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Membership & pricing
How much does membership cost?
Monthly (US$14 per month), quarterly (US$36 every three months) and annual (US$96 per year) payment options are available. Our current Founding Member offer is US$19 today, then US$49 per year for as long as your membership continues — limited to the first 100 Founding Members. Every membership gives you the same core Cruise Companions Club access. All prices are in US dollars.
Do I need to pay extra for premium features?
No. Every CCC membership includes the same core access. There are no premium feature tiers — simply choose whether you'd prefer to pay monthly, quarterly or annually (including our Founding Member offer), or choose a one-time Lifetime membership.
Can I join Cruise Companions Club from the United States or another country?
Yes. Cruise Companions Club is a worldwide community, connecting cruisers from the United States, Australia, the UK and beyond. You aren't limited to companions from your own country — people from different countries are often interested in the same cruise, so you might find your next cruise buddy anywhere in the world.
What is Founding Lifetime Membership?
A one-time payment of US$395, limited to the first 50 members in total. Founding Lifetime Members receive the same core Club access as everyone else, with no future recurring membership fee for that access, plus a Founding Lifetime Member badge and recognition as one of the first 50 members. It is about lifetime access and founding status, not extra features. "Lifetime" relates to the availability and operation of the CCC membership service and is subject to our Terms, your account standing and applicable law.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You can cancel a recurring membership at any time and your access continues until the end of the period you've already paid for. Refunds are handled in line with our Terms and any rights you have under applicable consumer law.
Profiles & authenticity
How does CCC help keep member profiles genuine?
CCC does not permit fake or impersonated profiles. Members are required to provide accurate information, and members can report or block suspicious accounts. Every member must add a clear profile photo before they become discoverable or can contact other members. Members complete a one-time identity check with Didit before connecting with others. Successfully verified members receive a gold Identity Verified badge. We can't guarantee that every statement in every profile is true, so please use your own judgement.
Is my profile visible to the public?
No. Individual member profiles are not browseable by logged-out visitors. Your profile is visible to other eligible members according to your privacy settings, and members you have blocked cannot see or contact you.
Is my email address visible to other members?
No. Your email address and account details are never shown on your member profile.
How does identity verification work?
CCC uses Didit, a trusted verification partner, for a quick, one-time check of your photo ID and a live selfie. You can browse CCC and complete your profile first, then verify once before you connect with members, send messages, join member discussions or arrange cabin sharing.
Verified members display a gold Identity Verified badge on their profile.
Your identity documents and verification selfie stay with Didit and are not stored by CCC. CCC receives the verification result.
Identity verification helps build trust, but it is not a background check or a guarantee of another member's behaviour or safety. Always use your own judgement.
Safety
Is it safe to meet someone from CCC?
CCC gives you tools to help you connect more safely — connection requests you control, private messaging, privacy settings, blocking and reporting — but we cannot guarantee another member's conduct or your safety. Please: take your time before meeting; hold first meetings in public areas onboard or ashore; keep control of your own passport, travel documents and money; make your own independent booking and payment decisions; tell someone you trust where you're going; and use Block and Report the moment something feels wrong.
Should I ever send money to another member?
Never send money to another member. No genuine member of this community needs your money, your card details or your bank information. Any request for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency or an "investment opportunity" is a scam — please report it immediately.
What happens when I block or report someone?
Blocking takes effect immediately and at the data level: a blocked member cannot message you or send you a new connection request, and you won't be suggested to each other. They are not told that you blocked them. Reports are stored securely for administrator review, and your identity as the reporter is not revealed to the member you reported.
Connecting & messaging
How do I contact another member?
Send a connection request. Once it's accepted, you can message each other privately. You'll need a profile photo on your account before you can start connecting.
How does Companion Matching work?
CCC will use the information members choose to provide through their profile, Cruise Profile, cruise plans and preferences to help identify members they may have things in common with. Matches are suggestions only — they are not guarantees of compatibility or safety. AI-powered Companion Matching is coming soon and is not operational yet.
Is CCC a dating site?
No. Cruise Companions Club is about connection, not dating. Members join to find cruise friendships, dining and excursion companions, people sailing the same ship, travel companions and cruise conversation. Meaningful friendships often develop — but romantic or sexual advances are not what this community is for.
Cabins & cruising
Does CCC arrange cabin sharing?
No. Some cruise fares include a "single supplement" — an additional amount charged when one person occupies a cabin designed for two. Members sometimes decide independently to share accommodation after getting to know each other, but that is entirely a personal decision between those members. CCC does not arrange, vet or guarantee accommodation-sharing arrangements, and cabin sharing is not what the Club is built around. Read how cabin sharing works at CCC.