Cruise Ship Manager news & patch notes

Ahoy, shipowners!

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Gentle waves, warm sunlight, a good sunbed, and a fancy drink in your hand - that is the spirit of Mediterranean cruises that you could find all around in Cruise Ship Manager. Although you are the manager with responsibilities, we have created this game as a casual tycoon - something that has its challenges but also offers relaxing gameplay that lets you chill out after a hard day or enjoy a small gaming break from reality. Our eighties-tinted, ready-for-holidays luxurious world of cruising between the best tourist attractions of the region is a voyage that lets you just swim through a blissful world of imagination! So if you had a pleasant time and took it easy with Cruise Ship Manager, consider nominating it in the Sit Back And Relax category for Steam Awards 2023. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/1f97013bca5a29142787a40e863783691b853c9e.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

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Ahoy, shipowners! A bit of time has passed since the last patch. With the last few patches we have fixed most of the issues as reported by our community - thank you all for your help! However, we had some outstanding bugs - some very pesky and returning even with previous fixes in place - which needed to be sorted out. Today we are providing solutions for them.

Cruise Ship Manager patch - fixes for crew member issues

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/03c291c74d99405bdaf24833d91a25157340020e.jpg The outstanding major issue resolved by this patch is the cases of missing crew members you have reported to us often. It seemed to be connected to elevators, as their removal has been fixing the issue for the players. We had spent a long time trying to reproduce this issue - it was very hard to recreate in testing envinroment. Needless to say, after much testing we managed to locate the issue and find a solution. We are introducing it to the game in today's update. The second major issue that plagued some of you were striking workers, leaving even when you had cash to cover their wage. We have identified this as a problem with null crew members being created in the hired crew panel - and removed this bug. The third fix we introduce today is a minor security fix to crew activity happening even after the cruises end. It hasn't caused any reported issues, but we have removed it to make sure the game runs without any further flaws. The patch introduces the following changes:

• Fix to elevators making crew members missing by destroying the human NPCs at the end of the cruise
• Fix to null crew members being possible to load into hired crew panel as a crew member without statistics and wage to pay
• Fix to NPCs navigation/decision making sometimes still being active shortly after the cruise's end

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Ahoy, shipowners! Another update for Cruise Ship Manager has arrived at the port. In this update, once again working with the help of your priceless feedback, we have removed several bugs related to the crew that you have reported.

Cruise Ship Manager patch - fixes for crew member issues

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/13d887a4f1f7e6f4ac2bf9c9452f4f3c8e4c3986.jpg The other much-requested change is the ability to skip the cruise statistics calculations which were loading slowly at the end of every cruise. Now you can go past them with the simple input of 'Enter'. One other quality-of-life change for UI is making the buttons on the bottom left panel of the build mode appear in different colors. This way you can spot options like selling rooms, upgrading rooms, and customizing rooms quicker and easier. The patch introduces the following changes:

• Blocked the possibility of initiating by the player the end for an action performed by a crew member who was already ending the same action, which may have caused unique bugs
• Implemented security updates to barman and engineer workstations to resolve to freeze on past issues
• Fixed the action of carrying boxes related to the Storage room, which no longer makes crew members move slower even if they're already finished carrying a box
• Added the option of skipping the loading of the cruise statistics panel after the cruise by pressing 'Enter'
• Added the different colors for Build Mode buttons in the down left corner of UI
• Made tickets UI reset tickets value on entering the Tickets mode

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Hi shipowners, Recently we have seen many reports of sudden freezing of the game. We are of course working to locate every possible reason for this issue showing up - although this type of problem is often tricky to replicate. During our investigation of freezes, we have found a solution that should help you in many cases.

Cruise Ship Manager update - fixes for known issues and anti-freeze solution

We have determined that the most likely source of freezes is an autosaving function, as it is very resource-consuming. That's why we enabled toggling autosave on and off in this hotfix. If you experience freezes, it's advised to turn autosave off. In many cases, it should be enough to solve the issue. You can access toggle autosave during gameplay by pausing the game, clicking on the Options button, and then on General Settings. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/f8160edb4b3ec8b0406afa8c72559f0f33a571bf.gif If you still experience freezes, feel free to contact us by usual channels. We are still monitoring the issue and if you have freezing problems, we will also ask you to provide us with your configuration and logs (available at C:\Users\ UserName \AppData\LocalLow\Image Power\Cruise Ship Manager). In addition, in this patch, we provide solutions for numerous issues reported by you on the Steam community forum. As always, thank you for your support and thorough reports on problems you have encountered. The patch introduces the following changes:

• Added toggle for autosave in Options -> General Setting during gameplay
• Added estimated fuel usage display for a selected cruise on the cruise info panel.
• Added reset of the number of all-inclusive/VIP tickets to sell after the cruise ends
• Fixed the issue of occasionally not saving all hired crew members
• Blocked accessing pause menu from cruise stats panel, as saving the game from there could make save faulty
• Fixed being able to buy resources for free if bought in little amounts.
• Fixed crew member's action blocker when not paid a wage, which made no payment instance applied multiple times, making it not lifting even after paying the wage

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Hi shipowners, The topic of fuel was hotly debated over the weekend, but we have pinned down the reason for excess fuel usage during cruises, even on the same route and with the same ship configuration. Thank you all for your calculations and reporting, you helped us immensely with creating today's patch.

