Getting Started
What is CruiseGPT?
CruiseGPT by 360Cruising is an AI-powered cruise advisor that provides expert advice on cruise planning. We have 15 specialized AI advisors, each trained on a specific cruise line (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Disney, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, MSC, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania, Viking Ocean, and Silversea). Whether you're planning your first cruise or your fiftieth, CruiseGPT helps you compare ships, find destinations, plan itineraries, and get answers to all your cruise questions.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy:
- Take our Find My Cruise quiz to discover which cruise line matches your preferences
- Sign up for a free account
- Start chatting with our General Cruise Advisor
- Upgrade to Pro to access all 15 specialized cruise line advisors
Do I need to create an account?
Yes, you need a free account to use CruiseGPT. This allows us to save your conversation history and provide personalized recommendations. Signing up takes less than a minute with email or Google.
Is CruiseGPT free?
Yes, CruiseGPT is free to use with 2 messages per day using our General Cruise Advisor. This is perfect for basic cruise questions and getting a feel for the app. For full access to all 15 specialized cruise line advisors and advanced features, upgrade to Pro for $9.99/month.
Using CruiseGPT
What cruise lines does CruiseGPT support?
CruiseGPT has specialized advisors for 15 major cruise lines:
- Royal Caribbean International
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
- Disney Cruise Line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Princess Cruises
- Holland America Line
- MSC Cruises
- Virgin Voyages
- Cunard Line
- Seabourn Cruise Line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Oceania Cruises
- Viking Ocean Cruises
- Silversea Cruises
Free accounts have access to our General Cruise Advisor. Pro members can chat with all 15 specialized advisors.
How accurate is the information?
CruiseGPT is powered by advanced AI trained on verified cruise line information, expert guides, and real cruiser experiences. While we strive for accuracy, cruise lines regularly update their offerings, so we always recommend confirming critical details (pricing, availability, ship features) directly with the cruise line or your travel agent before booking.
Can CruiseGPT book cruises for me?
No, CruiseGPT is an AI cruise advisor, not a booking platform. We provide expert recommendations and information to help you make informed decisions, but you'll need to book through a travel agent or directly with the cruise line. We may provide affiliate links to trusted booking partners as a convenience.
What kinds of questions can I ask?
You can ask anything cruise-related:
- Ship comparisons (e.g., "Which Royal Caribbean ship is best for families?")
- Destination advice (e.g., "What should I do in Cozumel?")
- Packing tips (e.g., "What should I pack for an Alaska cruise?")
- Onboard activities (e.g., "Does this ship have a waterslide?")
- Dining options (e.g., "Tell me about specialty dining on Celebrity")
- First-time cruiser questions (e.g., "How does embarkation work?")
- Loyalty program questions (e.g., "What perks do I get at Diamond level?")
Subscriptions & Billing
How much does CruiseGPT cost?
CruiseGPT offers two tiers: Free (2 messages/day with General Advisor only) and Pro ($9.99/month for 40 messages/day, all 15 advisors, and real-time search). See our pricing page for full details.
How do I upgrade to Pro or Premium?
To upgrade:
- Sign in to your account and go to Billing Settings
- Click "Upgrade to Pro"
- Enter your payment details (we use Stripe for secure payments)
- New users get a 7-day free trial before being charged
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can cancel anytime. Go to Billing Settings and click "Cancel Subscription." You'll retain Pro/Premium access until the end of your current billing period, then automatically revert to the free tier. No refunds for partial months.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) and some debit cards through Stripe, our secure payment processor. We do not store your card details.
Will my subscription auto-renew?
Yes, subscriptions auto-renew monthly unless you cancel. You'll receive an email reminder before each billing cycle. You can cancel anytime from your Billing Settings.
Do you offer refunds?
We do not offer refunds for partial subscription periods. However, if you experience technical issues preventing you from using the service, please contact support and we'll work with you to resolve the issue.
Account & Privacy
Is my data private?
Yes. We take privacy seriously. Your conversations are stored securely and never shared with third parties. We do not sell your data. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.
Can I delete my account?
Yes, you can request account deletion by contacting support. This will permanently delete your account, conversation history, and all associated data. This action cannot be undone.
How do I change my password?
Go to Settings and click "Change Password." If you signed up with Google, you\'ll need to set a password first to enable email/password login.
Can I access CruiseGPT on multiple devices?
Yes! Your account works on any device. Sign in on your phone, tablet, or computer and your conversation history syncs automatically.
Technical Support
The app is not working. What should I do?
Try these troubleshooting steps:
- Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Check your internet connection
- Disable browser extensions that might interfere (ad blockers, privacy tools)
If the issue persists, contact support with details about the error and what you were trying to do.
Why am I seeing "Rate limit exceeded"?
Free accounts are limited to 2 messages per day. Pro accounts get 40 messages per day. Premium accounts have unlimited messages. Your limit resets at midnight UTC. Upgrade to increase your daily limit.
Can I use CruiseGPT offline?
No, CruiseGPT requires an internet connection to communicate with our AI advisors. However, you can access your conversation history even when offline (for Pro users with saved conversations).
Which browsers are supported?
CruiseGPT works best on modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge (latest versions). We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.
Still Need Help?
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