Heritage
We don’t just live in the present, we also appreciate the past. From the Golden Age of Transatlantic liners to scandals that rocked the shipping world, the heritage aspects that surround modern-day cruising have never failed to inspire and engage. Insights from yesteryear help to understand the onboard traditions upheld today, plus there’s a huge amount of outrageous behaviour to enjoy…
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Stateroom B340: The world's most haunted cruise cabin
RMS Queen Mary's art-deco Stateroom B340 radiates with infamy as the most haunted cabin in history. Ghost hunters traverse the globe to experience Cunard's paranormal offerings, and here's why
The porthole murder: Taking secrets to the breakers’ yard
A beautiful actress disappears from her cabin, thrust through the porthole by a predator among the crew. But was she still alive when hitting those darkened and shark-infested waters? The ship – MV Durban Castle – has since long been scrapped, taking her secrets to the grave
Could you afford a third-class ticket onboard RMS Titanic?
While a first-class ticket to sail onboard Titanic cost enough to bring you to tears, a third-class ticket surely would have been more affordable. Right?
The devastating loss of RMS Queen Elizabeth
The demise of RMS Queen Elizabeth played out in full public view, costing Hong Kong business tycoon C.Y. Tung a large fortune, and robbing the world of a wartime hero and maritime icon
Why White Star Line never photographed RMS Titanic
RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic continue to captivate new audiences, but there’s a problem. With so few pictures of Titanic ever taken, and both ships appearing identical – how can you tell a fake Titanic picture from the real thing?
The Hurtigruten Museum: A turbulent journey through time
Stokmarknes may appear remote and devoid of heritage, but the town’s sleepy exterior masks real importance as Hurtigruten’s home port. The biggest clue? A ship in a bottle – that happens to be 1:1 in scale