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Cruise Guru has a rating of 5 stars from 1 review, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Cruise Guru ranks 8th among Cruises sites.

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I used this website to book for myself and 4 friends on a Caribbean Cruise. They were most helpful in selecting cabins and their prices are by far the cheapest for similar cabins on other sites. They responded quickly and ensured we were happy with our booking by supplying all the info and help we needed.

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Paul Jeffery Perth, WA

Happy with out come.

I was unable to choose a cabin on a cruise booking and called Cruise Guru who over the phone were able to book my cabin of choice. Very happy outcome and a discounted deposit as well.

Cruise Guru Cruise Guru 2 days ago

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Paul! We always thrive to create a seamless booking experience. We're happy to hear that our staff was helpful and look forward to helping you with your next holiday!

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It was as stated in the advert. Easy and simple. There were no hidden extras in the costings. I have booked an inside cabin as I travel alone, and as I have travelled this way previously, I have found it perfect for me.

Thanks, John, it's great to hear that we provided a high-quality experience. We look forward to helping with your future cruise holidays.

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Global work & travel, travel online, mann travel, anne illawarra, nsw, excellent company to deal with.

We have used Cruise Guru several times to book our cruises. It is an easy, clear process. Any questions are answered promptly. Will certainly use Cruise Guru again for future cruise booking.

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Anne! We look forward to helping with your future cruise holidays.

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So good we booked it!

I found Cruise Guru to be quite a bit cheaper than others. The booking process was easy and straightforward. The hardest part now is to wait for 2 months...grrr. But we are sooo looking forward to it.

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Ken! We look forward to helping with your future cruise holidays.

Gerry South East Queensland, QLD

Excellent site.

My Booking was easy and understandable also confirmed very quickly.I would use this site again.I didi not encounter any unexpected or additional fees.I have used this site for many cruise bookings

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review, Gerry! We look forward to helping with your future cruise holidays.

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Annalise Sydney, NSW

False advertising from your company is not acceptable..

My experience with booking with you online was very disappointing. You showed an amount for the cruise one evening when I tried to book a cabin for $1200. Then when I clicked to go into book, the price changed to $1700 plus. It came up some sort of “group exists for this booking”, blocking me from booking it for the $1200. I m was so angry. You were false advertising. I will be sending the photo snaps/screen shots I took of the two different prices you advertised that evening to consumer affairs to look at further.

Never again will I be bookin... Read more

Cruise Guru Cruise Guru 5 days ago

Thank you for your feedback, Annalise. We're sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience, but we really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. Please message your contact details... Read more

Annalise 5 days ago

Pointless to do so.....

Pat P Central, SA

Thank you noora and cruise guru.

Re: Adelaide to New Zealand to Adelaide cruise on Sapphire Princess in December 2020 for 2 couples in their twilight years!! Had searched and phoned numerous cruise sites and appeared ship booked out already. Very disappointed as very much looking forward to this particular cruise. We live in country SA so can drive to Adelaide to and from and no airports, flights and extra accomodation. Then we tried Cruise Guru this afternoon - phoned, booked, deposit paid, confirmation email received, emailed invoice received- all done. With much appreciation for assistance, professional help and understanding from their booking person, Noora. We will be certainly dealing with Noora/Cruise Guru again and have passed on to our travelling friends.

Thanks, Pat, it's great to hear that we provided a high-quality experience! Noora is a valued member of our team and if you need to contact our reservation team again please feel free to speak to Noor... Read more

Michael Cox

Easy, seamless way to book.

Booking process was very straight forward and easy. Second time I have used this method and found both times to be user friendly. Only takes a couple of minutes and all is done.

Thanks for the great review, Michael, we are always striving to improve the online booking process and post-sales support so it's great to hear such feedback.

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Travel china guide tours, traveldream, rosemary m perth, wa, easy website to negotiate.

