220+ Best Cruise Quotes for Instagram to Level Up Your Feed

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Looking for cruise quotes for Instagram that will take your posts to the next level? 

I’ve got you covered! 

Having worked on cruise ships for three years and now enjoying them as a guest, I know how important those captions are for the ‘Gram.

Thinking of witty captions or looking up quotes can be time-consuming– and that’s the last thing you want to spend your limited cruise time doing, so I did all the brainstorming for you.

Get ready to dive into a sea of inspiration, puns, song lyrics and more to make your Instagram shine.

Arrr you ready?

Let’s set sail! 🛳

Cruise quote pun text overlay: Bon voyage, beaches. Background photo is the front of a white cruise ship at sea

Funny Cruise Quotes & Cruise Puns

Say “Bon Voyage, beaches” to boring cruise captions and “Ahoy, matey!” to these funny cruise quotes and puns. 

These gems are perfect for adding a splash of humor to your Instagram feed for the ultimate vacay posts!

1. Living the ultimate fanta-sea

2. Beach, please!

3. Sea you later

4. Sunshine and vitamin sea

5. Seas the day

6. Long time no sea

7. Ship happens

8. Oh, ship!

9. Brb, getting ship faced

10. Life on cruise control

11. I like big boats and I cannot lie

12. I don’t give a ship

13. Let’s get nauti

14. Bon voyage, beaches

15. Big deck energy

16. Adventure is all I sea

17. Knot your average vacation

18. It’s a ship show

19. Shell-abrate good times, come on!

20. Buoy, do I love the ocean

21. Tropic like it’s hot 🔥

Cruise quote pun text overlay: Big Deck Energy. Background photo: blue skies, blue ocean, and the deck of a cruise ship with guard rails looking out toward the ocean

Short Cruise Quotes for Instagram

Ready to amp up your Instagram game with some splashy captions? 

These cruise quotes for Instagram are sure to float your boat! 

Whether you’re lounging on the deck of Symphony of the Seas or exploring exotic locales, these catchy phrases are perfect for giving your posts that extra wave of engagement. 

22. All aboard!

23. Bon voyage!

24. Ahoy, matey

25. Anchors away!

26. Ship, please!

27. Eat, sleep, cruise, repeat

28. Another day, another cruise

29. Ship life > land life

30. I’m on a boat

31. Went to sleep in [port], woke up in [port]

32. Greetings from [port]

33. A bad day at sea is better than a good day on land

34. Life is too short to party on land

35. Let the sea set you free

36. Now bring me that horizon

37. The sea is calling

38. Come sail away with me

39. The sea is calling, answer it royally (For Royal Caribbean cruisers)

40. Boozin’ and cruisin’

41. Life is better on a cruise

42. Love, peace, cruise

43. In my cruise era

44. It’s cruise-o’clock

45. Snooze, booze, cruise

46. The cruise life is the sweet life

47. It’s cruising time

48. No life like the cruise life

49. Work hard, cruise harder

50. Just cruising through life

51. Sip, sail, repeat

52. Cruisin’ into paradise

Cruise caption for Instagram text overlay: Life is too short to party on land. Background photo: sunset at sea with the sun setting behind an island. An aerial shot of a cruise ship at sea.

Cruise Captions for Instagram

Dive into some maritime-inspired cruise captions for Instagram that’ll make your feed stand out as much as those stunning sunset views from the lido deck or your own oceanview balcony stateroom.

Whether you’re on a self-guided walking tour in Old San Juan or even on a lunch break from your cruise ship job, these catchy phrases are your go-to for nailing that vacation vibe (even if you’re crew!)

53. Cruise mode: On

54. All I need are the sun, sand, and sea

55. Beach vibes only

56. Chasing the sun

57. The endless summer

58. Out of office

59. I don’t drink and drive; I sip and cruise

60. If I can’t cruise then what’s this all been about? (For The Office fans)

61. Just got back from Jamaica. Tan almost everywhere. (For The Office fans)

62. Treat yo self! (For Parks and Rec fans)

63. The one where they on a cruise (For Friends fans)

64. Living my best life

65. Catch me if you can

Cruise caption for Instagram text overlay: I don't drink and drive, I sip and cruise. Background photo: Sunset at sea with yellow, pink, and purple skies. The photo is taken on the top deck of a cruise ship looking toward the aft with the sea.

Rhyming Quotes for Cruises

Sail away with these catchy rhyming quotes for cruises that are perfect for adding a splash of fun to your social media captions. 

Whether you’re watching the waves or dancing under the stars, these phrases are sure to float your boat and get your followers dreaming of their next nautical adventure. 

66. Sandy toes, sun-kissed nose 🌞

67. Palm trees and 85 degrees 🌴

68. Sun, sea, and serenity 🌅

69. Sail away, seize/seas the day ⛵

70. Beach hair, don’t care 🌺

71. Island time, all the time 🏝

72. Drink in hand, toes in sand 🍹

73. Palm trees & ocean breeze 🌴

74. Sandy beaches, sunlit dreams ☀️

75. Cheers to island years 🍹

76. Sunshine and tanlines 🌞

Aerial photo of Symphony of the Seas cruise ship at sunset with text overlay: Sail away, seas the day.

