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BEST CRUISE LINE? 8 Major Cruise Lines Compared [2025 Ultimate Guide]

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Comment from : @LifeWellCruised

9:56 I'm loving your content, but wtf First of all, DOGS Secondly those good boys and girls are there giving you personal attention while they work to keep you safe And you feel bad about that? I kind of feel sorry for you
Comment from : @VarianAlastair

I am a huge NCL girl , but agree on the pool issue Rediculous saving seats from 7am and no one deals with it Also day activities always the same Need to change them up once in a while Other than that they rock !!!
Comment from : @francessinobio4522

When we've cruised out of NYC (which is our closest port), they have dog sniffers for every car that parks at the port It doesn't matter what cruise line you're on
Comment from : @kaesmomFitz

I have cruised 2X on Carnival, 1X on Princessand 2X on NCL I liked NCL so much that I have 3 more cruises booked on NCL (2 upcoming in 2025 and 1 in 2026)
Comment from : @BSRMom

I tried many of them and you missed Disney IMO Disney has always been better than them The entertainment is better Evening dinning is better and almost all things are included The nickel and dime cost of most cruises drives me crazy
Comment from : @EMKABMART

Will be going on my first cruise, looking for the best experience Thank you very helpful 😅
Comment from : @claudiaballadares5555

This is a great video I have only been on one cruise but hope to cruise more in the future This video really helps me narrow down the list of cruise lines that would be a good fit for me
Comment from : @TMarie-qe5pc

Thanks 🍍
Comment from : @italjahcorntrashroller

Went on older Royal Caribbean ship last year While it was the most beautiful especially compared the Edge class by Celebrity , it was super fun without children running wild and almost tripping me I didn’t regret it at all My favorite line is Princess( medallion tech is awesome) but end up on Celebrity mostly due to the people I travel with Any cruise is great Carnival is my absolutely least favorite
Comment from : @cjtaylor9178

You did an awesome job with all the cruise ships I like how you stay very neutral but give us the pros and cons I’m about to do a cruise myself, but I’m going to book it with a single group, but I have to go through vacations to go and I believe it’s with princess
Comment from : @mrmayorga

1st time cruiser here Going on Carnival Breeze early 2026 Going to Cozumel and Progreso Sailing out of Galveston My wife and I are taking our three kids Super excited!
Comment from : @JS-whatever

Carnival is Spirit Airlines of the cruise industry
Comment from : @gingerbeardman73

Thanks for posting Our first trip in a long time is coming up in April 2025 on Enchanted Princess
Comment from : @dunlapmichaell

We were on the Celebrity Ascent in January I agree that the included food was disappointing We did like the shows, service, and the Infinite Veranda room
Comment from : @Steve1942

This is Cindy, what is your opinion about Disney Cruise ships?
Comment from : @vincentguerrini8142

I travel solo on Carnival When I want calm, the Serenity deck is great, but I love all the outdoor areas
Comment from : @sandraclayton4998

First time solo senior cruiser on Princess from Fort Lauderdale to the Panama Canal I very much enjoyed your video and found it informative Any information, knowledge, cruising points and shared experience are appreciated
Comment from : @richardmaloney2572

First timer cruiser! Sailing on Celebrity edge to Alaska at the end of June for our honeymoon, can’t wait!
Comment from : @Lucyd525

Nice job on the content of cruise companies, Thanks I’ve only been on 10 cruises I say that because I have a friend or two that has done 20-30 We have been on Carnival, NCL, Royal and Princess My favorite is so far is a Princess 10 day Panama Canal Well I’m a foodie with a champagne taste on a beer budget I want to try my first time repositioning cruise from Europe to Florida area I would like to try only Premium cruises like Princess, HAL, Celebrity and Virgin I’m kinda surprised we haven’t heard from other European cruise companies like MSC to be market here in the US Peace
Comment from : @kevinmichel8623

