Just For Fun

As someone who cruises for both work and leisure, I’ve seen cruisers make a lot of the same mistakes over and over again on European sailings. Everything from not booking excursions soon enough to taking a poorly planned transatlantic flight, it seems that first-time cruisers make the same mistakes when taking European cruises.

After stepping foot on a cruise ship, you may see lots of people wearing matching t-shirts. Whether commemorating an anniversary or birthday, sailing with a bachelorette or bachelor party, or a group of family members traveling together for a vacation, wearing matching t-shirts is a fun way to celebrate a special occasion.

Even if you're not in a group, individuals can wear a cruise-themed t-shirt to get in the spirit of cruising. Walking around the ship, you will be sure to spur conversation with fellow travelers!

Cruise ships sail around the world, taking guests to the some of the most diverse ecologies in the world. Every cruise you take is an opportunity to experience native wildlife - and we aren't even talking about the cute towel animals you find in your stateroom every night!

If you’re cruising soon and love listening to music, we recommend starting a cruise playlist.

Pass the piña colada, please!

One of the best parts about cruising is having that classic cocktail on the top deck of your ship while you're chilling poolside or lounging on the beach. If you’ve purchased a drink package for your upcoming cruise, you’ve probably spent a good chunk of change doing so. 

When you think of the largest cruise ship in the world, you probably think of one of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class cruise ships, including Wonder of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas. 

But back in 1912, the most infamous cruise ship of all time, RMS Titanic, was the world’s largest cruise ship. Built by the White Star Line, Titanic departed Southampton for its inaugural (and final) voyage in April 1912.

Moving up the ranks of a cruise line’s loyalty program is a goal for many cruisers. Although it’s free to join a cruise line’s loyalty program, you can receive many lucrative benefits as you reach higher status tiers. 

Pretty much all major cruise lines have a loyalty program. For example, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises all have respective loyalty programs that rewards cruisers. Anyone can enroll in these programs for free and start earning points towards loyalty status.

One of the most infamous ocean liners in the cruise industry is the Titanic. It’s been 110 years since the Titanic sank, but society’s fascination with the voyage has lasted the test of time.

From the award-winning 'Titanic' movie in 1997 to historical museums and traveling exhibits, Titanic’s unfortunate story continues to captivate history buffs and sea-lovers alike. 

If you’ve been on a cruise and found yourself unfamiliar with the navigation terminology, you’re not alone! Understanding terms like knots and nautical miles are not necessarily intuitive for most cruisers. 

Your cruise ship captain probably referenced the ship’s speed using knots. Perhaps the captain also mentioned how many nautical miles until your next port of call.