Two-Word Captions for Instagram about Cruising

Need captions for Instagram about cruising that are short and sweet?

Let these two-word wonders speak volumes.

77. Cruise bliss 🚢

78. Ocean journey 🌊

79. Nautical adventure ⚓

80. Deck dreams 🌅

81. Sail away ⛵

82. Sea escape 🌴

83. Voyage views 🌄

84. Ship life 🛳️

85. Sunset sail 🌇

86. Maritime magic 🌟

87. Cruise chill 🏝

88. Horizon chaser 🌅

89. Anchor down ⚓

90. Ocean drift 🌊

91. Port moments 🛳️

92. Harbor nights 🌌

93. Sea breeze 🌬️

Cruise pun text overlay: Sunshine and vitamin sea. Background photo:  bright blue skies, turquoise water, and white sand

Short Cruise Captions about Partying

Did someone say booze cruise?

Amp up your social media game with these cruise captions showcasing those wild, unforgettable nights aboard.

From dusk till dawn, let the fun times roll and capture every moment with a caption that screams “best night ever.”

94. Sun, sand, sip, repeat

95. Cruisin’ with cocktails

96. Cheers to endless nights

97. Vibes high, spirits higher

98. Good vibes, great times

99. Sunset, sips, and smiles

100. Sail, sip, and celebrate

101. Party under the stars

102. Beach, booze, besties

103. Dance, drink, repeat

104. Fun, friends, and festivities

105. Toasting in the tropics

Two-Word Quotes for Cruises to Tropical Destinations

It’s giving sun-drenched adventures and fun-filled escapades– in just two words.

Make your posts the envy of your social circle with these short, idyllic captions.

106. Tropical bliss 🍹

107. Paradise vibes 🌅

108. Endless relaxation 🏖

109. Tropical escape 🌴

110. Island adventures 🏖️

111. Tropical getaway 🌅

112. Beach bliss 🏝

113. Paradise found 🌺

114. Sun kissed 🌞

115. Island vibes 🏝

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Cruise Ship Quotes from Songs

Dive into the rhythm of the sea with these iconic cruise ship quotes pulled straight from your favorite songs. 

Although your pictures may be worth a thousand words, harness these artists’ lyrics to truly encapsulate the ultimate vacation vibes.

“Knee Deep” – Zac Brown Band

116. Gonna put the world away for a minute, pretend I don’t live in it. Sunshine gonna wash my blues away.

117. Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair

118. I think I might have found me my own kind of paradise

119. Mind on a permanent vacation

120. The ocean is my only medication

121. It’s a sweet sweet life living by the salty sea

“Some Beach, Somewhere” – Blake Shelton

122. Some beach, somewhere

123. Palm trees are growin’ and warm breezes blowin’

Cruise quote text overlay: Some beach, somewhere. Background photo: A beach at sunset. The sky is soft pink and purple with blue waves washing toward the sand

“Toes” – Zac Brown Band

124. I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand. Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand.

125. Life is good today.

“How Far I’ll Go” – Auliʻi Cravalho (From Moana)

