The Dark Secrets and Insane Facts of Cruise Ships Revealed

🚢Cruise ships today are much larger than the Titanic, with some ships accommodating over twice as many passengers.

🚧The construction of a cruise ship can take years and requires huge cranes and machines to assemble the sections.

🎥Cruise ships use fake funnels to create symmetrical designs and enhance the appearance of the ship.

⚓Cruise ships have gigantic anchors that weigh around 20,500 lbs, about the same weight as four African elephants.

🔍Cruise ships are equipped with surveillance cameras located everywhere to ensure safety and monitor passengers.

Are cruise ships environmentally friendly?

—Cruise ships generate a significant amount of waste, including sewage, but most ships store the sewage until it can be offloaded properly.

Are there any female captains of cruise ships?

—Yes, there are female captains of cruise ships. In 2007, Karen Staryanson became the first female captain of a cruise ship.

Do cruise ships allow pets?

—The only cruise ship that allows pets is the Queen Mary 2, and they only allow a limited number of cats or dogs on board.

Do cruise ships have theaters for entertainment?

—Yes, almost all cruises have large theaters that can seat hundreds of people and often host concerts and performances.

How are crew members of cruise ships accommodated?

—Crew members typically sleep in the bottommost levels of the ship, which are below the water line and have no windows.

00:00Cruise ships are enormous floating cities, accommodating over twice as many passengers as the Titanic.

01:45The construction of a cruise ship can take years and requires huge cranes and machines to assemble the sections.

02:56Cruise ships use fake funnels to create symmetrical designs and enhance the appearance of the ship.

05:11Cruise ships have gigantic anchors that weigh around 20,500 lbs, about the same weight as four African elephants.

05:40Cruise ships are equipped with surveillance cameras located everywhere to ensure safety and monitor passengers.