THE CRUISE INSIDER

Rise and demise of the world's first luxury cruise ship. In the sparsely documented realm of cruising history there is no shortage of shi...

The first real luxury cruise in history. The first leisure cruises in history were spartan affairs by today’s standards – the only parame...

How bananas pioneered Caribbean cruise tourism. The next time you eat a banana, take a moment to appreciate that you are likely enjoying ...

or the birth of 'the Everyman Cruise'. When I announced I was going to work on cruise ships in 1999, the jovial response from friends was...

Ever been to Alaska? You should totally go! It is stunningly beautiful up there, the wildlife is amazing, locals are so hospitable and do...

The (real) first world cruise in history. Wikipedia and other select sources will have you believe that the first around-the-world cruise...

Legacy of a travel writer On June 8, 1867, a young(ish) American journalist with a magnificent moustache drags himself and his hangover u...

How old is cruising as a leisure travel product? – When did the first paying guests venture out to sea for no other reason than the pursu...

Cruising as a commercial leisure phenomenon has existed for more than 175 years! I bet you didn’t know that. And you would not be alone; ...