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The archetypal fun-ship line: casual, lively, entertainment-heavy cruises at accessible prices. Know…
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Carnival's Italian brand — lively, Mediterranean-focused and very popular with European travelers. L…
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Fastest-growing line in the world; Italian-European atmosphere, sleek modern megaships (World Class)…
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Pioneered freestyle cruising — no fixed dining times or dress codes. Big modern ships (Breakaway/Pri…
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The innovation leader — largest ships in the world (Icon Class) packed with surfing simulators, ice …
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Richard Branson's adults-only startup — no kids, no dress codes, trendy nightlife and inclusive dini…
Small-to-mid ships, mostly-inclusive fares, spacious suites. Affluent travellers 45+.
Azamara Cruises
Small-ship luxury with AzAmazing evenings and overnight stays — more time in port than any peer. Cou…
The historic luxury line relaunched in 2023 under new ownership (A&K Travel Group) with two refurbished ships. A rebuild-in-progress story.
Oceania Cruises
Upper-premium/luxury known as having the best cuisine at sea (Jacques Pepin partnership). Mid-sized …
Regent Seven Seas
True all-inclusive luxury — fares include flights, excursions, specialty dining and gratuities. The …
Carnival's ultra-luxury brand — intimate yachts (300-600 guests), all-suite accommodations and fine dining by Thomas Keller.
Royal Caribbean Group's ultra-luxury brand — all-inclusive small ships and expedition vessels with butler service in every suite.
Adults-only small luxury ships with a Scandinavian design ethos. Same-day port-heavy itineraries and included excursions in every port.
Small sailing yachts and motor ships (150-300 guests) with a casual-luxury, yacht-style feel. Strong in Mediterranean and Tahiti.
Purpose-built small ships and ice-class vessels. Destination-focused: Antarctica, Arctic, Galapagos.
Hurtigruten Expeditions
The Norwegian coastal and expedition veteran — hybrid ships exploring Antarctica, Greenland and Norw…
Naturalist-led small-ship expeditions in partnership with National Geographic — Antarctica, Galapagos, Alaska. Educational focus.
French-flagged luxury expedition yachts — the only line with submarines on many sailings. Elegant small-ship polar and tropical expeditions.
Polar specialists — Antarctic and Arctic expeditions on purpose-built ships including Ultramarine with helicopters.
Longships on European and Asian rivers, ports in city centres, included excursions. Adults 55+ and cultural travellers.
Family-run premium river line — best-in-class dining, wine-themed cruises and active excursions (hiking, biking).
Australian-owned sister brands — Scenic is all-inclusive luxury, Emerald is its value-luxury sibling. Notable for Scenic Eclipse ocean yacht.
The upscale American tour operator's river line — small ships, all-inclusive and a loyal older-affluent clientele.
Carnival's boutique-luxury river line — one-of-a-kind designer ships, all-inclusive fares. 'Boutique hotel on the water'.
The dominant river cruise line — Scandinavian-style longships on every major European river. Included excursions and no kids.