Last Updated: November 5, 2025

Welcome to Cruise Tidal. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at https://cruisetidal.com and all related services, features, and content we provide. 

By accessing and using Cruise Tidal, you accept to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, but if you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. About Cruise Tidal

Cruise Tidal is an independent site that shares cruise news, guides, tips, and reviews to help travelers plan their trips.
We earn through:

  • Display ads
  • Affiliate partnerships
  • Sponsored content

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent, agree to follow all laws and regulations, and accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

We can update these Terms when required, and continued use of our website with each update implies that you agree to the latest version.

3. Informational Purpose Only

Our content is for general information and entertainment only.

  • We are not a travel agency or advisor.
  • Cruise details, prices, and policies may change anytime, so always confirm with the cruise line before booking.
  • We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on our content.

4. Affiliate Relationships and Advertising

4.1 Affiliate Disclosure

We may earn a commission when you click on affiliate links and make purchases through third-party websites, because we participate in affiliate marketing programs.

What This Means for You

  • Clicking on affiliate links does not cost you an extra amount
  • Prices you pay are the same whether you use our links or go directly to the merchant
  • We only recommend products, services, and cruise lines we believe offer value to our readers
  • Our editorial content and reviews are not affected by any affiliate relationships

We may participate in programs offered by cruise lines, travel booking platforms, travel insurance companies, and other travel-related services. Specific partners may change over time.

4.2 Advertising

  • We use third-party ads that may use cookies based on your browsing activity. 
  • We don’t control ad content and external websites
  • We aren’t responsible for the products or services they offer.

5. No Guarantees

We provide our website and content as it is, without any guarantees. We try to keep everything accurate but we can’t promise it will always be perfect or secure.

Cruise Information Changes: Cruise line policies, ship details, itineraries, prices, and availability change frequently. We strive to keep information current, but cannot guarantee all content reflects the latest updates.

6. Limitation of Liability

Cruise Tidal and its team are not responsible for any losses, damages, or issues that result from using our website, based on our content, or visiting third-party sites. 

Use the information here at your own risk and always verify details before making travel decisions.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

The content on Cruise Tidal, including text, images, videos, and graphics, is our intellectual property, protected by copyrights, and belongs to us and our partners.

  • You can read and share our articles for personal use and post short quotes with credit and a link to the original page.
  • You cannot copy or reuse our content for commercial purposes. 

7.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting your content to our website, you give us a non-exclusive right to use it and confirm you hold the necessary rights or permissions.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Our site has links to third-party websites for your convenience

  • We don’t endorse or control these websites
  • We are not responsible for their content or policies
  • Visit other sites at your own risk and review their terms and privacy policies

9. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information if submitting comments or contact forms
  • Not use our website for any unlawful purpose
  • Not transmit harmful code, and viruses
  • Not attempt to interfere with the functioning of our website
  • Not engage in harassment and hate speech
  • Not impersonate others
  • Not scrape data from our website using automated means

We own the right to remove any user-generated content and restrict access to our website for violations of these Terms.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also subjected to our Privacy Policy, stating how we handle your information. By using our site, you consent to these practices. We comply with GDPR and CCPA requirements.

11. Children’s Privacy

Cruise Tidal is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please reach out through our Contact Us page to help us delete such information.

12. Modifications to Service

We hold the right to

  • Modify or discontinue any part of our website at any time
  • Change our content, features, or functionality without notice
  • Update these Terms and Conditions as needed

We will notify our visitors of significant changes, but continued use of our website after changes are made will be considered the acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cruise Tidal, its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from

  • Your use of our website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Any content you submit to our website

14. Dispute Resolution 

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of our operating jurisdiction. Any disputes will first be addressed through

  • Good faith negotiation
  • Then, arbitration if needed
  • And finally, by competent courts as a last resort

15. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will stay in effect.

16. Entire Agreement

Our Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy, are considered the entire agreement between you and Cruise Tidal regarding your use of our website.

17. No Waiver

  • If we don’t enforce a part of these Terms, it doesn’t mean we give up that right. 
  • Any waiver of these Terms will be presented in writing and signed by a representative of Cruise Tidal.

18. Contact Information

If you have any queries around these Terms and Conditions, then reach out to us through our Contact Us page on the website.

For legal notices and formal communications, you may reach us at the Cruise Tidal Contact Us Page.

Additional Disclosures

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Compliance

Cruise Tidal follows FTC rules and clearly marks all paid and sponsored content.

Google Publisher Policies

We follow Google Publisher and AdSense policies and maintain editorial independence.

Accuracy of Pricing and Availability

Cruise prices and availability change often. Always confirm current details directly with cruise lines.

By using Cruise Tidal, you agree to have read, understood these Terms and Conditions, and that you are bound by them.