One of the best things about being on a cruise ship are the stunning views of the rising and setting sun across the ocean.
Although not every port of call will be scenic, you’ll still get to enjoy the sparkling water. Often the best views are at sunrise as you’re still sailing to your next destination, or sunset after leaving port.
But which is better?
I asked my Facebook followers whether they were more likely to watch the sunrise or sunset on a cruise, and the results were interesting…
Most people can’t decide between sunrise and sunset!
Despite asking a simple either/or question on whether cruisers would prefer to watch sunrise or sunset, the majority answered ‘both’.
Maybe cruisers are an indecisive bunch, or perhaps they know that they don’t have to pick between the two. You can get the best of both worlds!
Of the rest of the responses, the sunset was the clear winner with 37% of the overall tally. Another 13% said that they would be more likely to watch the sunrise.
So it’s clear that, while most cruise passengers will try to enjoy both an early start and a late evening with the beautiful views that they offer, sunset is the overall winner.
Why people prefer either sunrise or sunset
It’s not just about the view – it’s also about the experience. For many, the sunrise offers a peaceful, reflective moment.
On the other hand, the sunset provides a more social and relaxing atmosphere. This sense of enjoying the day’s final moments is shared by many cruisers, who love to pair the golden hour with dinner, drinks or a sail-away party.
And then there’s the funny side…
Tips for enjoying sunrise and sunset on a cruise
Whether you’re an early riser or prefer to wind down at the end of the day, there are a few ways to make the most of these magical moments.
Best spots on the ship
If you want to enjoy the perfect sunrise or sunset, location is everything!
Many cruisers recommend heading to the top deck for panoramic views. The bow (front) of the ship is ideal for sunrises, as the ship is often facing forward when entering a new port. The aft (back) is a great spot to catch the sunset, especially after sail-away.
If you book a balcony cabin, you’ll have your own private space to enjoy the view. However, there’s a good chance that you’ll only see either the sunrise or sunset from your cabin, depending on the ship’s orientation at the time!
Even if the sun is rising or setting on the other side of the ship, you’ll still get to enjoy some pretty colours in the sky and reflecting on the water. Many people prefer to head to an outdoor deck that is facing the sun, to get the best views.
Choose the right itinerary
Not all cruises are equal when it comes to sunrise and sunset views. Some routes are particularly famous for their breathtaking scenery.
Cruising through Norway’s fjords, for example, offers both early morning and evening views that are hard to beat, with dramatic cliffs bathed in golden light.
In the Caribbean, you’ll experience vibrant hues as the sun sets over turquoise waters. Whereas Mediterranean cruises often provide picture-postcard sunrises over ancient cities.
Photography tips for capturing the perfect sunrise or sunset
Many cruisers love to take photos of sunrises and sunsets, and with good reason. They’re some of the most beautiful moments to capture at sea. It’s also a great way to preserve your memories of the whole cruise experience.
If you’re hoping to snap the perfect shot, here are a few tips:
Timing is key: Arrive early and stay a little longer to capture the changing light. Sunrises often feature softer pastel colours, while sunsets bring out more vibrant reds and oranges.
Find the right angle: Avoid shooting directly into the sun, as this can cause your images to appear washed out or overly bright. Instead, try to capture the sunlight reflecting off the water, or a nearby boat to create an interesting focal point.
Use HDR Mode: Most modern smartphones have an HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode. This helps balance the lighting in shots with both bright and dark areas, making it perfect for sunrise and sunset photography.
Bring a filter: If you have a DSLR or mirrorless camera, consider using a neutral density (ND) filter to reduce the brightness of the sun. This will allow you to capture more details in the scene.
Final word
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, cruising offers many opportunities to enjoy nature’s most beautiful moments.
Sunset may be the favourite according to my Facebook followers, but most cruisers are reluctant to choose between the two, with nearly half saying they enjoy watching the rising and setting sun equally.
On your next cruise, why not challenge yourself to catch both sunrise and sunset? After all, you’re on holiday – you deserve to experience it all!
On the flip side, if you would rather spend that morning in bed or the evening taking in a show, then that’s also up to you. A cruise really is all about what you want to enjoy. The sun will always be there tomorrow!
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Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 30 cruises. Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays.
It seems that most people expect to gain weight when they cruise. Around 68% of people who responded to the question on Facebook said they normally gained weight.
Around 12.5% said that they actually lost weight when they cruised. This was either because they were so active when walking around the ship or the ports they visited, or because they used the onboard gyms and tried to be reasonable with their dining and drinking.
The rest of the people who responded said that they would usually stay around the same weight, balancing out activity with eating and drinking on the ship.
Still, that’s the majority of people who will gain weight. And not an insignificant amount either, with an average of around 6 lb (2.7 kg) put on during a typical cruise.
Some people even said that they worked hard before their cruise to lose weight so that, by the end, it all balanced out:
I also think that some people might be in denial…
Not everyone gains weight on a cruise…
There were still plenty of people who said that they didn’t gain weight on a cruise, and either stayed roughly the same or even lost weight.
A lot of people explained how they try to keep similar routines to what they do at home, or they just didn’t go overboard (pun not intended) when they cruised. But for some, it’s just a metabolism thing. Lucky people!
If you’ve never cruised before, then based on the vast majority of responses you should probably expect to gain some weight, and maybe as much as 6 to 7 lb.
The main reasons people gain weight on a cruise
If you want to try and cruise without putting on any extra timber, then some responses highlighted the main reasons people put on weight:
1. Free ice cream
A lot of cruise lines will offer free ice cream by the pool deck, and there’s no limit on how many cones you enjoy. It can be very tempting to just grab another one every hour or so, especially when you’re cruising in a hot destination.
However, while each cone might feel small, they soon add up in terms of calories, sugars and fats. So they can be a key reason why people put on weight.
2. All those amazing desserts
The food on cruises is amazing, and it’s not just the starters/appetisers and the main courses/entrees. Desserts are often spectacular, and the waiters are always happy to get you more than one…
If you don’t tend to eat many sweet things at home, you’ll soon find that the dessert menu will expand that waistline for you.
3. Just all that food and alcohol!
Ultimately, the reason people tend to gain weight on a cruise is because food and drink is freely available, especially if you’ve booked a drinks package.
It’s often booze that’s the problem. People don’t think as much about the calories they’re drinking compared to those they’re eating.
A couple of beers, wines or cocktails can go down so easily, and yet you’re consuming a lot more energy than you need, meaning you’re going to gain weight.
4. Water retention
The other consideration with drinks on a ship is water retention. If you’re drinking more than you normally would (whether alcohol or soft drinks such as coffees), then you’re more likely to retain water, especially in hotter weather.
The good news about this type of weight gain is that it usually corrects itself within a week or two of getting home, with minimal effort.
Top tips to stay in shape on a cruise
Here are some tips from the cruise guests who managed to either maintain their weight or even lose some while on a ship.
1. Use the stairs
One of the top tips from so many people – and something I try to do as well – is to take the stairs when you’re moving between floors on a cruise ship.
It’s not always possible. You might have mobility issues, or you’re right at the bottom of the ship and just don’t want to be flustered when heading for the top deck.
But if you’re able to, and you’re only moving between a few floors, then the stairs can be your ticket to keeping the weight under control as you sail.
As a family, we usually pick a number for how many floors we will do without using the list and then stick to that. So if we decide that four floors or fewer is walkable, then we’ll only use the lift for five or more.
2. Eat when you’re hungry
Food is pretty much available 24/7 on most cruise ships, typically in vast quantities and without anything extra to pay. It’s generally very good quality too, which means it can be tempting to go back for more again, and again, and again…
Remember that you have plenty of days on your cruise to try everything, so don’t overindulge too early. Try to limit your eating to when you’re actually hungry. Make sure your eyes aren’t bigger than your belly, as the saying goes.
Eat what you like, but don’t go so far that you end up feeling bloated and uncomfortable when you should be relaxing.
3. Don’t overdo the booze
Alcohol can be the sneaky issue for anyone who doesn’t want to put on weight during a cruise. It won’t necessarily make you feel full in the same way food will, but the calories will add up.
Cocktails can be particularly bad as they usually have a lot of sugary fruit juice and some even have milk, cream or chocolate sauce in them.
If you don’t drink alcohol, you’ve got a serious advantage. Try to stick to water or sugar-free drinks if you can, and limit the mocktails, coffees and sugar-rich drinks.
But if you like alcoholic drinks, and you’re conscious of weight gain, try to stick to spirits with zero-sugar mixers.
4. Get your exercise in
Cruise ships offer plenty of ways to stay fit and healthy during your cruise if you want to. There’s almost always a gym that’s free for guests to use. There may be exercise classes too, although these may come with an additional charge.
Personally, I just enjoy using the running/walking track around the ship. You get to enjoy amazing views and the fresh sea air as you complete your laps, making it a much more enjoyable experience.
Of course, on port-heavy itineraries you might do a lot of walking ashore too, so bear that in mind. The more sea days, and the more time spent relaxing by the pool, the more you might want to force yourself to get up and walk, jog or swim onboard.
Do what makes you happy!
Assuming you have no health issues, it doesn’t matter if you gain or lose weight on a cruise. There’s a lot of great food and drink to enjoy, so if you want to, then go for it.