Last year returning from Europe I took my first solo cruise and loved it It was a very rich experience Everyday I read, spent time in the hot tub, ate when I wanted, walked around the ship, and some days I even went to the gym And I had a lot if time to think Never lonely, never bored I was on a Norwegian ship and had a solo balcony, which was amazing The price was comparable to the price of a one-way ticket home, but so much more fun I loved it so much that for 2025 I’ve booked a Celebrity cruise for my return from Europe Celebrity also went out of their way to accommodate me at a reasonable rate
Comment from : @theresacrafts3431

I am currently on a Princess Cruise and it is not good I am never again Princess Love Celebrity
Comment from : @davidhowardfsusanville

Booking my first cruise with Virgin🎉 thanks for the info!
Comment from : @heyimd9138

Thanks!
Comment from : @lynnleipold2617

I was glad you didn’t include Disney It is so insanely loud and very specific age wise That being said I enjoy your videos
Comment from : @KarlaBeck-x7r

I just started cruising last fall and I’ve done MSC, NCL, and Royal I liked MSC quite a lot The Royal Caribbean ship was a smaller older ship and it’s surprising that it never felt cramped or outdated even though it was 20 years old I’m looking at how seriously and maybe celebrity – I think I would pass on Princess because I think the demographic is on the older side I also heard, and I have no idea if it’s true, that there are very few gay people on princess and you won’t really see LGBT representation – this is a must but as a solo cruiser, it’s nice to have some community
Comment from : @grayblanchard

For years my mom and I have travelled to my Grandma's house to plant her garden early spring and rip it out early fall My grandma passed last year so we have been trying to figure out what we should do for our little trip Both of our husbands have zero desire to go on a cruise so I brought it up yesterday and now I'm researching Just starting to research today and image I probably have at least 50 more hours This video was helpful, thanks so much
Comment from : @greanbeanz

your videos are great thanks for all the info LOL i want to go on all of them now
Comment from : @DailyJAB

Thank you for everything You surely have done your research and homework 👍😇
Comment from : @celesteinman56

I'm glad you mentioned Celebrity because this will be my first Plus thank you for advice on getting magnetic hooks There in my suitcase ready to go 😊
Comment from : @celesteinman56

Princess is great!!!
Comment from : @chrisp2916

Next year my spouse M/54 and I F/54 will be sailing for the first time on Princess, it was a bit disheartening to hear they had the best “tech” Could have been, stateroom or embarking or disembarking even coffee and cake I’m sure we will have great time mostly because we have nothing to compare it to
Comment from : @candyj8705

What do you think of Sirius cruises-especially the July trip in 2027 to see the solar eclipse-already put my Down Payment……
Comment from : @Myra-s6t

I’m a dcl cruiser with one HAL to AlaskabrLooking at Celebrity or new Royal Caribbean to try (but can’t decide)brHave you tried Disney? My favorite is the Magic or the Wonder
Comment from : @suziequeue2

2 crusise 25 and 30 yrs ago Now taking our 18 year old daughter on Royal Caribbien Oasis
Comment from : @MaryHellman-x9q

Husband and I are Princess lovers
Comment from : @sharonbusch

1st time cruising next month Have no idea which one to choose from
Comment from : @andreamariewoohoo6209

Great video, super informative and clear Thank you ❤
Comment from : @stevenhowe-bull

I love ur channel I have been binge watching your channel since Christmas because my kids bought us a cruise 1st time cruiser, going to Cozumel and Progresso from Galveston Tx in May I have already bought most of the cruise essentials that you talk about
Comment from : @Bswizzle69

I absolutely love your reviews and trust you 100 I am stuck in an inside cabin (We were hoping to get an upgrade, but unfortunately the boat is fully booked) I haven't seen any of your tips on coping with that yet
Comment from : @tammysirois7024

I’m planning on honeymooning with my soon be wife on a cruise I’m leaning towards Virgin because my main priorities are great food, gambling, nice bedroom, and a relaxing experience Things that I want to avoid are loud noises, crowds, extra fees, and I couldn’t care less about shows, dancing, and drinking alcohol Would you still recommend Virgin for us or is there a better alternative? Thank you for the video, it was fantastic
Comment from : @sethmorse6721

