A cruise vacation is a great option for a romantic getaway. Choosing the right ship will guarantee the onboard ambiance you desire and a trip to remember long after the voyage is over. Romance and cruising are a perfect...
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 ways to entice kids on board, and choosing the...
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 cruise ships provide internet services that are equivalent with...
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...
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. In regular maritime jargon, a ship that has a...
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...
For most Australians, summer is holiday season, but not everyone has the luxury of an entire month away from their working life. Times have changed, and the idea of totally closing up shop during the Christmas/New Year period is...
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 per day, or 100,000 meals on a ten day...
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...
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...