnel is a Greek letter signifying the Chandris connection. Royal Caribbean International is presently headquarted in Miami,...