Hello everyone - I'm Mike the Founder behind CruiseVoices

Hi everyone!

I’m glad you’re here and excited to welcome you to CruiseVoices.

I’m a grandfather to two amazing grandkids and have two adult children. My wife and I absolutely love cruising — we’ve been on 30+ cruises, and it’s easily our favorite way to vacation. We love cruising because it truly lets you relax, unplug, and enjoy the experience without having to think about every little detail.

We live together on an island and really love the lifestyle, the ocean, and the slower pace of life — cruising just feels like a natural extension of that.

I started CruiseVoices because I wanted a place where people could get real, honest advice from actual cruisers, not sales pitches or sponsored opinions. When planning trips, I’ve always found the best information comes from fellow travelers who have actually been there — and that’s the kind of community I hope we build here.

I’m looking forward to connecting with everyone, learning from your experiences, and helping wherever I can. Whether this is your first cruise or your fiftieth, your voice matters here.

Happy cruising
— Mike

CruiseVoices is built around respectful, helpful discussion from real cruisers.

These guidelines exist to keep the community useful, welcoming, and spam-free.

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WHAT’S ENCOURAGED
• Ask honest cruise questions
• Share real experiences (good or bad)
• Help first-time cruisers feel welcome
• Respect different opinions and cruise styles

We want thoughtful discussion — not perfection.

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WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED
• Spam, scams, or promotional posting
• Affiliate links or referral dumping
• Harassment, personal attacks, or insults
• Misinformation presented as fact
• Posting the same content repeatedly

If you’re here to sell something, this is not the place.

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MODERATION & ENFORCEMENT
• Moderators may edit, move, or remove content
• Repeated rule violations may result in warnings or bans
• Decisions are made to protect the community, not punish individuals

We aim to be fair, transparent, and consistent.

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FINAL NOTE
CruiseVoices works best when members help each other.

If you’re unsure whether something belongs here, ask first — we’re happy to help.

Thanks for being part of the community.

— CruiseVoices Team