CruiseHabit.com is the place for cruising tips, live-sail-away broadcasts, and cruise news. From breaking stories to in-depth opinion pieces, and of course our cruise accessory shop. Give us a like so you don't miss our newest content (and giveaways)! CruiseHabit.com was created by me, Billy Hirsch (aka ). In many ways I grew up in the world of cruising. Having started cruising as a
baby, I've been fortunate enough to have taken over 60 cruises on various lines, in different parts of the world. From short weekend sailings in the Caribbean on mass-market lines, to two week long sailings on ultra-premium lines - every cruise has something different to offer, but they all offer a level of disconnect that I've never been able to replicate with a land vacation. In this way, it's been a life long obsession with cruising, but also about the industry itself. I credit John Maxtone-Grahm's book, The Only Way To Cross with turning my interest in cruising from excitement about vacation into something much greater, including an appreciation for the history of the industry. As I continue on my journey of experiencing more cruise vacations, my appreciation grows too for the work that goes into making it all possible. Thousands of hard working people and land and at sea, obsessing over every detail of the guest experience as well as the logistics associated with operating floating cities in waters the world over. As you enjoy cruising as a vacation, as a lifestyle, please remember the people that work hard, away from their families, so you can enjoy cruising. These interest come together in a way that has left me forever excited to share my cruise experiences with others. In 2015 I signed on to Periscope as cruise ships left Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and was shocked to receive a swell of viewers interested in watching these great vessels sail away and hitting me with every imaginable question about cruising. It made me realize that answering these questions helped other people better enjoy their cruise experiences. I often preach that per CLIA, 90% of people who take one cruise end up taking another. To me, this means I need to help those first timers take the right cruise for them, so that number gets even closer to 100%. I want others to enjoy what so many of us already do. This site, is the beginning of that effort. My weekly Periscopes from ports, live broadcasts from ships, and time spent on message boards answering questions is something I really enjoy sharing with the world, and I hope that you can help guide me in providing the information that you and others find helpful.
