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Welcome to CruiseInd

[pronounced “CRUISE-ind,” as in short for “industry”]

Welcome to CruiseInd, the perfect destination for all things cruise ships! We are experienced travelers, cruise enthusiasts, and maritime industry experts passionate about sharing our knowledge and experiences.

Our goal is to provide readers with valuable information and resources to help plan and book their next cruise vacation. We cover everything from the latest newbuildings to ship tours and reviews. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned pro, you’ll find something of interest on our blog.

We strive to offer unbiased, honest reviews of cruise ships and lines, share our personal experiences on social media, and provide tips to help make your next cruise a success. We believe cruising is one of the most enjoyable and affordable ways to see the world—and we’re here to help make that happen for you.

In addition to the blog, we offer a variety of resources such as deck plans, webcam viewers, and a long-form editorial section. We invite you to explore our site and join our community of cruise lovers. Thanks for visiting, and happy cruising!

History

CruiseInd launched on March 12, 2009, with a post detailing Cunard’s newbuild at the time, Queen Elizabeth.

Initially, it served as a place to post images of newbuilds. Over time, I began to dive deeper into the shipbuilding process and later expanded coverage to cruise news. Through my industry connections, I’ve broken stories involving:

Since moving to our CruiseInd.com domain in November 2009, the site has welcomed millions of visitors from over 150 countries and territories.

The idea behind CruiseInd is not only to inform, but also to educate. Some of our articles can get pretty technical. For example, here’s one about duck tails (those extensions you see on the back of ships), and another exploring the Passenger Vessel Services Act.

About Our Editor

Our managing editor, Greg Dragonetti, currently works in the maritime industry as a marine safety engineer. This gives him a unique level of insight and technical knowledge you won’t find elsewhere.

Note from Greg: While I work with products used on passenger ships, I do not have any contact or communication with cruise lines themselves.

Greg is based in New England but spends a significant amount of time traveling across the U.S. and Europe.

CruiseInd has been cited as a reliable source on Wikipedia, TravelPulse, and USA Today’s Cruise Log. We’ve also contributed to CruiseNotes, CruisersConnect, and CruiseCurrents.

Feel free to reach out using any of the methods below—we always enjoy hearing from readers and followers.

Thanks again for stopping by!
Greg Dragonetti
Managing Editor

Contact

If you want to get in touch, please drop me an email at greg@cruiseind.com