Cruise Ship Manager update - fuel calculation issues fix

As we talk fuel, we have also introduced a real-time length of the cruise display in the cruise panel, so you can easily calculate the fuel consumption ratio. We are wondering which solutions are the best, so please feel free to share feedback. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/1ba14304afbf0733ed9fada283fe58268ae68028.png We have also modified crew behavior to address their seemingly idle behavior. Now your crew members will react to urgent situations faster than ever. The hotfix introduces the following changes:

• Adjustments and fixes to fuel usage to eliminate hidden fuel consumption issue
• Cruise info panel now also shows the estimated real-time length of the cruise(so players can compare it with time for how long will their current fuel amount last and decide whether they need to buy more)
• Crew members now move faster to every player-ordered action's goal (even if it's as trivial as cleaning bed order)

We hope we have addressed the pressing fuel issue accordingly - and we're back to work on more quality-of-life updates. Thank you again for your support! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, shipowners! Cruise Ship Manager gears up for the weekend with the new update. Thanks to your feedback, we could locate some additional issues, as well as propose quality-of-life fixes to make your experience with the game consistent and clear.

Cruise Ship Manager update - quality-of-life fixes and translations revisions

Additionally, we have located a translation issue that was present in some tutorials regarding shipbuilding and room placement. Suggestions that all rooms must be linked and that you should place corridors between them are leftovers from the demo. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/3eac7ae619fd368962ee2a423e1cb90eed74903f.gif In the full game, corridors exist behind all rooms and link them automatically. You can leave open spaces between rooms and it will cause no issues and will allow you to sail out without any problems. The only things that should be connected are all decks on the ship - This allows for vertical movement of passengers and crew, and without it, you won't be able to sell tickets and leave the port. At the start, stairs are used to connect decks. Later on, you can also use elevators, which take up significantly less space than stairs. We're deeply sorry for making the rules of building the ship confusing. The hotfix introduces the following changes:

• Removed the mentions of corridors and room linking from tutorial content in all language versions
• Made routes set for Janitor (Storage room) transferable between cruises, so there is no need to reassign them manually each time. Only rooms that were moved by the player or sold will be also removed from the route.
• Fixed the issues with the customization of large cabins - restored the color change and decor change options
• Fixed the issues with loading the routes between harbors on the map (the path was not drawing on the map, the cruise length counter was freezing, and reputation gains were lowered when it happened)
• Added a visual signal that you can input the number of provisions/fuel in the shop using numeric keys instead of the left/right arrows
• Made resource shop values reset after purchase to avoid accidental purchases
• Fixed the distance counter - added the missing decimal separator (eg. 1008 m -> 100.8 m)

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Ahoy, shipowners! Cruise Ship Manager is up and running, and we are taking note of every piece of feedback you provide - thank you for sharing your opinions! The most prevalent suggestion of changes from you is in the fixing/cleaning element of the game. We hear your opinions and we have decided to introduce a major change to mitigate some of the micromanagement that may come with assigning crew to fixing/cleaning tasks. That's why we decided to make an automated patroling option available right from the start of the game. The Storage room will also be possible to buy at any port. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/e253f3f4939290e15bae8ce5781e5d753e84920a.gif As a reminder, the Storage room allows you to assign a crewman to the role of Janitor and then set a patrol route of 10 rooms for single Storage room. Setting the patrol route is very simple - just enter the Storage room menu by clicking the red gear icon, and then clicking Assign Rooms to Patrol button on the right side (next to Send Patrol button). Then you enter a new view mode and just select rooms by clicking on them (the green frame indicates room selected by you to patrol). Please note - the route is not permament and you have to set it up anew for each cruise.

Cruise Ship Manager update - changes to automated cleaning/fixing availability

The hotfix introduces the following changes:

• The Storage room is now available at starting port, as well as in every other port in the game
• The in-game price of the Storage room is adjusted down to $3000
• The funds you get at the start of the game are adjusted by +$5000 to accommodate the cost of the Storage room, so it can be bought even for the first cruise
• In the menu of assigning a crew member to task, you now can view the distance (in a straight line) of the crewman to the item you selected for cleaning/fixing (under the avatar picture), so you can select the nearest person easily
• Added unit price to resource price panels in the shop
• Fixed the reloading issues with room variant buttons for large cabins
• Fixed the Gym barbell, which stayed in place when the rest of the room was moved somewhere else
• Fixed the instance of selling a number of All Inclusive and VIP Tickets even if their pool was set to zero
• Fixes to freezes happening during assingment of a crew member to a non-assigned role
• Small performance improvements to fuel usage calculation system

We hope the changes we introduce will make your experience with the game smoother and address the issues you found with crew management. We are also working on more quality of life fixes, coming soon. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, shipowners! Land can be a boring place. A big cruise ship full of amenities and passengers looking for fun - that sounds much better. But someone has to manage such an enterprise and if you are reading this, you know this role belongs to you!

