Cruise ship guides
Two ships from the same line can feel nothing alike: a 20-year-old ship and a brand-new one share a brand, not an experience. Each guide gives the specs (year, size, guests, crew), who the ship suits, its standout features, cabins to pick and avoid, and where it sails in 2026 and 2027 from our weekly price data. Ships are grouped by line; for the line itself, start with the cruise line guide.
Carnival Cruise Line
- Mardi GrasCarnival's Mardi Gras explained: the BOLT roller coaster, six zones, which cabins to pick, and its switch from 7-day Caribbean to short Bahamas cruises in 2027.From $386 per personChecked November 2026
Celebrity Cruises
- Celebrity ApexCelebrity Apex explained: Caribbean weeks from Port Canaveral in winter, Norway and Scandinavia from Southampton in summer 2027, and which cabins to pick.From $419 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity AscentCelebrity Ascent explained: 10- and 11-night Southern Caribbean cruises in winter, Mediterranean cruises from Rome in summer 2027, and which cabins to pick.From $1,164 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Beyond explained: Edge-class design, the Magic Carpet, which cabins to pick and avoid, and its year-round Caribbean cruises from South Florida.From $631 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Constellation explained: Southern Caribbean weeks from San Juan, Italy and Croatia cruises from Rome and Ravenna, Tampa in 2027–28, and cabins.From $411 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Eclipse explained: long Southern Caribbean cruises in winter, Northern Europe from Amsterdam in summer 2027, the 2025 refit, and which cabins to pick.From $444 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Edge explained: Australia and New Zealand from Sydney in winter, Alaska round trips from Seattle in summer 2027 and 2028, and which cabins to pick.From $724 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity EquinoxCelebrity Equinox explained: 14-night South America and Antarctica cruises from Buenos Aires, Mediterranean from Barcelona and Rome, Alaska in 2028, and cabins.From $876 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity FloraCelebrity Flora explained: 7-night Galapagos cruises from Baltra, what the fare includes, the suites, Quito packages and who this 100-guest ship suits.From $8,170 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity InfinityCelebrity Infinity explained: Greek Isles cruises from Athens in summer, 12-night Canary Islands and Morocco trips from Barcelona in winter, and its cabins.From $849 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity MillenniumCelebrity Millennium explained: Japan, Bali and Thailand cruises in 2026–2027, a 2028 Alaska return from Vancouver, cabins to pick and who the ship suits.From $721 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity ReflectionCelebrity Reflection explained: short and mid-length Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, the Lawn Club, cabins to pick and avoid, and its 2027 makeover.From $264 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Silhouette explained: Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Bermuda from Cape Liberty, Iceland and New England in 2027, and which cabins to pick.From $364 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity SolsticeCelebrity Solstice explained: its 2026 makeover, Asia and Australia in winter, 7-night Alaska cruises between Vancouver and Seward in 2027, and cabins to pick.From $619 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity SummitCelebrity 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 $300 per personChecked November 2026
- Celebrity XcelCelebrity Xcel explained: 7-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, summer 2027 in the Mediterranean from Barcelona and Athens, its new venues, and cabins to pick.From $798 per personChecked November 2026
Disney Cruise Line
- Disney AdventureDisney 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 $514 per personChecked November 2026
- Disney DestinyDisney 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 $974 per personChecked November 2026
- Disney DreamDisney Dream itinerary for 2026–2027: Bahamas trips from Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral, a San Juan spring, its restaurants, rooms to pick and who it suits.From $686 per personChecked November 2026
- Disney FantasyDisney Fantasy explained: size, layout, restaurants, which rooms to pick and avoid, and its Port Canaveral Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries for 2026–2027.From $928 per personChecked November 2026
- Disney MagicDisney 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 $758 per personChecked November 2026
- Disney TreasureDisney Treasure explained: the adventure-themed Wish-class ship, its Coco and Marvel dining, which rooms to pick, and its 7-night Caribbean itineraries.From $1,771 per personChecked November 2026
- Disney WishDisney Wish explained: size, Frozen and Marvel dining, which rooms to pick, the 2026 Bahamas schedule, Europe in summer 2027 and New York in fall 2027.From $825 per personChecked November 2026
- Disney WonderDisney Wonder explained: its Alaska cruises from Vancouver, Baja and Mexican Riviera trips from San Diego, restaurants, which rooms to pick and who it suits.From $614 per personChecked November 2026
MSC Cruises
- MSC SeasideMSC Seaside explained: the outdoor promenade, water park, which cabins to pick, what costs extra, and 3-, 4- and 7-night Bahamas cruises from Miami.From $159 per personChecked November 2026
- MSC World AmericaMSC World America explained: its seven districts, the Cliffhanger and dry slide, which cabins to pick, and 7-night Caribbean cruises from Miami.From $468 per personChecked November 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian AquaNorwegian Aqua explained: the Aqua Slidecoaster, which cabins to pick, what dining costs extra and where the ship sails in 2026 and 2027.From $379 per personChecked November 2026
- Norwegian EpicNorwegian Epic explained: 128 solo Studio cabins, the Ice Bar and dinner shows, what the 2025 refit changed, and Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises.From $284 per personChecked November 2026
