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How to Say "cruise" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “cruise” is “crucero” — use 'crucero' for a vacation trip on a large ship, typically for leisure and visiting multiple destinations..

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crucero

kroo-SEH-roh/kɾuˈseɾo/

nounB1formal
Use 'crucero' for a vacation trip on a large ship, typically for leisure and visiting multiple destinations.
A large, white cruise ship sailing on calm blue water under a sunny sky, meant for pleasure travel.

Examples

Reservamos un crucero por el Caribe para el invierno.

We booked a cruise through the Caribbean for the winter.

El crucero era tan grande que parecía una ciudad flotante.

The cruise ship was so big that it looked like a floating city.

Gender Reminder

Even though 'crucero' ends in '-o', which is typical for masculine nouns, remember that the trip itself is masculine: 'el crucero'.

paseo

/pah-seh-oh//paˈseo/

nounA2informal
Use 'paseo' for a short, informal boat trip, more like an excursion or a leisurely ride on the water.
A cheerful person riding a bright red bicycle down a smooth road.

Examples

El domingo haremos un paseo en barco por la ría.

On Sunday we will take a boat trip along the estuary.

El domingo haremos un paseo en bicicleta por la costa.

On Sunday we will take a bike ride along the coast.

Fueron de paseo en coche para ver las luces de la ciudad.

They went for a drive to see the city lights.

Crucero vs. Paseo

The most common mistake is using 'paseo' for a long, multi-day trip on a large ship. Remember that 'crucero' specifically refers to these large-scale vacation voyages, while 'paseo' is for short, casual boat outings.

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