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

Norwegian Cruise Line Overview: Freestyle Cruising Redefined

Sailing in Style: A Walk Through the Elegant MSY Wind Surf

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

The History of the SS United States: America’s Greatest Ocean Liner

Cruise Line Profiles

Oceania Cruises Overview

NCL

Overview Oceania Cruises occupies a distinctive position between premium and luxury cruising, with a brand identity built around culinary excellence,...

Seabourn Cruise Line Overview

Carinval Corp

Overview Seabourn is one of the most influential brands in modern luxury cruising, known for defining the small ship, high...

Crystal Cruises Overview

All Cruise Lines

Overview Crystal Cruises has one of the most complex ownership histories in the modern cruise industry, marked by long periods...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Overview

All Cruise Lines

The modern Regent Seven Seas Cruises story effectively began in 1992 with the launch of Radisson Diamond Cruises and the...

Explora Journeys Overview

All Cruise Lines

Explora Journeys is MSC Group’s entry into the ultra luxury cruise segment, created to compete directly with established luxury and...

Silversea Cruises Overview

All Cruise Lines

OverviewSilversea Cruises occupies a distinct position in the global cruise industry as one of the pioneers of modern ultra luxury...

Deep Dives

Viking Jupiter of Viking Ocean Cruises in Oslo (2019)

Lets talk about Duck Tails on Ships,

Understanding Bow Thrusters on Ships

These are the 19 cruise ships that will be delivering this year.

Clearing the Air: The Role of Scrubbers on Ships

Exploring Grill Classes on Cunard Vessels

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,...

The History of the m/s Tropicale. The Very First Ship Built For Carnival Cruise Lines. [PART I]

Carinval Corp

Many historians consider the Tropicale to be one of the first in an era of cruise ships that set a...

The Story of Cunards Unknown Queen That Would Never Be, the Q5.

Cunard

In the mid-to-late 1980s, Cunard launched an ambitious project aimed at modernizing and revitalizing their fleet. Similar to the ill-fated...

Cruise Ship Tours

Detailed tours of the interiors and ships, deck by deck
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Photos

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Who says Carnival has a monopoly on towel animals?

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Perfectly calm conditions in Portsmouth Harbor as

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Videos

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