The important thing is that you enjoy yourself, and that you’re happy by the end of it. If that means moderation so that you stay in shape, that’s fine. If it means completely letting go and not caring what the scales say, then that’s fine too!
Your cruise holiday is yours to enjoy as you see fit and as long as you’re respectful of other people, and how they choose to cruise, then that’s all that matters.
Don’t be like this, whatever you do:
Oh, and one more key bit of advice from me and other cruisers: pack some stretchy or bigger clothes to wear on the second half of your cruise, especially if it’s a longer one!
Imagine gliding across the ocean on a cruise ship that is powered entirely by the sun’s rays, rather than using fossil fuels.
It’s an appealing thought for eco-conscious travellers. But why don’t we see solar-powered cruise ships sailing the seas?
The answer lies in a mix of technological challenges, practical limitations and an industry in transition.
The Current State of Cruise Ship Emissions
Before we dive into the world of solar-powered ships, let’s look at why they’re needed in the first place.
The shipping industry, including cruise lines, is responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That might not sound like much, but it’s a significant chunk when you consider the scale of global transport.
Challenges in Implementing Solar Power on Cruise Ships
There are several issues when it comes to creating cruise ships that can be fuelled by solar power.
1. Energy Demands of Large Vessels
Cruise ships are like floating cities, with massive energy needs. Propulsion, air conditioning, lighting, entertainment and much more all require constant power. Current solar technology simply can’t generate enough to meet these demands.
A typical cruise ship might use up to 60 megawatts of power – that’s enough to light up a small town!
2. Space and Weight Constraints
Cruise ships are designed to maximise space for passengers and amenities. Covering a ship with solar panels would take up valuable deck space that’s usually reserved for pools, lounges and other attractions. Plus, solar panels add weight, which can affect a ship’s performance and fuel efficiency.
3. Efficiency of Current Solar Technology
The best modern solar panels operate at about 20% efficiency. That means they convert only a fifth of the sunlight they receive into usable energy. While that’s impressive for home use, it’s not enough to power a massive cruise ship. The energy density just isn’t there yet.
Innovations in Sustainable Cruising
Despite these challenges, the cruise industry isn’t sitting still. Companies are exploring various ways to make their ships more sustainable.
Hybrid and Battery-Powered Ships
Some cruise lines are already dipping their toes into cleaner technologies. In 2019, Hurtigruten launched the world’s first hybrid battery-powered cruise ship.
Although not fully solar-powered, it’s a step in the right direction, and shows how battery technology could play a role in future sustainable cruise ships.
This ship will feature retractable sails covered in solar panels, harnessing both wind and solar power. It’s an exciting glimpse into what future cruise ships might look like.
The Sea Zero Project
The Sea Zero project is worth a closer look. Set to launch in 2030, this ship will primarily run on 60-megawatt batteries, charged with clean energy from Norway’s largely renewable electricity system. The solar sails, rising up to 50 metres high, will supplement this power. It’s a bold vision that could reshape the industry.
The Future of Solar Technology in Cruising
While current solar technology isn’t up to the task of fully powering a cruise ship, the future looks brighter.
Advancements in Solar Panel Efficiency
Scientists are working on new solar technologies that could boost efficiency up to 80%. If achieved, this would be a game-changer for all solar-powered transport, including cruise ships. Imagine panels that could generate four times as much power in the same space. Suddenly, those energy needs don’t seem so insurmountable.
Integration with Other Renewable Technologies
The future of sustainable cruising likely lies in combining multiple green technologies. Solar power could work alongside wind power and battery storage, as well as emerging technologies like hydrogen fuel cells. This multi-pronged approach could help overcome the limitations of any single technology.
Economic and Environmental Incentives
The push for solar-powered cruise ships isn’t just about being green, for there are strong economic incentives too. Fuel is one of the biggest costs for cruise lines. A ship that can generate its own power from the sun could slash operating costs.
As one expert put it: “It’s hard to compete with someone who has no fuel bills.”
As travellers become more environmentally conscious, cruise lines that offer truly sustainable voyages may gain a competitive advantage.
Industry Collaboration and Regulations
The shift towards solar-powered cruise ships won’t happen overnight, and it can’t be done by individual companies alone. It requires industry-wide collaboration and supportive regulations.
Hedda Felin, Hurtigruten’s CEO, emphasises this need for collective action:
“We don’t want to be alone. We need the entire industry to pull up our sleeves and work a bit harder and be more ambitious.”
As more companies invest in research and development, and as regulations push for cleaner technologies, we could see a snowball effect of innovation in the industry.
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Conclusion
So, why don’t we see solar-powered cruise ships yet? The short answer is that the technology isn’t quite there. The energy demands are too high, and the current solar panels aren’t efficient enough to meet them. But that doesn’t mean solar-powered cruise ships are an impossible dream.
The cruise industry is making strides towards sustainability with hybrid ships, solar sails and zero-emission projects. As the technology improves and is combined with other renewable energy sources, we may well see solar playing a significant role in powering the cruise ships of the future.
The next time you set sail, keep an eye out for those solar panels. They might just be the start of a sea change in the cruise industry.
On most cruises, you cannot take your pets with you. If they are permitted, they usually have to stay in kennels. But the Villa Vie Odyssey, and her epic three-and-a-half-year itinerary, is no ordinary cruise.
Three years is a long time to be away from home, with many guests planning to stay onboard the Villa Vie Odyssey indefinitely. So it makes sense that some have special permission to sail with their beloved pets in tow.
Holly Hennessy is a Florida resident who has embarked on the cruise with her cat Captain. I spoke to her to learn more about cruising with a cat.
Holly has purchased a cabin on Villa Vie Odyssey, which gives her the option to use it well beyond the initial three and a half years of sailing. It’s expected that the useful life of the ship will be 15 years.
I love ships. I’ve done three word cruises and countless others. My winter home in Florida was a 53′ boat, and it was Captain’s winter home since he was a kitten (he’s 8 now).
After 17 years of owning my boat, I had just grown tired of the headaches and being disappointed by people who maintained her. And the costs of maintaining a private vessel were becoming crazy. So to be on the water when someone else takes care of all those things? Perfect!
A perpetual world cruise in your own cabin really is ideal, esepcially if you want to explore as many countries as possible in luxurious comfort.
Holly admits that Captain, the ‘Cruising Kitty’, had been cramping her travel style and limiting her options. But now Villa Vie Odyssey offers an exciting opportunity to travel the world together:
The few times I did go away and left him in the care of dear friends who knew him well, his normally very social self didn’t love it, and let everyone know. So I was resigned to the fact that my travel had to include him. Villa Vie is the perfect solution. I love ships, and I love Captain. I can have them both!
Captain’s time onboard (and ashore if possible)
Captain was lucky enough to get a peek at his cabin before the much-delayed cruise set sail, but otherwise he spent the time ashore with Holly while they waited for the ship to launch.
Now that the ship is sailing, Captain enjoys free rein within his cabin. There is also a special area outdoors where cat owners are allowed to enjoy their pets in public.
The company hopes for it to be a social spot so those who left their fur babies at home, and crave some love, can come and share. There has been a contingency of cat haters emerge, and some passengers are allergic. All cat owners will be very respectful and stay out of the way of these passengers.
With a balcony cabin, Captain does still get plenty of fresh air. Although when the balcony door is open, he’s kept in his playpen or on a leash to prevent him getting too adventurous!
Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, Captain won’t be spending much time ashore. There are lots of rules and regulations around bringing animals into other countries. But there is some hope that Captain may get to explore the world a little.
As a private yachtie, I have been a member of a Facebook group called Gatos Del Mar. These are private yachts all over the world cruising with feline crew and they share the hassles in various places. The cruise company will clear us as needed.
Holly made it clear that the cat owners didn’t want to ask for anything that forced the crew to go above and beyond. The fact that cats are allowed onboard at all is definitely seen as enough. However, if she could have anything, there was one feature she would like to make life a little easier for her and Captain:
My wish list would include litter to be for sale at the ship shop so I don’t need to waste precious port time finding litter and having to carry heavy bags of it back to the ship.
There is one other cat on the ship, and some others joining the cruise along the way. So maybe the cat owners can work together on sourcing the litter they need. The cruise line was also going to allow small dogs for the cruise, but that plan had to be cancelled once they purchased the ship, since it does not have the right facilities for dogs.
Getting to the departure port
Before the ship set sail, Holly and Captain had to get to Belfast from Florida. I asked how that went.
Captain has always been a great traveller. We would go between our Florida and Wisconsin homes multiple times of year, both flying and driving.
Holly has some travel tips for anyone who wants to take their cat with them on their next cruise:
Check with your airline multiple times. Policies regarding pets can change at the last minute, and aircraft can vary in terms of under-seat space for pet carriers.
Always check the paperwork needed for travel in advance, and arrange to visit the vet close to departure. It’s important to understand all requirements long before you set off.
Packing light
Packing for any cruise can create a few logistical challenges, never mind a three and a half year itinerary. Thankfully, there’s reliable laundry services onboard! But when you add a cat to the equation, there are a few extra things to think about.
