Cruisly – A Cruise Booking Platform

Cruisly

A next-generation cruise booking experience—offering live itineraries, ship profiles, and secure bookings in one place.

My Role

Full-Stack Web Developer

Scope

End-to-end build & deploy

Stack

Next.js, Supabase, Tailwind CSS, Cloudflare

Project Overview

Cruisly is a platform designed to simplify cruise discovery and booking. By integrating the Widgety API, it delivers real-time itineraries, ship profiles, pricing, and destination details, while Supabase powers authentication, database management, and saved favorites.

My Role

I managed the platform’s full lifecycle—from architecture and data integration to deployment and performance optimization.

Frontend: Next.js with ISR for SEO-friendly, real-time cruise listings.
Backend: Supabase for PostgreSQL data storage, authentication, and saved cruise management.
Integration: Widgety API for live cruise itineraries, ship data, and media.
Deployment: Hosted on Vercel with global CDN for fast worldwide access.

Key Features

🛳 Live Cruise Data

Real-time itineraries, pricing, and availability from the Widgety API.

📍 Destination Search

Filter cruises by location, cruise line, date, or departure port.

⭐ Saved Cruises

Bookmark favorite cruises securely in your Supabase account.

Architecture

Frontend

Next.js with Incremental Static Regeneration for performance
Tailwind CSS for responsive, accessible design
Dynamic UI for itinerary and booking flows

Backend

Supabase PostgreSQL for cruise, user, and booking data
Supabase Auth for secure sign-up/login
Widgety API for live cruise itineraries, ship details, and media

What I Optimised

Reduced API load times with ISR caching and Supabase persistence.
Minimized redundant Widgety API calls via cached responses.
Streamlined booking and saving workflows with Supabase Auth integration.

Outcome

Cruisly offers travelers a reliable, modern platform to find and book cruises with confidence—delivering real-time data, secure accounts, and a smooth booking experience.

Tech & Tools

Next.jsSupabaseWidgety APIPostgreSQLTailwind CSSVercel