Which cruise should you book?

Rankings

Where each line lands when we compare them on the same criteria.

• Best Alaskan cruise line for 2026–2027The best cruise lines for Alaska in 2026–2027, ranked: who goes to Glacier Bay, who runs Denali land tours, the pick for families and the cheapest option.
  From $309 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruise lines rankedThe 10 biggest US cruise lines ranked, with the reason for each spot, who should skip it, category winners for food, teens and Europe, and dated from-prices.
  From $34 per personChecked September 2026

Cruise lines

Who each line suits, who should skip it, and what the fare really includes.

• Carnival cruises 2026–2027Carnival Cruise Line explained: every ship ranked by class and size, the best Carnival ship for you, where it sails by season and what the fare includes.
  From $34 per personChecked September 2026
• Celebrity cruise ships 2026–2027Every Celebrity cruise ship by class, from the Edge ships to Constellation and the Galapagos ship Flora, plus Alaska and Mediterranean seasons and what's included.
  From $184 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruise Royal Caribbean in 2026–2027How to cruise Royal Caribbean: every ship by class and size, Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska and Europe by season, what the fare includes and how to find deals.
  From $67 per personChecked September 2026
• Disney cruise 2026–2027Disney Cruise Line in 2026: the full fleet by size, where each ship sails, what the fare covers and what goes on your ship account, and who should skip it.
  From $608 per personChecked September 2026
• Holland America cruises 2026–2027Holland America Line explained: the 11-ship fleet, Alaska and Caribbean seasons, what the fare includes, and who should book it or skip it. Dated from-prices.
  From $264 per personChecked September 2026
• MSC cruise line 2026–2027MSC Cruises explained: every ship by class and size, where the line sails from the U.S. and Europe, what the fare includes, and who should book or skip it.
  From $94 per personChecked September 2026
• Norwegian cruises 2026–2027Norwegian Cruise Line explained: how Freestyle Cruising works, every NCL ship by class, Alaska, Hawaii and Europe by season, and what the fare includes.
  From $79 per personChecked September 2026
• Oceania Cruises 2026–2027Oceania Cruises explained: the seven-ship fleet, where it sails by season, what the fare includes, and who should book it or skip it. Dated from-prices.
  From $3,120 per personChecked September 2026

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Cruises by traveler and trip

Adults-only, family, solo, short trips, holidays and more.

• 3 day cruises 2026The best 3 day, 4 day and 5 day cruises for 2026–2027: which lines run short sailings, where they leave from, and what a weekend cruise really costs.
  From $34 per personChecked September 2026
• All inclusive cruises 2026Which cruises are truly all inclusive, which only sell bundles, and what each fare covers: drinks, tips, Wi-Fi, dining and excursions. Dated from-prices.
  From $350 per personChecked September 2026
• Best cruise lines for adultsThe best cruise lines for adults in 2026–2027: the one big line that is truly adults-only, lines that draw few children, and adult areas on family ships.
  From $350 per personChecked September 2026
• Best cruise lines for families in 2026–2027, picked by your kids' agesThe best cruise lines for families in 2026–2027: Disney for little ones, Royal Caribbean for teens, Carnival and MSC for value, and kids sail free explained.
  From $101 per personChecked September 2026
• Best luxury cruise lines for 2026The best luxury cruise lines and small-ship cruises: Regent, Silversea, Seabourn, Explora and more, what each includes, and the luxury options on bigger lines.
  From $6,199 per personChecked September 2026
• Do you need a passport to go on a cruise? The no-passport rules for 2026When US citizens can cruise without a passport: closed-loop sailings, what ID to bring instead, the risks, and the best no-passport cruises from US ports.
  From $34 per personChecked September 2026
• Last minute cruise dealsHow last minute cruise deals work: why cabins open up after final payment, which lines discount late, the trade-offs, and how to search for them.
  From $34 per personChecked September 2026
• Singles cruise 2026Singles cruises and solo cruises for 2026–2027: which lines have solo cabins, how the single supplement works, and where solo travelers meet people.
  From $79 per personChecked September 2026

Home ports

Terminals, parking and which lines sail from each port.

