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

Introducing: A short California Getaway on Quantum

Top Cruise News and Trends from 2025

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

Stay Up-to-Date: The Complete Cruise Ship Newbuilds List

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

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

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

Nieuw Amsterdam departing Port Everglades ©CruiseInd

What are Harbor Pilots and Pilot Boats

Understanding Bow Thrusters on Ships

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

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 Complete History of Windstar Cruises

All Cruise Lines

A cruise line like no other, Windstar Cruises. Windstar Cruises stands out in the cruise industry—rooted in bold innovation, boutique...

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

All Cruise Lines

In the world of cruise ships, few stories are as dramatic and unusual as that of Genting Hong Kong’s Global-class...

A Genesis of Giant Proportions: The Development of Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Royal Caribbean’s visionary project that gave us the Oasis of the Seas was born from a desire to not just...

Cruise Ship Tours

Detailed tours of the interiors and ships, deck by deck
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Regal Princess Complete Photo Tour

Princess

Having just spent an amazing week onboard the Regal Princess, I wanted to share a complete photo tour of the...

Take a Tour of the Celebrity Solstice

Celebrity

Last month I spent a week onboard the Celebrity Solstice. I used this opportunity to document the ship for this...

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...

Take a Tour of the Harmony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Last month I spent a week onboard the Harmony of the Seas. I used this opportunity to document the ship...

Norwegian Getaway Virtual Tour

NCL

I had the opportunity last month to board the Norwegian Getaway for a quick tour so I could document it...

Tour the New Carnival Venezia

Carinval Corp

Recently we had the chance to tour the newly introduced Carnival Venezia. I took this opportunity to document her public...

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Spent the day at MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve and

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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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