Cruising Social Media

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When it comes to selecting the best cruise line, itinerary, stateroom, and shore excursions for you, your number one resource is your professional travel advisor. They have the knowledge, expertise, and industry contacts to set you up for a wonderful cruise vacation.

But if you would like to combine your travel advisor’s guidance with some research of your own, there’s a lot of cruise information available via social media. Just keep in mind that while social media posts can offer helpful cruise insights, they can also reflect personal preferences, be influenced by sponsorships, or consist of purely promotional content.

Whether you’re a seasoned user or a stranger to social media, where should you begin to look for cruise information?

Cruise line websites are a good place to start. They are packed with information about ships, itineraries, destinations, and much more. There are also independent websites and blogs dedicated to cruising, which can provide helpful background information and tips on everything from selecting a stateroom to qualifying for onboard credits.

Most cruise lines maintain Facebook pages, posting about their ships, destinations and special offers. If you’ve already reserved your next cruise, you can search for Facebook groups of fellow passengers who want to connect before the cruise begins. Try a search using your ship’s name and sailing date to see what pops up.

Reddit, a popular social media platform for discussion and knowledge sharing, is made up of communities (or subreddits) dedicated to a wide variety of topics, including cruising. Try general communities like r/Cruise, or search for the name of a cruise line or ship to find more.

Instagram is designed for sharing photos and videos; try a search using the name of a cruise line or ship to see what they post. If you want to see photos and videos from a certain cruise destination, you can search for that by name, too. TikTok is another popular platform for short-form videos, and you can search for cruise-related content.

Again, remember that it can be difficult to verify the accuracy of information shared on social media by those who are not officially connected with a cruise line or destination. A good rule is not to rely on information from just one post or video. And if your research sparks questions about or ideas for your next cruise, talk them over with Anita, your professional travel advisor.

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