2,623 domains, 83% actually activeCSC Corporate Domains leads — strong use by major cruise linesNo formal registration restrictions

.cruises Domain

.cruises was registered with IANA on 30 January 2014 and has 2,623 registered domains, with a notable 82.92% active in the DNS zone. CSC Corporate Domains stands out as the leading registrar, with MarkMonitor also among the top five — both specialized in corporate brand protection.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .CRUISES domain

What is the .CRUISES domain?

.cruises is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.), registered in the IANA database on 30 January 2014. Despite a moderate total volume of 2,623 domains, it shows a notable real-use rate of 82.92% active in the DNS zone. The most telling part of its registrar profile is that CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. leads with 13.92% of the total, ahead of even GoDaddy (10.75%), and MarkMonitor Inc. also appears among the top five (4.00%) — both registrars specialized in corporate brand protection, widely used by large cruise line companies to defensively protect their trade names, alongside direct commercial use by the sector.
Extension .CRUISES
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .CRUISES

Who is the .CRUISES domain for?

These are the most common situations where .CRUISES is the ideal extension.

Cruise lines and cruise operators

The most direct use: companies that organize and sell ocean or river cruises.

Defensive brand registration by major cruise lines

The strong presence of CSC Corporate Domains and MarkMonitor among registrars confirms significant use for protecting trade names of large companies in the sector.

Travel agencies specializing in cruises

Agencies and comparison sites focused specifically on selling cruise packages.

Themed and niche cruises

Cruise operators specialized in specific themes: food, music, nature, etc.

Cruise booking and comparison platforms

Services that let users compare prices and itineraries across different cruise lines.

Cruise blogs and specialized media

Informational and opinion content about destinations, ships and cruise experiences.

.CRUISES vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CRUISES with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.cruises This page Cruise lines, agencies and operators None formal Contact us
.travel Travel sector in general None formal Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.vacations Vacations and tourism in general None Contact us

Registration process

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .CRUISES domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .CRUISES domain

Who manages the .cruises domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 30 January 2014.

Why do CSC and MarkMonitor appear among .cruises' registrars?

Both are registrars specialized in corporate brand protection, widely used by large cruise line companies to preemptively protect their trade names, alongside direct commercial use.

Are there restrictions on registering a .cruises domain?

No. It is an open-registration extension with no need to prove activity in the cruise industry.

Is .cruises a good choice for my travel agency?

Yes, with 82.92% of registered domains actually active, it is an extension with good real adoption in the cruise and travel sector.

How much does a .cruises domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .cruises domain with miHosting?

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The .cruises domain was registered with IANA on 30 January 2014 and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With 2,623 domains registered and 82.92% actually active, its registrar profile — led by CSC Corporate Domains, with MarkMonitor also among the top — reveals significant brand-protection use by major cruise lines, alongside direct commercial use by agencies and cruise operators. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your travel business.