Cruise reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 547 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 114 posts to rank the best Cruise brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cruise, r/Cruises, r/honeymoonplanning, r/celebritycruises, r/PrincessCruises. Top-rated brands include Royal Caribbean (4.3/5), Virgin Voyages (4.8/5), Celebrity (4.4/5).
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Reviews547
Subreddits24
Posts114
Brands71
Products34
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#1
Royal Caribbean
4.3
(80)
"You can't go wrong with Royal or carnival."
"Exactly. Royal just fits us"
"We tried Celebrity, Carnival, and Disney. Royal just fits our family."
"If you’re sailing with a very mobile toddler, look into Royal Caribbean—their newer ships like Wonder or Icon of the Seas have fantastic splash areas, play zones, and family-friendly cabins."
"Royal is great for kids."
"Many have stated RCCL(Royal) for their Oasis class ships, and that is a good choice."
"Royal Caribbean oasis class is probably going to have what you are looking for if you want the activities."
"I've heard great things about the Navigator and one of my clients did a 7 day cruise on the Navigator to Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, Mazatlán and loved it!"
"Royal Caribbean has two ships in LA this summer as well. They’re not Oasis class, of course, but Navigator of the Seas is truly my favorite ship ever."
"I would look at Royal Caribbean itineraries that stop in Coco Cay, their private island."
#2
Virgin Voyages
4.8
(59)
"Was gonna suggest Virgin for the vibe and great food based on the age of the group."
"I’d definitely recommend choosing a Virgin cruise then! They include everything except for alcohol in the prices."
"Virgin out of Miami (adults only and perfect for honeymoons)"
"If you want no kids during summer vacation, I’d recommend Virgin Voyages. Adults only, no kids!"
"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!"
#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
(34)
"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
4.9
(25)
"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
Norwegian Cruise Line
4.2
(22)
"A Bermuda cruise is always a great option since you are on the island about 3 days. NCL sails out of Boston to Bermuda from May to about October. Highly recommend it."
"NCL we found great too and are going again with them."
"I love Norwegian."
"You can book in a newer NCL ship."
"Get a ship has Studio rooms and Studio Lounge."
"Be sure to also get Vibe Beach Club passes."
"NCL for sure."
"NCL is the best choice for you."
"NCL is your best bet for solo cruising."
"I’d recommend looking into Virgin out of Miami (adults only and perfect for honeymoons), NCL"
#9
Carnival
4.0
(21)
"Carnival is the only cruise line with a full children’s program and facilities for 2 year olds that’s included in the cruise fare."
"Carnival or Royal for affordable."
"You should be safe on carnival, Royal Caribbean, or Norwegian."
"I’ve been taking my daughter on longer Carnival cruises since she was 3."
"Carnival was really fun."
"Carnival Firenze is a fun and charming choice."
"Carnival Firenze is a newer ship with a cool Italian vibe and a good intro to cruising especially if you're looking to keep things casual and fun."
"Carnival's theme bars are excellent."
"They have just as good a time on carnival for significantly less money"
"If you are looking for the party atmosphere try carnival."
#10
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."
#11
Princess Cruises
4.4
(15)
"We did this itinerary on Princess when my daughter was 6 or 7. She loved it and the kids’ activities were amazing."
"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."
"If you want something more romantic, I recommend Princess."
"Princess does Alaska very well. If the cruise is all about Alaska, that is probably your best bet."
"Princess. They do quite a few Norwegian fjord and Iceland cruises."
"Try something smaller … check out one of premium or luxury lines. Princess"
#12
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."
#13
Holland America Line
4.7
(13)
"The more I hear about HAL the more I like it. I think we'll go with them."
"I second the recommendation for HAL. We have been to Alaska 12 times, eight of them with HAL."
"I'd probably choose HA or Princess, even with kids."
"I second HAL. We’ve done two HAL cruises with small kids, and we had a fantastic time."
"I'd go on HAL, Noordam or Nieuw Amsterdam."
"We visited fjords on two different Holland America cruises and enjoyed them very much."
"I did a two week fjord cruise with Holland America. It’s a beautiful part of the world to cruise in."
"HAL. checks most of your boxes. Goes to Glacier Bay."
"HAL or Celebrity seems to fit your wants."
"Try something smaller … check out one of premium or luxury lines. Holland America"
#14
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."
#15
Disney Cruise Line
4.5
(10)
"Disney. Parents and kids are separated into different areas of the ship and all are kept entertained."
"Our kids first cruise was Disney (6 & 8). The rest were on Princess (from 8 thru 17). They never asked to go back."
"My first cruise was on Disney. It was absolute magic for me and my brother."
"Disney is an awesome one for kids. Like probably the best geared towards kids."
"I’ve sailed DCL as a childless couple multiple times."
"Want to not get hit on? Disney."
"Less affordable but amazing—Disney."
"Disney is more kid, friendly"
"Disney or Royal."
"Disney is only justifiable if you’re a big Disney fan. It’s a great cruise line, but a big part of the reason why you pay considerably more for it is because it’s Disney."
#16
Celebrity Cruises
4.3
(10)
"My teen just had the best time/ week on a celebrity cruise to the Caribbean, the teen club was a hit, made a ton of friends :) she’s 13 - the club was for teens 13-17"
"I love Celebrity- but am not sure your younger sister would like it. I do think the Edge class ships are amazing however."