I was able to do my booking on the website with great ease. I do not like having to submit requests for information and then waiting for a reply to get prices etc. and it was good to be able to bring up the information there and then. I booked 12 months in advance and other agents were demanding large deposits whilst Cruise Guru required a very reasonable deposit. I would definitely consider them again.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review, Rosemary! Please feel free to contact our reservation team on 13 13 03 for any assistance.

Peter B South East Queensland, QLD

Ease to book.

Just booked another cruise with Cruise Guru. so easy to book and get a great price always. The staff are always very helpful when i call. Nothing is a problum

Cruise Guru Cruise Guru 6 days ago

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Peter. We always thrive to create a seamless booking experience. We're happy to hear that our staff was helpful and look forward to helping you with your next holiday!

Arlen Santos Perth, WA

Perfect way to travel.

Straight forward and very easy booking: No unexpected or additional fees Exceeded my expectation Very user friendly When I did a mistake in entering my credit card number I had a person-to-person encounter to rectify the problem and it was pleasant, professional yet friendly

Thanks, Arlen, it's great to hear that we provided a high-quality experience. We look forward to helping with your future cruise holidays.

Usually Excellent

to book 2 Mini Suites was very slow, I had tried to do this online, but was unable to allocate the 2 future cruise credits required, so I had to ring. My call took 44 mins to complete. We got there in the end.

Rita C Mt Seymour

Booking cruise.

No extra fees Booked 14 night cruise for 2021 Received OBC whilst on promotion and also extra as a member of loyalty program was very pleased with this Excellent customer service Thank you Rita

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Rita! We look forward to helping with your future cruise holidays.

Everything fine except one thing

Loved everything about the experience except the fact that you have stated that you will AUTOMATICALLY withdraw the remaining price of the cruise from my card. I find that totally wrong

Thanks, Bevan for the review, and for your feedback on our final payment procedure. I can absolutely appreciate your stance on this matter. For this reason, we make sure to advise clients of our final... Read more

Luxury Escapes

My holiday centre, flybuys travel, wendy wu tours, great customer service.

Customer service staff at Cruise Guru were so helpful with our booking for our next cruise and we got a fantastic deal, I had been comparing prices for last couple of months and no other site came close to the deal I got from Cruise Guru. Thanks so much, we will be using you again.

Cruise Guru Cruise Guru 1 week ago

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Maree! We always thrive to create a seamless booking experience. We're happy to hear that our staff was helpful and look forward to helping you with your next holiday!

Wheels Sydney, NSW

My preferred option-cruise guru.

Over many years I've been on 33 cruises and am booked on two through Guru this year. I have found them very effective and whilst it can pay you to do a comparison across net booking company s, I feel confident and secure using Guru. I have had no problems at all and stateroom numbers and details are seamless through to my preferred cruise line, Royal Caribbean. I am 'Diamond' this later this year and Platinum with Princess. Access to the RCL site and your booking is no problem. ((unless you are a 'Guaranteed' cabin booking, and have to wait no... Read more

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Wheels! We are always striving to improve the online booking process and post-sales support so it's great to hear such feedback. Please let us... Read more

Michelle Gooiker Brisbane

Excellent customer service.

Helen in reservations was extremely helpful and explained all details really well. As this is my first cruise and some of the reviews for the ship were not great, it was reassuring to have such a professional explains all aspects of what was included.

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Michelle! Helen is a fabulous asset to our team and we are very lucky to have her. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Tomsse Sydney, NSW

Keep it simple.

Book a cruise for Xmas, very simple process no hassles great price to easy took no time at all, would recommend them to anyone and no hesitation to use again in the future

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review, Tomsse! We look forward to helping with your future cruise holidays.

M Michelle Buck Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Great first experience with cruise guru.

Prompt response from Customer Service concerning quote for chosen Cruise. Fare was the best compared with other agents. Good understanding of additional benefits provided. No unexpected costs. I made my booking online which was an easy process to follow. Formal confirmation and invoicing was very prompt.

Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community, Michelle! We look forward to assisting you again with all your cruising needs.

