The cruise reviews presented below reflect our own system of rating
based on average popularity of each cruise line in the following
categories. The purpose of these reviews is not to
provide promotional advantage to any of the cruise lines, but
to objectively evaluate suitability of each listed company for certain
defined criterias. These cruise reviews represent our own
unbiased opinion and do not pursue any promotional goal.
LINES:
the
cruise lines' names linked to individual pages for detailed cruise
reviews.
COST:
abslolute cruise cost rating, from 5 for low priced cruises to 1 for
comparably highest priced.
FOOD:
cruise lines rating for food quality, dining facilities and services.
FUN:
rating for quality of organized fun, party-style activities and
entertainment on
board.
LEARN:
cruise lines rated in regards to educational courses, lectures, and
self-improvement activities.
KIDS:
children-orinted cruise vacation rating; number and quality of
supervised activities for kids on board.
COUPLES:
cruise lines rated for popularity among young and middle-age couples.
SINGLES:
cruise lines rated for popularity among young and middle-age singles.
SENIORS:
cruise lines rated for popularity among seniors.
CRUISE
REVIEW RATING
SCALE:
1
point- POOR,
2-
BELOW
AVERAGE,
3-
AVERAGE,
4-
ABOVE AVERAGE,
5-
EXCELLENT
| CRUISE
LINES |
COST |
FOOD |
FUN |
LEARN |
KIDS |
COUPLES |
SINGLES |
SENIORS |
HIGHLIGHTS |
| Carnival |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
Cheap cruises mostly for young
people. |
| Celebrity |
4 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
Many
learning activities. |
| Costa |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
Italian-style, easy-going
cruising. |
| Crystal |
2 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Luxury cruising,
quality service. |
| Cunard |
2 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
Top accommodation
on board of the largest cruise ships. |
| Disney |
3 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
Disney themed entertainment for
families. |
| Holland
America |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Modern ships, top-notch
service, many destinations. |
| MSC Cruises |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
European-style cruising, nice
cuisine. |
| Norwegian
Cruise Line |
5 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
Budget-priced, informal cruising |
| Oceania
Cruises |
3 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
4 |
Luxury cruising, long
itineraries. |
| Orient
Cruise Line |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
Destination-oriented, many
excursions. |
| Princess
Cruises |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Many itineraries, flexible
dining and activities program. |
| Regent
Cruises |
1 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Top-notch service, exotic
onshore excursions, tip-free. |
| Royal
Caribbean |
5 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
Largest cruise ships, a lot of
active sports options. |
| Seabourn
Cruise Line |
1 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Ultra-luxury small ships;
all-inclusive relaxed cruising. |
| Silversea
Cruises |
1 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Luxurious cruises, personal
itineraries, spacious all-suites, exotic ports of call. |
| Windstar
Cruises |
2 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
Private yacht-like atmosphere,
casual and relaxing. |
| LINES |
PRICE |
FOOD |
FUN |
LEARN |
KIDS |
COUPLES |
SINGLES |
SENIORS |
HIGHLIGHTS |
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