A cruise is a great way for a family to have an enjoyable vacation. Many different amenities are available on a cruise ship, and each can provide hours of fun for everyone in the family. Whether you’re looking to relax by the pool or enjoy some exciting activities, there’s something for everyone on a cruise …
Cruises are a popular vacation choice for families, and many people enjoy smoking cigarettes while on board. But can you smoke on a cruise ship? The answer may surprise you. Read on to learn more about the smoking policies of different cruise lines and whether or not smoking is allowed on their ships. Did you …
It’s no secret that cruising is one of the most popular vacation choices for families. And while parents might be interested in things like the cruise ship’s itinerary or the age-appropriate activities offered for kids, they might not know how fast the ship can go. In this blog post, we’ll look at the top speed …
Summer is just around the corner, which means one thing for many families…cruises! Cruising has become a popular vacation choice in recent years for a good reason. There are many amazing things to do on a cruise ship, from watching spectacular shows to enjoying luxurious spas. Here are four of our favorite cruise ship amenities. …
When planning a cruise, it’s good to know how big the rooms are. But what about inside those huge staterooms? How large are they, and why do so many people want their suite onboard the ship? The size of a standard inside cabin on most major cruise lines will fall between 150 and 185 square …
Anchors support ships on the water and keep them from drifting into the ocean. These anchors can vary, but a ship anchor is typically quite considerable. Learn some interesting facts about this piece of marine equipment. The anchor of a cruise ship is usually between 10-20 feet long, weighing in at around 10 to 20 …
A propeller is a device that converts rotational energy into thrust. The basic structure of the propellers is driven by the engine’s pistons, which spin the rotor blades inside the propeller housing. These spinning propeller blades create an air draft to propel boats forward and generate their power through friction with the surrounding fluid (air …
The world’s largest cruise ship is the Oasis of the Seas, built-in 2006. At a length of nearly 1,187 feet with accommodations for 4,400 passengers, it dwarfs all other ships combined. But how big can ships get? The largest cruise ships can carry 6,000 passengers, have an internal volume of 120,000 gross tons, and are …
The word “Titanic” is synonymous with the largest passenger ship in history, but how big was it? And what does that make today’s cruise ships? We took a look at both. The Titanic was a humble ship when compared to modern cruise liners. The Titanic was only nine decks high and weighed 46,000 gross tons. …
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The Bible tells us that the Ark was 300 cubits long, 50 wide, and 30 high. These measurements are not easy to calculate with today’s size units, but we can get a rough idea by taking some dimensions from modern-day cruise ships. The largest cruise ship in service today is 362 meters long. Approximately ten …