Rod South East Queensland, QLD

No additional or unexpected costs. We booked a 12 cruise to New Zealand and it was easy and user friendly. We have convinced a couple of friends to come with us. We’re all booked now and can’t wait for 8 May2020.

Thanks for the great review, Rod, we are always striving to improve the online booking process and post-sales support so it's great to hear such feedback.

Questions & Answers

Trevor m. asked 5 months ago.

Normally book direct with Princess,booked with you this time,when will my cruise show up on my timeline i notice that cabin is shown as now taken but cruise not showing on Princess yet. Booked today

Cruise Guru Cruise Guru 5 months ago

Thanks for the message, Trevor! Please share your booking reference no, so we can investigate further.

Hi Trevor, Our reservation team has checked the booking and it looks like your past guest number was missing. Our team has applied it now and the booking should now reflect on the Princess Cruises website. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Thanks, Cruise Guru Team

Trevor M. 5 months ago

Good work yes it is now there,very happy with service..

vitaly g. asked 6 months ago

We plan 24 days cruise Japan & south east asia on Princess line, anybody can advise on their "dimond prinsses " quality of food and services?

Cruise Guru Cruise Guru 6 months ago

Thanks so much for your question Vitaly G. One of our Princess Cruises specialists did a similar itinerary on the Diamond last year and really enjoyed the dining onboard. Her feedback is below: There were many varieties of foods including an entire Japanese food section. The quality was nice as expected and exceeded the usual Princess Cruises standard. The service onboard was also fabulous. The crew members were all incredibly friendly and very helpful. They will do their very best to meet the needs of their guests no matter how big or small the requirement may be. We had a wonderful time. You can check more details about Diamond Princess on our website: https://www.cruiseguru.com.au/princess-cruises/diamond-princess/

John H asked 7 months ago

Hi, My booking number is 24128316. I have sent a couple of emails regarding cancellation and a full refund on Thu 27/06/2019 11:03 AM and followed up Thu 4/07/2019 1:54 PM but with no response to either. I don't want to action this further through external channels, I just want someone with marketing experience to accept responsibility and sort it out. Can you have someone look into it? John

McGrath 1Star 7 months ago

John I had a response from when I cancelled try her good luck Team Leader Katrina Tufi Cruise Guru Telephone: 13 13 03 | Fax: 02 8003 9209 Cruise Guru - Reservations < [email protected] >

Cruise Guru Cruise Guru 7 months ago

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Cruise cabins and suites

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CruiseMapper's cabin and suites section allows you to explore cruise staterooms by ship. Each page provides extensive information on all passengers accommodations on a particular vessel, including floor plans, room types and categories (grades used upon booking), cabin sizes, deck location. Also provided is an extensive review of all ticket price inclusive en-suite amenities, along with furniture details and additional / bonus perks (if available).  

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Here you will find brief descriptions by category of all stateroom types that can be found on cruise ship deck plans . You will find more information and many useful tips on staterooms at our best and worst cabins article. Here you can search for a particular ship (via the above search bar) or you can skip the introduction (explanations) and go down directly to our list of large passenger ships' cabin pages .

Cruise staterooms booking rates are usually based on deck location. Lower-deck accommodations are the cheapest. Midship rooms cost more. Balcony staterooms and Suites located aft or forward are the most expensive. Most cruise companies (especially those with large-sized vessels in the fleets) divide the main cabin types into subcategories. These grades are marked with numbers (like for balcony cabins - B1, B2, B3, B4) and are displayed on the deck layouts with different colors.

Cruise ship suites

Cruise suite accommodations are premium grades cabins. They are usually larger in comparison to balcony staterooms and feature more amenities. As a rule, suites have a full-size bathtub, larger shower, bigger closets and balcony (some have 2 private balconies). Amenities include coffee makers, premium sound systems, large-size TVs, complimentary butler service.

