FAQs

The Ocean Culture is an independent sea-travel blog. We write about ferries, cruises, yachts, ships and boats of every kind, from what a long ferry crossing is actually like to the history of famous vessels and the differences between cruise ship classes.

We cover five main areas: Ferries (routes, tickets and how ferry systems work), Cruises (ship guides and onboard tips), Yachts (types, costs and famous superyachts), Ships (history and design) and Boats (boat tours, river cruises and day trips).

No. The Ocean Culture is an independent information platform. We don’t claim ownership of, or official affiliation with, any ship, ferry, cruise line, yacht brand or company mentioned on the site.

Not at all. We write for anyone curious about the water. You don’t need to be an expert, and you don’t need to be planning a trip, to find something useful here.

No. We don’t sell tickets, cruises or charters. Our guides explain routes, schedules, prices and what to expect so you can plan, and we always recommend booking directly with the operator or an authorized agent.

We research every guide using the operator’s own published information and other public sources. Ferry and cruise schedules, fares and rules change by season, so please confirm the latest details with the operator before you travel.

Yes. Our reviews are based on our own research. Some pages contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you. You can read more in our Disclaimer.

Thank you for helping us improve. Please send the article link and the correction through our contact form and we’ll review it and update the guide if needed.

Absolutely. Story ideas from readers help shape what we write next. Send your suggestion through the Contact page.

Yes. We offer banner placements across the site for brands that want to reach sea-travel readers. Use the Contact page or the “Advertise with us” buttons to get in touch.

We’re open to working with brands, writers and anyone in the maritime space who wants to team up. Send us a short pitch through the Contact page.

We only collect what we need to run the site and improve it. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and protect data, and our Cookie Policy explains the cookies we use and how to manage them.

You can email us at francis.miller@globaladmedia.us, call +1 819-602-9641, or use the form on our Contact page. We read every message that comes in.