Other Cruise Lines: We’re Just Getting Started

We have written a lot about Norwegian Cruise Line because that is where much of our recent cruise experience has been.

More recently, we have also started building out our Princess Cruises content as we continue learning more about Princess and helping clients research Princess sailings.

But there are many other cruise lines worth understanding, and this section is where we will start organizing those comparisons.

This is not us pretending to be experts on every cruise line. It is us being transparent about what we know, what we are still learning, and how we think through cruise options when someone asks, “Which cruise line is right for me?”

Need Help Comparing Cruise Lines?

If you are trying to choose between cruise lines, ships, itineraries, packages, and prices, our Cruise Planning help may be a good place to start.

That is not to say we cannot help you with other cruise lines. Research and planning are a key part of choosing a cruise vacation, and we love that part.

We will dig in, compare options, research every bit of content we can, and help you think through what fits your trip. We just will not pretend to be experts in what we do not know.

If you have a question, feel free to text us at 480-332-1263.

The Other Cruise Lines We’re Starting With

Cruise Line	Who It May Be Best For
Royal Caribbean Cruises	Travelers who want big ships, lots of activities, major entertainment, family-friendly options, and a high-energy onboard experience.
Carnival Cruise Line	Travelers looking for a fun, casual, value-focused cruise with a lively atmosphere and less formality.
Celebrity Cruises	Adults, couples, and travelers who want a more elevated mainstream cruise experience without moving fully into luxury pricing.
Holland America Line	Travelers who prefer a quieter, more classic cruise experience with strong itinerary focus, especially for Alaska and longer sailings.
MSC Cruises	Price-conscious travelers, international-style cruisers, and people willing to compare the details carefully for potential value.
Disney Cruise Line	Families, Disney fans, multigenerational groups, and travelers who value themed entertainment, service, and character experiences.
Virgin Voyages	Adults who want an adults-only cruise with a more modern, casual, dining-forward, and less traditional cruise feel.
Cunard	Travelers who like tradition, ocean liner history, dressier evenings, transatlantic crossings, and a more classic cruise style.
Oceania Cruises	Travelers who care about food, smaller ships, destination-focused itineraries, and a more premium experience without jumping fully into ultra-luxury.
Viking Cruises	Adults who prefer smaller ships, destination-focused travel, included extras, no casino, and a quieter, more enrichment-focused cruise experience.

Why We’re Creating An Other Cruise Lines Section

Cruise planning is not one-size-fits-all, and not every traveler is going to end up on Norwegian or Princess.

More detail: Why this section makes sense

We have spent a lot of time learning, sailing, researching, and writing about Norwegian Cruise Line. That is where much of our personal cruise experience has been, so it makes sense that we have a lot of NCL content.

We have also started building out our Princess Cruises content, especially as we continue researching Princess sailings and helping clients understand things like dining, dress codes, MedallionClass, and package options.

But Norwegian and Princess are not the only cruise lines worth considering.

Some travelers may be a better fit for Royal Caribbean. Others may want the fun and value angle of Carnival. Some may be looking at Celebrity, Holland America, MSC, Disney Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, or another cruise line entirely.

That is why we want this section to exist.

Not because we are suddenly claiming to know everything about every cruise line, but because cruise planning often requires comparing options beyond the cruise lines we personally sail most often.

We’re Not Going To Pretend We Know What We Don’t Know

This is the most important part of this section: we are not going to write deep expert reviews of cruise lines we have not sailed.

More detail: How we will approach this

There is a difference between researching a cruise line and truly knowing what it feels like onboard.

We can compare pricing, itineraries, packages, included benefits, ship features, dining styles, entertainment options, cabin types, and common traveler feedback. That is useful.

But we are not going to pretend that research is the same as personal experience.

When we write about a cruise line we have not sailed yet, we want to be clear about that. The goal will be to help readers understand what to research, what to compare, and what questions to ask before booking.

That does not mean we cannot help you plan a cruise on one of those lines.

The research and planning are a key part of planning a cruise vacation, and we love that part. We will dig in, compare the options, read through the details, look at the ships, review the itineraries, and help you understand the tradeoffs.

We just will not pretend to be experts in what we do not know.

As we sail more, research more, and help more travelers compare options, this section will grow. But for now, we would rather be careful and useful than sound more confident than we should.

The Cruise Line Is Only One Part Of The Decision

Choosing a cruise line matters, but it is rarely the only thing that matters.

More detail: What we compare before choosing a cruise

Sometimes the ship matters more than the cruise line.

Sometimes the itinerary matters more than the ship.

Sometimes the departure port, total price, package structure, onboard credits, room type, or travel dates change the entire decision.

That is why we try not to approach cruise planning with one default answer.

A family looking for waterslides, big shows, and nonstop activity may not want the same cruise as a couple looking for quieter evenings, better food, and a more relaxed pace.

A first-time cruiser may need a different ship than someone who has already sailed several times and knows exactly what they like.

A traveler focused on Alaska may have different priorities than someone booking a quick Caribbean getaway.

The cruise line matters, but the best choice usually comes from matching the cruise line, ship, itinerary, price, and traveler together.

What You Can Expect From This Section

For now, this section will stay fairly high level while we continue learning and building our own experience.

More detail: The kind of content we plan to build

This section will not start with massive deep dives into every cruise line.

Instead, we want to build useful starting points that help people understand where each cruise line may fit.

That may include questions like:

Who might this cruise line be best for?
What type of traveler may not be the right fit?
What does this cruise line seem to do well?
What should someone compare before booking?
How does the overall experience appear to differ from Norwegian or Princess?
What do we still need to learn before giving stronger opinions?

Those kinds of articles can still be helpful, especially for someone who is early in the cruise research process and trying to narrow down the options.

Why We Still Think This Content Is Worth Creating

Even without deep personal experience on every cruise line, there is still value in helping people compare the basics.

More detail: The questions this section can help answer

A lot of travelers are not looking for the most technical cruise review possible.

They are trying to answer more practical questions:

Should we even consider this cruise line?
Is this cruise line more family-focused, couples-focused, value-focused, premium, or luxury?
Is the price actually a good deal?
What are we gaining or giving up compared with another cruise line?
Does this fit the way we actually like to travel?

Those are the kinds of questions we can help people think through, even while we are still learning the deeper details of each cruise line ourselves.

And when we do not know something from personal experience, we would rather say that clearly than pretend otherwise.

Final Thoughts

We are excited to keep learning about more cruise lines.

Norwegian has been a big part of our own cruise experience, and Princess is becoming a bigger part of the content and planning work we are doing now.

But there is a much bigger cruise world beyond those two lines.

We do not need to pretend we are experts on all of it today. We just need to keep learning, keep comparing, and keep sharing what we find in a way that helps real people make better cruise decisions.

That is what this section is for.

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