Cruise Lines Profiles
How do you decide which cruse line and ship to choose? Get a snapshot of what the major lines and their fleets can offer you by reading the Cruise Line Profiles below.
Carnival Cruise Line: Mainstream. The world’s largest cruise line originated the concept of “Fun Ships.” With lavish Las Vegas style revues in multi-deck show lounges, 24-hour pizzerias, and expansive health and fitness centers to work off the calories, the ships are fantasies afloat.
Celebrity Cruises: Premium. Excellent service, fine cuisine, and a sophisticated European-style atmosphere are the hallmarks of Celebrity Cruises. Other signature amenities include a cigar club, Martini bar, large standard staterooms with generous storage, fully equipped spas on the newest vessels, and butler service for passengers booking the top suites.
Costa Cruises: Mainstream. Costa combines the classical design and style of Italy with enticing itineraries and romantic days and nights at sea. Its modern fleet of Italian-inspired vessels makes it one of Europe's top cruise lines.
Disney Cruise Line: Mainsteam. A Disney cruise combines the magic of a Walt Disney resort vacation with the romance of a sea voyage. Reminiscent of classic ocean liners, Disney vessels have two stacks and interiors that follow an Art Deco theme. Disney’s private Bahamian island, Castaway Cay, is a jewel with its own pier for convenient dockside debarkation.
Holland America Line: Premium. For more than 125 years, Holland America Line has enjoyed a distinguished record of traditional transatlantic crossings and cruises. Holland America is noted for focusing on passenger comfort, and is a leader in world voyages.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Mainstream.An innovator in Caribbean cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is noted for high-energy entertainment, good fitness facilities, and a variety of sports- and music-themed cruises. Good food and service combined with value fares make NCL a winner for active cruisers and families.
Princess Cruises: Premium. Quiet elegance and comfortable surroundings set the tone for cruising in classic style. Passengers enjoy understated yet lovely public rooms and lounges, dramatic atriums, and fully equipped spas on the newest vessels in the fleet and multimillion-dollar art collections grace all ships. A highlight of every “Love Boat” cruise is the festive champagne waterfall.
Royal Caribbean: Mainstream. Royal Caribbean launched the first of the modern mega-cruise liners and is a favorite of passengers who enjoy the traditional ambiance of cruising in comfortable surroundings with a touch of daring and whimsy. Testing the water and the imagination of their guests, Royal Caribbean has introduced such unique features as rock climbing walls, miniature golf, ice skating rinks, and even the first self-leveling pool tables at sea.
