Why Liverpool matters to Cunard
Why Liverpool matters to Cunard
Cunard’s new luxury cruise ship, Queen Anne, will be christened in Liverpool this year. That might not sound exotic for an event of such magnitude, but trust us, it’s wholly appropriate. Here’s why Liverpool matters to Cunard – and the full story behind it
February 2024 • 9 min read
Has improved accessibility made cruise fit for all?
Has improved accessibility made cruise fit for all?
Becoming ever more accessible is a key ambition within the cruise industry. Numerous cruise lines have stepped up and worked towards being fit for all. So we ask the question – how have cruise providers improved accessibility, and where do the challenges still remain?
February 2024 • 8 min read
SS United States: Why her preservation matters
SS United States: Why her preservation matters
America’s flagship, SS United States, is currently fighting for survival in court proceedings after her dock rent doubled in August 2021. Beyond ongoing debates on finance, there are numerous reasons why preserving this historic liner matters …
January 2024 • 16 min read
SS Warrimoo: A Victorian case of Hogmanay time travel
SS Warrimoo: A Victorian case of Hogmanay time travel
Time travel remains exclusive to fantasy and Sci-fi – and one particular Victorian steamship. Courtesy of an incredible anomaly, SS Warrimoo became a steam-punk Tardis; straddling two different days, months, years, seasons and continents in a single moment. Here’s the story
December 2023 • 5 min read
Opinion: Why 2024 will be the year of the cruise
Opinion: Why 2024 will be the year of the cruise
The cruise industry bounced back to (almost) pre-Covid levels in 2023. Courtesy of larger ships and impressive value for money, 2024 is set to be an impressive year for cruise figures. Here's why sensible minds and clever money are heading for a cruise next year
December 2023 • 7 min read
Remembrance: The 1981 Penlee RNLI lifeboat disaster
Remembrance: The 1981 Penlee RNLI lifeboat disaster
In a perilous winter storm, a brave RNLI crew battled to rescue the stricken coaster Union Star. It was one of the greatest losses for the RNLI but remains a remarkable display of the courage and selflessness of the institution’s crew members…
December 2023 • 10 min read
Opinion: The case for renovating mature liners
Opinion: The case for renovating mature liners
The cruise world is slowly turning greener, attracting those who consider themselves more environmentally conscious. However, it’s led to an industry-wide debate – can ships be renovated and upcycled without having to order a brand-new leviathan?
November 2023 • 7 min read
How RMS Queen Mary was saved from scrap
How RMS Queen Mary was saved from scrap
As the golden age of Transatlantic travel came to an end, the revered RMS Queen Mary was destined for a violent death in a Japanese breakers yard. Yet, the Americans had something to say about that
November 2023 • 9 min read
SS Baychimo: Unsinkable ghost ship hunted by the government
SS Baychimo: Unsinkable ghost ship hunted by the government
SS Baychimo vanished in 1969, following four decades of unearthly activity. Her fate remains ultimately mysterious despite recent efforts from the Alaskan government to establish an understanding. It’s the ultimate ghost ship story – because it’s 100 per cent real
October 2023 • 10 min read
The history of pets aboard with Cunard
The history of pets aboard with Cunard
Pets and animals have always been welcome aboard with Cunard. We examine Cunard’s friendly policy after almost 200 years of the line’s pet-friendly cruising
October 2023 • 6 min read
Godmother profile: Whoopi Goldberg
Godmother profile: Whoopi Goldberg
Coming to prominence as a talented comedian and actor, Whoopi Goldberg has more personality than the rest of Hollywood put together. Is it any surprise that the cruise industry sought her as a godmother?
October 2023 • 11 min read
RMS Olympic: Heroic commercial liner with a kill count
RMS Olympic: Heroic commercial liner with a kill count
RMS Olympic may be lesser known than her famous sister – RMS Titanic, but that doesn’t mean she couldn’t pack a punch. Having enjoyed a lengthy career at sea – surviving war and natural disaster – RMS Olympic may well have been the best, and strongest, ship there ever was
October 2023 • 12 min read