Cruise Ship Superstitions

Above, the Celebrity Mercury was renamed when it was sold.
 Isn't it a no-no to rename a ship? Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Here's something interesting: Cruise ship superstitions. 

Oddly, superstitions do exist and modern cruise lines still keep them in mind.

Cruzely posted an article on cruise ship superstitions.

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When it comes to superstitions, there’s arguably nowhere that they play a bigger role than at sea. It makes sense. Back in the old days you needed every bit of luck when you headed out to sea, unsure of when you might be home again.

But while modern ships are much safer than sailing hundreds of years ago, the superstitions still survive in maritime culture. From christening a ship by breaking a bottle on the bow to taking your first step aboard with your right foot to never renaming a boat, there are a number of these quirks that many mariners still continue to follow.

But there’s one superstition you find on cruise ships that might actually make it harder to get around the ship… if you don’t know what you’re looking for.

To read more, go here. 

15 Best Things To Do In Key West On A Cruise

Above, there's plenty of stores to shop at in Key West. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

During the cruise I took to Havana, Cuba in April 2019, we had a stopover in Key West, Florida for a few hours.

I found Key West an interesting and fun place.

As part of our cruise package, we were able to get around town on trolleys. The first stop for me was the Hemingway House, the former home of author Ernest Hemingway. Later, I visited the Shipwreck Museum. In-between, I enjoyed a margarita at a restaurant next to a nice cigar shop.

There are many things to see and do in Key West, but if one is just going to be there for a few hours, an article by Cruzely would be a big help in prioritizing on the places to see.

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Sitting just about 130 miles from Miami, Key West isn’t that far from major cruise ports. Despite that close proximity, however, it can feel a world away.

World famous for its laid-back lifestyle, the island is much more than just a place to party (although you can certainly do that). From beaches to history to food, there’s something for everyone in Key West when you visit on a cruise.

Below, we cover a ton of things that are all within a short distance of the port and available to do during the day while the ship is docked.

To read more, go here.