With the UK not allowing pets in flight cabins, Holly flew to Dublin instead, and then took a specialist pet taxi to get to Belfast. She was able to use this wisely:
He was kind enough to let me have all the things a cat needs shipped to his home, so Captain had a litter box, litter, and a scratch pad waiting for him. I do that in the States when we’re flying somewhere he hasn’t been. Hotels are usually very good about holding packages.
Cats, in Holly’s words, are just more portable than dogs. So once you can arrange the associated paraphernalia, it’s relatively easy.
Food is a different matter though, especially with a fussy eater. Captain only eats two types of dry food along with some wet food, so Holly packed as much as she could (with a kind guest bringing back another bag from the US). The ship was originally scheduled to return to the US, but that changed, meaning a re-think was needed:
We are not going to the east coast of the US as originally planned, so I ordered multiple large bags of food to pick up in the Caribbean. Thank goodness for Walmart.com.
Other tips and advice for cruising with a cat
Holly admits that she doesn’t know the full list of challenges she’ll face when sailing with Captain. It’s a question that can be answered as the cruise unfolds.
There is a retired vet tech onboard who has offered to help in case of emergencies, and vets will be visiting the ship for vaccinations as needed too.
I am a tiny bit concerned about really rough seas, which are bound to happen. The last slip I had my cat in was quite bouncy, so he’s had a taste, but big swells will be a new thing for him. Vet says he can have tiny amounts of Dramamine if it comes to that.
Cruising with pets is still a very limited market. You can bring your pets across the Atlantic with Cunard on the Queen Mary 2, but they must remain in the kennels onboard.
Holly has tried to find alternative options too…
I once saw a golden retriever in a Viking commercial, but when I asked, they said no pets. Because I have cruised so much, I have top or near top status with most major cruise lines, and the answer was still no pets.
And when I asked Holly what she was most excited about with this cruise, her answer was touching:
Just the fact that I can live how I have always wanted to live and he can be with me.
The Villa Vie Odyssey has now finally set sail, but not every guest is staying onboard for the whole three-years-plus itinerary, and there are cabins available.
So, if you’d like to try a cruise with your cat, why not get in touch with Villa Vie and see if you can join Holly and Captain on their shared odyssey?
Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 30 cruises. Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays.
After a slight delay (a mild understatement), the Villa Vie Odyssey departed on a world cruise in September 2024, with an initial 3.5-year itinerary lined up.
During the cruise, the ship will sail to hundreds of exciting destinations, and life onboard for those who are staying throughout the cruise will certainly be packed with amazing experiences.
There are some who wish to share that journey with the world, and so are posting video updates of their time on the ship on YouTube.
Here’s a look at some of the YouTubers you’ll want to follow if you’d like to keep up with this incredible cruise experience.
MidLife Cruising
As some of the most prolific YouTubers living on the Villa Vie Odyssey, Steve and Angela are documenting every aspect of their trip on the ship.
The couple, from the US, had originally posted a handful of hiking videos on their channel, but then restarted it in 2024 with updates on their decision to purchase a cabin on the ship.
Such is their dedication, they posted almost 50 videos before they had even been permitted to board the ship, documenting their adventures in Belfast.
You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram if you want to see more!
Living Life on a Cruise
Living Life on a Cruise is a YouTube channel run by Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen, a couple who relocated from Maui in Hawaii to document their world cruise experience.
The couple admit that they aren’t retired or wealthy, and will therefore be working from the ship – it’ll be fascinating to see how easy that is for them while they go on their adventures!
They’ve also posted many updates from their adventure so far, along with other travel vlogs from destinations around the world.
You can check out all their social channels and blog from their Linktree page.
The Kiwi Odyssey
Katrina Howard is a New Zealander who runs The Kiwi Odyssey channel, which is solely dedicated to her experience on the cruise with her husband Mike.
While Katrina isn’t posting videos as often as MidLife Cruising and Living Life on a Cruise, she’s still offering regular updates that are worth checking out if you want to see more of life onboard the ship.
Katrina hasn’t shared other social media details yet but I’ll add anything to this guide if she does.
JJ Cruise
JJ Cruise is a YouTube channel run by Jared and Jordan, a married couple who say they’ve already spent more than 700 nights at sea on various cruises around the world.
They announced at the start of 2024 that they would be joining the Villa Vie Odyssey, but then their plans changed.
In a follow-up, they announced that they still do plan on joining the ship for part of the world cruise, but they won’t be onboard immediately.
It’s worth subscribing so you can see when/if that still goes ahead, and they have plenty of other videos for you to check out as well.
Final word
So, whether you’re interested in following the daily life of those onboard, or just curious about the Villa Vie Odyssey itself, these YouTube channels offer an engaging way to stay connected to the cruise.
From the adventurous MidLife Cruising duo to the working-travelling pair behind Living Life on a Cruise, and even Katrina’s more laid-back updates on The Kiwi Odyssey, there’s plenty of content to enjoy.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on JJ Cruise too, as their journey might still take them aboard.
Be sure to subscribe and follow along as these creators document every step of this incredible voyage!
A Cruise Director is one of the most prominent members of the crew on a ship. They’re the head honchos when it comes to entertainment, managing the whole team responsible for shows and activities, and often hosting the bigger shows themselves.
Cruise Directors are often big personalities, and will have a cult following of their own. Especially on cruise lines like Carnival where some people will look at thew cruise director’s schedule and plan their cruise to make sure they sail with a specific CD.
So I decided to have some fun and ask my Facebook fans who would be their dream Cruise Director, if they could have anyone alive or dead. And here are the suggestions they came back with!
Bear in mind that my Facebook page is followed by people around the world, so you might not recognise some of the suggestions, but maybe you’ll discover someone new to become a fan of!
1. Robin Williams
Known for his quick wit and humour, Robin Williams would keep guests entertained with his improvisational comedy and heartfelt performances.
Robin was tied for the most suggestions, showing just how beloved he was (and how good he would be as a Cruise Director!)
As a popular comedian and chat show host, Alan Carr’s friendly and engaging personality would make passengers feel welcome and amused.
He tied with Robin Williams too for the number of suggestions, so people clearly think highly of him!
3. Ryan Reynolds
With his charm and comedic timing, Ryan Reynolds would bring a mix of humour and Hollywood glamour to any cruise. He’s shown to have a genuine warmth too, which would make everyone feel welcome.
4. Rylan Clark
A lively British TV presenter with a huge personality, Rylan would keep the energy high and the atmosphere fun for all guests. He’s a natural host and would fit right in amongst the cruise scene.
5. Kevin Hart
A top comedian known for his energetic performances, Kevin Hart would ensure the cruise is filled with laughter and excitement. He’s an outstanding standup comedian and actor, and would surely do great at a hosting role on a ship too.
6. Will Ferrell
Famous for his hilarious roles in films, Will Ferrell’s unique brand of comedy would make the cruise unforgettable. Imagine if you booked a Christmas cruise and he hosted events in character as Buddy the elf!
7. Billy Connolly
A legendary comedian with years of experience, Billy Connolly would captivate guests with his storytelling and humour. You’d spend all your time just enjoying his shows that you’d miss half the entertainment on the rest of the ship!
8. Sam Kinison
Known for his loud, intense comedic style, Sam Kinison would bring a unique and unforgettable energy to the role. That famous scream of his would certainly wake you up after a heavy dinner!
9. Benny Hill
His classic slapstick comedy would entertain guests of all ages, making the cruise a fun and nostalgic experience.
10. Shemar Moore
With his charm and charisma, actor Shemar Moore would be a delightful and engaging host for cruise passengers. However, he’s been known to heckle other comedians (for fun) so you’d hope he would let his entertainment team do their jobs!
11. David Walliams
As a comedian and author, David Walliams’ humour and creativity would keep guests thoroughly entertained. Some of his older characters from shows like Little Britain would have to stay retired, though.
12. Elvis Presley
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll would bring musical excitement and legendary status, creating an iconic cruise experience. Talk about a cruise headliner!
13. RuPaul
Famous for his larger-than-life persona, RuPaul would bring glamour, fun, and fabulousness to the cruise. He’s another that feels like a natural fit for some of the more upmarket cruise lines, though probably a bit too big a star!
14. Peter Kay
Known for his observational comedy, British comedian Peter Kay would relate to and entertain guests with his hilarious insights. As long as cheesecake and garlic bread weren’t on the buffet menu.
15. Adam Sandler
With his comedic talent, Adam Sandler would ensure the cruise is filled with laughter. He’s shown that he has the hosting chops, but if he acted like some of his characters he might have limited patience for the bizarre requests of some cruise guests!
16. Andrew Lincoln
Best known for his dramatic roles, Andrew Lincoln’s presence would add a touch of star quality and intrigue. An interesting suggestion for a Cruise Director but hey, someone asked for him so he’s on the list.
17. George Michael
His iconic music and charismatic personality would make every event on the cruise feel like a special performance. Cruise Directors aren’t necessarily there to be big musical acts but George could certainly wow a crowd with his singing.
18. Mark Wahlberg
With his Hollywood star power and friendly nature, Mark Wahlberg would be a hit with guests looking for both fun and fitness. As well as hosting shows he could be running the wellness classes onboard!
