I Launched a Cruise App!

Editorial Summary

The creator introduces the Cruise Globe, a free digital platform designed to accurately map the exact routes of past cruises using AIS data. The creator explains that the tool replaces unreliable methods like messy lists or memory by providing a 3D view of where a ship actually traveled. This includes specific details such as proximity to landmarks like Mount Fuji or instances where weather forced a captain to turn the ship around. The platform also features a Cruise Passport, which provides users with statistics including total nights at sea, countries visited, and most frequented cruise lines. The project was developed by the creator alongside two friends with backgrounds in naval architecture. While the website is free to use, it is funded by the creators' print company, The Cruise Maps, which offers physical versions of these routes. The creator notes that the technology is complex and expensive to build, which explains why similar tools are rare. Future plans for the platform include adding live ship data, river cruises, and a mobile app by the end of 2025.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.