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#1
Royal Caribbean
4.3
(69)
"Royal Caribbean. Utopia goes out of Orlando (Port Canaveral)"
"I would look at Royal Caribbean itineraries that stop in Coco Cay, their private island."
"I would recommend Royal. Big spaces and they have plenty of experience with similar passengers."
"Royal Caribbean is usually popular with families."
"Royal Carribean Cocoa Cay or Haiti ports are my favorite."
"Disney or Royal! Just got off Royal with my 7 and 6 year old."
"RC has some great ships with a lot to do! Check out symphony of the seas."
"I am a big fan of Royal Caribbean for family trips!"
"It was glorious lol."
"There were only 60 children total under the age of 18."
#2
Virgin Voyages
4.8
(53)
"The food on Virgin Voyages is very good."
"My husband and I sailed with Virgin Voyages for our honeymoon."
"Virgin Voyages, I’d say since it’s 21 and older."
"Beautiful big rooms with private balconies."
"VV - no kids!"
"I’d recommend Virgin Voyages as well!"
"Virgin voyages!"
"Virgin voyages."
"You will love Virgin Voyages!"
"As Lux travel gal said, virgin voyages 100%!"
#3
Celebrity
4.4
(45)
"Just finished a cruise with my ALS sister on Celebrity to the ABC Islands. It was wonderful."
"We took my parents on Celebrity, and they loved every minute."
"We took our folks (who are in their 70s) on their first cruise with Celebrity."
"Celebrity 100%!"
"I would highly recommend Celebrity for your honeymoon!"
"A retreat class suite on celebrity."
"They are the newest design from Celebrity and are beautiful and nicely designed."
"Maybe Celebrity Suites."
"I love Celebrity! ... Perfect size, few kids, and the best service!"
"10/10 would recommend again."
#4
Princess
4.4
(38)
"If you’re talking about non-inclusive lines, the answer is Princess."
"Princess is a great option. They have great itinerary and wonderful restaurants."
"We always recommend newer ships."
"Princess will have lots of Alaska related activities on the ship."
"Definitely a balcony on Princess! Sitting on the balcony while in Glacier Bay was a highlight of my trip."
"I'd do Princess. Plenty enough to keep the kids happy."
"If you want all-inclusive Princess is a really good deal."
"It was one of the best cruises we've done so far."
"A coworker of mine did a lot of research and concluded Princess for pricing and enrichment."
"For this route - I think Princess has the best itineraries."
#5
Virgin
4.5
(33)
"Virgin or Celebrity."
"Virgin cruises are kid free."
"Virgin any ship or Celebrity Edge class ships."
"I would recommend either Virgin or Celebrity."
"Virgin is more 'all-inclusive' pricing."
"Virgin is probably the best option."
"Virgin might be your best option."
"For a honeymoon I’d go with either Virgin or Viking."
"Virgin there is no others."
"With a large budget, Virgin."
#6
Disney
5.0
(24)
"They had several wonderful cruises."
"We have always sailed on Disney out of Port Canaveral and have had fantastic experiences."
"Disney 100%. The kids clubs are amazing for that age."
"Disney best for kids."
"DCL is the best for kids."
"Disney for sure is the go to."
"Disney if you can afford it."
"With 2 young children, I'd recommend Disney."
"If you have the money you can’t beat Disney for kids."
"The kids clubs on Disney ships are amazing."
#7
Holland America
4.4
(22)
"Holland America. make sure you get an itinerary that includes Glacier Bay."
"HAL is excellent for good and Alaska."
"I recommend Holland America. I thought their food, service, and overall *vibe* were excellent."
"HAL is #1 with the 70 demographic, for a reason."
"Easy - HAL and VV (but VV just pips HAL to the post because all that food is all included on VV)."
"Holland America. Kicks celebrity's ass."
"I'm a single parent and I really like both Holland America and Celebrity."
"For Alaska go Holland or Princess especially if you want to go to Glacier Bay which I highly recommend."
"Consider Holland America because...Kids Sail for Free"
"I highly recommend Holland America since they have excellent accessibility!"
#8
NCL
4.4
(17)
"NCL has the best prices for solo cruisers. Done 3 solo cruises with them."