19. Jerry Seinfeld
The master of observational comedy, Jerry Seinfeld would keep guests laughing with his sharp wit. There are a lot of stand-up comics on this list because they tend to be naturals at entertaining a crowd, and Seinfeld could definitely do a job as a CD.
20. Bill Murray
Known for his offbeat humour and charm, Bill Murray would create a quirky and entertaining atmosphere on board.
21. Michael McIntyre
British comic Michael McIntrye is known for his energetic comedy and relatable anecdotes that would keep guests in high spirits throughout the cruise. He’s an established host too now, and a cruise version of his Big Show would certainly work well as a recurring event as a Cruise Director.
22. Matthew McConaughey
With his laid-back charm and famous catchphrases, Matthew McConaughey would bring a touch of Hollywood cool – I’m sure many people would feel alright, alright, alright if he was greeting them onboard.
23. Jim Carrey
Arguably the only person on this list who could rival Robin Williams’ whirlwind energy as a potential Cruise Director, I’m almost surprised Jim didn’t get more mentions. He’d certainly make sure things were never boring.
24. Samuel L. Jackson
Sam Jackson’s commanding presence and amazing sense of humour would definitely make for quite the cruise host. As long as there were no mother-flipping snakes on this mother-flipping cruise.
25. Gary Busey
Known for his eccentric personality, Gary Busey would bring a unique and unpredictable fun to the cruise. Things would definitely be interesting with him in charge…
26. Keanu Reeves
With his calm and friendly demeanour, Keanu Reeves would be a gracious and engaging host for a cruise. He tends to be more reserved in public but I think he would do a good job of making everyone feel welcome.
27. Drew Carey
A popular comedian and TV host, Drew Carey would bring humour and a game show vibe to the cruise. He’s well-regarded for his hosting of improv shows, and being quick-thinking on your feet is certainly a good skill for a Cruise Director.
28. Kaleb Cooper
Known from “Clarkson’s Farm,” Kaleb Cooper’s down-to-earth personality and humour would appeal to many passengers, though I’m not sure how much he’d enjoy the limelight of the stage compared to his typical farm environment.
29. Johannes Radebe
Johannes is a professional dancer who’s appeared on both the South African and British versions of Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars. His charisma and energy would ensure lively and entertaining events on board.
30. Kevin James
American comic and actor Kevin James would bring a lot of fun to the Cruise Director role. While better known for his movies and TV show The King of Queens, he does have a lot of stand-up comedy history too.
31. George Clooney
With his suave charm and Hollywood status, George Clooney would add a touch of elegance and excitement to any cruise – perhaps too much excitement for some guests onboard, though.
32. Vanessa Kirby
Vanessa Kirby is a stage and screen actress with many credits. Her grace and talent as an actress would bring a sophisticated and engaging presence to the cruise.
33. Paddy McGuinness
Known for his humour and lively hosting skills, British TV host and actor Paddy McGuinness would keep the fun going throughout the trip. He has experience hosting game shows and that would lend itself well to being a Cruise Director.
34. Humphrey Bogart
Here’s a blast from the past – Bogart’s classic Hollywood charm and iconic status would bring a timeless and elegant feel to any cruise. Not sure he’d fit in well on a Carnival ship but you never know.
35. Hugh Jackman
A talented actor and performer, Hugh Jackman’s charisma and musical skills would delight guests every night on a cruise. He would be extremely welcoming too and definitely has all the skills you would need to be a good cruise host.
36. P!nk
Not all musicians would make good Cruise Directors, but P!nk would do a fantastic job I’m sure. The pop star’s vibrant personality and musical talent would create an energetic and unforgettable atmosphere, that’s for sure.
37. Post Malone
With his unique style and musical talent, Post Malone would bring a cool and contemporary vibe to the Cruise Director role and I could see it working!
38. Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt’s star power and charm would make every event on the cruise feel like a Hollywood gala, and would certainly elevate the Cruise Director role.
39. Johnny Depp
Known for his eclectic roles, Johnny Depp’s presence would add a touch of intrigue and excitement to your cruise holiday. He hasn’t really shown off his hosting skills but I bet he could do a good job of entertaining guests in a variety of ways.
40. Wayne Brady
A versatile entertainer, Wayne Brady’s arguably the best choice on this list for a Cruise Director. He can act, he can sing, he’s got an incredible amount of charisma and a ton of experience doing improv comedy and improv acting. A true all-rounder, he’d be one of the best ever if he did decide to go down that route.
41. Gary Barlow
The British singer-songwriter’s musical talent and charm would make for memorable performances and events on a cruise. He already works with P&O Cruises and has his own venue, The 710 Club.
42. Joe Biden
Joe Biden’s not the only president to get a mention (see further below). His experience and stories as a public figure would provide fascinating and inspiring interactions but I’m not sure I see him hosting a “Mr and Mrs” game show on stage…
43. Sylvester Stallone
Sly Stallone is another big Hollywood name that was mentioned, and he would definitely bring the star power onboard. He could even double up as a Chief Security Officer too, which might help the cruise lines to afford him!
44. Luke Bryan
This American country singer’s charm and musical performances would keep the atmosphere lively and fun on a cruise ship. He’s a five-time winner of the ‘Entertainer of the Year’ award and so would probably do a great job!
45. John Cleese
This legendary comedian’s wit and humour would keep guests laughing throughout the trip. Provided the cruise ship wasn’t run in the same way as the Fawlty Towers hotel, anyway…
46. Jason Sudeikis
Known for his comedic roles, Jason Sudeikis’ humour and charm would ensure a fun-filled cruise. Though maybe his character Ted Lasso would be an even better fit for the Cruise Director role – you would leave the ship at the end of your cruise feeling like a changed person (for the better)!
47. Donald Trump
Trump is the other president that someone suggested for the Cruise Director role. His larger-than-life personality and experience in entertainment would make for an unforgettable cruise, that’s definitely true…
48. Shaquille O’Neal
Shaq would certainly be a commanding presence on stage as a Cruise Director. The NBA legend’s charisma and humour would make him a hit with guests of all ages.
He already has a relationship with Carnival, being appointed the Chief Fun Officer in 2018 and his Big Chicken dining venue features on several ships.
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Final word
There you have it – the suggestions of my Facebook fans. Are there any that you think stand out, either as a fantastic choice or a questionable one?
And do you have your own dream Cruise Director in mind? Let me know who (and why) in the comments!
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The vast majority of those people are going to have a very typical experience – making great memories, trying new foods, sipping on tropical cocktails and just generally having an amazing time.
But purely based on the odds, some people are going to go through an unusual experience, whether it’s something they do, something that happens to them, or something they witness from other passengers.
And these events can get a little crazy. I found this collection of the craziest stories from cruises and had to pick out the best ones to share with you – some of these really are wild!
Disclaimer: I’ve shared the stories as I found them and so some of the wording might be a little rude.
Lots of cruise ports have jewellery stores around the port area, especially around the Caribbean. And you’ll sometimes hear stories of guests being the victims of harassment or scams, but it’s not so often you see something like this, where the guest is the one trying something (literally) criminal.
The fact they got caught when they got back to the ship – and then had to wait for the diamond to be recovered in the “natural way” must’ve been excruciatingly embarrassing for him. Maybe don’t be a thief.
2. If you’re going to risk this, maybe find somewhere more private…
Drugs aren’t allowed on a cruise, but some people did try to sneak them onboard, especially marijuana. You shouldn’t, but I bet a few people try and get away with it.
However if you’re going to bring cocaine onboard, and somehow you manage to get it past security, maybe consider doing it somewhere more private than from your phone screen while sitting at a bar in view of a crowd.
Even if you’re attending an event on a cruise that’s for adults only, please remember that it doesn’t mean it’s an “adult” show.
These guests clearly got very carried away during their ‘performance’ in the couples gameshow on the ship, but I bet there were plenty of people in the audience who really weren’t impressed.
Do I need to add “Don’t have sex on stage” into my advice I give to new cruisers? I hope not…
Some of the stories on this list are wild in a way that we can laugh at them, but this one’s very serious and scary too.
Fights do break out on cruise ships. They’re rare, and they pretty much always involve alcohol. But it’s normally a fistfight.
How a guest in the main theatre of the ship was so drunk that they wanted to stab someone, and they had a stabbing implement with them, is beyond me. Rumours in the comments suggest it was a broken cocktail class that he used.
Thankfully they were arrested and according to the comments, the passenger recovered fine.
This story might not sound very crazy, but think about the implications if that guest hadn’t been there, and hadn’t thought to act. That’s a three-year-old girl who could’ve ended up anywhere on the ship, or worse.
You would hate to think that she could accidentally climb anything and fall over a railing, or that another passenger would wish her harm, but you don’t know.
Young children should always be supervised, and this story could’ve been a lot worse had the customer not had the luck and bravery to be there and handle it.
Crew members are supposed to entertain guests onboard, but they’re also supposed to stick to their jobs in doing so.
A piano bar entertainer is not a stripper, so this crew member deciding to strip down to their underwear was certainly not something they were supposed to include in their act.
The fact that the piano bar was closed the next day does definitely suggest that the entertainer’s contract was terminated. From the comments, it seems as if they’ve landed a successful career with their own venue back in Australia.
