Tag: cruise ships
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The World Residential Cruise Ship
The World is a residential cruise ship that continuously sails around the globe. The people who have purchased rooms on board the ship, which range from studios to three-room apartments, collectively own the ship. Among other things, this means that the roughly 200 residents have a say in the vessel’s yearly itinerary, and they also get to dictate what services are offered on board the ship. Basically, The World is a privately owned yacht – the world’s largest, in fact – but the ownership claim is spread among dozens of people who call the ship home, either part-time or full-time. There is something inherently interesting about living a life of permanent mobility at sea, so we have compiled the following overview of The World that explains the basics of the ship’s concept and how it is lived out by its residents. Read more […] -
Costa Concordia Refloating Underway
The seemingly never-ending story of the Costco Concordia might finally be near its conclusion, or at least the part that involves the ship itself. (The trial of Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino will continue to capture headlines for the foreseeable future.) The refloating of the Costa Concordia is well underway at this point, and has gone for the most part without incident so far. Below we have compiled all the important updates about the refloating of the Costco Concordia, as well as take a look at what will come next. Read more […] -
What Documents do you Need to Work on a Cruise Ship?
Working on a cruise ship is an extremely demanding profession, which is why some people should not work on cruise ships (and also why some people should work on cruise ships). However, even if you are the right kind of person for cruise line employment, there are some other factors to consider, like whether you are eligible to work on a cruise ship, and whether you have, or can get, the necessary documents (work permits, visas) to work on a cruise ship. Below we have compiled a guide to help you determine if you have the necessary documents for working on a cruise ship. With only a few items, you should be eligible to work on a cruise ship. Read more […] -
Why Do Cruises Ships Fly Foreign Flags, or “Flags of Convenience”?
There is exactly one major cruise ship, Norwegian’s Pride of America, that is registered in the United States (i.e., that flies an American flag). Given the vastness of the American cruise market, this may come as a surprise. Why exactly are essentially all cruise ships registered in foreign countries, which means these cruise ships must fly a foreign flag, which is also known as a “flag of convenience”? Isn’t it somewhat strange that a cruise ship that is based at a U.S. port and owned by a U.S. Read more […] -
Crystal Cruise Dancers (Dance Hosts)
Here’s another job to add to the “dream occupations” list, at least for a certain type of person: being an official dancer, or what is often called a “dance host,” on Crystal Cruises, the luxury cruise line. Basically, a Crystal Cruise dancer (or Crystal Cruise dance host – dancers are hosts and hosts are dancers) does nothing but dances with solo women or men all night on board ships that sail all over the world. For their dance services, the dancers are rewarded with free travel to exotic locations around the globe on a luxury cruise ship. Not a bad way to live, right? Read more […] -
The Features of the Epic Cruise Ship
The Epic cruise ship is an alternative name for the Norwegian Epic, the largest cruise ship (at least until the Breakaway and Breakaway Plus are built) in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. In our previous article about this vessel, we covered the basics of its size and history, but we were unable to cover what is distinctive about the Norwegian Epic. The ship boasts a number of unique features, and even though it has only been operating for a few years, it has attracted a lot of attention, mostly positive. The ship has also been highly innovative in its design and entertainment offerings, pushing the cruising industry to ever higher standards. Read more […]
