Author Archives: John Lawlor

How to Stay Safe during a Cruise Ship Fire

How to Stay Safe during a Cruise Ship Fire

In the middle of the ocean, the threat of fire can seem absurd. After all, you’re surrounded by water. Shouldn’t the “problem” of a fire be pretty easy to solve?

But while it may seem paradoxical, fire is a one of the most serious risks onboard a cruise ship. Any enclosed area with a high volume of people becomes dangerous during a fire, which makes cruise ships one of the worst places for a fire emergency. Nervous crowds, long hallways, and rows of similar-looking rooms can add to the panic and confusion. Because of this, cruise ship fires can spread …

9 Apps You Should Download Before Your Next Cruise

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9 Apps You Should Download Before Your Next Cruise

When presented with dazzling sights, spectacular landscapes, and an opportunity to escape from office emails and spend time with your loved ones, the last thing you want to do is bury your face in your smartphone for the duration of your cruise vacation.

However, when used sparingly, your smartphone can actually become a tool that can enhance your cruise. Today, there are many different apps you can download to help you plan, learn, and navigate your way through your cruise experience. Major lines like Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Disney offer their own smartphone apps that can guide you …

The Cuisines of Different Cruise Lines

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The Cuisines of Different Cruise Lines

For some, it’s the call of adventure in a foreign land. For others, it’s the promise of luxurious accommodations. But for many vacationers, one of the biggest attractions of cruises is the exceptional food.

Many luxury cruise lines offer a dazzling array of truly spectacular cuisine—and lots of it. Many cruise lines feature a variety of restaurants, buffets, and bars, doling out dishes inspired by exotic destinations and crafted by celebrity chefs. If the idea of sending your taste buds on a journey through a feast of internationally inspired dishes and gourmet delicacies appeals to you, read on to learn …

Cruises for Singles: 9 Tips for Cruising on Your Own



Long, leisurely afternoons spent lounging by the pool. Evenings mingling with other singles over cocktails. Nights luxuriating in a cushy bed, in a spacious room all to yourself.

For many adventurous singles, the idea of cruising solo might sound like a wonderful way to vacation. And indeed, there are many advantages for singles who choose to travel via cruise ship, where special events may facilitate mingling and a diverse array of activities ensure they never grow bored.

Still, sailing solo does come with its share of challenges and complications. Below, we’ve included nine essential tips to ensuring your vacation is …

Eco-Friendly Advances in the Cruise Industry

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Eco-Friendly Advances in the Cruise Industry

The cruise industry has long been criticized for its lack of attention to the environment and natural resources, gaining notoriety over recent years for its harmful carbon emissions and careless sewage releases. According to reports, a typical 3,000-passenger cruise ship generates hundreds of thousands of gallons of sewage, oily bilge water, toxic waste, and gray water, along with diesel exhaust emissions equal to thousands of motor vehicles.

Fortunately, the cruise industry has been taking big strides towards becoming greener in response to scrutiny, stricter government regulations, and (in some cases) genuine concern for the environment. In a recent report, …