Imagine waking up to find that your cruise line had gone bankrupt, and that you were now stuck in the Caribbean?
It almost sounds like the stuff dreams are made of, though I can’t imagine the conditions onboard were fantastic when food was limited and the crew were no longer being paid.
Still, the guests did get a refunded fare once they got home from their extended cruise, so it can’t have been all bad. Maybe being stuck in paradise is your idea of the perfect cruise?
It’s still pretty crazy for a cruise line to go bust mid-cruise though. Typically a cruise line would see it coming, and cancel sailings.
Here’s another tale where guests woke up to an unexpected delay, although this one was more natural in cause and certainly didn’t last as long.
The ship was stranded due to ice flows and literally couldn’t sail out of the port until the afternoon when they’d broken up enough.
That must’ve been some pretty cool sights, suddenly being trapped by ice overnight in every direction. A shame that half the ports were cancelled on the cruise due to weather conditions, but talk about a crazy and memorable experience.
Norovirus is a gastro illness that does sometimes strike cruise ships, and when it does often a lot of people onboard will catch it – not necessarily because of the enclosed environment, but because people are terrible at washing their hands before using the buffet, or sneezing into their elbow.
Anyway, this cruise almost served as a preview of the world during the global shutdown a year later. The guest described walking around what felt like a ghost ship as so many people were quarantined. They enjoyed no lines at the buffet, and the entire adults-only part of the ship to themselves.
I can almost see the appeal – though you certainly wouldn’t want to be on a ship riddled with a virus.
Another alcohol-fuelled story and this time it was a guest who decided to act on their creepy instincts when drunk, and try to sexually harass a member of the crew.
That sort of behaviour doesn’t tend to go down well with the crew, and the fact he was dragged to his room by 3 or 4 security guys pretty sharpish was probably a lucky outcome for him. Though I can’t imagine they were gentle.
I’m sure they weren’t when the guest tried to bite them too. No wonder he was disembarked the next day and left to make his own way home. What a shame.
I just… I don’t know where to start with this one.
I’ve heard of kids ruining a pool deck due to bathroom accidents. Pools are sometimes emptied when kids who shouldn’t be in them have an ‘incident’.
But an adult woman walking around a pool deck and dripping something that isn’t pool water… This is one of the most disgusting cruise stories I’ve ever heard. Yikes!
Kids fight sometimes, and can get a bit stroppy with each other. Or they might just think it’s funny to pull a prank on their siblings, such as throwing their bathing suit off the balcony.
Unfortunately, this time it caught a gust of wind and ended up in the sea, and turned into a bit of an incident when the crew thought someone had gone overboard.
There’s no further detail on how long the false alarm was sustained – you’d hope the kid came clean quickly to let people know what had happened.
But it’s pretty crazy that a pair of shorts could cause such drama.
This story is equally sad and unpleasant, and it’s not the first time I’ve heard of a ship striking a whale carcass.
The fact that this one got stuck to the ship and continued to decompose is not a nice thought. And the person telling the story described the vile stench which I bet was utterly horrific.
Using a tender boat can make you feel a bit sick even at the best of times – throw in rotting whale smell and I’m not surprised a few people were unwell as a result.
If you’re planning on cheating on your partner on a cruise, maybe don’t get up on stage as part of the Newlywed Game so that other passengers can see who your wife is, and then see you with another woman later and realise you’re misbehaving.
Obviously, don’t cheat. That sucks. But if you’re going to, maybe learn your lesson from this muppet.
Anyway, it didn’t end well for him with a shattered arm. Married life, eh?
One of the tamer stories on the list, but it’s a fun one where a hothead learned a valuable lesson.
If you’re prepared to cut in and dance with someone else’s wife because you think that you’re the centre of attention, don’t be shocked when your wife is invited to dance instead!
The fact he got annoyed and stormed off shows that some people just don’t know how to have fun.
Between on-stage sex acts, diamond theft and other horrible stories, I had to save this shocking and scary one right to the end.
I don’t know how guests coped on this cruise…
I’m joking of course, but I did love how someone replied to a request for the craziest cruise stories with this. And the comments are equally shocked too.
Pizza never runs out on a cruise, right?
Final word
There you go – some of the craziest stories at sea.
Again, there are millions of people who go on cruises each year, so if you’re new to cruising and you’re worried this is what it’s always like, it really isn’t!
But you never know – maybe you’ve witnessed something crazy on a cruise that’s worthy of joining this list? If you have, let me know in the comments!
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Cruise ships are pretty impressive – even the smaller ones are stunning, epic works of engineering genius. And they’re hardly empty shells – they’re packed with cabins, restaurants, places to relax and things to do. None of which comes cheap.
Imagine the cost of your average hotel – now factor in making sure that the hotel can float, has powerful engines (and fuel) to move it between destinations, and the ability to power every room without being constantly plugged into the power network.
It all sounds terribly expensive – but how much does a cruise ship actually cost to build and operate?
Let’s take a look at the costs involved, as I think you’ll be impressed by the scale of it all.
The cost of building a cruise ship (they aren’t cheap!)
The cost of a cruise ship varies depending on its size and complexity, but many break the $1 billion level, especially the latest mega-ships. The average cost of an ocean cruise ship sailing today is $496 million (or £380 million).
So, on average, how much is a cruise ship? Well, this table shows the world’s most expensive cruise ships in order:
Even though Icon of the Seas launched quite a while ago now, we haven’t had confirmed figures for her final build cost. But she’s likely the most expensive ship ever built even if the $2 billion estimation ends up being an exaggeration.
In comparison, the cruise ships sailing in 2024 that cost the least amount of money to build are SeaDream Yacht Club‘s SeaDream I and SeaDream II. They were built in 1984 and 1985 respectively and cost a mere $35 million each.
An alternative comparison you can make is to look at the most expensive cruise ship per berth. Most cruise ships cost in the region of $100,000 to $350,000 per passenger to build, but there are a few anomalies below and above that range.
The most expensive cruise ship ever built when you look at the cost per berth is the luxury expedition cruise ship Hanseatic Nature, which is operated by Hapag Lloyd for the German market. At $155 million, the ship wasn’t so expensive overall, but as she only has a capacity of 199 passengers that works out at a huge $779,000 per person.
That’s a lot of cruises that the ship needed to operate to make back her money!
Hanseatic Nature
Of the cruise ships to have a maximum capacity of at least 1,000 guests, the most expensive are the Oceania Marina and Riviera, which each has a capacity for 1,258 passengers at a cost of $380,000 per person to build.
Of course, building a cruise ship is only the first step. Most of the cost of running a cruise line comes from operating and maintaining the ships.
The cost to operate a cruise ship varies depending on the size of the ship and where it’s sailing. As a guide, Royal Caribbean ships cost an average of $240 million per year to operate.
There are six main areas of expense for cruise ships:
1. Commission and transportation
This is a broad area that covers everything to do with getting passengers onto a ship. So that’ll be the cost of producing tickets, any commission fees paid to travel agents, and the costs involved in using a port for embarkation and disembarkation.
Port costs are normally calculated based on the capacity and tonnage of a ship – a bigger ship means more passengers will be boarding, which in turn means more space is needed, more security staff must be hired or paid for longer, and even just the cost of power for the terminal goes up too.
2. Onboard expenses
This area covers the cost of any facilities or features on the ship that cost money to run. So think entertainment, spas, shops and activities. These all need special insurance too, so that’s covered in this section of expenses.
3. Payroll
A really simple one – the staff on the ship need to be paid. Again, depending on the size of the ship this will vary pretty dramatically. Often the larger ships will have as many crew as some smaller ships will have total passengers.
Unsurprisingly, the cost of cruise ship food is high – cruise ships get through a lot of food, and so this expense gets its own category. There are all the upmarket meals that guests eat, including snacks and drinks, while the crew also needs to be fed while they’re on board.
Fish & Ships on Independence of the Seas
5. Fuel
Fuel costs include the cost of buying the fuel, but also the cost of getting the fuel delivered to the ship and any costs involved with storing it. Fuel is expensive, and cruise ships spend huge amounts on it – more on that below.
6. Other expenses
The final category of expenses covers ‘everything else’, such as general repairs and maintenance, and the cost of insuring the ship as a whole.
Fuel is one of the biggest costs for ships
The amount of fuel used by a cruise ship depends on its size and cruising speed. The largest ships will use around 250 tonnes of fuel per day, which means a cost of around $187,500 per day.
Just like all fuel costs, the price of ship fuel has continued to climb, and ships can now expect to pay between $700 and $750 per tonne, depending on the port that they buy it from. Based on using 250 tonnes per day at $750 per tonne, that’s a mammoth sum, working out at over $68 million per year on fuel – for one ship!
Smaller ships will likely use between 100 and 150 tonnes per day. If we take an average of 125 tonnes per day, then a small cruise ship would spend just under $95,000 per day or $34 million a year on fuel. Still pretty pricey!
Maintenance matters too – ships need a lot of TLC
It’s been reported that around 7% of a cruise line’s revenue goes into ship maintenance. That averages out at around $19 million a year per cruise ship, although that figure fluctuates as cruise ships will do larger refurbishments every three to five years.