You just mention the worst cruise lines!
Comment from : @ceciliamccann3146

Our carnival food experience was totally different than yours The MDR was substandard Gristle steaks, miniscule chicken portion, filthy "topping bar" at the Guys burgers, overflowing garbage cans in every dining venue The pizza was the only good food that wasn't extra pay When paying hundreds even thousands for a cruise, good pizza shouldn't be the thing people rave aboutbrI sailed with NCL on the US west coast pre pandemic Prime rib, good entertainment, good service Haven't sailed with them post pandemic Seems to have changed according to to vlogsbrIm saving now for a celebrity cruise We are in our later sixties and value good food, and good entertainment when cruising Parties and amusement park rides are of no interest
Comment from : @hollypotter6989

I ❤Celebrity and Viking At this stage in my life I don’t need all the extra rides and extra fun activities I am looking for great food and a quieter vibe
Comment from : @barbaralazier8352

My Wife And I Have been on over 20 Cruises, Royal, Carnival, Norweigan, Carnival, and MSC Seashore Msc Yacht Club Hands Down Itinerary, Food, Staff, and Beautiful Ship Service was Impeccable
Comment from : @stevewyche1628

Just curious, is there a reason Disney isn’t included?
Comment from : @alieshasalisbury1453

Love your reviewsI have watched lots of your videos and appreciate all your detail and honest reviews
Comment from : @georgespriel1240

NCL often offers great single sailor pricing
Comment from : @Beachdudeca

Virgin does include a soft drink package Alcohol is extra
Comment from : @markdaniels7724

HellobrI am going to be a first-time cruiserand doing it solo to bootbrI am 60 I was thinking of sailing on the norweigian getaway from NYC to bermuda 7 daywhat's your opinion
Comment from : @maureentwohig9303

Princess is my favorite I have sailed Carnival , Princess and Holland America I have only sailed HA one time and it was to Alaska It was an excellent cruise There did a great show on its history I was surprised There were a lite of families on this ship Great cruise line Probably the best food out of all of them
Comment from : @carolynearles7544

I thought you were saying etsy do you mean AT SEA?😂 Its gotta be the Canadian accent
Comment from : @BubbleGumzKorner

The dogs are there because people bring drugs onboard to sell and traffic othersso yeaaaaaaaah, I'll take the dogs
Comment from : @BubbleGumzKorner

First time cruising with my husband on Carnival Sunshine December 2025
Comment from : @lorinevel4395

Who is MSC NOT for she says?- “It is worth noting that there are going to be DIFFERENT CULTURES onboard and DIFFERENT LANGUAGES spoken” So who’s THAT going to bother, hmm? And why would it even occur to you that hearing different languages and seeing “different cultures” might be a problem for “someone” lolol
Comment from : @cw5205

This is one of your best reviews - Thank you
Comment from : @Newtocrusing

Why not include Disney?
Comment from : @jennifernichols1642

we are looking at Princess Sun Princess vs Holland Niuew Statedam Both are going to similar places and times Prices are similar except Holland is offering $200 OBC vs $50 OBC vs Princess WE will be taking our kids aged 19,21,23,23, and 26 This would save us about $600 as we are paying for everything Which cruise would you think would be better for our family? we do like the OBC as we can use that for our excursions we plan on taking and saving a little money but we also want the ship to be fun for everyone We are also sailing with My brother and sister in law who have never been on a ship and are very reluctant They have high standards and think of ships as floating buffets so we want to impress them so they would hopefully sail again with us another time THANKs for you time
Comment from : @michaelmaddalena7653

Going on celebrity Ascent in March brWill be my significant others first cruise And I had to really convince him to give it a try (I've tried cruising once aand actually has the thought he would like it more than I) I feel confident we picked the right line and ship for us I'd the to pick the wrong one and taint his opinion with a bad experience so I felt it important to really research the ship for us Here's hoping we got it right (And that he doesn't get sea sick- his biggest concern)
Comment from : @erintraicene7422

First time cruiser! Great content thank you so much!
Comment from : @rayhumerick9623

I do not like having to reserve seats for the shows I prefer 1st come
Comment from : @MichelleWilliams-hr8nk

