Question 1

What is CruiseQuest?

Accepted Answer

CruiseQuest is a fan-made photo scavenger hunt you play during your Carnival cruise. Find spots around the ship — bars, decks, hidden gems, port stops — snap a photo, and earn tokens and medals. Compare with your sailing and with every other CruiseQuest player.

Question 2

Is CruiseQuest free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CruiseQuest is 100% free. No in-app purchases, no ads.

Question 3

Is CruiseQuest affiliated with Carnival Cruise Line?

Accepted Answer

No. CruiseQuest is an independent fan project — it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Carnival Corporation & plc.

Question 4

How does photo verification work?

Accepted Answer

Every photo you submit is checked by Anthropic's Claude vision model. The AI reads your photo and decides whether it matches the target — for example the Alchemy Bar sign, the Lido pool mural, or a specific port landmark. Verification is usually instant.

Question 5

What is a recovery code?

Accepted Answer

When you sign up, CruiseQuest generates a memorable code like ANCHOR-4729. You use it to sign back in if you clear your browser cookies or switch devices. Save it on your phone — it's the only way to access your hunt history later.

Question 6

Can I play on multiple Carnival sailings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your CruiseQuest identity persists across sailings. Add a new cruise from your profile page and your lifetime stats, medals, and global leaderboard rank carry over.

Tier	Finds	Scope	Walking
🟦 Blue	5	1-2 adjacent decks, same area	0.1-0.2 mi
🟥 Red	10	2-3 decks, one-direction bias	0.4-0.6 mi
🟨 Gold	20	4-6 decks, intentional zigzag	1.2-1.6 mi
🎖 Platinum	40	Full ship, very swirly	3-4 mi
💎 Diamond	40 no skip	Full ship, forced through all 40	4-6 mi

CruiseQuest — Photo Scavenger Hunt on Carnival Cruises

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