What's the difference between cruise lines?

There are a number of cruise lines to choose from, and each cruise line offers their own style and approach to what a cruise vacation is all about.

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[GerardPinzone]

I agree with everything here. I would add that different ships within a cruise line can provide a very different experience.

[josephjohnson]

I prefer Royal Caribbean our first cruise was on Carnival and we got hooked to cruising our next cruise we tried Royal and it took us to another level and we been cruising Royal ever since

[Ladyfish]

I love Royals customer service and the beauty and detail of their ships

[pammull]

Royal Caribbean. I started on Carnival and still like them but Royal has me for life because my points are racking up and I can't stop.

[crystalhynson]

Husband and I are taking our first cruise next year for our 10 year anniversary and it will be on Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas. We can not wait. For the size of the ship, it looks like a great first time cruising ship.

[brucesteger]

We have been on one Norwegian Cruise and two Royal Caribbean cruises and wanted more than huge crowds of people and ok food. We were not interested in the younger crowds attractions on the upper decks. So, our relatives were going on a 24 day cruise on Holland America Cruise Lines on the Westerdam starting in Copenhagen going to Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England. It was a medium size ship 1, 900 passengers with plenty of things to do for us and our relatives while underway. We pre-bought excursions from the locals before we went like the Hop On Hop Off buses, the Flam Railway train ride to the waterfalls and many others that we found on Youtube. It was a great experience as the cabins were very nice, the food was all great, the fact that it was less passengers with two hatches available to go ashore meant no hassles and the size of the ship meant going into narrow channels getting to many places the larger ships could not. We then went on several other HAL cruises mostly on their smaller ships like the Princendam holding just 890 passengers Starting in the Netherlands, going up the Seine river well into France stopping at three cities. Then Portugal, Spain and then Italy. We went to the Arctic and Antarctic just six months apart on two other HAL ships. In April of next year we are going on the new Rotterdam ship starting in Fort Lauder dale.

[AudreyMealiff]

I'm researching my first cruise for next summer. We are a couple who will be 41 and 36 by the time we cruise. I'm the older but I'm a big kid so we are thinking RCL for loads of fun!

[susantokles]

Disney was great when the child was young. We did 4 Disney cruises a year for 4 years. We've been Disney pass holders, vacation club owners and been to all the theme parks worldwide. Then we last minute booked a Royal Caribbean cruise and the 10 year old loved it. Been using them for the past three years with the exception of a Princess Vancouver to Alaska
So much to do on a Royal ship, great crews, and a very reasonable price point. Can't wait to resume sailing.

[cheryllflagg]

I have only cruised royal. I’m a fan. No plans to change

[helent]

All great points! For us, it’s Princess. The beds are so comfortable and room layout works. It’s really no different than shopping for a hotel or clothes. You go with what is comfortable and fits you and your interests. RC looks like a fun time and we will try it some day with friends.

[ethanrromero]

We especially enjoy mid-size Celebrity ships like the Reflection for its food, service, cleanliness, entertainment, less strenuous activities, low key relaxing vibe and variety of people from all over the world. Grandma Sarah in remote northeastern Montana

[florencen]

I have never been on a cruise and the comments I read have atleast helped me choose which cruise line we will start with when my husband makes 50 next year.

[hula]

I love Royal Caribbean! I am going on Freedom of the Sea in August! I miss the crew! I am single. Royal Caribbean is a blast.

[louisetvancouver]

I love Royal Caribbean to the point where I am Loyal to Royal. I tried a different cruise line once before and it was once too many, it starts with a C an ends with AL. 3 things I look for my cruises : the ship, the price and the destinations. Thanks Matt, love your informative videos 👍🏻😎🚢⚓️

[RBUDD]

2 cruises on Carnival and 1 Royal Caribbean cruise. We are now Loyal to Royal and have 2 cruises this year. We’ll be cruising Oasis of the Seas in August and in November Symphony of the Seas.

[jamiedouglas]

I started cruising on Carnival in 2010. I started watching cruise videos and decided to give Royal a chance. I went on Harmony of the Seas May 2019 and I will never cruise with another company again. I don't have kids and love when there are no kids around. While my cruise was 7 days, I didn't know a single child was on board til I decided to tour the ship on day 7 and found them with their own spot on deck 15. Royal is the "business causal" of the sea for me. You can dress up or down and be in place. While I don't know which cruises you showed in the video, they look so nice, but I would feel like I need t dress up on my vacation, then it becomes anything but. I am so happy with Royal there's no need to search for a new cruise. Plus when you go to the casino they give you free cruises. I got 5 free cruises from going once. They like me. I like them, we're in it for life.

[grumpyandvee]

We are trying out Royal Caribbean next year. We have cruised with Disney for over a decade, but our kids are grown now and we want to try something new.

[car_tar]

Disney is my favorite but the videos are still helpful and mostly applicable

[seemoreseascruises]

I agree that RC gives you the most flexibility in activities and would hands down select a RC ship over Carnival and NCL. We have 19 cruises under our belt and have found that Celebrity fits our cruising style best. Celebrity is Royal's premium product with service and culinary being outstanding. HAL is up there with service, culinary and live music (upcoming Rotterdam in March) but it does have an older demographic. If we want to get away for just a few days, RC has great options to hop over to Coco Cay which we have planned over Xmas on Freedom. Love your videos Matt!

[EdK]

We love the shows on the larger ships.