# Cruise passenger ship

> A passenger ship designed for voyages where the journey and onboard experience are part of the service.

## Record

- Record type: Encyclopedia entry
- Canonical page: https://admiralsatlas.com/en/ship-types/cruise-passenger-ship/
- Last updated: 2026-09-22

## Article

A **cruise passenger ship** carries passengers on voyages where the journey and onboard accommodation are part of the service. Cabins, public spaces, and passenger facilities distinguish it operationally from a basic point-to-point passenger transport service.

It is a specialized [passenger ship](/en/ship-types/passenger-ship/) rather than a distinct way of carrying cargo. The type describes the vessel's design and service; it does not establish any particular ship's itinerary or current use.

[Further reading: IMO passenger ships](https://www.imo.org/en/ourwork/safety/pages/passengerships.aspx).