"We went on a Mediterranean cruise in 2022. NCL."
"NCL is your best bet for solo cruising."
"I sail solo once a year at least on NCL."
"NCL is best at providing for solos."
"NCL is the best bang for your buck."
"Preferred NCL and met more people on board."
"I like NCL for the solo program, and Virgin before it's a bit nicer and still has a nice solo program."
"I've always gone with NCL because they seem to have the best prices for solos."
"I personally focused on excursions and went with a cruiseline (NCL) that made stops at places I wanted to see."
#9
Norwegian Cruise Line
4.1
(16)
"I love Norwegian."
"Get a ship has Studio rooms and Studio Lounge."
"NCL for sure."
"NCL is the best choice for you."
"NCL is your best bet for solo cruising."
"Royal or NCL. I wouldn’t recommend Carnival first."
"NCL has some great ships with lots to do."
"I’ve done NCL, Princess, and Royal Caribbean. I like NCL the best."
"We did Alaska on NCL and the ship went to Glacier Bay."
"We prefer NCL with over 24 cruises."
#10
MSC
4.3
(15)
"This would give you a luxurious private area which may include butler service."
"Try MSC!"
"MSC is by far my favorite!"
"MSC is the best value in cruising."
"I would rate it a nicer/livelier version of Princess."
"Check out Celestyal, Costa, or MSC."
"It's not in my budget but looks very nice."
"I like MSC as a single cruiser."
"The aurea package is really nice too and won't break the bank."
"If you’re on a budget, MSC is good too."
#11
Norwegian
4.2
(13)
"Go for NCL they cater to solo cruisers."
"Took the last ship out of the port of Houston on Norwegian and it was a blast."
"We went on a Norwegian cruise when my kids were more like 8 and 11."
"Norwegian. Make sure to sign them up for the kids' programs."
"We went on NCL, almost no kids!"
"We did Norwegian and stayed in the Haven 2 bedroom family suite for Alaska."
"I think they do singles really well."
"Check Norwegian, they have ships with single cabins."
"Look into NCL first. They have specific solo rooms."
"NCL and Virgin offer solo cabins."
#12
Carnival
4.1
(12)
"I’ve been taking my daughter on longer Carnival cruises since she was 3."
"Carnival was really fun."
"They have just as good a time on carnival for significantly less money"
"If you are looking for the party atmosphere try carnival."
"Most of the popular cruise lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean) would be fun for you."
"We went on Carnival and it was fine, not the fanciest ship but still awesome."
"Top choice Carnival, I also like MSC A lot and Royal is fine too."
"We took our kids on several Carnival cruises starting at those ages and we all loved them."
"Carnival is a party cruise but really…most lines running 3 night weekend sailings are going to be more 'party' heavy."
"Carnival conquest for sure. Just got off of it 3 days ago. Party boat for sure"
#13
Princess Cruises
4.5
(10)
"My Alaskan cruise was so great, I was planning my next one before I got off the ship."
"I'd choose Princess, because everything is of much higher quality."
"Been to AK 6 x and this was my favorite cruise."
"We did princess with elementary age kids, it was great!"
"Princess all the way. You will love Glacier Bay."
"For the money, I think Princess would be the better choice here."
"My wife and I (30s) love Princess."
"I’d suggest Princess. Their plus and premier packages are the best value around."
"I recommend Princess or Celebrity for a more relaxing and chill vibe."
"We’ve been on a few cruises, both with and without kids, mainly with Princess Cruises."
#14
Seabourn
4.8
(6)
"Took my first cruise last year, starting in Athens & ending in Dubrovnik."
"I recommend Explora or Seabourn."
"I’d recommend checking out Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, Explora Journeys, Silversea."
"Seabourn is supposed to be one of the best for all-inclusive adult."
"The best dining I have had has been Seabourn, Regent and Oceania."
"I decided on Seabourn for Alaska."
#15
Oceania
4.5
(6)
"Oceania, hands down."
"Traditionally Oceania is considered by many to have the 'best food at sea'."
"Food on Oceana is incredible, it’s their main focus."
"Small ships…casual vibe."
"Oceania would be an excellent option."
