If you are looking for a unique gift for someone who loves cruises – I have found it for you!
Let me introduce custom made cruise maps to you by the company The Cruise Maps.
They are the ultimate cruise souvenir and a great memory of your cruise.
This is not any kind of map either, they are completely custom-made for your or a friend/family member’s cruise.
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Why is that? These cruise maps are made using data from satellite tracking from the cruise ship and not from the cruise itinerary.
So, every diversion, missed port or port change will show on the cruise map.
The Cruise Maps can make maps back to January 2015.
Also, they can be pre-ordered for an upcoming cruise up to 1 year ahead, but it will be made after the cruise.
Custom-Made Cruise Maps
So, when The Cruise Maps asked if I would like a cruise map made of the World Cruise I went on in 2017, I was delighted as it was one of the best cruises and brought back of lot of great memories.
This cruise started with a diversion, so it put them to the test. Was it going to show? Yes, it did!
They use AIS satellite ship tracking technology to get a position report of your cruise ship every 15 minutes for the dates you were travelling. This is how they make your map.
Sailing Around the World
My world cruise started in Los Angeles, USA. The first port it was sailing to was Honolulu, Hawaii.
But, there was awful weather, so the ship sailed straight down to French Polynesia, to miss the storm.
I remember those eight long days at sea!
Once we arrived in Bora Bora it was a fantastic feeling after all those sea days.
The remainder of the cruise went to plan, which is quite good for a world cruise as you never know.
Years before when I was still working onboard and I did another world cruise with different ports, it was not quite plain sailing!
Custom Made Cruise Maps the Ultimate Cruise Souvenir
Back to the cruise map!
The great part of these maps is that they show these diversions and not the scheduled itinerary.
This is a great talking point when I show my friends and family the cruise map when they come over.
These maps are not just a souvenir of your cruise, they are a work of art.
They use museum-quality paper, and they are framed beautifully.
They make a beautiful gift, whether that be an anniversary, birthday, or Christmas (and that’s just around the corner again).
I love my cruise map of the world cruise I went on back in 2017 on the Pacific Princess.
Now I have the ultimate souvenir of that cruise.
The Cruise Maps have given all my readers 10% off their orders. All you have to do to get this special discount is click here and enter LUCYWILLIAMS at checkout.
How to order your custom cruise map
The ordering process is very easy all you need to know is the:
- Ship Name
- Start Port
- Start Date
- End Port
- End Date
You enter these details and choose from options of the type of map, size and frame.
You can order a classic or satellite-style map, landscape or portrait and choose the size you prefer.
WIth, either with a wood, black or white frame or go for no frame.
My custom cruise map is the classic style, landscape, and size 45 x 60cm / 18 x 24″ in the black frame.
The best part is that The Cruise Maps are giving all my readers 10% off their orders. All you have to do to get this special discount is click here and enter LUCYWILLIAMS at checkout.
Interested? Let me tell you more and answer all those questions you have.
Where do the Cruise Maps deliver to?
The Cruise Map company delivers globally and free of charge.
I had mine delivered to Italy, which is normally not easy, but there were no issues and I could track my package from the moment it was dispatched to the arrival day.
It was packaged very well with a lot of care and it arrived in good time.
How long does it take for the order to arrive?
Every map is made especially for you and it can take up to three business days to make the map.
Then 3 – 10 days for delivery, depending on where the map is being shipped to.
You can track your package once it has been shipped and you will be notified by email of the tracking link for your order.
The Cruise Maps have given all my readers 10% off their orders. All you have to do to get this special discount is click here and enter LUCYWILLIAMS at checkout.
What information do you need to order a cruise map?
When you complete the order form all you need is the cruise ship name, start port, start date, end port and end date,
The Cruise Maps uses the latest AIS satellite ship tracking technology to get a position report for your ship every 15 minutes for the dates you were travelling.
What is on the cruise map?
The maps show the route that the ship took and a port label for every port that your cruise ship stopped at on your cruise.
The rest of that map will be clear, with no other cities or country names, so all you see is your cruise route.
The labels will only show registered ports and not every inlet, bay or cove that the ship may have visited.
There is also the option to opt out of port labels when you order if you prefer.
The Cruise Maps have given all my readers 10% off their orders. All you have to do to get this special discount is click here and enter LUCYWILLIAMS at checkout.
Can I see a preview of my map before I order?
Previews of the maps are not available because every map is made to order and each map is unique. You can see lots of examples on their website.
What type of paper and frames do they use for the cruise maps?
The Cruise Maps use FSC-certified 200gsm museum-quality paper and they have an ultra-durable matte finish.
The frames are hand-crafted using sustainably sourced wood. Either with a natural black or white finish, and durable clear plexiglass covering the map and they are ready to hang.
Which should I order a portrait or a landscape?
You can choose a portrait or landscape cruise map to best suit where you would like to put it, but it is also worth thinking about the route that you took to consider which orientation might look better.
Or you can let The Cruise Maps choose for you when you place your order, whichever they think would look best.
If you choose portrait or landscape and then they think it would look better in a different orientation, they will get in touch and let you know.
Can they mark special occasions precisely on the map?
Yes, they can. Just email The Cruise Maps when you order your map and they can enter your request.
Can I order a map for a future cruise?
Yes, but the map will be made and delivered to you after you disembark your cruise.
Order your cruise map now and get 10% off
Use code LUCYWILLIAMS at checkout
So, what are you waiting for? Order your cruise map today and don’t forget to use my code LUCYWILLIAMS at checkout to get 10% off your order.
*I was gifted a cruise map from The Cruise Maps.
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Happy Cruising!