Cruise Ship Manager is available now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/ Time to get some water under the keel! Cruise Ship Manager is now available on Steam. The price of the game is set to $9.99, but in the first week of its availability, you can grab it for -15% off in celebration of the launch. Furthermore, we have several attractive bundles set up if you would like to grab two games at once! We hope you will enjoy the casual tycoon gameplay of Cruise Ship Manager and build a true cruise powerhouse while having a lots of fun! We know that some influencers already gave a shot to the game and are definitely having fun. Check out below video by Camodo Gaming and learn the ropes the hard way with him - or you can opt for our premiere stream, starting now on product card here on Steam! Cruise Ship Manager features

• A cruise ship of your own that you can customize to your liking
• Resource management (provisions, fuel, budget, etc.)
• An incredible variety of unique passengers with different expectations and behaviors
• Crew members with their skillsets, which they improve during cruises
• Route selection between well-known Mediterranean tourism hotspots
• Many unique, luxurious rooms to add to your ship, such as restaurants, clubs, casinos, gyms, swimming pools, and more
• Real-time cruise management with solving sudden issues by fixing damaged equipment, cleaning the rooms, extinguishing fires, etc.
• Reputation-based progression, which depends on happiness goals for each cruise
• Unlimited fun on a deep blue sea!

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Ahoy, prospective shipowners! The stay in port is coming to an end. By this point, you're without a doubt ready to open up your cruise business. You had a chance for a test run with the prologue for Cruise Ship Manager. You have earned your know-how and now the time is coming to use it. The sea is calling you to sail out in search of a great reputation and even greater profits, because...

Cruise Ship Manager will be available on May 24th!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/46d9b6fcb03bdabf974d3bf87b966e54984b32cf.jpg Just a reminder of what you can expect from the full version of the game: A cruise ship of your own that you can customize to your liking Resource management (provisions, fuel, budget, etc.)

• An incredible variety of unique passengers with different expectations and behaviors
• Crew members with their skillsets, which they improve during cruises
• Route selection between well-known Mediterranean tourism hotspots
• Many unique, luxurious rooms to add to your ship, such as restaurants, clubs, casinos, gyms, swimming pools, and more
• Real-time cruise management with solving sudden issues by fixing damaged equipment, cleaning the rooms, extinguishing fires, etc.
• Reputation-based progression, which depends on happiness goals for each cruise
• Unlimited fun on a deep blue sea!

And, what's most important, you will be able to enjoy all of those features at a very attractive price of $9.99! So let's all meet on 24th May as blooming sea-faring entrepreneurs! If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, shipowners! Thanks to the Cruise Ship Manager prologue, you had a lot of time to get to grips with the basics of setting up your cruise empire. We hope your first 6 cruises went smoothly! You also had an occasion to add some basic service and entertainment rooms to your first ship. Of course, there are more options in this department in the full version of the game. Today, we will take a look at some of the advanced rooms that you'll be able to expand your ship with - for the pleasure of your passengers and profit!

Advanced rooms on the ship

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ One of the options you've asked frequently about was to automatize some of the cleaning/fixings to make it more manageable on long cruises. The answer to this issue is the Storage room, in which the Janitor works. During the cruise, you can set patrol routes for them, so they will monitor certain rooms automatically. You can select up to 10 rooms to be part of the Janitor's patrol. With several Storages, you can cover most of even the biggest ship in the game. Just remember - there is only one Janitor per Storage, and he has his own tempo. So if you want something to be done quicker, it may be wise to assign an employee currently closer to the thing needing attention. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/e253f3f4939290e15bae8ce5781e5d753e84920a.gif Everyone loves splishing and splashing! In Cruise Ship Managers you have two options to open a pool to your passengers - either outdoor or indoor. Lots of people love to spend time actively, so swimming a few lengths will be an attractive prospect to them. Others just like to sit and soak while the sun shines on them. The outdoor option is perfect for those relax-first types. Don't forget that you can also set up some water slides next to the outdoor pool and turn the upper deck into a real Mediterranean paradise. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/032f0a9d0525048533c027c2d5cc56635dbe5629.gif The Casino has probably the most to offer in term of entertainment options for people who like to spice up their cruise with some gambling. This room offers slot machines, two poker tables and blackjack to test the luck of your passengers. There are also additional options to attract customers. You can activate the Double Payout for the slot machines. Card players will be eager to know that there is an option of participating in a Poker tournament. Just remember that this room requiries a lot of employees to work properly. You will need four croupiers and a security worker. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/6b8b5b3c22cb2812a51bf805dae3ab447f85e7a1.gif Are you eager to add those rooms to your perfect cruise ship? These and more will be available at various ports of the full game, coming soon! If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, shipowners! We have noticed, also by checking your feedback (many thanks!), that some secondary mechanics and options in the prologue might not be obvious at first glance. So we have gathered all the useful things that we felt were unnoticed by some of the players and compiled them as tips for you to use!