Ships go through a lot of wear and tear, but cruise lines don’t want guests to know about that. It’s important that everything is properly cleaned, repaired and maintained so that every guest gets the same high-quality experience.
Cruise ships are cleaned very thoroughly
This means there are ongoing costs to keep on top of smaller issues, and then larger refurbishments when features start to get tired and need an update.
These refurbishments often cost huge sums. Here are some examples:
Celebrity Revolution
Celebrity Cruises undertook a massive refurbishment programme towards the end of the 2010s, spending $500 million to modernise the entire fleet of nine ships and bring them in line with Celebrity Edge, at the time their newest ship. Suites and public areas were given an ‘epic makeover’ as part of the investment.
The newly revolutionised Celebrity Equinox
Norwegian Spirit
In one of the largest ever single-ship refurbishments, NCL spent $100 million to upgrade the Norwegian Spirit in 2020, carrying out a number of major enhancements.
I visited Norwegian Spirit just before the makeover, and she actually looked fine! A little dated, yes, but still in good condition as you can see from my ship tour.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent spent $125 million to upgrade the Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner from 2016-to 2017, following the launch of the Seven Seas Explorer. Compared to the $100 million NCL spent on one ship it doesn’t seem like an incredible sum, but these ships were already exceptionally luxurious.
Ships still make money (of course)
So, given the huge costs of building and maintaining cruise ships, you may now be interested to know how much profit cruise lines are making.
Owning a cruise ship is profitable, providing the ships sail with enough passengers – likely around 70% capacity. While there are huge expenses involved, cruise fares are designed to cover these costs while still being affordable to passengers.
Even deals like drinks packages are carefully planned out based on the data that cruise ships record. They’ll look at how many drinks they’re selling on average by passenger, and then offer a package that covers that cost.
Passengers who drink a lot will probably get value for their money but there’ll be a lot of passengers who take out a drinks package but don’t consume their share – extra profit for the cruise line.
A decent chunk of profit comes from casinos, spas, speciality dining and guests booking suites. As a general rule, if you book an inside cabin and decline the drinks, speciality dining, spa services and casino, the cruise line will make a loss on your stay.
So the Royal Caribbean made twice as much money, which is even more impressive when you consider that Hilton has almost a million rooms in its hotels, whereas Royal Caribbean has around 70,000 staterooms on its ships.
In years since the global shutdown of 2020, many cruise lines have lost money rather than being profitable, but year-on-year things are improving again.
Per ship, it’s a decent chunk of change
A cruise ship will usually generate around $200 million to $300 million in revenue every year. The amount of profit that a cruise ship makes every year will vary but it’s usually between $20 and $40 million annually.
As I said above, Royal Caribbean Group made around $1.8 billion in profit in 2019, the year before the global pause. When you divide that between all the ships operated by the group at that time (across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea Cruises and other smaller lines) that averages at $40 million per ship each year.
Ships will eventually need to be sold or scrapped
On average, a cruise ship tends to last for around 30 years if properly maintained, and they will usually undergo some refurbishments or a refit during that time to keep them updated.
That can vary though – some ships have a much longer lifespan. The longest-surviving cruise ship still sailing is the Sea Cloud, owned by Sea Cloud Cruises operating as an independent cruise ship for up to 64 passengers. She was first built in 1931 as a private yacht and served during World War II as a weather ship for the US Navy.
Hebridean Princess is another ship that’s had a long life – she was first launched in 1964 as MV Columba, serving as a car ferry and Royal Mail ship. She now serves as a cruise ship for Hebridean Islands Cruises around the islands of Scotland.
Here are some notable ships that no longer operate, and their lifespan:
Cruise Line
Ship
Year Launched
Year Ended Service
Years Active
Notes
Carnival/Century
Carnival Fascination/Century Harmony
1994
2022
30
Spent most of her life as Carnival Fascination for Carnival, until 2020.
Carnival
Carnival Sensation
1993
2022
31
After being retired in early 2022 by Carnival, she was scrapped immediately.
Fred.Olsen
Black Watch
1972
2022
50
Never returned to service after the global shutdown of 2020.
Fred.Olsen
Boudicca
1973
2021
48
Began life as Royal Viking Sky. Various operators including Princess from 1993-97.
NCL
Norwegian Star
1973
2021
48
Originally built for Phoenix Reisen, bought by NCL in 1997.
Cunard
Queen Elizabeth 2
1969
2008
39
Cunard’s longest-serving ship, now operating as a floating hotel in Dubai
P&O Cruises
Arcadia
1988
2021
33
P&O’s second Arcadia also served for Princess, and Cruise and Maritime
Royal Caribbean
Sovereign of the Seas
1988
2020
32
Served as MS Sovereign for Pullmantur Cruises from 2008 to 2020
Carnival
Mardi Gras
1972
2003
31
Carnival’s first ship was sold on in 1993
MSC Cruises
Melody
1982
2013
31
Sailed for MSC from 1997-2013. Started life as the Atlantic.
Carnival
Carnival Fantasy
1990
2020
30
Served its whole life with Carnival.
Celebrity Cruises
Horizon
1990
2020
30
Sold by Celebrity in 2005, served for Island, Pullmantur and CDF since
Royal Caribbean
Monarch of the Seas
1991
2020
29
Served as MS Monarch for Pullmantur Cruises from 2013 to 2020
Princess Cruises
Princess Patricia
1949
1978
29
Princess’ first ship when bought in 1965.
P&O Cruises
Arcadia
1954
1979
25
Built as a passenger ship originally, began cruises in the 1960s.
The bottom line
Phew – quite the stat-heavy guide there, but hopefully you can see now just how big the numbers are when dealing with how much cruise ships cost, both when being built and to be maintained, and how much money they make.
Are the numbers what you expected? Or are they bigger, or smaller?
The numbers will only get bigger again, especially now that capacity is getting back to maximum levels and new, feature-packed ships are launching.
It’s an exciting time to be a cruise passenger with some of the epic ships on the horizon – that will no doubt cost a pretty penny.
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As we know, the cruise industry took a bit of a hit from 2020 until 2021, but the recovery has been pretty remarkable. 2022 and 2023 saw the cruise market boom once again, helped by a number of new ship launches
In this updated guide, I’ve got some key cruise stats that help show you the state of the current cruise industry, including key info from the last couple of years and a preview of what’s to come in 2024.
2024 Cruise Industry Statistics
1. In 2023, the Cruise Market Recovered to Record Levels
31.7 million people enjoyed a cruise in 2023 – record levels that surpass even the numbers before the global shutdown.
According to the latest state of cruising report by the Cruise Line International Association, around 35 million passengers are expected to embark on a cruise in 2024.
2023 was the first year expected to be above 2019 passenger levels, with the industry recovering slowly from the global shutdown of 2020 – though not slow compared to some other travel industries.
2. Royal Caribbean Carried the Most Passengers of All Cruise Lines in 2023
(Individual cruise line reports)
Royal Caribbean carried more passengers than any other cruise line in 2023, with over 6 million passengers. However, the Carnival Corporation (including Carnival, Costa Cruises, Princess Cruises, AIDA, Holland America, and P&O) hasn’t yet announced its full statistics and it’s likely that the Group will have more passengers combined – it was 7.7 million in 2022.
3. 15 New Cruise Ships Were Delivered in 2023
The new cruise ships delivered in 2023 are shown in the following table…
In 2024, 11 new cruise ships are currently planned, including a brand-new biggest ship ever.
The ships due to be delivered in 2024 are:
Cruise Ship
Cruise Line
Capacity
Launch
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
7,600
January 2024
Sun Princess
Princess Cruises
4,300
February 2024
Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages
2,700
May 2024 TBC
Queen Anne
Cunard Line
3,000
May 2024
Mein Schiff 7
TUI Cruises
2,900
June 2024
Silver Ray
Silversea
728
June 2024
Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
5,668
July 2024
Explora II
Explora Journeys
922
August 2024
Viking Vela
Viking Ocean Cruises
998
December 2024
Disney Treasure
Disney Cruise Line
4,000
December 2024
Ilma
Ritz Carlton
448
TBC Summer 2024
5. More Than 50% Of All New Cruise Ships That Launched in 2022 or 2023 Are Powered by LNG Rather Than Diesel
(CLIA)
Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is the cleanest fossil fuel and it represents an excellent alternative to diesel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and compact climate change. LNG also has virtually zero sulphur emissions.
69% of diesel-powered ships have been fitted with exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) which remove 98% of sulphur content from exhaust emissions. 96% of non-LNG new ships will have EGCS installed.
6. In 2023 There Were Over 300 Cruise Ships in the World
It’s not clear how many cruise ships are operating right now, because some of the smaller ships don’t always operate. There were believed to be 323 cruise ships by the end of 2022 and another 15 were added in 2023, but it’s not clear how many were sold or scrapped. It’s likely to be around 320 ships sailing right now.
According to CLIA this is still under 1% of the world’s commercial fleet of ships. 25% of ships are general cargo ships.
7. There Are More Than 50 Cruise Lines in the World
(CLIA, Maritime Executive)
There were more than 50 cruise lines operating in 2024, as recognised by the Cruise Lines International Association as well as some smaller brands.
The biggest additions to the cruise line world last year were Explora Journeys – a new luxury brand operated by MSC – and Crystal Cruises, which made its return after folding in 2022.
