We are a small team of passionate cruise enthusiasts (husband and wife) who love to share our experiences, tips, and insights with other travelers. Our mission is to inspire, inform, and entertain our readers with high-quality, relevant, and engaging content about cruising.
To achieve this mission, we adhere to the following publishing principles:
Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate, factual, and up-to-date information on all aspects of cruising. We research our topics thoroughly, using reliable sources and data. We verify our facts and figures before publishing, and we correct any errors or inaccuracies as soon as we become aware of them.
Integrity
We are honest, ethical, and transparent in our content creation and dissemination. We do not accept any form of payment, sponsorship, or incentive from cruise lines, travel agencies, or other entities in exchange for favorable reviews or coverage. We disclose any potential conflicts of interest or affiliations that may influence our content. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and do not plagiarize or copy content from other sources without proper attribution.
Relevance
We aim to provide content that is relevant, useful, and interesting to our target audience. We consider the needs, preferences, and feedback of our readers when choosing our topics, formats, and styles. We keep our content fresh and updated by covering the latest trends, news, and developments in the cruise industry.
Transparency
We are open and clear about who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We provide information about our team, our background, our expertise, and our contact details on our About Us page. We invite our readers to interact with us, ask questions, leave comments, and share their opinions on our content. We respond to our readers’ inquiries and suggestions in a timely and respectful manner.
Engagement
We seek to create content that is engaging, entertaining, and enjoyable for our readers. We use a friendly, conversational, and humorous tone that reflects our personality and passion for cruising. We use various media, such as photos, videos, podcasts, and infographics, to enhance our content and appeal to different senses and learning styles. We encourage our readers to participate in our content, such as by taking quizzes, polls, surveys, or contests.
Privacy
We respect the privacy and personal information of our readers and subscribers. We do not collect, store, or share any personal data without the consent of our users. We do not use any cookies, trackers, or analytics tools that may compromise the privacy of our users. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding data protection and privacy.
Accessibility
We strive to make our content accessible and inclusive to all our readers, regardless of their abilities, disabilities, or preferences. We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 to ensure that our content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. We use clear and simple language, appropriate contrast, alt text, captions, transcripts, and other techniques to make our content easy to access and consume.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to improving our content quality and performance on a regular basis. We monitor and measure our content metrics, such as traffic, engagement, retention, and conversion. We use various tools and methods, such as Google Analytics, Yoast SEO, feedback forms, and user testing, to analyze our content performance and identify areas for improvement. We implement changes and updates based on our findings and best practices.
Legal Compliance
We abide by all applicable laws and regulations that govern the creation and distribution of content on the internet. We respect the rights and interests of our readers, partners, and competitors. We do not engage in any illegal, unethical, or harmful activities, such as spamming, hacking, or defamation. We follow the terms and conditions of the platforms and services that we use to publish and promote our content.