Cruise Institute
Everything you need to know about cruising, explained in plain English.
Get Your Best Cruise Price FreeWelcome to the Cruise Institute
Whether you are planning your first cruise or your fiftieth, a little knowledge goes a long way. The Cruise Institute is a free, plain-English course in how cruising works: what happens on embarkation day, how ships differ, how the cruise lines compare, and what all those nautical words mean.
Cruise 101
Your first cruise, step by step: booking, documents, embarkation, the safety drill, sea days, port days and going home.
Ship Types
Mega-ships, mid-size, small ships, river, expedition and sailing ships: what each is like onboard.
Cruise Line Guide
Contemporary, premium, luxury, river and expedition lines, grouped by style.
Cruise Glossary
Aft, tender, muster, guarantee cabin and dozens more terms, explained.
Cruise Etiquette
Dress codes, tipping, deck chairs and the unwritten rules of life at sea.
Cruise Careers
Turn your cruise knowledge into a career selling cruises.
Learn From the Experts
The Cruise Institute draws on the experience of Peter Coloyan — “Mr. Cruise.” Peter has sold travel since 1972 and worked full-time in the industry since 1977. He has sold or originated more than $500 million in cruises and has trained more than 500 travel agents.
When you ask for a quote, your request goes to cruise specialists who know the type of cruise you want — not a call center. Meet Mister Cruise →
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