"I did a 12 day Istanbul-Athens trip with Oceania in August and it was incredible."
#16
Cunard
4.2
(6)
"It was one of the BEST cruises we have ever done."
"I really loved Cunard."
"Take a look at Cunard, they do longer cruises that include Glacier Bay."
"Cunard really does Alaska right."
"You may want to consider the Cunard line. It is a very old cruise line and things work at a slower pace there."
"Cunard is very traditional design and also has very classic passenger ship look."
#17
Holland America Line
4.4
(5)
"HAL. checks most of your boxes. Goes to Glacier Bay."
"HAL or Celebrity seems to fit your wants."
"I'd recommend HAL (Holland America Line)."
"Holland America...."
"I've been on Holland and enjoyed it."
#18
Regent
5.0
(4)
"I really love the all-inclusive aspect of Regent."
"Regent and Seabourn."
"They serve dinner on Versace plates."
"Best is going to be Regent or Silversea"
#19
Viking
4.5
(4)
"My family... LOVED Vikings 'Greece, the Adriatic and Venice.'"
"We’re going on Viking to New Zealand and Australia."
"We chose it for the itinerary, no kids, and inclusions."
"Viking is great if within budget."
#20
Azamara
4.3
(4)
"My favorite cruise line for Europe is Azamara, because they have smaller ships, 700 passengers max, that get into rivers and small inner city harbors."
"Azamara just started going to Alaska - smaller ships means less crowding."
"Small ships…casual vibe."
"Check out Azamara cruises."
#21
Avalon
4.3
(4)
"We chose Avalon due to the active options."
"I’ve had a few clients who are in their 30s do AMA and Avalon and they loved both!"
"Look at the Avalon Active and Discovery cruises."
"Avalon would be the second choice."
#22
Uncruise
5.0
(3)
"We did the uncruise - 60 passengers and 28 crew. Loved it!"
"I can't recommend Uncruise enough."
#23
Celebrity Edge
5.0
(3)
"Their Edge class ships are top notch experience with great restaurants and are adults only for the most part."
"Can't go wrong with any of the brand's ships, but you'd be best served by the Edge ships."
"I’d recommend looking into the Celebrity Edge or Celebrity Apex."
#24
Silversea
4.7
(3)
"The food selections are amazing in the buffet and traditional restaurants."
"Silversea."
"Silversea and Seabourn are well within your budget and would have excellent food."
#25
Explora
4.7
(3)
"I recommend Explora or Seabourn."
"I would greatly suggest looking into explora cruises."
"Food and the ship itself were the two standouts, but pretty much everything ranged from very good to excellent."
#26
P&O
4.0
(3)
"Check out P&O from Malta."
"The one P&O cruise I took, was definitely designed for children."
"I loved P&O as it's obviously very British and it felt like home."
#27
Disney Cruise Line
5.0
(2)
"I’ve sailed DCL as a childless couple multiple times."
"Want to not get hit on? Disney."
#28
Lindblad
5.0
(2)
"It’s super luxe but also very expedition focused and more low key."
"My favorite is Lindblad because it's luxe but also very expedition focused."
#29
Harv and Marv
5.0
(2)
"I also have used Harv and Marv and get on a 6 per boat."
"If Harv and Marv are available for whale watching, then book them."
#30
White Pass and Yukon Railway
5.0
(2)
"White Pass & Yukon Expedition excursion - 110% recommend for Skagway!"
"My two favorite: 1. White Pass and Yukon Railway, Skagway. And book a dog sled tour for your time in Yukon. Simply spectacular."
#31
Celebrity Summit
5.0
(2)
"Best food also."
"Alaska on Celebrity Summit."
#32
Celebrity Cruises
4.5
(2)
"We loved our Celebrity cruise out of Seattle."
"Overall celebrity is pretty good."
#33
Hurtigruten
4.5
(2)
"We were on the Roald Amundsen last year and loved it."
"For a more active experience, Hurtigruten or Lindblad / Nat Geo."
#34
Windstar
4.0
(2)
"I wonder if windstar could be an option too."
"Many very small ships can get in like Windstar, Uncruise and Lindblad."