Cruise Ship Manager: Prologue - Maiden Voyage Useful Tips

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ 1. You can change the color and interior variation of the passenger's cabins By using the numbered buttons under the name of the cabin option in Build Mode you can change the color and the arrangement of the room. You have three color versions (blue, green, and red) and two arrangement types to choose from for each cabin! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/841f0f636f8824fde965c35d4870470129513bea.gif 2. The club can be used as a stairway Two-story rooms - in the case of the prologue, our stylish disco - allow you to move between the decks the same way as a stairway. So you can save money on one set of stairs by using the disco as a way for passengers to reach the upper deck. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/7023438564a0d5471a73d3b692271ffee0c9552f.gif 3. You can upgrade rooms in the Build Mode Most of the rooms available in the game - cabins, services, and entertainment alike - can be upgraded to better quality, up to five stars. You upgrade them by half star at a time using the star icon next to the Sell rooms and Sell all rooms buttons. Of course, the upgrade has its sometimes hefty cost, so mind the budget. In addition to the quality upgrade, the durability of the items increases. On the downside, the upgraded room will use up more fuel and possibly also more supplies. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/69ffb39a6ea632acfa5e6a41a99b8f03b20757f2.gif 4. You can assign tasks to the crew on pause In the down left corner of the screen, above Management and Passengers buttons, you have a speed menu. Thanks to it you can speed up the gameplay of the Cruise part of the game up even to x8. But the same menu has also a pause button, which is pretty useful. It is active, which means that you can assign tasks freely when paused. So if there is too much happening to manage it, just hit the pause and do everything in your tempo. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/974fd9d70228de7253cbd69462098110eec42cb4.gif 5. People sent out to do tasks will go back to their posts when finished Afraid to send the cook, the DJ, or even the captain to a nearby emergency? Worried that you will have to assign them to their post again afterward? While making them leave posts may be not optimal, don't worry about using them to clean, extinguish flames, or make quick repairs. When they are finished with such a task, they automatically get back to the posts you assigned to them in the Management menu. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/353e84e926a566b9b07a0c6b7e1f21ef9be83051.gif We hope you enjoyed our tips and maybe learned something that you missed on your first playthrough! If you want to learn more about the mechanics of Cruise Ship Manager: Prologue - Maiden Voyage directly from us, you can always rewatch the launch live stream, available on Youtube: If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, shipowners! Do you feel the gentle touch of the warm, Mediterranean wind? That's a sign that you can hop aboard your cruise ship, build it to your liking and start selling the tickets! The prologue for Cruise Ship Manager has just opened up for everyone, so we invite you to head to its product page here on Steam, download, and taste the life of a sea-faring entrepreneur for yourself ahead of the full game launch!

Cruise Ship Manager: Prologue - Maiden Voyage is available now for free!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ The prologue for Cruise Ship Manager allows you to try out all of the gameplay features and mechanics of the game vertically. You will build your ship, hire your crew, and manage passenger satisfaction during the voyage across 6 cruises. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/b7333575a89cf4a54e87e13635784449e2b59619.gif You'll have to juggle your budget, provisions, ticketing the passengers, pricings of entertainment, as well as the state of the ship's rooms and equipment to match the happiness goals for each of the selected routes. Remember, every passenger has individual preferences and needs - how well will you match them? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/062f5e176e68b1f60169170022b6a674a18a7aca.gif Features:

• In the prologue, you will be able to sail between four ports (a starter port and three ports representing some of the hottest tourist spots in the region).
• All of the port and cruise gameplay mechanics will be open for you to try out.
• During your time with the prologue, you will have access to small and large cabins, as well as base amenity rooms, including the diner, fitness room, disco, and more. Some of the rooms are available only in specific ports, so always check that up 😉
• If you'll be successful with your cruise management, an upgrade from a starter ship to a medium-sized ship also awaits you in one of the ports.
• The reputation level will be capped at level 1, but you'll earn reputation points for every cruise as in the full game, which translates to additional earnings from the route.
• The prologue will end with the completion of the sixth cruise, but there are no limits on replaying it again,

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43372714/bede88307ace8571131de7a88753da9220748dc4.gif We hope the prologue will be to your liking and we will sail out together also in the upcoming full version of the game. Happy cruising and hand-width of water under the keel! If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, shipowners! Do you want to learn more about Cruise Ship Manager: Prologue - Maiden Voyage and play it through with us? Our COO and one of the chief creatives in Image Power, Piotrek Figarski, will be hosting a live stream for you!

Join us for a premiere live stream of the Cruise Ship Manager prologue!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ Join us at the Cruise Ship Manager prologue product page and have fun! The stream starts at 4 PM CET / 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT and ends at 6 PM CET / 12 PM ET/9 AM PT. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/8651af9970929dc7213594d2ffec1e3d57e70dd5.jpg If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

The success of your sea-faring enterprise is based on your reputation. And you become reputable by catering to the people's needs. This may sound easy, but passengers are demanding. Every one of them has its preferences. They also all want to be entertained in a clean, exciting environment. That's why they buy the tickets and will pay a lot more if you provide top-notch services. But how to know what you should prioritize to make them happy?

