noun
A passenger ship designed for pleasure voyages, often with onboard entertainment and amenities.
来年、新しい巡航客船が就航する予定だ。
A new cruise ship is scheduled to enter service next year.
彼らは巡航客船で世界一周の旅を楽しんだ。
They enjoyed a round-the-world trip on a cruise ship.
Compound of 巡航 (cruising) and 客船 (passenger ship). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a straightforward modern compound.