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Matching Cruise Lines with Travelers

Finding the perfect cruise line is key to creating an unforgettable vacation. Not all cruise ships are the same, and choosing the right one ensures your journey matches your unique personality and preferences. Whether you’re seeking tranquility or an exciting adventure, or you’re an adventure-seeker, a foodie, or someone who simply loves to unwind, there’s a cruise line ready to make your dream vacation a reality.

Newbie 1

The Newbie

Ideal for first-time cruisers unsure of where to start.

  • Carnival or Royal Caribbean for a younger family
  • Celebrity for cruisers who are retired and have never cruised
  • MSC Cruises
  • Holland America Line
Budget 2

The Budget Cruiser

Appeals to cost-conscious travelers seeking value.

  • Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, Independence of the Seas
  • Carnival Cruises - Sunshine, Liberty, Celebration, Paradise
  • MSC's World Europa
  • Holland America Line
Party 3

The Party Loving Cruiser

Highlights options for those seeking vibrant nightlife and social activities.

  • Royal Caribbean
  • Carnival’s Miracle and Jubilee
  • Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas
  • Norwegian Cruise Line “casual cruise experience with many bars and lounges”
  • Celebrity Cruises “for those cruisers interested in a higher-class late-night drinking experience.”
  • Virgin Voyages & Celebrity “popular by LGBTQ+ crowd”
Romanic 4

The Romanic Cruises

Focused on couples looking for a more intimate experience.

  • Virgin Voyages “18+ adults only”
  • Princess Cruises
Active Adventure 5

The Active Adventure Seeker

Attracts thrill-seekers and fitness enthusiasts.

  • Royal Caribbean has a wide array of onboard activities and opportunities for physical adventure on their private island, CocoCay.
  • AmaWaterways, especially the AmaMagna ship, which now features a pickleball court
  • Silversea
  • Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas
  • Viking
  • Celebrity Cruises’ Flora
Sedate 6

The Sedate Cruiser

The Sedate Cruiser is ideal for those prioritizing relaxation and calm atmospheres.

  • Silversea  
  • Tauck 
  • AmaWaterways 
  • If it’s an older cruiser, Cunard or Seabourn 
  • Celebrity Cruises or Silversea in the Galapagos 
  • Viking Saturn, Venus
  • Oceania Cruises
Luxury 7

The Luxury Traveler

Introduces high-end amenities and exclusivity.

  • The "ship within a ship" Yacht Club on MSC 
  • Seabourn Odyssey for European Cruises, or Seaborn Pursuit for expedition-type cruises, 
  • Viking Star for European Ocean Adventures,  
  • Seabourn Encore, Venture 
  • AmaWaterways, especially the AmaMagna ship, which now features a pickleball court 
  • Silversea's Silver Dawn  
  • Regent Seven Seas Splendour
  • Oceania Cruises 
Ultra Luxury 8

The Ultra Luxury Traveler

Tailored for those seeking unparalleled opulence and personalized service.

  • Explora
  • Seabourn
  • Silversea's Silver Nova 
  • Regent Seven Seas' Grandeur 
  • Viking Cruises
Gourmet 9

The Gourmet Traveler

Appeals to food and wine connoisseurs.

  • AmaWaterways 
  • Cunard 
  • Seabourn 
  • Viking, Ocean, or River 
  • Regent Seven Seas "Grandeur" 
  • Silversea's Silver Cloud or Silver Wind 
Academic 10

The Academic

Perfect for intellectually curious cruisers interested in enrichment experiences.

  • Cunard cruise line - Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne
  • Seabourn -” impeccable itineraries for those who want to learn at sea - from wine classes, history classes, dance classes, and even archery on board!”
  • Ama Waterways for themed river cruises for Wine or Jewish Heritage
  • Viking cruises,
  • Silversea’s "Silver Muse"