Loft Suites (aka Duplex Suites)

Loft Suites are "duplex suites" (on two levels) and available on the world's largest passenger ships of Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class and Quantum-class. The following layout is of Harmony of the Seas and its largest accommodation - the Royal Loft Suite.

Grand Suite

Twin beds in this type of cabin can be joined in a king bed. Grand Suites have also a double sofa bed and large private balcony, sitting area with 2-armchairs and a coffee table, desk, dressing area with vanity, walk-in closet, safe box, TV, phone, refrigerator, mini-bar, private bath with whirlpool tub and shower, patio chair and table, balcony lounge chair, pillow menu, bathrobes, hairdryer. See below the magnificent Oceania Marina ship's Owner Suite plan.

Captain Suite

Captains Suite accommodations have a huge 220 ft2 (20,5 m2) separate bedroom, while the living area is sized 290 ft2 (27 m2). There are 2 upper beds and a sofa bed, private bathroom with whirlpool hot tub and glass shower, safe, TV and phone, mini-bar, bathrobes, hairdryer.

A table and 3 patio chairs are on the balcony.

Owners Suite

Owner's Suites are some of the most luxurious accommodations at sea. They usually feature two separate bedrooms, private balcony (with luxury lounge furniture, even dining area and hot tub), living room (with sofa bed), luxury bathroom (with whirlpool bathtub and separate shower), second bathroom (WC), dining room, dressing area. Some Owner's Suites (like NCL's) can accommodate up to 10 passengers when connected to an adjacent Suite.

Ocean Suite

OS stands for "Ocean Suite" and category SS is "Spa Suite", recently changed to Junior Suite. These cabins have: twin beds that convert to king, sitting area with armchair and coffee table, sofa, dressing area with vanity, large balcony, wall safe, 2 big closets, mini-bar, refrigerator, private whirlpool bath with tub and shower, television and phone, balcony lounge chair, patio chair and table, pillow menu, bathrobes, hairdryer.

2-Bedroom Mozart Suite (largest stateroom on a riverboat)

World's largest accommodation found on a riverboat is Riverside Mozart 's French Balcony Suite. The vessel has two such accommodations, each sized 885 ft2 / 82 m2. Must be noted, that the stateroom is combined with an adjacent French Balcony cabin.

Penthouse Suite

Penthouse Suites have a twin beds configuration (beds can convert to queen). The other features are a large balcony, dressing area with vanity, sitting area with armchair and coffee table, wall safe, mini bar, private bath with whirlpool tub and shower, television and phone, refrigerator, bathrobes and hairdryer. Some cabins are without whirlpool tub, sofa or coffee table.

Balcony staterooms

Most balcony cruise ship cabins feature floor-ceiling sliding glass doors leading to a private step-out veranda. The balcony also is furnished with a table and pair of chairs/loungers. Standard balconies are separated by dividers. As sizes, balcony cabins on cruise ships vary, with those on Princess and NCl ships being among the smallest compared to other big-ship lines. In our cruise deck plans, we also list room sizes and the size of the balcony. Balcony – Apart from the balcony they can offer You twin beds that can be converted to King-size bed. Balconies also provide sitting area with chair and coffee table and private bath with shower, as well as closet/wardrobe, electronic safe box, mini bar, television and phone, sofa, bathrobes, hairdryer. Most verandas are between 30-60 ft2 ( approx 3-6 m2). Below are shown the layouts of the Anthem ship's Deluxe and Accessible balcony cabins.

Premium Balcony

Premium Balcony cabins also have twin beds that convert to King-size, their wraparound balcony enfolds the stateroom. Balcony's windows are often floor-ceiling and wall-to-wall.

Cove Balcony Staterooms

Cove balconies, unlike Balconies, have two patio chairs and a table. The rest of the stuff is identical. First of all-balcony, and again twin beds that convert to king, sofa, private bath with shower, safe, closet, mini bar, television and phone, sitting area with chair and coffee table, bathrobes and hairdryer.