Explora Journeys was a new cruise line for 2023
8. An Exact Replica of the Titanic, Called Titanic II, Was Announced (Again) in 2024.
(Business Insider)
An Australian businessman has undertaken a $500 million project to build an exact replica of the Titanic cruise ship which sank in 1912.
The ship will feature modern-day navigation technology and safety systems and, unlike the original, it will have enough lifeboats and life jackets for all of the passengers.
You can learn more about Titanic II in this video…
The project was announced a long time ago, but only in early 2024 was an update given and it is still happening, though there is no timescale.
9. The First Cruise Ships Had Cows on Board To Provide Fresh Milk
(Associated Press, Cunard)
Cunard is one of the oldest cruise lines with a history dating back to 1840. On the earliest cruises, cows were kept on board to supply fresh milk before being slaughtered and eaten on the final day of the voyage.
These days, over 40,000 pints of milk are brought on to a cruise ship for a two-week cruise. To produce that amount of milk in two weeks would require 25 dairy cows.
10. 2024 Saw The New ‘Biggest Cruise Ship in the World’
Unlike previous new ‘biggest ship’ launches such as Wonder of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas, this is not a minor increase within the same class. This is a brand new Icon Class, which is significantly larger.
The previous biggest ship launched in 2022, and that was Wonder of the Seas. She had an internal volume of 236,857 gross tons and a maximum passenger capacity of 6,988.
Icon of the Seas exceeds those stats by some way, with a volume of 250,800 gross tons and a maximum passenger capacity of 7,600.
11. The Most Expensive Cruise Ships Are Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas… For Now
(Statista)
The most expensive cruise ships ever built are Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. These virtually-identical ships each cost around $1.4 billion when they were built in 2009 and 2010 respectively.
Royal Caribbean’s newest Oasis-class ship, Wonder of the Seas, was slightly less expensive to build, with a cost of $1.3 billion.
But Icon of the Seas, that launched earlier in 2024, is estimated to have cost $2 billion. So the title may change hands very soon, once that figure is confirmed…
The average cruise duration is seven days. However, seven-day cruises account for only 40% of all cruises. 27% of cruises are 4-6 days in length, 15% are 8-13 days, 11% are up to 3 days and 4% are 14 days.
Cruise Port and Destination Statistics
13. There Are More Than 2,000 Cruise Ports To Explore
(CruiseMapper)
CruiseMapper has a database of 2,219 cruise ports. 587 of these are river ports and 1,632 are ocean ports.
Most cruise ports can only accommodate ships of a certain size – the smaller ones are only accessible by smaller cruise ships.
14. The World’s Busiest Cruise Port Is Port Canaveral
(Florida Ports Council)
The world’s busiest cruise port is Port Canaveral, which welcomed 6.8 million passengers in 2023 – a massive increase of over 2 million guests compared to 2022 (source).
Port Canaveral
15. The Average Cruise Passenger Spends $385 in Port Before Boarding a Cruise
(CLIA)
Most passengers will arrive in a port city at least one day before they embark on a cruise. During this time, they spend an average of $385 per person on things like accommodation, food and transport.
Passengers go on to spend an average of $100 in each port that they visit during the cruise.
16. The Preferred Destination of British and Irish Passengers Is the Mediterranean
(CLIA)
38.4% of cruises taken by British and Irish passengers were to the Mediterranean, significantly more than any other region. The second most popular destination was Northern Europe, with 29%, while 10.6% of passengers went to the Caribbean.
Of all passengers cruising anywhere in Europe in 2024, 29% came from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Cruise Passenger Statistics
17. The Average Cruise Passenger Is 47 Years Old
(CLIA)
The average age of a cruise passenger is 46 years old. However, people in their forties make up only 15% of cruise passengers. Most cruises have a mix of all ages, from children to pensioners.
Here is the breakdown of cruisers by age:
12 and under – 9%
13 to 19 – 6%
20 to 29 – 9%
30 to 39 – 11%
40 to 49 – 15%
50 to 59 – 18%
60 to 69 – 19%
70 and over – 14%
World cruises have the oldest passengers, with an average age of 62. This is because there are few, if any, children on board and because it’s mostly retired people who can go away for 3 months at a time.
Caribbean cruises have the youngest passengers, with an average age of 43. This is because they are popular with families as well as those under 30 who like to take short party cruises from the US.
British passengers have an older average age than the global figures – it stands at 55.8 years.
We also know from the latest CLIA stats that more than a quarter of cruises taken by British and Irish guests in 2024 involved a travelling party of three or more generations. That’s a lot of people travelling with children, parents and/or grandparents (or even great-grandparents).
18. Half of All Cruise Passengers Reside in North America
(CLIA)
Around 50% of cruise passengers come from North America. 24% come from Western Europe, 15% from Asia and 11% from elsewhere.
The following table shows the number of cruise passengers in 2018 based on where they live:
Region of residence
Number of Passengers
% of all
North America
14,240,000
50%
Western Europe
6,731,000
24%
Asia
4,240,000
15%
Australasia
1,460,000
5%
South America
883,000
3%
Scandinavia
225,000
1%
Eastern Europe
213,000
1%
Africa
154,000
1%
Middle East
111,000
0%
Caribbean
56,000
0%
Central America
47,000
0%
19. Singaporean People Like to Cruise More Than Any Other Nation
(CLIA)
Cruising is very popular in Singapore, with 6.4% of Singaporeans taking a cruise in an average year. Other nationalities which like to cruise are Australians (5.4%), Americans (4%), Hong Kongers (3.3%), Brits (2.8%), Germans (2.7%) and Canadians (2.6%).
The following table shows how many people from each country took a cruise in 2018:
Country
Cruise passengers (2018)
Population
% of people cruising per year
Singapore
373,000
5,800,000
6.4%
Australia
1,345,000
25,000,000
5.4%
United States
13,091,000
331,000,000
4.0%
Hong Kong
250,000
7,500,000
3.3%
UK & Ireland
2,009,000
72,000,000
2.8%
Germany
2,233,000
83,800,000
2.7%
Canada
971,000
37,700,000
2.6%
New Zealand
112,000
4,800,000
2.3%
Norway
101,000
5,400,000
1.9%
Switzerland
154,000
8,654,622
1.8%
Taiwan
391,000
23,800,000
1.6%
Austria
136,000
9,000,000
1.5%
Italy
831,000
60,400,000
1.4%
Spain
530,000
46,700,000
1.1%
France
521,000
65,200,000
0.8%
Netherlands
113,000
17,100,000
0.7%
Malaysia
150,000
32,300,000
0.5%
Argentina
187,000
45,200,000
0.4%
South Africa
143,000
59,300,000
0.2%
Brazil
510,000
212,500,000
0.2%
Japan
266,000
126,400,000
0.2%
Mainland China
2,357,000
1,395,000,000
0.2%
Mexico
174,000
123,932,000
0.1%
India
221,000
1,380,000,000
0.0%
20. Three-Quarters of People Use a Travel Agent When Booking a Cruise
(CLIA)
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recognises 13,000 travel agencies and 50,000 individual travel agents worldwide. Together, these book 75% of cruise vacations around the world.
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21. More People Are Aware of the Environmental Impact of Cruising – And the Efforts To Improve Things
(CLIA)
CLIA’s latest information for British and Irish cruise passengers shows that 76% of passengers were either “more aware” or “much more aware” of environmental and sustainable tourism, while the cruise industry moves towards a target of net zero carbon cruising by 2050.
22. The Biggest Threat to Cruise Ship Safety Is Fire
(Tyco)
To ensure that any fires that occur on cruise ships can be quickly contained, the average 2,700-passenger cruise ship has 4,000 smoke detectors, 500 fire extinguishers, 5,000 sprinklers, six miles of fire hose and five specially-trained firefighting teams.
23. The Risk of Violent Crime on a Cruise Ship Is 95% Lower Than on Land
(CLIA)
A study of four years of violent crime data by renowned criminologist Dr James Alan Fox showed that the rate of violent crime on a cruise ship is 23.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 508 per 100,000 people in a typical city in the United States.
24. Most Cruise Ships Have Jails, Hospitals and Morgues on Board
Cruise ships need to be prepared for every eventuality. Cruise ship jails, hospitals and morgues will be found in the lower decks, away from the majority of passengers. Depending on the size of the cruise ship, the morgue usually holds thre to six bodies.
25. Many Cruise Ships Have Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings on Board
As cruise ships have an abundance of alcohol on board, people suffering from addictions sometimes worry about being able to practice abstinence on board.
For this reason, many cruise ships have Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings on a daily basis. You’ll see these on the cruise daily schedule as ‘Friends of Bill W’ or ‘FOB’.
Bill Wilson is the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends of Bill meetings on cruise ships may also be attended by members of similar support groups such as Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Friends of Bill W meeting on the bulletin board
Weird Cruise Facts
26. The Church of Scientology Has Its Own Cruise Ship
(Scientology)
The Freewinds is a 540-passenger cruise ship belonging to the Church of Scientology. It is staffed by an unpaid crew known as Sea Org and sails out of Curaçao. The church describes the cruise ship as ‘the pinnacle of a deeply spiritual journey’.
