1
: a vehicle that cruises: such as
a
b
: a powerboat with facilities (such as a cabin and plumbing) necessary for living aboard
called also cabin cruiser
c
: beach cruiser
… bikes don't come much more basic than cruisers.—
Ron Koch
Ron Koch2
: a large fast moderately armored and gunned warship
3
: a person who cruises
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To put that into perspective, that is bigger than current destroyers and closer to cruiser size.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Founder Dario Messina says the NY24 Deluxe, a compact dayboat with elegant curves, and the NY40 flagship, a more powerful midrange cruiser, share a design language rooted in Italian tradition but rendered with a minimalist hand.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
New cruisers may want to start with a shorter sailing on a cruise line that matches their travel style.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Other participating American units included the destroyer , the cruiser and a submarine.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Founder Dario Messina says the NY24 Deluxe, a compact dayboat with elegant curves, and the NY40 flagship, a more powerful midrange cruiser, share a design language rooted in Italian tradition but rendered with a minimalist hand.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
New cruisers may want to start with a shorter sailing on a cruise line that matches their travel style.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Other participating American units included the destroyer , the cruiser and a submarine.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiser. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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