126. See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me. 

“Island in the Sun” – Weezer

127. On an island in the sun, we’ll be playing and having fun

“Kokomo” – The Beach Boys

128. Aruba, Jamaica, ooh, I wanna take ya

129. Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama

130. Key Largo, Montego, Baby, why don’t we go?

131. Tropical drink melting in your hand

132. Cocktails and moonlit nights

“Beachin’” – Jake Owens

133. Sunshine, blue eyes, tan lines

134. Rolling white sand, cold can koozie in my hand

135. Chillin’, breezin’, sippin’, singin’, beachin’

136. Low tide under the palm tree leanin’

“Under the Boardwalk” – The Drifters

137. Under the boardwalk, down by the sea

“At the Beach” – The Avett Brothers

138. Sand beneath our feet; big, blue sky above our heads

“Summer Nights” – Olivia Newton-John

139. Summer sun, something’s begun

“Itsy, Bitsy, Teenie, Weenie, Yellow, Polka Dot Bikini” -Bryan Hyland

140. Itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow, polka dot bikini 

“Surfin USA” – The Beach Boys

141. Everybody’s gone surfin’

“Sea and Sand” – The Who

142. Here by the sea and sand, nothing ever goes as planned

“Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” – Rupert Holmes

143. If you like piña coladas

“Only the Ocean” – Jack Johnson

144. I’m finally free, it’s only the ocean and me

“No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” – Kenny Chesney

145. No shoes, no shirt, no problems

146. Ain’t no better time than now for Mexico

147. Blues, what blues? Hey, I forgot ’em

148. The sun and the sand and a drink in my hand with no bottom

149. Want a towel on a chair in the sand by the sea

150. Wanna soak up life for a while in laid back mode

151. No boss, no polite, no stress, no dress code

“I’m Gonna Soak Up the Sun” – Sheryl Crow

152. I’m gonna soak up the sun

“When the Sun Goes Down” – Kenny Chesney

153. When the sun goes down we’ll be groovin’

154. Suntan toes ticklin’ the sand

155. Cold drink chillin’ in my right hand

156. Everything gets hotter when the sun goes down

157. Layin’ in a hammock where it’s nice ‘n breezy

“Cake by the Ocean” -DNCE

158. Cake by the ocean

“Somewhere beyond the Sea” – Bobby Darin

159. Somewhere beyond the sea

“Somewhere on a Beach” – Dierks Bentley

160. I’m gettin’ sun, gettin’ some, and I ain’t slept in a week

“California Gurls” – Katy Perry

161. Sunkissed skin so hot we’ll melt your popsicle

162. Toned, tan, fit, and ready

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Cruise Quotes about the Sun

What’s a cruise without that sweet, sweet sun?

From sunrise to sunset, I’ve got you covered with these cruise quotes about the sun.

163. Every sunrise holds a new adventure

164. Travel begins with the dawn

165. Sunrise: nature’s wake-up call to explore

166. Dawn breaks, wanderlust awakes

167. When the sun rises, adventure calls

168. Rise and roam beyond the dawn

169. Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too

170. Chasing the sun, finding myself

171. Adventure awaits beyond the sunset

172. Every sunset is a travel invitation

173. Wanderlust fueled by sunsets

174. Travel far, chase sunsets

175. Living for more sunset golden hours

176. Where the sun sets, adventure begins

177. Exploring the world, one sunset at a time

178. Shut up about the sun! (For The Office fans)

GIF from The Office; Gabe yells "Shut up about the sun! SHUT UP about the sun!"

Cruise Captions for Instagram about Travel

Who doesn’t love a wise quote to pair with their travel pics? 

Whether you’re watching the sunrise from the deck of a cruise ship or dreaming about faraway lands, I’ve got you covered. 

Check out these catchy cruise captions for Instagram about travel that are sure to rake in the likes and maybe even inspire your next adventure.

179. Wander where the WiFi is weak

180. Travel far, live fully

181. Adventure awaits, go find it

182. Collect moments, not things

183. Explore more, worry less

184. Life is short, travel often

185. Wanderlust: the heart’s call to explore

186. Travel opens doors to new worlds

187. Let your dreams be your compass

188. Wander often, wonder always

189. The world is your playground

190. Travel is the best storyteller

191. In the pursuit of wanderlust, we find ourselves

192. Adventure is the best remedy for wanderlust

193. Live with a heart full of wanderlust

194. The journey is endless; so is the adventure

195. Wander, wonder, repeat

196. The world is too big to stay in one place

197. Let the adventure be your guide

198. Discover, dream, explore

199. Travel is the key to a well-lived life

200. Adventure is out there

201. I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list

Cruise caption text overlay: Adventure is out there. Background photo: aerial photo looking down at the top of a cruise ship surrounded by turquoise water

Inspirational Cruise Quotes 

Looking to strike a more introspective tone?

Here are some inspirational cruise quotes that capture the essence of life at sea, reminding us why setting sail is an adventure like no other.

202. The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. – Jacques Cousteau

203. The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. – Robert Wyland

204. We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds. – Aristotle Onassis

205. There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea. – Joseph Conrad

206. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward

207. The sea, the great unifier, is man’s only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: We are all in the same boat. – Jacques Yves Cousteau

208. The ocean is a mighty harmonist. – William Wordsworth

209. A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

210. To reach a port, we must sail—sail, not tie at anchor—sail, not drift. –Franklin D. Roosevelt

211. The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea. –Isak Dinesen

212. I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea. –Alain Gerbault

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Cruise Quotes About Travel and Adventure

Adventure is calling, and the sea is its loudspeaker! 

There’s something about the vast, mysterious waters that beckons us to explore, to sail beyond the horizon and discover what lies beyond. 

These quotes about travel will keep that wanderlust fueled.

213. The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. – Saint Augustine

214. Not all those who wander are lost. – J.R.R. Tolkien

215. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. –Lao Tzu

216. Adventure is worthwhile. – Aesop

217. Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. –Gustave Flaubert

218. To travel is to live. –Hans Christian Andersen

219. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.– Helen Keller

220. Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. — Ibn Battuta

221. The gladdest moment in human life is a departure into unknown lands. — Sir Richard Burton

222. Wherever you go, go with all your heart. — Confucius

223. The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. — Oprah Winfrey

224. Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. — André Gide

225. We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. — Anonymous

226. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. — Dalai Lama

227. Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you. — Anonymous

Travel quote text overlay: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Background photo: a cruise ship sits anchored between Norwegian fjords and trees.

Final Thoughts: Cruise Captions for Instagram

I hope these cruise captions for Instagram make waves on your feed!

Bon voyage, beaches, and enjoy your adventures at sea 🛳

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Michelle is a freelance writer who has traveled to all seven continents and 60+ countries through various forms of employment. Over the last ten years, she’s worked as an ESL teacher in Japan, a youth counselor aboard cruise ships, and a hospitality manager in Antarctica.

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