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Cruise guides and statistics
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Cruise data
20 cruise industry statistics for 2026
Passenger volume, traveler age, destinations, and trends—with a linked deep dive into fleet size and capacity.
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Cruise safety
How to stay safe on a cruise
A detailed guide to muster drills, health, falls, balconies, children, ports, and emergencies.
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Ratings
How CruiseStar ratings work
See what the star average measures and how ratings differ from hearts and sailed marks.
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Cruise ducks
Cruise duck rules and hiding spots
Learn the passenger-led tradition, etiquette, tags, and safe places to hide a duck.
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CruiseStar FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What can I do on CruiseStar?
Search cruise ships, save ships to your bucket list, mark ships as sailed, leave a 1–5 star rating, write reviews, and keep a personal cruise history.
How are CruiseStar ship ratings calculated?
A ship's score is the mean of the 1–5 star ratings submitted on CruiseStar. Hearts, sailed marks, and written reviews are separate actions. Read the complete rating methodology.
How do I choose between two cruise ships?
Compare itinerary, homeport, trip length, ship features, and recent sailor ratings. Logistics often matter more than a small score difference. See a real ship comparison.
What is usually included in a cruise fare?
A base fare generally covers the cabin, main dining, and standard entertainment. Drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, excursions, and specialty dining vary by line, fare, and promotion.
What is the difference between an ocean cruise and a river cruise?
Ocean ships are usually larger and make onboard amenities part of the vacation. River ships are smaller and focus more heavily on frequent ports and included excursions. Compare ocean and river cruises.
Why do people hide rubber ducks on cruise ships?
Cruising ducks are a passenger-led game: people hide tagged rubber ducks in safe public spaces for another sailor to keep or re-hide. Learn how the tradition started.