Caribbean Cruise Lines

Nearly every major cruise line sails the Caribbean, each with its own personality. Here’s who suits whom — and we’ll match the right line, ship and fare to you.

Royal Caribbean

The big, bold, family-and-fun leader — the world’s largest ships with water parks, surf simulators, ice skating and its Perfect Day at CocoCay private island. Great for families and first-timers who want maximum onboard action.

Carnival

The value-and-party favorite — laid-back, affordable, wonderfully unpretentious “Fun Ships,” with lots of short and Western Caribbean sailings from Florida, Texas and the Southeast.

Norwegian (NCL)

Freestyle cruising — no fixed dining times or dress codes, a huge range of restaurants, and flexible, relaxed ships that suit independent travelers.

Princess

Relaxed premium cruising with strong service and enrichment, a smooth MedallionClass app experience, and classic 7-night Caribbean and Panama Canal itineraries.

Celebrity

Modern-luxury for grown-ups — sleek ships, excellent food and design, and a more upscale, adult vibe on Eastern and Southern Caribbean routes.

MSC

European style and great value — big, stylish ships, family-friendly pricing, and its Ocean Cay marine reserve private island in the Bahamas.

Disney

Unmatched for families with kids — legendary service, character experiences, Broadway-quality shows and the Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay private islands.

Holland America

Classic, refined and relaxed — mid-size ships, superb service and enrichment, popular with cruisers who prefer a quieter, more traditional style.

Choosing your line

Traveling with kids? Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC or Disney. Want it grown-up and upscale? Celebrity, Princess or Holland America. Want flexibility and value? Norwegian or Carnival. Tell us who’s going and what you love, and we’ll match the line, ship and fare — and send up to five free quotes.