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Cruise Lines

Below are links to websites of the major cruise lines. We also have a page with links to smaller cruise lines.

  • Azamara Cruises - Small "deluxe" cruise line positioned below luxury and above premium. Mid-size ships on European, Caribbean and Asian itineraries.
  • Carnival Cruise Lines - Popular, mass-market cruise line with sailings to the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and Alaska. .
  • Celebrity Cruises - Premium-priced line with mid to large-size vessels sailing to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and South America.
  • Costa Cruises - Large, "Italian style" contemporary cruise line with sailings in the Mediterranean and Caribbean..
  • Cruise West - Small-ship line (maximum capacity 102 guests) sails in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Mexico, Costa Rica and northern Asia. Site includes a crew and officer blog written from the ships.
  • Crystal Cruises - High-end cruise line with mid-size ships sailing relatively exotic, longer itineraries. Numerous theme cruises each year.
  • Cunard Line - Luxury line following British ocean liner tradition. Trans-Atlantic crossings, around-the-world, Caribbean and European cruises.
  • Disney Cruise Line - Family-oriented, Disney-themed cruises on modern and well-appointed ships. Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries.
  • easyCruise - Low-cost cruise holidays in the Greek islands and Turkey. A la carte pricing (food is not included), many over-nights in port, and a young demographic.
  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Premium-priced line catering for British customers with older small- to mid-sized refit to a good standard. Relatively longer, exotic cruises. UK customers can book online.
  • Hebridean Island Cruises - Very high-end Scottish luxury line operating small ships around Northern Europe, the Med, the Caribbean and South America. Pricing is more inclusive than most.
  • Holland America Cruise Line - Large, premium-priced line known for gracious service. Mid-sized ships sail to Alaska, Caribbean, Europe and exotic locations including an annual around-the-world cruise.
  • Hurtigruten the Norwegian Coastal Voyage - Exploration-oriented cruise line focused on remote, beautiful coastlines in Norway, Greenland and Antarctica.
  • Island Cruises - UK-targeted line that sails to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, trans-Atlantic.
  • MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company - Italian cruise line with a large, modern fleet operating in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) - Mass market line with large ships offering "freestyle" cruising: no set dining times, no dress codes, numerous extra-charge restaurants. Sails to the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, and Europe. Also operates NCL America, a US-flagged subsidiary operating in Hawaii.
  • Oceania Cruises - "Upscale" line positioned below luxury and above premium. Sails to exotic locations on mid-size ships.
  • P&O Australia - Large ship sailings around Australia and in the South Pacific, departing from Sydney and Brisbane.
  • P&O Cruises - British line with worldwide destinations including Europe, Australia, Caribbean and a World Cruise.
  • Princess Cruises - Large, mid-price cruise line with ships that sail to a wide range of North American and exotic destinations.
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises - Small luxury line with mid-size ships (under 700 guests each) that sail on longer cruises to relatively exotic destinations. Formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises.
  • Royal Caribbean International (RCI) - Mass-market line known for innovative large ships with features such as rock-climbing walls and onboard surfing. Sails to the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Europe, South America and Asia.
  • Seabourn Cruise Line - Luxury vacations on large yachts. Known for highly personalized service, formal atmosphere, and water sports off the ship's own marina. Sailings to a range of exotic destinations worldwide.
  • SeaDream Yacht Club - Small, high-end line with ships that carry up to 110 guests. Relatively exotic destinations and access to small ports. Offers charters
  • Silversea Cruises - High-end line with small ships (250-400 guests). Relatively long sailings to a range of exotic destinations around the world.
  • Star Cruises - Large Asian cruise line with modern ships sailings primarily out of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Offers both gambling-oriented short cruises and longer voyages.
  • Voyages of Discovery - Value-oriented discovery cruises on a classic ship to exotic destinations including Antarctica, South America, Northern Europe, and the South Pacific.
  • Windstar Cruise Line - Casual-atmosphere luxury cruises on small vessels (100-200 guests). Ships use sails and diesel power. Mediterranean, Caribbean and Central America itineraries.


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