Cruise Critic is a
cruise ship
Cruise ships are large passenger ships used mainly for vacationing. Unlike ocean liners, which are used for transport, cruise ships typically embark on round-trip voyages to various ports-of-call, where passengers may go on tours known as "s ...
review site
A review site is a website on which reviews can be posted about people, businesses, products, or services. These sites may use Web 2.0 techniques to gather reviews from site users or may employ professional writers to author reviews on the topic ...
. Annually in December, it publishes the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, which recognize the best
cruise line
A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships that operate on ocean or rivers and which markets cruises to the public. Cruise lines are distinct from passenger lines which are primarily concerned with transportation of passengers. Though ...
s of the year in various categories.
History
The site was co-founded in 1995 by Anne Campbell as a feature of
America Online
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.
In 2003, it averaged 10.5 million page views per month and had 62,000 registered members.
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In 2007, it was acquired by TripAdvisor.]
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Tripadvisor
American review websites
American travel websites
American companies established in 1995
Transport companies established in 1995
Internet properties established in 1995
2007 mergers and acquisitions
Cruising (maritime)