Passengers and their needs

Fortunately, in Cruise Ship Manager you have easy access to information on every passenger. By clicking the PASSENGERS tab located on the bottom left part of the screen, you open up a menu in which you can select each of them individually and look at their preferences and current condition. You can also sort this menu by Hapinnes or Needs. If you want to check a passenger you see on deck at the moment, just click on them to view a window with all of the statistics depicting the current condition of this person, {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/3d1cfe81a653bfe092ce1f63a550eb3630b993a6.gif When you click on a person in the PASSENGERS menu, on the right you get all the info on them. Under portrait and name, you can find the Preferences of the passenger. These inform you about the rooms they expect to find on your cruise ship. Under the preferences, you can check the level of the two most important statistics in form of two bars:

• Happiness - indicates if the person is happy with the services you offer, is served on time and their environment is clean, and all the objects around are in a good state.
• Needs - indicates the level of needs of the passenger being met and is tied to the sub-statistics which we will get into below.

Keeping both of the bars as full as possible is the key to keeping a passenger pleased and hitting your happiness goal for the cruise, and thus reputation points and additional earnings. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/07247fd31c9585c63b0eeba2099acce40347ecc3.gif Under the Needs bar, you have several sub-statistics bars. Those bars indicate a current level of fulfillment of the basic needs of a person. When each of the bars gets filled, the main Needs bar gets filled by a certain amount as well.

• Energy - indicates how well slept and ready for activity the passenger is.
• Hunger - indicates if the food-related needs of the passenger are fulfilled.
• Fun - indicates if the passenger is well-entertained.
• Thirst - indicates if the drink-related needs of the passenger are fulfilled.
• Bladder - everyone needs to relieve themselves, and have access to the toilets around the ship.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/2a7555800ae93a03a56d7aed23293aec4c985d32.gif When the level of those bars is low, you can be sure that this person will seek to fulfill their needs. For example, hungry person is sure to come to the diner soon and a person needing fun will appear at the disco or casino in no time. Remember to add the game and the prologue to your Wishlist and get to play a large portion of Cruise Ship Manager for free starting from February 22nd! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, all future shipowners! The time is coming to brave the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and start your successful cruise ship business! We are happy to announce that the long-awaited free prologue for our game will be available on Steam this month!

Cruise Ship Manager: Prologue - Maiden Voyage will launch on February 22nd, 2023

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ In the prologue, you will be able to explore the full range of gameplay offered by Cruise Ship Manager - from outfitting your ship with rooms and amenities, hiring the crew, and planning the cruise, to moment-to-moment management of the ship to keep passengers happy. The only limitations are the reputation capped at level 1, access to only 3 of the ports, and some of the more advanced venues being unavailable. So get in your business shark mode, pack your sunglasses and flip flops, put on a captain's cap, and you're all set for February 22nd! And don't forget to add the game and the prologue to your Wishlist! If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

As we are awaiting the prologue of Cruise Ship Manager, it's worth taking a closer look at some of the special rooms on the ship designed to entertain your passengers. Here is a small teaser with close-ups of several facilities to whet your appetite!

Sneak Peek - Entertainment Facilities

Under the strong Mediterranean sunshine, passengers will often want to dip in the pool to cool themselves, take a relaxing swim, or have a thrill on the slide. In Cruise Ship Manager you can include outdoor and indoor pools! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/7d719f1634f55bbd3d7a30f7a9f785973c9fa5c4.gif If some passengers prefer to spend their time not as actively, they can always opt for a movie seance in the onboard theatre. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d78749590fa5f886f77ce3d0192592f4024d9704.gif And those in need of a different kind of thrills can bet in the luxurious casino and test their luck! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/270157c855b9a00f76fb7d5b71c4c1402a1e339e.gif The diversity of entertainment is a key to building a well-earning cruise ship. Each of the passengers has different preferences, so the more of those you cover, the more money they are eager to spend. Remember to add the game and the prologue to your Wishlist and get to play a large portion of Cruise Ship Manager for free soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, shipowners! Steam is celebrating the spirit of building habitable spaces - as per usual, featuring tons of sales and demos. As creating a cruise ship is all about making an environment for people to live in and enjoy their time, we are happy to announce that we have joined Base Builder Fest with our demo! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/91756257b336f795a12fa10c086b02323d136acc.png Steam Base Builder Fest will begin today at 10 AM PT / 7 PM CET and end on January 30th at the same time. You will be able to view all the games participating here: https://store.steampowered.com/category/base_builder This is a great occasion to try out the demo for Cruise Ship Manager for the first time or replay it. Especially to get up to date with our game in anticipation of the upcoming Cruise Ship Manager: Prologue - Maiden Voyage, which will provide you with a much bigger slice of gameplay (improved with the help of your feedback from this demo, thank you!) for free. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ And remember that you can provide feedback and talk to us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy sailors and shipowners! In this blog, we'd like to put a spotlight on the crew that mans the cruise ship. Without them, no vessel would be able to hit the waves. As your ship becomes bigger and better equipped, you will need more professionals to handle all kinds of tasks - from cleaning the rooms to serving guests in restaurants or casinos. You will be managing the crew in Cruise Ship Manager: Prologue - Maiden Voyage, so it's good to have a quick summary. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ It's essential to seek recruits when you dock in a port. A useful hiring menu will help you to find the right people for the job. On the left, you have a handy list of all facilities you currently have on your ship. This will help you make the right decisions: where you need more people and how many crew members you'll need to keep your amenities running and in good shape. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/02e7073ce3a4db119c7326a2252d7ba612ce5411.gif Every potential crew member has a variety of stats you need to keep in consideration. Those can be specializations - like gastronomy, entertainment, or engineering - but also individual traits - such as efficiency, organization, or diligence. You don't wanna put a good engineer in the kitchen - if you have a choice. The higher the stats, the larger the wage. You can see the total wages of already hired staff on the right, so you will know how much more you can spend. You can also hire a batch of crew members - by the most skilled, the cheapest, or even randomly! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/daaa30c7b6c7d9905883b46804d66ba7e3b0d904.gif Once you hire the crew, you can assign them to different rooms, but also for specific tasks. Those tasks may vary from cleaning or repairing a bed before the passenger gets back to the cabin, to straight-up firefighting if things go bad enough to cause a fire in one of the rooms. You should always be on the lookout if there is an urgent task, and then assign a free crewman with Patrol function. That doesn't mean you don't have to check on people who work on posts. Bad service in a restaurant or a lifeguard that doesn't keep a good eye on the pool will surely anger the passengers and this translates to a lowering reputation. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/2005200f42716ae3a83af199a779fa2eada28450.gif But beware! Humans are humans - if they are overworked, they will make mistakes and their morale will lower. Replacing fatigued workers and letting them rest is another essential element in running your ship. However, you will often won't have as many crew members as would be optimal. So be ready for some balancing here! Remember to add the game and the prologue to your Wishlist and get to play a large portion of Cruise Ship Manager for free soon! If you have questions, you can always ping us directly on Discord: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d6f1ea89c465ed208efb4b136342c9f0c6baab84.png https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1730240/view/6709831557154564186

