Best Cruise company in your opinion?

[navybankerteacher]

53 minutes ago, ldubs said:

 

The OP is asking for individual opinions, so I would say whatever is important to you.   To me, being worth the money spent would be a factor.      

Because you are also spending free time (which for most of us is not unlimited), shouldn't it also be the best way of using that particular resource?

[ldubs]

45 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

Because you are also spending free time (which for most of us is not unlimited), shouldn't it also be the best way of using that particular resource?

 

Sure.  I agree completely.  We try hard to select travel options that will maximize our enjoyment.  

[no1racefan1]

We have sailed on Norwegian, Carnival, and Princess, and our favorite out of those three has been Carnival--for food, service, and just general vibe. I hardly doubt anybody would name Carnival the 'best' cruise company though.

 

I'm not loyal to any line as I choose based on itinerary/price. 

 

'Best' for me would be defined by:

-Going to cool places that I want to visit

-In my budget

-Good food (at least as good as going out to eat at a decent restaurant)

-Clean accommodations and public spaces

-Comfortable beds

-Easily navigable website and booking engine so I can book on my own

-Not having to spend hours of my life figuring out which items are included and whether or not I need some kind of package

-Self service laundry available

-Cares about environmental impact

[navybankerteacher]

2 hours ago, no1racefan1 said:

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'Best' for me would be defined by:

-Going to cool places that I want to visit - Probably a line like Oceania.

 

-In my budget - Probably a line like Carnival.

 

-Good food (at least as good as going out to eat at a decent restaurant) - Stay away from NCL unless you want to eat at alternative (extra cost) restaurants.

 

-Clean accommodations and public spaces - Most lines.

 

-Comfortable beds - Cunard or Oceania.

 

-Easily navigable website and booking engine so I can book on my own - most lines.

 

-Not having to spend hours of my life figuring out which items are included and whether or not I need some kind of package - Oceania, where pretty much everything is included, and certainly not NCL where almost everything comes with an additional charge.

 

-Self service laundry available - I think most lines.

 

-Cares about environmental impact - They all claim it — but to be honest neither you nor the lines give much of a damn.

 

Edited October 12, 2023 by navybankerteacher