46 Interesting Facts About Cruises That You Didn't Know

Though cruises are now seen as the pinnacle of luxury vacation by many, the multibillion-dollar cruise industry was originally born out of necessity.

We have dug up some of the most interesting facts about the cruises.

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46 Interesting Facts About Cruises That You Didn't Know

Though cruises are now seen as the pinnacle of luxury vacation by many, the multibillion-dollar cruise industry was originally born out of necessity.

We have dug up some of the most interesting facts about the cruises.

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Cruise Ships Have Morgue

Most travelers don’t labor over the ominous possibility of death while booking a vacation, but as history has shown, death doesn’t discriminate.

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Men Prefer Cruises

It’s hard to say why men are more often lured by cruise travel over women, but recent findings have shown this to be true.

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Don’t Forget Your Magnets

According to Cruise Critic, while the walls of your cabin may not look magnetic, they function like a big refrigerator door.

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Talking In Code

While each ship line has their preferred jargon, many crews share the same secret code names and terms for people, places, and events onboard.

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