The Cruise Network Origins
CruiseOne is part of the CruiseNetwork which dates back to 1992. It all started as an FM station on 101.2 broadcasting across the Wirral in the UK. When Classic FM launched that year, we had to change frequency to 100.5. In 1994, other commitments saw FM transmissions become less regular with occasional high-power tests, the biggest being a 1kW test from Hope Mountain in North Wales covering the North-West of England down to the Midlands.
CruiseOne Online
The name was chosen back in 1998. The first internet broadcast was in 1999 streaming a 32kbps RealMedia stream. Finally, in September 2008, we began a full-time 128kbps stream. Since then, we have focused our sound to create a 'CruiseOne' identity while remaining completely open-minded.
Thanks to Will, Kate, Paul, Rachel, Alex, and all those involved since 1992.
Tech & Equipment
Network Connectivity: We currently connect via a dedicated 1gbps link, allowing us to support over 1000 listeners at 256kbps without buffering issues.
256kbps MP3 Stream: We encode using the LAME codec (v3.93) which sounds incredible. As an MP3 stream, it is universally compatible.