#35
Amawaterways
4.0
(2)
"I did Ama Waterways on the Danube."
"I sell a lot of Amawaterways to mixed demographics."
#36
MSC Cruises
3.5
(2)
"MSC often has better rates for solo cruisers."
"My friends and I did MSC Seahsore for a bachelor party. Was it Royal quality? No, but also it wasn't bad at all."
#37
Oceania Cruises
5.0
(1)
"Oceana cruises if you want good food!"
#38
Maya Chan
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend it."
#40
Chacchoben tour
5.0
(1)
"In Roatan we did the shipwreck snorkeling tour, it was wonderful, would recommend it."
#41
Alaskan Marine ferry system
5.0
(1)
"I actually recommend the Alaskan Marine ferry system."
#42
Tranquilo Aruba
5.0
(1)
"I can highly recommend http://www.tranquiloaruba.com/ My husband and I did the lunch cruise, and it was great!"
#43
Maita'i Catamaran
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Maita'i Catamaran."
#44
Locura
5.0
(1)
"Locura or Jolly Pirate"
#45
Enchanted Expeditions
5.0
(1)
"The food was great. It was all excellent."
#46
Lindblad-National Geographic
5.0
(1)
"This is a truly unique and expensive trip."
#47
Vacations To Go
5.0
(1)
"They have good deals and are trustworthy."
#48
Deadliest Catch
5.0
(1)
"I would suggest the Deadliest Catch crab boat excursion in Ketchikan."
#49
Virgin Atlantic
5.0
(1)
"I like Virgin Atlantic because I don’t want to see a single child when I go on a cruise."
#50
Atlantis Cruises
5.0
(1)
"Try a cruise by Atlantis Cruises. No kids and a younger crowd."
#51
Gate 1 Travel
5.0
(1)
"We use gate one. Developed a bit of brand loyalty with them as all our trips have been fantastic."
#52
Celebrity Beyond
5.0
(1)
"I was on the celebrity Beyond and liked the food better."
#53
Carnival Sunshine
5.0
(1)
"I sailed on the Carnival Sunshine alone."
#54
Harmony of the Seas
5.0
(1)
"Harmony OTS is awesome!"
#55
Santo Sails
5.0
(1)
"It was beautiful, very nicely done."
#56
Alaska Cruise
5.0
(1)
"If you want to see something that is really amazing, do an Alaska Cruise."
#57
Oasis of the Seas
5.0
(1)
"Was amazed by Central Park, the zipline, skating rink, surfing simulator, etc."
#58
Coral Princess
5.0
(1)
"Without a doubt Alaska."
#59
Amawaterways Rhine River Cruise
5.0
(1)
"Was AMAZING!"
#60
Empress of the Seas
5.0
(1)
"The best cruise I’ve ever been on was the Empress of the Seas from Miami to Cuba."
#61
Norway Cruises
5.0
(1)
"Those were amazing."
#62
Disney Wonder
5.0
(1)
"Great boat and great scene."
#63
Carnival Magic
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely perfect."
#64
Ruby Princess
4.0
(1)
"We sailed to Alaska from Vancouver last summer on Ruby Princess."
#65
Hurtigruten Expeditions
4.0
(1)
"Hurtigruten Expeditions has a 7 day cruise leaving on 4 MAR 2025 that is right in your price range."
#66
Mendenhall Glacier
4.0
(1)
"For Juneau I took a third party excursion to Mendenhall Glacier."
#67
Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Virgin Voyages
4.0
(1)
"Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, and Virgin Voyages are all good places to start."
#68
Oceania Regatta
4.0
(1)
"Just did Oceania Regatta from Vancouver through the inside passage to Sitka."
#69
Icon of the Seas
4.0
(1)
"I heard icon of the seas is nice."
#70
Emerald River Cruises
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at emerald river cruises."
#71
AMA Cruise
4.0
(1)
"We were on an AMA cruise last year."
#72
DCL
4.0
(1)
"I’ve sailed DCL solo a number of times and they’re great."
#73
Viking Ra
4.0
(1)
"We were on the Viking Ra for their 12 day trip."
#74
Carnival Cruise Line
3.0
(1)
"Carnival…"
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