Independence Statement
Eclipse Cruise Guide is an independent editorial publication. No cruise line, booking platform, astronomical organization, or travel agency pays for inclusion or ranking. Editorial control is fully retained. Revenue: display advertising only.
Five Weighted Criteria
| Criterion | Weight | What we measure |
|---|---|---|
| Totality duration at ship position | 30% | Verified duration for each itinerary's planned positioning zone |
| Meteorological repositioning capability | 25% | Hull speed, advance weather contracts, documented historical repositioning cases |
| Onboard program quality | 20% | Named astronomers, published lecture schedules, day-of logistics detail |
| Cost per night | 15% | Per-person across cabin categories, all-inclusive vs. add-on structure |
| Hull maneuverability | 10% | Ship size, draft, repositioning speed in nautical miles per hour |
Fact-Checking Policy
[verify before publishing]labels are structural placeholders requiring primary source confirmation- Verified facts cite the source
- We publish "not confirmed" rather than invent figures
Update Schedule
Quarterly. Current: August 2026.
Corrections
Factual errors reported via contact page. Corrected within 5 business days with date noted.