CruiseMapper
Where every cruise ship in the world currently is, with deck plans and itineraries attached, for reasons entirely your own.
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How to get the most from it
CruiseMapper sits in Flight & Ship Tracking under Wander, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird and useful.
About this category: Aircraft, cargo ships, trains and satellites moving live on a map. Startling the first time you realise how much is in the air at once.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
CruiseMapper: quick answers
Is CruiseMapper free?
Yes. CruiseMapper is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use CruiseMapper?
No. You can use CruiseMapper without signing up for anything.
Does CruiseMapper work on a phone?
Yes. CruiseMapper works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is CruiseMapper safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does CruiseMapper take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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