Terms & Conditions

1. About this site

Modern Cruise Guide (moderncruiseguide.com) is an independent editorial website operated by Groove Jet Travel, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Editorial independence

Modern Cruise Guide produces independent editorial content. We are not owned by, operated by, or editorially controlled by any cruise line. Opinions expressed are those of the editorial team and are not influenced by commercial relationships.

3. Referral disclosure

We may earn a referral fee when a reader contacts Suite at Sea (suites-at-sea.com) or other travel advisory partners through links on this site, and subsequently makes a booking. Suite at Sea is operated by Groove Jet Travel, LLC, the same entity that operates this website.

These referral relationships do not influence our editorial content. We cover cruise lines based on their merits and our editorial judgment, not on whether they generate referral income.

Booking a cruise through Suite at Sea costs you nothing extra — travel advisors are compensated by the cruise lines, not the traveller.

4. Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of pricing, ship specifications, itineraries, and other factual information published on this site. However, the cruise industry changes frequently. Prices, availability, included amenities, and ship details are subject to change without notice.

All pricing shown on this site is illustrative and approximate. Final fares should be verified directly with the cruise line or an authorised travel advisor at the time of booking. We accept no liability for decisions made based on information on this site without independent verification.

5. Not affiliated with cruise lines

Modern Cruise Guide is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a representative of Explora Journeys, MSC Group, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Marriott International, Four Seasons Yachts, Virgin Voyages, or any other cruise line mentioned on this site. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners.

6. Intellectual property

All original editorial content on this site — including articles, reviews, ratings, and site design — is the property of Groove Jet Travel, LLC and may not be reproduced, republished, or distributed without prior written permission.

Photographic images are sourced from Unsplash under the Unsplash License and attributed to their respective photographers. Use of those images is subject to the Unsplash License terms.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Groove Jet Travel, LLC shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this site or reliance on information contained within it. This site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

8. Third-party links

This site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites. Linking does not constitute endorsement beyond what is explicitly stated in our editorial content.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Changes to these terms

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at hello@moderncruiseguide.com.