Directory of Cruise Lines
Web sites for leading cruise lines.
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean International cruise lines feature the largest ships at sea and also the most activity-filled.
Royal Caribbean International cruise lines feature the largest ships at sea and also the most activity-filled.
Celebrity Cruises
Although Celebrity Cruises do not ban children, they don't particularly cater to them, either. Consequently, they draw many couples who appreciate pampering and serenity at sea.
Although Celebrity Cruises do not ban children, they don't particularly cater to them, either. Consequently, they draw many couples who appreciate pampering and serenity at sea.
Holland America Line
The most traditional of the major cruise lines, Holland America still has formal nights and assigned seating, which some couples consider a key part of the cruise experience.
The most traditional of the major cruise lines, Holland America still has formal nights and assigned seating, which some couples consider a key part of the cruise experience.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Originator of "freestyle cruising," Norwegian Cruise Lines has more restaurants per ship than other cruise lines and encourages passengers to eat where, when, and what they want onboard.
Originator of "freestyle cruising," Norwegian Cruise Lines has more restaurants per ship than other cruise lines and encourages passengers to eat where, when, and what they want onboard.
Oceania Cruises
These smaller ships are elegantly furnished, feature many luxurious touches, and sail to interesting ports.
These smaller ships are elegantly furnished, feature many luxurious touches, and sail to interesting ports.
Princess Cruises
Well known for their Alaskan cruises and on-land excursions, Princess Cruises sails to the Caribbean and many other ports as well. It is the only cruise line that is permitted to hold onboard weddings, which are officiated by the captain.
Well known for their Alaskan cruises and on-land excursions, Princess Cruises sails to the Caribbean and many other ports as well. It is the only cruise line that is permitted to hold onboard weddings, which are officiated by the captain.
Carnival Cruises
High-energy cruises attract a young crowd.
High-energy cruises attract a young crowd.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
As tasteful as a four-star hotel, Regent Seven Seas Cruises (formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises) treats guests well and prides itself on serving fine cuisine.
As tasteful as a four-star hotel, Regent Seven Seas Cruises (formerly known as Radisson Seven Seas Cruises) treats guests well and prides itself on serving fine cuisine.
Costa Cruises
Italian line provides a Continental, multi-lingual experience.
Italian line provides a Continental, multi-lingual experience.
Cunard
Fleet includes the classic Queen Elizabeth 2, sailing transatlantic voyages. Free one-way airfare is included in the price.
Fleet includes the classic Queen Elizabeth 2, sailing transatlantic voyages. Free one-way airfare is included in the price.
EasyCruise
About.com's Guide to Student Travel introduces the benefits of no-frills, hop-on, hop-off EasyCruise, sailing Europe and the Caribbean.
About.com's Guide to Student Travel introduces the benefits of no-frills, hop-on, hop-off EasyCruise, sailing Europe and the Caribbean.
Windjammer
Relax! If you're a guest, helping to hoist the sails is optional on these sailing ships.
Relax! If you're a guest, helping to hoist the sails is optional on these sailing ships.
Cruise Lines by Category
About's Cruise Guide organizes cruise lines into mainstream/large, small, sailing ships, river cruises, and adventure cruise lines categories.
About's Cruise Guide organizes cruise lines into mainstream/large, small, sailing ships, river cruises, and adventure cruise lines categories.