Founder & Lead Cruise Expert
Ian Pilnik — Founder, CruiseShipTracking.com I built CruiseShipTracking because I got tired of cruise review sites that read like press releases. After 15+ cruises across Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, and premium lines, I wanted one place that told the truth about what each ship is actually like onboard. What I cover here: ship comparisons based on size, amenities, and value-per-night. Port guides written from my own notes after visiting each one. Live ship tracking so cruisers can see where their upcoming ship is right now. Every review on this site is based on direct experience or transparent data — not paid placements, not sponsored trips. If I haven't sailed a ship personally, I say so and lean on verified cruiser reviews.