cruising speed

noun

: the speed at which an airplane, a boat, etc., usually moves when it is traveling at a fast speed for a long distance

The boat has a cruising speed of 25 knots.

The boat handled well at cruising speed.

Examples of cruising speed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Equipped with twin Volvo Pentas, the yacht has a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

While its inboard diesel engine gives it an operational cruising speed of 25 knots (29 mph, 46 km/h) and a range of 650 nautical miles, the craft can sprint up to a maximum speed of 55 knots (63 mph, 102 km/h). — David Szondy july 18, New Atlas, 19 July 2026

The Drone Challenge The mainstay of Ukraine’s campaign are AN-196 Lyutyi and Fire Point FP-1 strike drones, both propeller-powered and with a cruising speed of under 120 mph. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

On Royal Caribbean’s official website, the cruise line says that the average cruising speed is about 18 to 20 knots (20 to 23 mph) depending on the ship and itinerary. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

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