Set sail for paradise — Caribbean Cruise is a solid-state four-player from International, wrapped in a breezy travel theme, designed by the acclaimed John Trudeau with art by David Moore and the Mitchells. With an alphanumeric display and a scarce confirmed run of just 377, it’s an uncommon and characterful machine with a genuinely well-appointed, target-rich playfield.
The layout is a busy, engaging spread: a generous four flippers, two pop bumpers, a pair of slingshots, a remarkable eleven standup targets, three star rollovers, two spinning targets, a three-bank of drop targets, a kick-out hole, and right dual inlanes. That’s a wealth of hardware — the eleven standups give a sharp-shooting player an enormous field of targets, the twin spinning targets offer satisfying high-value shots, and the three-bank of drops provides a clear objective to clear. The four flippers open up extra attacking angles, and the right dual inlanes help feed controlled shots, all in service of the tropical cruise theme. It’s a target-rich design that rewards accurate shooting.
Caribbean Cruise is a fine example of John Trudeau’s design craft, pairing a sunny travel theme with a genuinely feature-rich playfield and the Mitchells’ art. With only 377 built, it’s a scarce find for the collector who prizes rarity, and that busy, eleven-standup layout gives a player plenty to work through. For anyone who loves solid-state design with real depth, it’s a rewarding pursuit. Rip those twin spinners, work the eleven standups, clear the drop bank, and cruise to paradise. Some machines are treasured for their rarity and their busy, rewarding playfields alike, and this International tropical getaway is one of them. Set sail and drop a coin.