A brief overview of cruise lines

[RooFlyer]

Came across this, and thought it might be useful for newbies (like myself).

Cruise ship guide: 20 popular lines explained - The Points Guy

TPG offers a quick guide to 20 of the most popular brands, from cruise giant Royal Caribbean, which operates the world’s biggest ships, to small luxury players such as Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

thepointsguy.com

What surprised me was the number - 20; I guess some are consolidated into holding companies, but still a lot of choice out there.

 

[odysseus]

Not all operate locally.

Conversely there are some other lines that do operate locally that aren't covered.

 

[qaz]

Came across this, and thought it might be useful for newbies (like myself).

Cruise ship guide: 20 popular lines explained - The Points Guy

TPG offers a quick guide to 20 of the most popular brands, from cruise giant Royal Caribbean, which operates the world’s biggest ships, to small luxury players such as Crystal Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

thepointsguy.com

What surprised me was the number - 20; I guess some are consolidated into holding companies, but still a lot of choice out there.

good, but this might be better:

11 Best First Time Cruise Lines for Every Travel Style

Looking for the best cruise for first timers? Check out the 11 best lines for a first time cruise to find a cruise vacation that matches your travel style.

www.cruisecritic.com.au

 

[RooFlyer]

good, but this might be better:

My first cruise line isn't on that list

 

[Major]

Our 1st cruise was on a HAL vessel. We have since completed another 5 HAL cruises and like them because passengers are generally in the "more mature" age group.
Rarely saw any children and the night club was off the beaten track.

My choice of best cruise was Ft Lauderdale to San Diego via the Panama Canal

 

[drron]

Wouldn't find us on the first 8 or number 12 and very unlikely on the other 3.

 

[OATEK]

Our first cruise was on a local eastern Mediterranean cruise line, Celestyal, around the Aegean. We enjoyed it, nice and low key and we are not foodies so were happy with what they served up. Had a suite with a large balcony at a very reasonable cost.

A second cruise was with RC around the Baltic, and a highlight was the sailing from Stockholm through the islands viewed from our balcony.

Our third cruise was to be Celestyal again, to Egypt and Israel in March 2020. That was washed out by Covid, and although we had to wait a year (thanks to the Greek government who allowed travel companies to keep fares for liquidity purposes) we received a refund in full. We are currently booked on the same cruise for this time next year, although Hamas will no doubt have a role in whether it goes ahead.

 

[qaz]

good, but this might be better:

11 Best First Time Cruise Lines for Every Travel Style

Looking for the best cruise for first timers? Check out the 11 best lines for a first time cruise to find a cruise vacation that matches your travel style.

www.cruisecritic.com.au

My first cruise line isn't on that list

Wouldn't find us on the first 8 or number 12 and very unlikely on the other 3.

in case you didn't realise, the link preview is wrong - it's actually 14 Best Cruises for First Timers, as well as:

• Best Cruise Line for First Timers on a Budget
• Best Cruise Line for Luxury-Loving First Timers
• Best Cruise Line for First-Time Family Cruisers
• Best Cruise Line for Couples Cruising for the First Time
• Best Cruise Line for Solo First-Timers
• Best Cruise Line for Senior First-Time Cruisers
• Best Cruise Line for First-Time Expedition Cruisers
• Best Cruise Line for First-Time River Cruisers
• Best Cruise Line for Foodie First Timers
• Best Cruise Line for Entertainment-Seeking First Timers

also:

First Time Cruisers Archives

Browse our collection of articles to help prepare you for your very first cruise.

www.cruisehive.com