27. Not All Cruise Ship Weddings Are Legally Recognised
(World of Cruising)
Cruise ship weddings may be legally-binding or just symbolic. If you want your cruise ship wedding to count as a legal marriage, you’ll need to choose a cruise ship that was registered in a country where the law allows marriages onboard a cruise ship.
Options for legally-binding cruise ship weddings include P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises (which have ships registered in Bermuda), Celebrity Cruises (on ships registered in Malta) and Royal Caribbean (on ships registered in the Bahamas).
28. The Big X on Celebrity Cruises’ Ship Funnels Isn’t the Letter X
Each Celebrity Cruises ship has a big letter X on the funnel. While you may think that this is the letter X, it’s actually the Greek letter Chi and it stands for Chandris which is the group that founded Celebrity Cruises in 1988.
Service dogs such as guide dogs for visually impaired people and hearing dogs for the deaf are welcome on most cruise ships.
However, certain types of working dogs such as emotional support dogs are not recognised as official service dogs and are not allowed on board. The rules have become stricter since people began to bring untrained pet dogs on board under the guise of being assistance dogs.
Service dog toilet on the Disney Wish
Cat lovers may also be interested in the Meow Meow Cruise, a cat-themed cruise. Unfortunately, no cats are permitted onboard.
30. You Can See an Abandoned Cruise Ship Wreck on Google Maps
The MS World Discoverer is a cruise ship that struck a rock in the ocean off the Solomon Islands in April 2000. All passengers were transported to safety, but the ship remains there to this day, lying tipped to one side.
You can view the World Discoverer cruise ship on Google Maps here.
31. Most Cruise Ships Don’t Have a Deck 13
And yes, it’s for exactly the reason you think it is – superstition means that many cruise ships go straight from Deck 12 to Deck 14.
MSC Cruises is a little different – the number 17 is considered unlucky in Italian culture, and so instead MSC ships often skip from Deck 16 to Deck 18.
32. You Can Part-Own the Biggest Cruise Lines
Many of the biggest cruise lines in the world are public – meaning you can buy shares in them.
Not only that, but there are often rewards to owning a minimum number of shares, with perks given to you every time you cruise with that cruise line!
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The Bottom Line
The cruise industry is a huge contributor to the global economy. Following a year like no other, the cruise industry has been quick to engage experts and government authorities to strengthen its already robust public health measures.
Cruising resumed gradually from summer 2020 and the return has continued into 2021 and 2022. 2023 was then one of the strongest years in a long time.
With the pent-up demand for travel, I’m sure that the cruise industry will reach new heights in the years to come.
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Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 30 cruises. Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays.
Cruises are a fantastic way to enjoy a break from everyday life – so much so that, for some people, the transition back into normality can be tough.
The post-cruise blues are a real thing and can be tough to overcome, depending on your circumstances.
But experienced cruisers have some great tips on how to get past them, so that you aren’t wallowing at home, missing your ship and the crew who looked after you so well.
Let’s take a look.
1. Book another cruise
The number one tip that everyone recommends for beating the post-cruise blues is to book another one.
And it makes sense, because the best way to stop thinking about your old cruise is to think about your next one. Having a cruise booked means you can start daydreaming about the ship and itinerary, thinking about what activities you want to try, where you’ll eat and more.
A common comeback is when people say they can’t afford another cruise, and I get that – especially if you’re still paying off the one that you’ve just sailed on!
But there are some great deals you can often find with low deposits. You might only need a nominal fee, and in some rare situations there may even be special offers with zero deposit required!
You don’t have to split your cruise into equal monthly payments, so if you want to book and then wait a couple of months before you start paying for it, that’s fine. And once you have that cruise booked, you’ll soon beat those blues and start getting the excited feeling again.
Also, consider choosing a mini cruise, if you can’t afford a longer one. Even a short 2-night or 3-night getaway can be the ideal bridge to your next longer sailing, and give you something to look forward to.
Just make sure that, once you’ve booked, you put a countdown on your phone, or laptop, or even a good old-fashioned one hung on your wall or noticeboard at home. That way, you can enjoy seeing the days tick by as the cruise gets closer!
2. Plan another cruise
If you absolutely can’t afford to book another cruise yet, don’t worry. You can still plan one, even if you don’t end up actually booking it.
The key is to make sure you have a firm idea in your head. Don’t just look at cruise deals wistfully, without at least trying to make concrete plans, because then you won’t get into it as a project and you’ll just end up feeling sad about the cruise you actually did go on.
Set a rough date and then start looking for deals that’ll work. Think about any pre-cruise hotels you might need to book, and read articles on the cruise line or ship to learn more about it.
Then, when your finances do improve, you can book the cruise quickly.
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3. Write a cruise review
One of the best ways to close the book on a cruise holiday and get yourself back into the ‘everyday’ frame of mind is to write a review about it.
Don’t worry if you aren’t the best at writing, you don’t have to be. Just let everything pour out – talk about the bits you loved, and try to think of anything you didn’t like too. Even the best cruises can have some quirks or niggles.
In fact, finding the little negatives can help you beat the blues, since you stop putting the time on the ship on a pedestal.
Plus, your review will help other people to find their perfect ship – whether they are like you, and would love to have a similar experience, or if they’re a different type of cruiser and your review steers them away from your style of cruise to something else.
Going straight from a cruise holiday back to work or just your usual schedule can feel very blunt, which is often why people feel like they have the blues.
With that in mind, make sure you keep the cruise feeling going just a little bit longer by scheduling some time with your friends and family for a catch up, and sharing your stories.
Try to be mindful that you don’t sound too obsessed (it’s easily done!), but even people who aren’t normally a fan of cruises often like to hear the stories about them since they’re different to a regular holiday.
And by talking about how your cruise went, you’ll feel more reflective and that’ll help you get back into normal life. Or it’ll have you booking your next cruise, if you weren’t already. Either is good!
5. Add a little of the cruise lifestyle to your own
A lot of the discussions I’ve read online about post-cruise blues talk about how the biggest adjustment is losing all the little things that make a cruise special – easy access to amazing food, a room that’s constantly cleaned for you, fantastic cocktails, and a wealth of entertainment.
So, why not bring a little bit of the cruise lifestyle into your everyday? Maybe think back to your favourite meals you had onboard and try to recreate them using recipes you’ve found online?
Or spoil yourself with some cocktails at home at the end of the week. Many of the best cruise line cocktail recipes are available for people to try themselves.
You can even think a little bigger and try to recreate some of the cruise entertainment by checking out comedy and theatre performances near you. Splash out on a couple of nice nights out at a West End-style show and book a meal beforehand.
It won’t be quite the same as having it all on-tap on a cruise ship, but it’ll help capture a bit of that cruise spirit on land.
6. Join Facebook groups and forums
Connecting with like-minded cruise enthusiasts can be a great way to beat the post-cruise blues.
Joining Facebook groups or online forums dedicated to cruising allows you to share experiences, swap tips, and even plan future trips with others who understand your passion.
I have a Facebook group called CRUISE CHAT and I’d love to see you there.
It’s a virtual community where you can relive your cruise memories, discuss upcoming itineraries, and stay engaged in the cruise lifestyle, all from the comfort of home.
Just be aware that you’re probably going to be chatting to people who are about to go on a cruise – try to control the jealousy!
7. Add some cruise décor to your home
Bringing a touch of your cruise experience into your everyday surroundings can work wonders in lifting your spirits.
Consider adding nautical-themed decorations or souvenirs around your house. Whether it’s a framed photograph or photo collage from your cruise, a model ship on a shelf, or even a sea-inspired colour scheme, these elements can serve as gentle reminders of your memorable voyage.
They don’t just help you to preserve the happy memories, but they also make for a fun, cosy atmosphere that you can enjoy all year round.
8. Distract yourself
Sometimes the best way to overcome the blues is by immersing yourself in activities that keep your mind occupied.
Dive into hobbies or interests that you enjoy but might have set aside during your cruise.
Whether it’s picking up a new book, starting a home improvement project, or even planning a weekend getaway, staying busy can prevent you from dwelling on the end of your cruise holiday.
If that doesn’t work, cycle back to number 2 on this list and see if planning a cruise will help to distract you from your last one.
Sometimes you can’t beat the cruise obsession even with your everyday distractions, so just go with the flow!
9. Get active
One of the last bits of advice on ways to beat the holiday blues is to stay active – get out and enjoy some walks, or go to the gym, or take up something sporty.
I understand that exercise releases all kinds of endorphins that should cheer you up, but also, how much are people giving out this advice just because they know you’ve likely over-indulged on your cruise? Haha.
If you have taken advantage of the buffet, and you felt your holiday outfits getting a little tighter as you got closer to disembarkation day, then you might feel a little better if you step up your exercise game once you’re home.
And it will help you to get past those sad feelings too as the natural reactions in your body boost your mood in general.
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Final word
Not everyone feels the post-cruise blues. Maybe your cruise wasn’t as good as you were hoping, because you picked the wrong ship or itinerary for you. Or maybe you were just excited to get home to see your cat or dog.
But some people love cruising so much that the blues hit hard once their cruise holiday is over – and hopefully, if you’re one of those, you’ll find that one of these tips helps you beat the funk.
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