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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008
Snowy Wishes
A seasick girl finds magic and adventure with a mysterious puppy on a Christmas cruise.
128 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 230 ratings
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Books About Cruise Ships · 20 titles considered
The Best Cruise Ships Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about cruise ships? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Cruise Ships
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2013
Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise
A cruise turns chaotic when a perfume heiress vanishes. Can a young detective solve the mystery?
352 pages· 74,509 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 889 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Death Sets Sail
A murder on the Nile cruise challenges two young detectives. Only one will return home.
400 pages· 68,527 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,235 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Spy School at Sea
By Stuart Gibbs · Book #9 in the Spy School series
A spy mission on a cruise ship spirals into chaos.
384 pages· 71,235 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,259 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012
Shell Game
By Ridley Pearson · Book #5 in the Kingdom Keepers series
Disney villains lurk on a cruise ship. Can the Kingdom Keepers stop their sinister plan?
560 pages· 106,473 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 7,195 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1992
The Mystery Cruise
A cruise turns mysterious with false alarms and sabotage. Who's behind it?
128 pages· 14,509 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 930 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007
Nim at Sea
A girl stows away on a cruise to rescue her kidnapped sea lion.
192 pages· 31,091 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 487 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Strangers on a Train
Mystery follows young detectives from a cruise ship to Alaska's wilds. Can they solve it before danger strikes again?
180 pages· 30,357 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,323 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Curse of the Arctic Star
A cruise ship's maiden voyage turns perilous. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur?
188 pages· 31,076 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 3,831 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025
Queen of the Sea
By Reese Eschmann · Book #1 in the Cruise Life series
A girl faces new challenges aboard a luxurious cruise ship. Can she find her place at sea?
144 pages· 14,477 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings
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Cruise Ships Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about cruise ships for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Gracie LaRoo Sets Sail
Ages 4–6 · 2017
Chaos erupts on a cruise as piglets disrupt a swimming show. Can Gracie restore order?
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Chato Goes Cruisin'
Ages 4–8 · 2005
Two cats on a dog-filled cruise must adapt or sink.
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Slime Time!
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A cruise turns eerie when gooey monsters crash the buffet. What's on their menu?
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Drac's in Love!
Ages 5–7 · 2018
A monster cruise turns mysterious when Drac falls for the captain.
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$899
Walter the Farting Dog Goes on a Cruise
2006
A cruise ship's fate hinges on an unexpected hero with a peculiar talent.
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Cruise Ships Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about cruise ships for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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All Tide Up
Ages 7–10 · 2023
A group of investigators try to solve the mystery of a missing cruise ship and its passengers.
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Ship of Secrets
Ages 6–9 · 2014
A stolen watch on a cruise ship challenges two young detectives. Can they solve the mystery before docking?
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Going Overboard!
Ages 7–9 · 2012
A magical wind disrupts Katie's cruise, leading to unexpected adventures.
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S.O.S.
Ages 8–12 · 2023
A detective duo must thwart a heist aboard a luxury airship amidst personal trials and rivalries.
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The Monster Missions
Ages 9–12 · 2021
Two friends awaken a Hydra, threatening their ship and families.