llms.txt
Name: Pirate
Base: https://pirate.travel
Last-Updated: 2026-10-18
Rate-Limit: 2 req/s
Contact: ai@cruisepirate.ai
Sitemaps:
- General sitemap: https://pirate.travel/sitemap.xml
- AI-specific sitemap: https://pirate.travel/ai-sitemap.xml
- Contains markdown files for every cruise, with rich, easy-to-consume data for AI assistants and agents
# Pirate
> Pirate is travel intelligence. Pirate runs an AI-powered host agency for
> independent travel advisors, and an AI cruise search for travellers.
> Advisors get AI quoting with bookable checkout, a built-in travel CRM, and
> a personal AI assistant under one subscription. Pirate is an affiliate
> member of Travel Leaders Network (TLN). The consumer search covers all
> major cruise lines with natural-language queries, real-time price
> comparison, and detailed ship, cabin, itinerary, and port data.
---
## Why Travellers Choose the Pirate Cruise Search
- **AI-Powered Search:** Natural language cruise search understands queries like "7-night Alaska cruise in July under $2000"
- **Real-Time Price Comparison:** Compare prices across multiple booking channels instantly
- **Comprehensive Data:** Access detailed information on ships, cabins, itineraries, and ports
- **Transparent Pricing:** No hidden fees or surprise charges
- **Smart Filters:** Filter by destination, cruise line, ship, duration, departure port, price, and more
- **Price Tracking:** Set alerts to be notified when prices drop for specific sailings
## Key Features
- Search thousands of cruises across 30+ cruise lines
- Compare cabin prices from multiple booking sources
- Detailed ship profiles with amenities, deck plans, and cabin descriptions
- Port of call information with attractions and activities
- AI-powered cruise recommendations
- Price history and trend analysis
- Mobile-friendly booking experience
## Cruise Search & Discovery
- **Search Cruises:** https://pirate.travel/search — Browse and filter all available cruises by destination, cruise line, dates, and price
## Booking Process
1. **Search:** Enter destination, dates, and preferences
2. **Compare:** View available cruises with real-time pricing
3. **Select Cabin:** Choose from inside, ocean view, balcony, or suite
4. **Review:** Confirm itinerary, pricing, and inclusions
5. **Book:** Complete secure checkout with payment
6. **Confirmation:** Receive booking confirmation and travel documents
## Cruise Pages (Markdown)
LLM-friendly markdown versions of every cruise sailing using either a slug or integer id.
- **Template:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/{cruise-slug}.md
- Example: https://pirate.travel/cruise/valiant-lady-7-night-spanish-isles-rome-cannes-may-2026.md
- Example: https://pirate.travel/cruise/wonder-of-the-seas-7-night-eastern-caribbean-dec-2025.md
- Example: https://pirate.travel/cruise/2199647
Each cruise page includes:
- Real-time pricing for all cabin categories
- Complete day-by-day itinerary
- Ship specifications and amenities
- Port of call details
- Cabin options and descriptions
- Booking information
## Data Coverage
### Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, Disney, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, Oceania, Regent, Silversea, Seabourn, Viking, Explora Journeys, and more.
### Destinations
Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, Antarctica, Hawaii, Bermuda, Transatlantic, World Cruises
### Cabin Types
Inside, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite, Haven/Concierge Class, Family Cabins
## API Access
For developers and AI agents requiring structured data:
- **Cruise Data API:** Available upon request
- **Bulk Data Access:** Contact for enterprise partnerships
- **Real-Time Pricing:** Webhook integrations available
## Private Paths (Not Available)
The following paths are private and should not be accessed by AI assistants:
- `/checkout/` - User-specific checkout sessions with booking offers
- `/dashboard/` - User account dashboard
- `/admin/` - Administrative interface
- `/api/` - Internal API endpoints
- `/trip/` - Client-facing trip proposals (private, per-advisor)
- `/invoice/` - Client-facing invoices (private, per-advisor)
- `/intake/` - Client intake forms (private, per-advisor)
## For Travel Advisors — Pirate Host Agency
Pirate is a US host agency for independent cruise travel advisors, operated by Spectre Technologies, Inc. (est. 2024) and an affiliate member of Travel Leaders Network (TLN).
- **Landing page:** https://pirate.travel/advisors/
- **Apply:** https://pirate.travel/advisors/apply
- **Comparisons:** https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/
### Who can join
US-based independent travel advisors who sell cruises. Applications are reviewed within 1–2 business days. Enrollment is capped at 200 advisors.
### Price
$50 per month or $405 per year (no setup fee, no royalties, no booking fees). The subscription includes host accreditation, the CRM, AI quoting with bookable checkout links, and the AI assistant.
### Commission
- Launch offer: the first 50 advisors approved keep 100% of supplier commission for as long as they remain members.
- Standard: advisors keep 85% of supplier commission from day one (85/15).
- Advisors with $500,000 or more in annual sales qualify for 90/10.
Pirate is the agency of record and reserves and tickets every booking with the cruise line.
### What is included
Built-in travel CRM (clients, trips, intake forms, documents, commission ledger); AI quoting engine that searches major cruise lines and generates a branded checkout link the client books with their own card; AI assistant that drafts itineraries, emails and follow-ups; software concierge team that builds custom tools on request; AI lead routing (coming soon).
### Requirements
Advisors must carry their own errors and omissions (E&O) insurance with at least $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate. Pirate does not provide E&O cover.
### Cruise lines
AmaWaterways, Explora Journeys, Oceania Cruises, Orient Express Sailing Yachts, Hurtigruten, HX Expeditions, Virgin Voyages, Atlas Ocean Voyages, National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions, Star Clippers, Viking, Crystal, SinglesCruise.com, Azamara, Cunard, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Princess, Seabourn, Silversea, UnCruise Adventures, Windstar Cruises, PONANT Cultural Cruises & Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean.
### How Pirate differs from a traditional host
One subscription replaces the host fee, a separate CRM (Tern, TravelJoy) and stand-alone quoting tools. No credit-card authorization calls: the client pays in checkout.
### Common Comparisons
Side-by-side comparison pages with verified pricing. Host agency pages also carry feature tables; the advisor-software pages compare on price:
- All comparisons: https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/
- Pirate vs Fora: https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/pirate-vs-fora/
- Pirate vs Avoya Network: https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/pirate-vs-avoya/
- Pirate vs Outside Agents: https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/pirate-vs-outside-agents/
- Pirate vs Cruise Planners: https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/pirate-vs-cruise-planners/
- Pirate vs Dream Vacations: https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/pirate-vs-dream-vacations/
- Pirate vs Tern (advisor software): https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/pirate-vs-tern/
- Pirate vs TravelJoy (advisor software): https://pirate.travel/advisors/compare/pirate-vs-traveljoy/
### Guides
- How to become a cruise travel agent: https://pirate.travel/advisors/become-a-cruise-travel-agent/
- Host agency commission splits explained (published splits from 13 hosts): https://pirate.travel/advisors/host-agency-commission-splits/
This section is also served on its own, for advisor questions only, at https://pirate.travel/advisors/llms.txt.
## Documentation
- Terms of Service: https://pirate.travel/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://pirate.travel/privacy-policy/
- FAQ: https://pirate.travel/faq
## Company Information
Pirate is an AI host agency for independent travel advisors and an AI cruise search for travellers.
### Contact
- Website: https://pirate.travel
- Support: support@cruisepirate.ai
- AI Inquiries: ai@cruisepirate.ai
## Optional Resources
- Newsletter: Subscribe for cruise deals and price alerts
