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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CruiseTT's schedules, ship profiles, and live vessel tracking.
What is CruiseTT?
CruiseTT brings cruise ship schedules, port schedules, ship profiles, cruise news, and live vessel tracking together in one place. Browse the ship directory by cruise line, explore the port directory by area, or watch the fleet move on the live tracking map.
How accurate are the schedules?
Schedules are compiled from published itineraries and port call data. Cruise lines and port authorities change itineraries without notice — weather, operational needs, and itinerary swaps all happen — so the information here may be incomplete or out of date. It is provided for general information and entertainment only; always confirm times with the cruise line or port authority before relying on them.
What is AIS, and how does live tracking work?
Cruise ships broadcast their position, speed, and destination via AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponders. CruiseTT relays the latest reports to your browser on the Live Tracking page. Badges show report age: Live means a report within the last hour, Today within 24 hours, and This week within the last 7 days.
Why does a ship show an old position or disappear from the map?
Tracking shows the most recent AIS report received. Ships that are out of receiver range, in port with their transponder quiet, or simply haven't reported recently will display their last known position — or drop off the list until a new report arrives.
Why is a ship or port missing?
The directory covers major cruise lines and the ports their ships call at, but it isn't exhaustive — new ships, lines, and ports are added over time. Very new vessels may take a while to appear.
How do I find a specific ship or port?
Head to Ship Schedules and pick a cruise line, or use the search box to go straight to a ship. For ports, browse Port Schedules by area. Each ship page lists its full itinerary; each port page shows its upcoming calls.
What is "who else is in port"?
Ship and port pages show which other cruise vessels are scheduled to be in the same port on the same dates — handy for knowing how busy a port will be or spotting a rare meet-up of ships.
What does a ship's passenger capacity mean?
Passenger numbers shown on CruiseTT are based on double occupancy. In the cruise industry, double occupancy means two passengers in every cabin designed to accommodate at least two people. Many cabins have additional berths, such as sofa beds or pull-down beds, for third and fourth passengers. As a result, the actual number of passengers aboard a particular sailing may be higher than the published double-occupancy capacity.
Where does the ship information come from?
For ship specifications such as crew, passenger capacity, tonnage, and dimensions, we use information published by the cruise line whenever it is available. If the cruise line does not publish a specification, we consult trusted cruise and maritime industry sources. Wikipedia is used only when neither the cruise line nor a trusted industry source provides the information.
Can I use CruiseTT to plan my trip?
It's a handy reference for seeing where ships are scheduled to be, but itineraries and port times change. Nothing here should be the basis for bookings, travel arrangements, or any financial, navigational, or operational decision — verify everything with the cruise line or port authority.
Do I need an account? Does it cost anything?
No — CruiseTT is free to use and there are no visitor accounts or sign-ups. Everything on the site is available to everyone.
Where do the ship photos come from?
Photos come from CruiseTT's image library. We always credit third-party images under the image ("Photo By:") and link to the source when a source link is available. Photos remain the property of their respective photographers or rights holders.