Ship Stories

Experience the Captain’s Table cruise tradition, where selected guests dine with the captain and officers, enjoy exclusive menus, and discover a piece of maritime history.

Celebrity Xcel is Celebrity Cruises’ next-generation Edge-class ship, featuring innovative design, immersive experiences, and eco-friendly methanol-capable propulsion.

Join me onboard the Legend of the Seas as we sail on an unforgettable Sydney to Honolulu repositioning cruise. Experience stunning stops in French Polynesia, cross the International Date Line, and get a behind-the-scenes look at life as crew on this legendary Pacific voyage.

Life onboard while cruising and working Down Under Cruise crew life I visited Auckland and Sydney as cruise crew life onboard was great...

This year, we went on another fantastic family cruise aboard the Explora I. We had such a great experience last time that even the boys were eager to sail on this ship again. My husband and eldest son left a day earlier by car, driving to Munich and continuing on to Venice the next day. My youngest son and I flew there to meet them. We reunited as a family at the stunning old countryside estate, Villa Condulmer, owned by Sabrina, a singer from the 1980s. There, we enjoyed del

My second contract on board Down Under I had two months of vacation and it was nice to spend time with the family at home. Now it is time...

Cruise Atelier had the privilege of sailing on the inaugural cruise of the brand-new Oceania Allura, traveling from Genoa to Trieste, and that’s why I wanted to write a blog about this beautiful new ship. The vessel was built by Fincantieri in Italy and entered service on July 10. It accommodates 1,200 passengers and 800 crew members (a ratio of 2 crew for every 3 guests). She is the sister ship of the Oceania Vista, and this cruise line is renowned for its upper-premium clas

On all the good things come and end! I would like to share the highlights of my first contract on the Legend of the Seas. The night...

What is it like to stay in the Two Bedroom Grand Suite at the Symphony of the Seas? This time, we decided to go on a cruise with Symphony...

Working on a cruise ship: in the Mediterranean We started the repositioning after some cruises to the North of Europe and around the...

Crew experience on a cruise ship Hotel Safety Trainings As this ship start feeling as my second home, I start knowing the crew onboard...

Discover what it's like to work on a cruise ship — the perks, the challenges, and why life at sea is an unforgettable adventure.

The gangway for crew was at street level, and I had to make my way to the cruise staff office. I found out that in the crew area, there...

Explore the features of the Norwegian Prima, NCL's newest luxury ship. Find out about dining, entertainment, exclusive experiences, and more for your next cruise vacation!

I was cruising with a friend many times on MSC the Rhapsody, the cruise was going from Genova to Rio de Janeiro long cruises to warm...

Curious about working on a cruise ship? Discover what it's really like, from daily routines to unique experiences, in my first-hand account of life at sea.

Discover the ultimate luxury family cruise experience in The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line, where exclusivity meets world-class comfort.