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

RUMOR: A Return of Scotia Prince Cruises

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

[2026 Update] What is the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA)?

Take a Tour of the Ultra Luxury Scenic Eclipse

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

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

Explora Journeys Overview

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

Silversea Cruises Overview

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

Deep Dives

What are Azipods?

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

Viking Jupiter of Viking Ocean Cruises in Oslo (2019)

Lets talk about Duck Tails on Ships,

Nieuw Amsterdam departing Port Everglades ©CruiseInd

What are Harbor Pilots and Pilot Boats

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

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

Track the SS United States

All Cruise Lines

via reddit user historicalharborsyt The iconic SS United States began its final journey, leaving its dock in Philadelphia after sitting...

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...

History of Quantum of the Seas and the Quantum-class

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Quantum of the Seas was conceived under Royal Caribbean’s “Project Sunshine” program as a prototype for a new Quantum‑class, combining...

Cruise Ship Tours

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

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This hits the spot. Sunshine, pool decks, and abso

SS United States featured in the background of thi

Spotted Europa 2 in Manhattan, which is a rare sig

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.