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

Take a Tour of the Quantum of the Seas

Explora II in port in Tenerife, Canary Islands 2025

Take a Tour of the Explora II

Cunard’s Canceled Q3 Project: A Vision That Never Set Sail

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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

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

Understanding Bow Thrusters on Ships

Exploring Grill Classes on Cunard Vessels

The Recent Royal Caribbean Itinerary Changes and Why They Happened

Cruise Cabin Guide: How to Choose the Best Stateroom for Comfort, Views, and Value

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 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...

That one time Carnival tried to buy Royal Caribbean. The bizarre story of this failed acquisition.

Carinval Corp

The Hostile Takeover That Almost Sank Royal Caribbean In 1988, the cruise industry was a hotbed of ambition and intense...

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...

Cruise Ship Tours

Detailed tours of the interiors and ships, deck by deck
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Carnival Conquest Sailing from Port Everglades ©CruiseInd

Photos

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Spent the day at MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve and

Got back to my cabin on MSC Meraviglia just now an

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Videos

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