• Alaska cruise from SeattlePlanning an Alaska cruise from Seattle: which terminal your ship uses, parking and getting there, the lines that sail round trip, and the best month to go.
  From $416 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruises from BaltimoreCruises from Baltimore: the Cruise Maryland Terminal, parking and getting there from BWI, Carnival vs Royal Caribbean, and the best trips by season.
  From $519 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruises from BostonCruises from Boston: Flynn Cruiseport at Black Falcon Terminal, parking and getting there from Logan, the lines that sail, and Bermuda vs Canada trips.
  From $692 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruises from Long Beach and Los AngelesCruises from Long Beach and Los Angeles: Carnival's Long Beach terminal vs the San Pedro World Cruise Center, parking, LAX transfers and the best trips.
  From $88 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruises from New OrleansCruises from New Orleans: Erato Street vs Julia Street terminals, parking for Carnival and other lines, and the best Western Caribbean trips by season.
  From $224 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruises from New YorkCruises from New York and New Jersey: which of the three terminals your line uses, Cape Liberty and Manhattan parking, and the best trips by season.
  From $329 per personChecked September 2026

Destinations

When to go, which lines sail there and how long a trip usually runs.

• Bermuda cruise from New York, Boston or BaltimoreBermuda cruises from New York, Boston and Baltimore: which lines sail, how many days you're docked at King's Wharf, the best month to go and what to do ashore.
  From $329 per personChecked September 2026
• Best time to cruise AlaskaThe best time to cruise Alaska month by month, Inside Passage vs Gulf of Alaska routes, which lines go to Glacier Bay, and what drives the cost.
  From $309 per personChecked September 2026
• Cruise to MexicoHow to cruise to Mexico: 3- to 5-night Baja trips to Ensenada, 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, and Cozumel on the Caribbean side.
  From $67 per personChecked September 2026
• European cruises 2026 and 2027European cruises for 2026 and 2027: which lines sail the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, where they depart, the best months, and how to get there from the USA.
  From $96 per personChecked September 2026
• Greece cruise guideHow to pick a Greece cruise: Greek island cruises by line, sailings from Athens, Santorini and Mykonos crowds and fees, and the best months for 2026 and 2027.
  From $441 per personChecked September 2026
• Hawaii cruises 2026–2027Hawaii cruises for 2026 and 2027 compared: Pride of America's 7-day inter-island trip from Honolulu vs 14- to 16-day round trips from Los Angeles and Vancouver.
  From $514 per personChecked September 2026
• Iceland cruise and Northern Europe guideIceland cruises, Norwegian fjords, British Isles and Baltic cruises for 2026 and 2027: which lines go, where they start, the best months and what's changed.
  From $532 per personChecked September 2026
• New England cruisesCanada and New England cruises: round trips from Boston and New York vs one-way sailings to Quebec City or Montreal, fall foliage timing, lines and passports.
  From $451 per personChecked September 2026

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Ship guides

Who each ship suits, which cabins to pick and where it sails.

• Celebrity Beyond cruise shipCelebrity Beyond explained: Edge-class design, the Magic Carpet, which cabins to pick and avoid, and its year-round Caribbean cruises from South Florida.
  From $586 per personChecked September 2026
• Celebrity Reflection cruise shipCelebrity Reflection explained: short and mid-length Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, the Lawn Club, cabins to pick and avoid, and its 2027 makeover.
  From $184 per personChecked September 2026
• Celebrity Summit cruise shipCelebrity Summit explained: a mid-size, refurbished ship on Alaska glacier cruises in summer and Tampa Bahamas trips in winter. Cabins, dining and who it suits.
  From $258 per personChecked September 2026
• Disney Adventure cruise shipDisney Adventure explained: Disney's largest ship, its seven themed areas and Marvel roller coaster, its 3- and 4-night Singapore sailings, and who should book.
  From $724 per personChecked September 2026
• Disney Destiny cruise shipDisney Destiny explained: the heroes-and-villains Wish-class ship, its Lion King and Marvel dining, which rooms to pick, and its Fort Lauderdale itineraries.
  From $1,065 per personChecked September 2026
• Disney Fantasy cruise shipDisney Fantasy explained: size, layout, restaurants, which rooms to pick and avoid, and its Port Canaveral Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries for 2026–2027.
  From $840 per personChecked September 2026
• Disney Magic cruiseDisney Magic explained: Disney's original ship, where it sails (Alaska, San Diego, Galveston), its restaurants, which cabins to pick and who should skip it.
  From $747 per personChecked September 2026
• Disney Treasure cruise shipDisney Treasure explained: the adventure-themed Wish-class ship, its Coco and Marvel dining, which rooms to pick, and its 7-night Caribbean itineraries.
  From $1,701 per personChecked September 2026

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