8 Reasons to Join Cruiseline.com

By Cruiseline.com

These are the top reasons why you should join Cruiseline.com! - *Photo by Canva*

Ahoy, seasoned sailors and cruise newcomers alike! Welcome aboard Cruiseline.com, where we’re ready to help you navigate the choppy waters of cruise planning. We know that finding the right cruise can sometimes come with a bit of rough seas, but fear not, Cruiseline.com.com is here to chart a course for your dream vacation. Since launching in 2012, Cruiseline.com has grown to become the ultimate destination for all things cruising. Following are eight reasons why you should join Cruiseline.com.

1. Tools to Help You Find Your Dream Cruise

Cruiseline.com’s Find a Cruise feature is a one-stop search tool for all the specifics you want for your cruise vacation. Select and filter cruises by cruise line, destination, ship, stateroom types, itineraries, dates, length of sailing, and more. Choose the criteria that fit your wish list and get a list of ships and sailings that suit your preferences.

Not sure where to start to find a cruise? The Explore section is a great resource for deep diving into what cruise lines, ships, and destinations best suit you. Search from any of these topics to find the sailings that match what you are looking for in a cruise vacation.

2. Verified Reviews

Another feature that sets Cruiseline.com apart is the more than 240,000 Verified Reviews from cruise community members. Through a partnership with major cruise lines and retail agencies, Cruiseline.com can gather first-hand feedback from actual cruisers who sailed on the ship they are reviewing.

Our reviews cover every aspect of the cruise experience - from onboard dining, service, entertainment, cruise ports, cabins, activities, and much more. With our verified reviews, you can be confident that you are reading an honest review from an actual passenger who has been on the ship.

3. Active Cruise Community

Our cruise community (aka Forums) is an excellent resource for asking questions about all things cruising. When our members are not at sea, you can find them chatting in the Forums about all topics related to travel and cruise. As an added bonus, by interacting with the forums, you will meet fellow cruise enthusiasts worldwide and chat about your upcoming travels, favorite ships, cruise history, and more.

Looking for an answer to a specific question on a cruise ship or cruise port? Use our Q&A tools to ask our knowledgeable community members. Debating between cruising with Carnival or Royal Caribbean, or wondering what’s the best specialty restaurant on Celebrity Ascent? The Q&A feature on Cruiseline.com is the perfect resource to find the answers to all of these questions and much more.

4. Professional Advice

Looking for even MORE cruise information? Cruiseline.com has thousands of cruise advice articles covering a range of topics from guides for first-timers, what to know before you sail, packing tips, destination guides, in-depth cruise line and ship reviews, and even a dedicated section on all things cruise and travel news.

Looking for the top-rated ships as judged by a community of real cruisers? Each year, we publish a list of Member Choice Awards based on the real reviews that we have received from cruisers in the previous year. Explore the top cruise lines and ships and discover which rank the highest for dining, activities, service, staterooms, and more.

5. Score a Deal

Cruiseline.com offers some of the most advanced deal-searching tools on the market. We track the prices for thousands of cruises sailing to destinations worldwide. When the price of a cruise drops or is below its average historical price, we’ll list it so you know you’re getting the best deal on your next cruise vacation. Search for deals by cruise lines, ships, length of sailing, dates, departure ports, and cabin types. You can also filter deals by lowest overall price, price per night, and overall discount percentage.

Stay in the loop on the best cruise deals with our emails. Every Wednesday, we email a Newsletter with featured advice and news, deals, and the latest cruise tips to help you plan your perfect voyage. Every Thursday, look forward to our Deals Emails, where we showcase great deals on various cruise lines, ships, and destinations. Never pay full price for a cruise again!

6. Photos from Real Cruisers

Explore our over ONE MILLION cruise pictures from members of our community. We receive hundreds of photos uploaded daily of ships, ports, sea creatures, towel animals, drink specials, and more. Interact with other user's photos and upload your own if you'd like.

Photos from our community are not only exciting to look at but also a tool to use for cruise planning. They are real photos submitted by fellow travelers and show the actual experience. Enjoy a glimpse of your future cruise ship, ports, and travel experience before you step onboard.

7. Meet Fellow Sailors on Upcoming Cruises

Have a sailing coming up? Join the Roll Call for your cruise. Roll Calls are specific forum threads for passengers on the same ship and sailing, like a shared message board. They are broken down so you can choose your specific ship and sail date, so the only people on the thread will be passengers you are sailing with on your cruise. Use the boards to get excited about your upcoming trip and meet fellow cruisers.

8. Follow the Fun on Shipmate

If you want to take the voyage over to mobile, check out the Shipmate app, available on iOS and Android. Shipmate is the #1 cruise app with more than two million downloads.

Shipmate offers cruise planning tools similar to Cruiseline.com, with a few mobile-only extras. The app’s highlighted features include deal searching tools, ship info and deck plans, cruise port details, photo galleries, cruise reviews, and port excursion booking options. Add future cruises to your Shipmate profile for countdown clocks, Roll Calls, packing checklists, and itinerary information. You can also add previous cruises to easily see your cruising history! With Shipmate, you can explore ship deck cams and follow your favorite ships with our advanced ship tracker tool.

Download the Shipmate app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play