Ahoi future seafaring enterpreneurs! Today we have an important announcement for you. We are aware that you are more than eager to jump on board for your maiden voyage. We are also eager to provide you with this opportunity... and soon it will be possible to play the Prologue for Cruise Ship Manager with most of the features fully available. We have just added the product card for the prologue to Steam, so we invite you to follow it. Have a taste of managing your own Cruise Ship in this free version of Cruise Ship Manager! Available soon at: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2251420/Cruise_Ship_Manager_Prologue__Maiden_Voyage/ There will be some limitations in the prologue. You will have access to all features of the game, but:

• a part of the more advanced rooms will be unavailable,
• most of the ports except for 3 will be locked,
• it will be only possible to reach the first level of reputability.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/988685bf8547bc2bd819e320c0a74641271279b3.jpg Other than that, the available content will deliver you a fine dose of ship-managing fun, as well as a substantial taste of how the full game will play. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/988685bf8547bc2bd819e320c0a74641271279b3.jpg See you sailing the big blue soon and have a nice holiday season! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy sailors and shipowners! Today we would like to focus on a very important aspect of our game: improving the rooms and venues of your ship, and even the ship itself. It is a given that we can buy, sell or move rooms on your ship. However, we can also upgrade them to increase the quality of our cruise, the happiness of our passengers, and the amount of money we make by the end of the trip. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/27b4e12e194593081d29c902eefb75c6ec23fc45.png Aside from the obvious financial benefits that come from increasing the reputability of the venues, their appearance is also improved. The cabins become more elaborate and furnished and overall pleasant for the passengers. Nobody wants to spend an entire cruise trip in a boring, empty cabin right? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/96129258402ab471693b2cb477ede48bac7ea6b6.png Another aspect is upgrading the ship itself. As we grow as a shipowner, we will be able to upgrade or purchase a new ship. We can do this using a designated panel in the Harbor. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/e41411b5b48bf951c40a75505d6245d0e511f167.gif Purchasing a larger ship does not only improve it visually, but also increases the space available for rooms and venues, and also cabins, which means we can accommodate more passengers. And as we know, more passengers means more money! Add the game to your Wishlist and anticipate even more information about Cruise Ship Manager soon! What else do you want to know about? Let us know on our official Discord server! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Hey, holiday seekers! As you already know, not only may you play the demo starting today as part of Steam Next Fest, but also join our live streams! The first one was already announced , now we want to let you know that there will be more. Stream #2 is scheduled for: 👉Friday (7 Oct) - 1pm EDT/ 10am PDT/ 7pm CET {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/1645859095a93869e713bf02d5731e1539559f9f.png Hope you will enjoy the demo! Meanwhile, please make sure you join our Discord server as well, where you can share your feedback as soon as you start playing the demo next week!!!

Hey Managers! As part of Steam Next Fest celebration we already invite you to join our live stream 👉Tuesday (5 Oct) - 1pm EDT/ 10am PDT/ 7pm CET See you there! Meanwhile, please make sure you join our Discord server as well, where you can share your feedback as soon as you start playing the demo next week!!!

