Royal Caribbean 3.5★★★★☆blended from 45,272 reviews The biggest ships and the most to do on board Best for: Families with kids and teens · Multi-generation groups See ships, packages and our take
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Carnival Cruise Line 3.4★★★☆☆blended from 27,285 reviews Fun, friendly and the easiest cruise to afford Best for: Budget-minded families and friend groups · Drive-to departures See ships, packages and our take
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Norwegian Cruise Line 3.3★★★☆☆blended from 45,120 reviews Freestyle cruising with no fixed dinner time Best for: Couples who hate schedules · Suite travelers (The Haven) See ships, packages and our take
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Celebrity Cruises 3.8★★★★☆blended from 21,638 reviews Modern, grown-up and very well fed Best for: Couples · Food and wine travelers See ships, packages and our take
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Disney Cruise Line 3.9★★★★☆blended from 2,532 reviews Character breakfasts, fireworks at sea and a private island built for kids Best for: Families with young kids · Grandparents traveling with grandkids See ships, packages and our take
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Princess Cruises 3.6★★★★☆blended from 21,913 reviews The Alaska specialist, and a relaxed classic everywhere else Best for: Alaska, especially cruise-tours to Denali · Couples and retirees See ships, packages and our take
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Virgin Voyages 4.0★★★★☆blended from 9,685 reviews Adults only, restaurants included, no buffet in sight Best for: Couples and adult friend groups · Food lovers See ships, packages and our take
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Holland America Line 3.6★★★★☆blended from 9,773 reviews Glacier Bay, longer itineraries and live music every night Best for: Alaska with Glacier Bay and Denali land tours · Longer voyages and Panama Canal See ships, packages and our take
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MSC Cruises 3.1★★★☆☆blended from 14,819 reviews European style, new ships and a marine reserve island Best for: Value-minded travelers on a new ship · Ocean Cay beach days See ships, packages and our take
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| Line | Blended | Cruise Critic | Trustpilot | Reviews counted | Best for | |
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| 1. Virgin Voyages | 4.0 | 4.0 (3,274) | 3.3 (1,411) | 9,685 | Couples and adult friend groups | Reviews |
| 2. Disney Cruise Line | 3.9 | 4.2 (2,495) | 2.1 (37) | 2,532 | Families with young kids | Reviews |
| 3. Celebrity Cruises | 3.8 | 4.1 (20,933) | 2.0 (705) | 21,638 | Couples | Reviews |
| 4. Princess Cruises | 3.6 | 3.8 (21,002) | 2.7 (911) | 21,913 | Alaska, especially cruise-tours to Denali | Reviews |
| 5. Holland America Line | 3.6 | 3.9 (9,364) | 2.2 (409) | 9,773 | Alaska with Glacier Bay and Denali land tours | Reviews |
| 6. Royal Caribbean | 3.5 | 3.9 (43,960) | 1.5 (1,312) | 45,272 | Families with kids and teens | Reviews |
| 7. Carnival Cruise Line | 3.4 | 3.8 (26,781) | 1.5 (504) | 27,285 | Budget-minded families and friend groups | Reviews |
| 8. Norwegian Cruise Line | 3.3 | 3.6 (43,671) | 1.5 (1,449) | 45,120 | Couples who hate schedules | Reviews |
| 9. MSC Cruises | 3.1 | 3.3 (11,376) | 1.8 (3,443) | 14,819 | Value-minded travelers on a new ship | Reviews |
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