"We loved our Celebrity cruise out of Seattle."
"Brands like celebrity are more adult friendly."
"I personally enjoyed Celebrity more than Royal."
"Celebrity usually has fewer kids overall, so it will be quieter and they have age specific activities they can join."
"I will throw Celebrity's Edge class ships in as well, a more genteel crowd, WAY less kids than Royal and good entertainment."
"If you want something more romantic, I recommend Celebrity."
"Try something smaller … check out one of premium or luxury lines. Celebrity"
"Overall celebrity is pretty good."
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
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"
#21
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."
#22
AMA Waterways
4.5
(4)
"I did a river cruise in AMA Waterways, and they are the only company I will use in the future. Great service, all excursions included, beautiful boats, bigger rooms, amazing staff."
"Most agents highly recommend them. Avalon, Scenic, Uniworld and Tauck have a great reputation also."
"I selected AMA Waterways for mine."
"I’ve had a few clients who are in their 30s do AMA and Avalon and they loved both!"
#23
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."
#24
MSC Cruises
3.8
(4)
"MSC is family friendly too! We sailed and the kids club was great!"
"We are doing a two week Norwegian fjords cruise up to Svalbard in August on MSC."
"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."
#25
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."
#26
Uncruise
5.0
(3)
"We did the uncruise - 60 passengers and 28 crew. Loved it!"
"I can't recommend Uncruise enough."
#27
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."
#28
Havila
4.7
(3)
"We booked our second Havila but this time in a Panoramic Deluxe on your recommendation"
"We went on Havila on March 23 and it was incredible"
"I just looked at Havila... December 22 to January 2 starts at $1833. And their excursions seem to be a really good value."
#29
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."
#30
Avalon
4.3
(3)
"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!"
"Avalon would be the second choice."
#31
Hurtigruten
4.3
(3)
"We were on the Roald Amundsen last year and loved it."
"Look into the expedition lines, such as Aurora, Hurtigruten, etc."
"For a more active experience, Hurtigruten or Lindblad / Nat Geo."
#32
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."
#33
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."
#34
Celebrity Summit
5.0
(2)
"Best food also."
"Alaska on Celebrity Summit."
#35
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."
#36
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."
#37
Amawaterways
4.0
(2)
"I did Ama Waterways on the Danube."
"I sell a lot of Amawaterways to mixed demographics."
#38
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."
#39
Viking Cruises
4.0
(2)
"I prefer Viking. Get a Silver Spirits package and drink all you want."
"Try something smaller … check out one of premium or luxury lines. Viking"
#40
Quasar
5.0
(1)
"I did Quasar, and strongly recommend them."
#41
Yacht Isabella 2
5.0
(1)
"Had a wonderful time."
#42
Oceania Cruises
5.0
(1)
"Oceana cruises if you want good food!"
#43
Maya Chan
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend it."
#45
Chacchoben tour
5.0
(1)
"In Roatan we did the shipwreck snorkeling tour, it was wonderful, would recommend it."
#46
Alaskan Marine ferry system
5.0
(1)
"I actually recommend the Alaskan Marine ferry system."
#47
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!"
#48
Maita'i Catamaran
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Maita'i Catamaran."
#49
Locura
5.0
(1)
"Locura or Jolly Pirate"
#50
Enchanted Expeditions
5.0
(1)
"The food was great. It was all excellent."
#51
Lindblad-National Geographic
5.0
(1)
"This is a truly unique and expensive trip."
#52
Vacations To Go
5.0
(1)
"They have good deals and are trustworthy."
#53
Deadliest Catch
5.0
(1)
"I would suggest the Deadliest Catch crab boat excursion in Ketchikan."
#54
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."
#55
Atlantis Cruises
5.0
(1)
"Try a cruise by Atlantis Cruises. No kids and a younger crowd."
#56
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."
#57
Celebrity Beyond
5.0
(1)
"I was on the celebrity Beyond and liked the food better."
#58
Carnival Sunshine
5.0
(1)
"I sailed on the Carnival Sunshine alone."
#59
Harmony of the Seas
5.0
(1)
"Harmony OTS is awesome!"
#60
Galapagos Angel
4.0
(1)
"I just got back from a 5 day 4 night cruise on Galapagos Angel and would definitely recommend."
#61
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian
4.0
(1)
"I definitely would recommend using a good travel agent since you are new to cruising."
#62
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival
4.0
(1)
"Go with one of the mass-market lines like Royal, Norwegian, or Carnival for your first time."
#63
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian
4.0
(1)
"I’ve cruises solo (F) on both Royal Caribbean and Norwegian."
#64
NCL, Virgin Voyages
4.0
(1)
"NCL or Virgin voyages."
#65
Ruby Princess
4.0
(1)
"We sailed to Alaska from Vancouver last summer on Ruby Princess."
#66
Hurtigruten Expeditions
4.0
(1)
"Hurtigruten Expeditions has a 7 day cruise leaving on 4 MAR 2025 that is right in your price range."
#67
Mendenhall Glacier
4.0
(1)
"For Juneau I took a third party excursion to Mendenhall Glacier."
#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
Djed Egypt Travel
3.0
(1)
"They have traditional style boats that are lovely, and 3 or 4 nights depending on the direction of travel."
#71
Carnival Cruise Line
3.0
(1)
"Carnival…"
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