We would also heavily appreciate it if you not only wishlist but also FOLLOW the game on the main page!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Hey Managers and Tycoon-enthusiasts! We are soooo excited to let you know that we will share the Cruise Ship Manager demo during the upcoming Steam Next Fest (Oct 3-10)! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/1645859095a93869e713bf02d5731e1539559f9f.png We have really taken into consideration your great feedback during the early August playtests. The dev team worked hard to come up with the demo that will meet your ideas and (sometimes!) demands;) We really hope you will notice significant improvements when it comes to gameplay and, once again, we will ask for your feedback (the demo will contain another questionary, yes!). We are getting closer to the next year's release and there's no better way to gather your feedback than attending Steam Next Fest with the new, polished demo of our game! We do plan some live- streams as well: 👉Monday (3 Oct) - 4 pm EDT/ 1pm PDT/ 10pm CET 👉Friday (7 Oct) - 1 pm EDT/ 10 am PDT/ 7pm CET {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/3cfa76f15168a44138151f7d2c1ade996ebf50c1.png Please make sure you join our Discord server as well, where you can share your feedback as soon as you start playing the demo next week!!!

We would also heavily appreciate it if you not only wishlist but also FOLLOW the game on the main page!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/ Image Power team

Ahoy, sailors!

We're officially done with the playtests. Thank you for all the comments and feedback that you've submitted. You’re the best! We’re going full speed ahead with improving every potential flaw that you have pointed out, as well as streamlining the aspects of the game that you’ve found to be enjoyable. Over 80% of the surveys were positive! That's a great reception and a source of motivation for our team! Cruise Ship Manager's demo will be available at the upcoming Steam Next Fest in a new and improved form, based on the changes we've made after the playtests. While we didn't have enough time to implement all of your amazing suggestions before the festival, let's look at one of the features that were added to the game as a result of your feedback. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/ff9ae0ebb458c50087361853b144bdd95bed3199.png We took the playtesters' comments to heart. We’re currently working on our new crew automation system, which will make managing the ship much more pleasant and effective. Previously, we had to manually assign a specific room to a crew member for them to go and, for example, fix a broken bed. Now, we’re introducing a new Work Slot - the Janitor. They will be located in their very own cabin. The Janitor will be assigned multiple rooms where they can work. They will regularly go on patrols around those rooms, checking if the rooms’ conditions are up to par. We also plan to allow crew members to spawn at their workstations immediately upon assigning them to a room in order to make them more efficient. Of course, manually assigning crew members tasks such as fixing furniture or putting out a fire is still possible. To do that, simply click on the specific object you wish to interact with and select your chosen crew member from the list. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/5cede3aefda64456f30dc67d1547e8b25059cb58.gif Your opinions are essential to us, as we want to develop this game together with you. These recent changes to how crew management works were only possible because of the feedback we received from the players. So, please, leave a comment and share your thoughts about the proposed changes below, or on our Discord server! Make sure to wishlist the game and don’t miss the next Cruise Ship Manager devlog! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Ahoy, sailors!

Welcome to another Cruise Ship Manager devlog. We would like to thank you for such active engagement in the playtests. Your suggestions are immensely important to us. We cannot promise that we will implement every single idea, but we do want to significantly improve our game. Due to the warm reception of the playtests, we decided to extend the playtests until August 3rd! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/d4340ded521229d630562e67393aed0fe090cb61.png Today, we would like to familiarize you with starting the cruise – all the essential preparations that every respectable cruise ship must go through in order to safely depart from the harbor. First of all: choose the right route! At this time, you have the option to choose between two destinations for your cruise. These options have predefined cruise times and difficulty ratings which you will have to take into consideration, as the longer the cruise, the more things can happen (and go wrong)! In the final version of the game, the Cruise Planner will be much more robust and the map will progressively get bigger as you play. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/ece2fb504e1463d72e8d074d9f0b679d42c3600e.gif Next, build mode! As you already know from the previous devlog, build mode is incredibly important. Build as many cabins as you need and satisfy all passenger needs. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/0e67695c8ccb768dc3a05edb11a46eea7d9dcab2.gif The Crew Employment Mode will allow you to recruit the crew of your dreams for your ship! Some employees specialize in specific skills, so choose carefully so that all your work slots are covered, including entertainment and engineering. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/956d9b14bbaf8d0b609cd53d16672e8ff126445e.gif When all the technicalities are taken care of, it is time to sell some tickets. To increase the exposure of your cruise’s offer, you can invest in advertising, like purchasing a TV spot or some fliers. You have full control over the price of tickets and the number of all-inclusive tickets. Careful, though! Selling the tickets ends the cruise preparations – you will not be able to change your destination or build new rooms. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/5be7d706ea79274b1dc7c9ba3f5d4d20ea75fdc8.gif The last step, which will be available in the full version of the game, is purchasing resources. Each room consumes resources such as fuel, so the more entertainment venues you have on your ship, the more fuel you have to buy. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/a0e4a4ee5910c36e838644aefa8c0b0a26af2079.gif After you are done with the preparations, all that’s left is to press ‘Set Sail!’ and leave port. Tell us what else you want to know about our game! We invite you to visit our Discord server where we hang out and answer questions. Add the game to your Wishlist and expect more information about Cruise Ship Manager soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

Hey everyone!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/875ce4ca95f7c10e2064f7e94793aec64a6e1122.jpg Is it possible to combine the hard work of a cruise ship manager with a vacation? Yes! You can do it in Cruise Ship Manager! As promised, we have just launched Steam Playtest today! You may still join it by signing in for the playtests from our Steam page! Manage your own cruise ship, and fulfill your dreams of watching over a beautiful vessel, a large crew, and all sorts of passengers in this refreshing blend of tycoon and The Sims series! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/882a251ac524c1ec9f67c2de0780cd3e137f8a6b.png

Remember, that this is a playtest, which means that there will be bugs. This is not a full-fledged demo! Moreover, many features that are planned for the full game are not available in the playtest.

