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

Explora II in port in Tenerife, Canary Islands 2025

Take a Tour of the Explora II

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

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

LNG & Fuel Cells on Cruise Ships: The 2025 Clean Energy Breakthrough

What Sets Virgin Voyages Apart

Articles

Small Ship vs. Mega Ship Cruising: Two Worlds at Sea

Residential Ships: Dreams Afloat or Pipe Dreams?

Will Storylines Residential Ship, MV Narrative, Ever Set Sail?

Understanding Bow Thrusters on Ships

The Biggest Cruise Industry Trends to Expect in 2025

Deep Dives

Nieuw Amsterdam departing Port Everglades ©CruiseInd

What are Harbor Pilots and Pilot Boats

Exploring Grill Classes on Cunard Vessels

How to Build a Cruise Ship: From Steel Plates to Sailing Cities

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

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 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...

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...

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

Cunard

In the maritime world, few names carry the weight and prestige of Cunard. Known for its opulent liners and iconic...

Cruise Ship Tours

Detailed tours of the interiors and ships, deck by deck
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Carnival Horizon Virtual Tour

Carinval Corp

I recently had the pleasure of touring Carnival’s brand new Carnival Horizon. I took the opportunity to photograph the ship...

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 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...

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....

Carnival Celebration Review and Complete Photo Tour

Carinval Corp

I recently spent the week on the Carnival Celebration. This was my first time on this brand new class of ships...

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...

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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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