.cruises Domain Registrationfrom £80.04/yr
Why Choose a .cruises Domain?
The .cruises extension launched in 2014 as part of Donuts' family of travel-focused new gTLDs, sitting alongside .flights, .vacations and .holiday. It speaks directly to one slice of the travel industry: ocean liners, river cruises, expedition voyages and the agencies that book them. A .cruises address tells visitors immediately what you sell, which is useful in a market where generic travel domains have become crowded and expensive.
Ideal for:
- Cruise booking agencies and online travel agents
- River cruise operators (Rhine, Danube, Mekong, Nile)
- Small-ship and expedition cruise lines
- Yacht charter and private cruise specialists
- Cruise review sites, blogs and comparison tools
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, with no industry credentials required.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registries.
- Some short, high-demand keywords are classified as premium and carry higher annual fees set by the registry.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day transfer lock after registration.
Creative .cruises Domain Ideas
- Mediterranean.cruises — regional booking portal
- River.cruises — European waterway specialist
- Last-Minute.cruises — discount and late-availability deals
- Family.cruises — child-friendly itineraries and ships
- Luxury.cruises — premium-cabin and small-ship operator
- Antarctic.cruises — polar expedition voyages
Frequently asked questions about .cruises
Anyone. There are no eligibility checks, industry accreditations or geographic limits. Cruise lines, travel agents, bloggers, comparison sites and individuals can all register a .cruises domain on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the name they want is available and not classed as a premium by the registry.
You can register a .cruises domain for an initial term of 1 to 10 years, and renew in the same range. We recommend longer registration periods for established cruise businesses, as it removes the annual renewal admin and protects against accidental lapses that could let a competitor pick up your name.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, high-value or generic keywords as premium domains, which carry higher registration and renewal fees set directly by Identity Digital. The pricing shown in our search tool reflects the live registry tier for each specific name, so you'll see the real cost before you commit.
Yes, once it has been registered for at least 60 days. You'll need to unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the authorisation (EPP) code, and start the transfer at the new one. The transfer adds a year to your registration term and typically completes within five to seven days.
After expiry there is a roughly 30-day grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. After that, the domain enters a 30-day redemption period with a higher recovery fee. If still not renewed, it is released back to the public pool after a short pending-delete window and anyone can register it.