Norwegian Star
Norwegian Star Cruise Ship & Deck Plans
Fresh out of dry-dock in March 2015, Norwegian Star, launched in 2001, is more exciting than ever. Passengers familiar with Norwegian Cruise Line will be familiar with the Freestyle Cruising…
Seven Seas Explorer infinity pool
8 of the Most Luxurious Cruise Ships at Sea in 2019
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 performances to insane underwater experiences in a submersible, luxury cruises offer nothing but the best for their guests. If you have money to burn, you might as well sign up for a luxurious cruise around the world.
How are Cruise Ships Powered
Cruise ships use power equivalent to approximately 50,000 horsepower, with one horsepower equal to 746 watts. A ship engine is designed to directly drive huge propellers, or produce electricity that…
Christmas on a Cruise Ship
The traditional Australian festive season is one of warm weather, beautiful waterways and the great outdoors. Summer is also peak cruising season and many cruise ships departing from Sydney are…
Celebrity Solstice in Sydney
Celebrity Solstice Cruise Ship
Launched in 2008 and refurbished in 2013, the Celebrity Solstice has created waves in the cruise ship industry. Solstice is the largest Celebrity ship, hosting more than 2,800 passengers at…
Are Cruises Safe?
The vast oceans and waterways of our planet are mysterious and awe-inspiring, but mother nature is a force more powerful than ourselves, and the oceans deserve respect. It's human nature…
Who Owns Royal Caribbean?
Cruise ship companies have consolidated their fleets during the past decade, and the majority of cruises are now operated by a handful of premium lines. Royal Caribbean International has continued…
How COVID-19 Changed the Cruise Industry
No nation, industry, or economy has been spared from the highly infectious coronavirus disease. As countries across the world continue to implement strict regulations, worldwide cruise operations remain suspended. Cruise…
Allure of the Seas leaving Fort Lauderdale
Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas
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…
The Port Pilot Boarding a Cruise Ship
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…