Translation guide
A large passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, typically stopping at various ports. In Japanese, the most common term is クルーズ船, but other expressions exist depending on context.
Referring to a large passenger ship designed for leisure cruises.
The most common and neutral term for a cruise ship. Widely understood and used in news and everyday conversation.
A new cruise ship will enter service next year.
I traveled the Mediterranean on a cruise ship.
A slightly more formal term, emphasizing that it is a passenger ship. Often used in official contexts.
Large cruise ships call at this port.
Literally 'luxury passenger ship'. Used for high-end cruise ships, but can also refer to luxury liners in general. Not all cruise ships are 豪華客船.
My dream is to go on a round-the-world cruise on a luxury liner.
When discussing the ship as a category in maritime or travel industry contexts.
Do not translate 'cruise ship' as 巡航船 (jun-kō-sen) or 周遊船 (shū-yū-sen). These are not standard terms and may cause confusion. Stick to クルーズ船 or クルーズ客船.
Safety standards for cruise ships have been strengthened.