CruiseInd: Unpacking Cruise Ships — Systems, Stories, & Structures

Disney Adventure’s Secret Past: The Rise and Fall of Genting’s Global Class Ships

Understanding Bow Thrusters on Ships

What Sets Virgin Voyages Apart

Clearing the Air: The Role of Scrubbers on Ships

This New Fuel Source is Helping The Cruise Industry Save the Environment: LNG as a Ship’s Fuel

Cruise Line Profiles

Royal Princess during Sea Trials in the Adriatic Sea

Princess Cruises Overview. Where Tradition Meets Modern

All Cruise Lines

Princess Cruises holds a unique position in cruise history, balancing innovation, global reach, and a refined yet approachable onboard style....

A Look Inside Celebrity Cruises. An Overview

All Cruise Lines

Celebrity Cruises: Modern Luxury at Sea Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 with a clear mission; to deliver a premium...

Norwegian Cruise Line Overview: Freestyle Cruising Redefined

All Cruise Lines

Norwegian Cruise Line, or NCL, has long been recognized as one of the most forward-thinking brands in modern cruising. Founded...

Disney Cruise Line Overview: Storytelling at Sea

Disney

Disney Cruise Line has carved out a distinctive place in the modern cruise industry by bringing the company’s legendary storytelling...

MSC Cruises Overview: Europe’s Global Cruise Powerhouse

All Cruise Lines

MSC Cruises has grown from a regional European operator into one of the largest cruise lines in the world, combining...

Viking Jupiter of Viking Ocean Cruises in Oslo (2019)

An Overview of Viking: Exploring the World in Comfort

All Cruise Lines

Viking has redefined what it means to cruise with a focus on cultural immersion, minimalist design, and destination-driven itineraries. Founded...

Deep Dives

Exploring Grill Classes on Cunard Vessels

Nieuw Amsterdam departing Port Everglades ©CruiseInd

What are Harbor Pilots and Pilot Boats

How the U.S. Jones Act Impacts the Cruise Industry

Understanding Maritime Tonnage: Gross Tonnage, Gross Registered Tons, Net Tons, and Deadweight Tons

Lets talk about Duck Tails on Ships,

How To Pick The Cruise That's Right For You

Part I: How to Choose the Right Cruise Line for Your Perfect Vacation

Part II: How to Choose the Right Cruise Line: Speciality and Niche Lines

Part III: How to Choose the Right Cruise Line: Matching Your Budget, Itinerary & Onboard Vibe

Part IV: How to Choose the Right Cruise Line: Why Ship Size Matters.

Cruise Industry History

The History of the 2010 Built Queen Elizabeth

Cunard

Introduction The Queen Elizabeth, built in 2010, is a prominent member of the Cunard Line fleet, renowned for its elegance,...

Unbuilt Ships: The Boston and Baltimore

All Cruise Lines

At the turn of the 20th century, European giants Cunard, Hamburg-Amerika Line, and White Star dominated the transatlantic market, but...

The History of the Royal Majesty (ex-Norwegian Majesty, Louis Majesty, Thomson Majesty, Crown Iris)

NCL

The cruise ship better known as the Norwegian Majesty, but now sailing as Crown Iris, has had a very interesting...

Cruise Ship Tours

Detailed tours of the interiors and ships, deck by deck
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Step Onboard the American Glory

All Cruise Lines

I had the chance to take a tour of the American Glory from American Cruise Line when she was docked...

Tour Holland America’s Oosterdam

Carinval Corp

Our first tour of a Holland America Line ship! I had the opportunity to be onboard Holland America Line’s m/s...

Norwegian Bliss Virtual Tour

NCL

I recently had the chance to board NCL’s brand new flagship the Norwegian Bliss and I took the opportunity to...

Tour Virgin Voyages brand new Scarlet Lady

All Cruise Lines

I recently had the opportunity to tour the Scarlet Lady before she set sail on her first voyage this month....

Take a Tour of the Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Last month I was onboard the Oasis of the Seas and while it was extremely short, I used this opportunity...

Photo Tour of the Discovery Princess

Princess

Having just spent a week onboard the Discovery Princess, I present to you a full photo tour of the ship,...

Photos

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A full day of sun, surf, and island vibes at Perfe

Balloon drop night on Oasis of the Seas. @royalcar

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A little break from the sea for some autumn scener

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Videos

A selection of videos, both from maritime historians, content creators, and vintage documentaries.

[VIDEO] That Time North Korea Made A Cruise Line

[VIDEO] What’s the Difference Between an Ocean Liner and a Cruise Ship – Oceanliner Designs

[VIDEO] The Incredible Career of RMS Lusitania – Oceanliner Designs

[VIDEO] The Career of RMS Aquitania – Shipwreck Sunday

[VIDEO] In an Alternate Universe, What If The SS Seawise University (ex-Queen Elizabeth) Didn’t Burn- Old Shipping Lines

[VIDEO] The Full Story of RMS Lusitania – Shipwreck Sunday

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