So have fun but keep these points in mind:

• Everything is subject to change!
• Keeping the above in mind, this is the last call for any major gameplay changes. After the playtest is over, we will discuss your feedback and implement any necessary changes. That's why YOUR opinion is essential for us. You will help us make this game as great as it can be!
• Visuals are also not final. We do have a limit on what we can do (we must make sure the game runs well). However, there is still room for improvement.
• This playtest only lets you finish a single cruise. This is intentional, ship management is what we're focusing on right now. In the full version, you will embark on many, many voyages and grow your wealth after each one.
• Because of the above, some gameplay elements like resource management are limited in this playtest. In the full game, you will have to ensure that you have enough fuel, food, and so on.
• You can share the playtest over youtube or anywhere else - but if you do, please point out that this is an early playtest of an alpha version of the game.

Let us know what you think about this playtest on our official Discord server. You can also fill out a questionnaire to let us know what you think about this playtest. As you will surely notice during the play, we really want to combine the demanding tycoon-style gameplay with the relaxing atmosphere of holidays. Content-wise, you have one small ship at your disposal in this playtest demo and your task is to make sure it steers safely to the port of destination. We’re looking forward to receiving your feedback on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/

IMPORTANT: There seems to be a small technical problem with the name of the playtest on the game's Steam site ('Join the Uninitialized' instead of 'Join the Playtest'). But… that won't stop you from signing up - the sign-ups still work fine! So go ahead and ask for access and don't worry about the name! Hello Managers! It's summer, it's hot, it's the holidays! What better time to open your cruise ship business? We are happy to let you know that the Cruise Ship Manager playtest demo is on the horizon! It’s time to launch your business and make some money while making your passengers happy at the same time! It’s the first time you will be able to see the game in action on Steam! Sign up NOW and join the Playtests starting on JULY 20! While the demo may still lack some polishing (hey, that’s what playtests are for!) we think it really gives a glimpse of things to come! Content-wise you have one small ship at your disposal in this demo and your task is to make sure your cruise ship steers safely to the port of destination. Later in the game, you will gain access to bigger ships and longer routes of course! Make sure you:

• Hire a top-notch crew
• Arrange rooms and other utilities on the ship
• React to any inconveniences that may happen during the cruise
• Carry your (sometimes whimsical) passengers safely to the destination port

This demo by no means contains all the functionalities and mechanics planned for the final version of the game. It is only meant to give you a taste of what awaits you next year. Keep in mind that playtests may feature bugs, visual glitches, missing localization, or features that still aren’t quite finished. This playtest aims to check how you guys find the Cruise Ship Manager gameplay loop and, last but not least, gather your feedback regarding the overall FUN! By playing the demo and giving us your honest opinion, YOU will help make this game into the best version of itself. We impatiently await your feedback. You can leave your comments in three ways:

• Special questionnaire (with a handy in-game link for all playtesters)
• Our official Discord server!
• Steam forums

Thanks for your support! Image Power team

Ahoy, sailors!

Welcome to yet another Cruise Ship Manager devlog. Firstly, we would like to announce that official Steam Playtests for this game are coming soon! Keep a close eye on our announcements so you don't miss the opportunity to sign up for a playtest of an early version of Cruise Ship Manager! Today, we want to talk a little more in-depth about the build mode in our game. Any respectable shipowner should ensure that the comfort and satisfaction of their passengers are prioritized. A well-functioning restaurant serving delicious food, or a nightclub where passengers can party until dawn, are both essential on any cruise ship. Not to mention the cabins for the passengers and the crew! All this, and more, is available through the build mode. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/a4ef32b5cabe0b0583ce7f075c08e1d148032860.gif In the build mode, you can purchase rooms, place them, modify their colors, or choose from a few decor swatches. If the need arises, you can also sell the rooms that are no longer needed. However, you must be careful, as there is limited cash and space available to you while building. The size of our vessel can also affect the types of rooms which are available for construction. A smaller ship will not be able to carry a whole waterpark, but a nightclub will fit in effortlessly, giving the passengers an entertaining pastime. Passengers have different needs: some might want to have a drink at the bar, while others need a delicious meal at a good restaurant. In order to satisfy those needs, you need special rooms, like the aforementioned nightclub, restaurant, or casino. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41290111/8fe19cda1969a17bc45a9eaf06de29e4c4a840fb.gif The rooms do not work in isolation, of course. The right number of crew cabins correlates to the number of qualified workers that we can hire. Good workers are essential to the proper functioning of service and entertainment venues on the ship. Each room requires regular maintenance, like cleaning or equipment repairs. For this, you have well-trained crewmembers who will quickly deal with any problem. We will write more about assigning workers to rooms and tasks in future devlogs. Tell us what else you want to know about our game! We invite you to visit our Discord server where we hang out and answer questions. Add the game to your Wishlist and expect more information about Cruise Ship Manager soon! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1730240/Cruise_Ship_Manager/