When these teenagers say they're going cruising, they're not kidding: Their high school is on a luxury liner, allowing them to get a classroom education while also exploring exciting locations. Among the students are jock Alex, tomboy Cassidy, Southern belle Ashley, aspiring ladies' man Sean, rebel Max, practical joker Jimmy, non-conformist Tamira and overachiever Denise. The ship's captain is Capt. Ballard (Max's father). Among the topics teens deal with that are explored in the series are dating, finances and friendship.