My first cruise was also on Navigator of the Seas before I discovered "cruise you tube" So I know I did not get the most out of it, but it did give me an immediate love for cruising Many different circumstances later, I am so excited to be going on my second cruise next month on Explora Journeys I This will be a completely different experience, not just because I am moving from a mass market to a luxury cruise, but also thanks to your channel and others I feel much more prepared
Comment from : @leiseldavis-seepaul93

1st time cruiser (not counting one I did 40 years ago) NCL Getaway
Comment from : @rustycready7537

I was on NCL a couple weeks ago My job I usually have to get up early in the morning and I woke up and went to the 24-hour Eatery end at 4 to 6:00 they told me all I could get was a bagel So just remember that even though they say 24 hours and technically it's true they would only allow me to get a bread item like toast or bagels
Comment from : @JasonMorford

Have you gone on other cruise lines? Oceania, Silver Sea, or Viking (some of these lines are owned by the cruise companies you mentioned here)? Maybe these are oriented to more elder people, and the itineraries are not out of Miami (European, Pacific) I suspect that these are smaller ships compared to the ones you reviewed
Comment from : @Herby-1620

First time cruiser going on Norwegian
Comment from : @dorothyrogers4521

I know it’s not a major cruise line as it only has two ships, but will you have any plans for Margaritaville Islander? I’m actually seeing some good reviews on that one
Comment from : @emilygraham9008

First time cruiser this coming February 2nd on Celebrity Silhouette for my 50th birthday!🎉
Comment from : @susanshepherd6166

HAL also always has a catholic priest on board so if you like attending daily mass its a great option for you
Comment from : @graywolff451

First time cruiser here! We are going to Norway on the HAL Rotterdam Glad to hear it was your favorite!
Comment from : @TanaBrennan

Excellent review! We are Princess loyal and really love sailing with them and have tried Royal and Carnival (our first cruise) We are considering Celebrity so it was nice to hear your review to make the comparison
Comment from : @dlb591

This was such an AWESOME video!! ❤❤ I haven't cruised in over 20 years and we recently booked a bucket list cruise to Alaska on Royal Princess late this May Your video has so much information that I am saving it and marked a star to review for future cruising This video makes me want to try certain cruise lines just because of the things you highlighted🎉 Love your channel!! I share it with all my friends 😊
Comment from : @lauriem986

I’m curious as to why I don’t see anything about Disney Cruise Lines on your channel I’m only a recent subscriber so if I missed something, I understand Would be curious to hear your opinion
Comment from : @chrislewis4568

In fact, when you buy a high-end imitation in kislux and walk on the street, no one will care whether you have a fake or not, so why not? kislux
Comment from : @MenealGosso

How about not go on a cruise and save the ocean! You know your swimming in other people's shit at the beach right? Cruises dump the sewage into the ocean billions of gallons of shit is dumped a year from cruises!!!!
Comment from : @georgieippolito9924

First time cruiser! Just booked our cruise with RC for Feb 2026 We will be on Explorer of the Seas for 5 days to Labadee and Coco Cay 2 adults and 2 kiddos that will be 6 and 8 yrs old
Comment from : @ashleyk2438

My wife and I are going on our first cruise for our 50th wedding anniversary We are going on the Celebrity Apex February 8-15 to St Kitts, Tortola, and Puerto Plata
Comment from : @JimWiley-i8g

We are headed on cruise #5 this summer Our first was 2002 Royal Caribbean (Adventure of the Seas) We found out we weren’t really beach people Cruised HAL to Alaska and North East Fall Foliage Tour We liked the fact that they catered to more mature cruisers We cruised to Norway last summer on NCL and lived Norway, Amsterdam, Bruges and Iceland We are taking my brother-in-law this summer on NCL for his first cruise from Boston up the east coast I really enjoy your tips and used the magnets in our room last year
Comment from : @JohnTillman-i5g

I would love to hear you make one of these, for Viking River Cruises
Comment from : @TommyFrench-m6v

Yes I am interested in cruise deals and how far ahead should I be booking to avoid cruises being sold out! I am Canadian not sure if there are a lot of deals out because of the exchange rate now $130 to the US dollar!
Comment from : @shelleyfrombccanada2027