Cruise Ship Index Card
A quick & easy guide to all onboard venues & facilities, organised by deck & direction. Each Complete Set includes a premium lanyard and two clear card holders – one for your Index Card and one for your cruise card. Accessible, convenient and always within reach.
FREE personalisation with your sailing date, creating a unique keepsake of your cruise.
- Printed to order for your chosen ship and sail date
- Postage & packaging added at checkout: Tracked 48hr (£3.35), Tracked 24hr (£4.25) or Special Delivery before 1pm (£10.75)
- Every order is curated/processed within 3-5 business days and then dispatched with your chosen delivery service
What's included?
You'll receive a durable plastic card, printed front and back with an index of ship facilities & venues by deck and direction and personalised with your sail date (if you have chosen this option). You will also receive a premium lanyard and two clear plastic card holders so you can keep your cruise card alongside. Your card will be printed in high contrast (white print on a black PVC card). Your items will be thoughtfully packaged in a plastic pouch and in a strong bubble mailer envelope.
What's on the index card?
Each index card is printed for your chosen ship using current information, categorised to ensure you find what you need swiftly. Every entry shows deck number and AFT/MID/FWD. Listing categories include: Bars & Lounges, included & additional charge dining, entertainment venues, coffee spots, ship services, pool & leisure areas, kids & teens and more. Your card can be personalised with your sail date, making it a keepsake as well as a cruise essential.
Delivery & postage information
Shipping is chosen and charged at checkout: Tracked 48 £3.35 (typically 2 to 3 working days after dispatch), Tracked 24 £4.25 (typically the next working day after dispatch) or Royal Mail Special Delivery £10.75 (guaranteed before 1pm the next working day).
We process and dispatch all orders within 3 to 5 business days. Orders are sent with your chosen Royal Mail service and a dispatch confirmation with tracking reference is sent by email. Royal Mail do not guarantee Tracked 24 or Tracked 48 delivery times.
If your sail date is within 7 days, we recommend Special Delivery, the only guaranteed service. Ordering at least 10 days before your sail date is the best way to avoid disappointment.
250+ Cruise Ships
Personalise With Your Sail Date
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Current ship data from 4 sources
Accuracy you can rely on
Every ship we cover is researched from scratch before a single card is printed. This is the process behind every index card we curate.
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Official Cruise Line Data
Every card begins with the cruise line’s own published deck plans & venue listings. If it’s not confirmed on the official source, it doesn’t go on the card.
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Trusted Specialist Cruise Databases
We cross-reference against additional specialist cruise data sites to verify venue names, deck locations and any possible changes since the official data was last updated.
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Wet & Dry Dock Schedules
We ensure that any maintenance or refurbishment has been considered whilst a ship has been in wet or dry dock (a mandatory requirement for all ships).
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Onboard Footage
Every ship is verified against real onboard footage to confirm that what is on our cards matches what you’ll actually find when you step onboard.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
Which cruise lines are available?
We currently have Ship Index Cards available for 23 cruise lines including P&O Cruises, MSC Cruises, Marella Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Cunard, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival, Holland America and many more. Email office@thecruisecrew.co.uk if the ship you are sailing on is not listed.
What does 'personalised with my sail date' mean?
Every index card we print includes your specific sail date alongside your ship name. This means the card becomes a keepsake after your adventure. This bespoke offering is unique to The Cruise Crew. If you would prefer a card without a date, simply tick this box when ordering.
How does the Ship Index Card work?
Each index card is printed for your chosen ship using current information, categorised to ensure you find what you need swiftly. Every entry shows deck number and AFT/MID/FWD. Listing categories include: Bars & Lounges, included & additional charge dining, entertainment venues, coffee spots, ship services, pool & leisure areas, kids & teens and more. It slots into the clear card holder alongside your cruise card, no cumbersome maps, no looking for signage. Everything together, always within reach.
Are all your 250+ ships curated and ready for dispatch?
No. Curating ships is a constant process and at the core of what we do. Occasionally we may have several orders for ships that need curating. Should this happen, we will contact you and let you know if there is likely to be a delay to your order. In this situation, we will prioritise orders in accordance with sail dates.
How much is delivery and how long does it take?
Shipping is chosen and charged at checkout. You’ll choose from:
Tracked 48: £3.35 (typically 2 to 3 working days after dispatch)
Tracked 24: £4.25 (typically the next working day after dispatch)
Royal Mail Special Delivery: £10.75 (guaranteed before 1pm the next working day)
We process and dispatch orders within 3 to 5 business days and email you a tracking reference. Royal Mail do not guarantee Tracked 24 or Tracked 48 delivery times, so if your sail date is within 7 days we recommend Special Delivery. Ordering at least 10 days before your sail date is the best way to avoid disappointment.
Is a card available without a lanyard?
Yes. If you’re a returning customer or would prefer to use your own lanyard, you can choose our card-only option.
Our cards are designed to be used with a lanyard, making them easy to access and always kept within reach. The card-only option is £8.99. Whilst the saving is modest, it reduces unnecessary waste if you already have a suitable lanyard. The saving is modest because the real value of our product lies in the research, collection and careful curation of the information on each card, rather than the physical card itself.
My ship isn't listed, what do I do?
Simply send us an email to office@thecruisecrew.co.uk and we will endeavour to assist.
Can I buy this as a gift?
Absolutely. It makes a brilliant pre-holiday present and the personalised sail date makes it feel genuinely considered rather than generic. Simply enter the recipient’s ship and sail date when you order. If the holiday is for a specific celebration, we can try to accommodate with a brief acknowledgement i.e. ‘Honeymoon 2027’ or ‘Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary’ though this cannot be guaranteed.
How accurate is the data on the card?
We research every ship using the cruise line’s official data, two specialist cruise databases, Wet & Dry-Dock Schedules and verification against onboard video footage (a process that can take in excess of 6 hours). That said, cruise lines can change venue names or relocate facilities at any time (see disclaimer).
What is your returns policy?
Each card is personalised to your ship and sail date, so returns cannot be accepted once production has begun. If your order arrives damaged, faulty or incorrect we will always replace or refund it. Email office@thecruisecrew.co.uk within 14 days of receipt.
How is my personal data handled?
Your name, email, delivery address, ship name and sail date are used solely to process and fulfil your order. We don’t sell or share your data with third parties. Payment is handled by Shopify's secure checkout and we never see your card details. Full details in our Privacy Policy in the footer.
Can I choose my lanyard colour or style?
Lanyard colours are chosen at random and are subject to availability. We
cannot guarantee a specific colour, but all lanyards are of high quality.
Do you ever run out of room on the cards?
That’s a great question! Occasionally, some ships can be very challenging. For some of the huge ships like Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class for example, you may find two listings (for travelling with or without children), this way we can ensure the card lists all the information YOU need.
* For Royal Caribbean Icon Class ships, we cannot guarantee sail date personalisation due to the sheer content of information on the cards.
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