- Norwegian GemNorwegian Gem explained: the 2026 refit, cabins to pick, what's included, and cruises from Tampa, Athens, Ravenna and, from April 2028, Philadelphia.From $279 per personChecked November 2026
- Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Getaway explained: The Waterfront, the Aqua Park, Studio cabins, short Bahamas trips from Florida and 7-day Western Caribbean from New Orleans.From $199 per personChecked November 2026
- Norwegian JewelNorwegian Jewel explained: the 2025 refit, cabins to pick, what's included, and cruises from Miami, Copenhagen and Helsinki. Plus whether it sails to Alaska.From $279 per personChecked November 2026
- Norwegian JoyNorwegian Joy explained: the race track and Observation Lounge, which cabins to pick, short Bahamas trips from Miami and Alaska from Seattle in 2027.From $199 per personChecked November 2026
- Norwegian PearlNorwegian Pearl explained: the 2025 refit, the bowling alley, cabins to pick and avoid, and its cruises from Philadelphia to Bermuda, the Caribbean and Canada.From $549 per personChecked November 2026
- Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Prima explained: the Speedway, Indulge Food Hall, cabins to pick, and cruises from San Juan, Southampton and Reykjavik in 2026 and 2027.From $259 per personChecked November 2026
- Pride of AmericaNorwegian's Pride of America explained: the 7-day Hawaii inter-island cruise from Honolulu, why the U.S. flag matters, cabins to pick and who should skip it.From $1,045 per personChecked November 2026
Princess Cruises
- Caribbean PrincessCaribbean Princess explained: Panama Canal cruises from Fort Lauderdale, a 2027 Baltic summer, Canada and New England in the fall, and which cabins to pick.From $519 per personChecked November 2026
- Coral PrincessCoral Princess explained: the 2,000-guest Princess ship for world cruises, Alaska's Voyage of the Glaciers and Caribbean trips, with cabins to pick.From $374 per personChecked November 2026
- Crown PrincessCrown Princess explained: Caribbean from San Juan and Barbados in winter 2026–27, Alaska from Vancouver and Whittier in 2027, then Hawaii and Mexico from LA.From $444 per personChecked November 2026
- Diamond PrincessDiamond Princess explained: Japan cruises from Tokyo from March 2027, Southeast Asia from Singapore in winter, the Izumi Japanese bath, and cabins to pick.From $1,014 per personChecked November 2026
- Discovery PrincessDiscovery Princess explained: Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles, Alaska from Vancouver in 2027 with Glacier Bay, the Sky Suites and which cabins to pick.From $434 per personChecked November 2026
- Emerald PrincessEmerald Princess explained: 16-day Hawaii cruises from Los Angeles, Alaska from Vancouver in 2027, the Caribbean in 2027–28, cabins to pick and who it suits.From $334 per personChecked November 2026
- Enchanted PrincessEnchanted Princess explained: Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale in winter 2026–27, the Mediterranean from Rome, Trieste and Athens in 2027, and cabins to pick.From $794 per personChecked November 2026
- Grand PrincessGrand Princess explained: still in the Princess fleet, based in Australia from late 2026, what the 1998 ship is like, which cabins to pick and who it suits.From $175 per personChecked November 2026
- Island PrincessIsland Princess explained: a smaller Princess ship for full Panama Canal transits and one-way Alaska cruises, which cabins to pick and who should skip it.From $584 per personChecked November 2026
- Majestic PrincessMajestic Princess explained: New England from New York in fall 2026, South America and Antarctica in winter, Southampton in 2027, and cabins to pick.From $1,189 per personChecked November 2026
- Regal PrincessRegal Princess explained: year-round Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, the SeaWalk, which cabins to pick and avoid, dining, and who should skip it.From $539 per personChecked November 2026
- Royal PrincessRoyal Princess explained: 7-day Alaska cruises from Seattle with Glacier Bay, Australia winters, the SeaWalk, which cabins to pick and who should skip it.From $314 per personChecked November 2026
- Ruby PrincessRuby Princess explained: San Francisco round trips to Hawaii in winter and 10-day Alaska cruises in summer 2027, plus cabins to pick and who it suits.From $769 per personChecked November 2026
- Sapphire PrincessSapphire Princess explained: Southeast Asia from Singapore in winter 2026–27, Japan from Tokyo in 2027, Western Australia from Fremantle, and cabins to pick.From $228 per personChecked November 2026
- Sky PrincessSky Princess explained: summers in Europe from Southampton, Caribbean winters, the Sky Suites, which cabins to pick and avoid, and who should book another ship.From $494 per personChecked November 2026
- Star PrincessStar Princess explained: Princess's newest ship, its Alaska cruises from Seattle, Caribbean winters, which cabins to pick and who should book something else.From $394 per personChecked November 2026
- Sun PrincessSun Princess explained: the first Sphere-class ship, its Mediterranean summers and Caribbean winters, which cabins to pick and who should book another ship.From $549 per personChecked November 2026
Royal Caribbean
- Freedom of the SeasFreedom of the Seas explained: the 2020 amplification, cabins to pick and avoid, and its short Miami cruises in winter and Southampton season in summer 2027.From $319 per personChecked November 2026
- Icon of the SeasIcon of the Seas explained: size, Category 6 water park, cabins to pick and avoid, 7-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, and the 2027 move to Galveston.From $961 per personChecked November 2026
- Star of the SeasRoyal Caribbean's Star of the Seas explained: size, the Category 6 water park, which cabins to pick, where it sails from Port Canaveral, and who should skip it.From $877 per personChecked November 2026
- Wonder of the SeasWonder of the Seas explained: an Oasis-class giant on 3- and 4-night Bahamas cruises from Miami. Size, cabins to pick and avoid, and who should skip it.From $308 per personChecked November 2026