Cove Balcony rooms are CCL-Carnival's specialty, available on some of the "Fun Ships", and are interesting because they are located on lower decks (thus closer to waterline).

Oceanview staterooms

Oceanview cabins: as sizes are similar to Interior staterooms on cruise ships, but each of them has a Porthole or normal window (both types do not open). Their window sizes also vary by line and ship. On some ocean ships and some luxury river ships, such staterooms feature floor-ceiling windows. Oceanview rooms' window sizes are usually 4x3 ft (1,2x0,9 m). As furniture, Oceanview cruise cabins have twin beds that convert to King-size, sofa, TV and phone, sitting area, safe, mini bar, private bath with shower, and also a washroom with sink and a junior tub, bathrobes and a hairdryer and of course a picture window. You should take a look at the cruise ship deck plans again as Cabins of 5A category have two porthole windows. Unlike deluxe, there is no washroom with sink and junior tub. Below are the layouts of Ovation of the Seas Oceanview cabins (categories standard, large, and superior).

Deluxe Oceanview

These cabins have no balconies but still can offer a marvelous view through their picture window as well as twin beds that convert to King-size. However, beds in Category 6N can't be joined (to King) and sleeps max 5 people.

Other amenities include sofabed, TV, phone, seating, safe, mini-bar, a bathroom with shower, a washroom (with junior tub), bathrobes, hairdryer.

Scenic Oceanview

The interior is the same - twin beds convertible to King-size, picture window, sofa, TV, phone, seating, safe, mini-bar, bath with shower, washroom with sink and junior tub, bathrobes, hairdryer.

The difference is that Scenic Oceanviews are larger.

Inside staterooms

Inside cruise ship cabins' best feature is their price - you book them with the line's cheapest rates available. These cruise accommodations don't offer window views. Still, on some of the newest cruise ships of Royal Caribbean and Disney, there are categories Interior staterooms with a "virtual window", which is a large LED screen displaying outside cam views. The screen doesn't have TV functions.

On some Carnival ships, there are Inside cabins with a "French Balcony" (with opening glass doors). Also, some "interior staterooms" are actually Oceanview (with a non-opening window), but since their views are obstructed, they are booked as Interior. On Royal Caribbean ships, some Inside cabins have a window looking out to the ship's interior promenade (street)

Inside cruise cabins are fitted with twin beds (convertible to King or Queen), private bathroom (shower), sitting area. Next are shown the layouts of Interior rooms on Harmony OTS .

Small Interior Stateroom (as the name implies) is the least spacious standard cabin category on cruise ships. These cabins have two beds – (upper and lower), private bath (WC/shower), a small sitting area.

Single cabins (Studios)

Single occupancy staterooms could be either Inside or Balcony. Some river cruise lines even offer single suites (booking with single occupancy rates). The most famous liner having plenty of single cabins (designed specifically for solo travelers) is Norwegian Epic .

This huge vessel has a total of 128 "Studios".

Next are shown layouts of Quantum OTS single-occupancy cabins (balcony and interior).

Connecting cabins (for large families)

The next layout shows RCI's "Family Connected Junior Suite" plan ( Quantum OTS ). Ship's main cabin grades (Balcony, Oceanview, Inside) are all combined here into a 10-person "Family Suite". The layout also shows the exact positioning of furniture, 3 baths (1 with hot tub), large seating area, 2 double-sofabeds, 2 connecting balconies.

How to choose cabins on cruise ships?

If you are planning a cruise, booking a cabin is certainly as important as picking up the cruise line (brand) or the boat. Before you take that decision, consider some issues related to your own personality and the other people traveling with you.

  • The first important thing you have to be honest with your conscious is whether you can get seasick .
  • Secondly, what type of person you are and what exactly do you intend to do onboard? Are you a party type or you just would like to spend several calm days at sea, away from the office jungle on land. Would you enjoy the pool with its all opportunities for contacts or you would rather have a rest lying at a balcony?
  • No matter the stateroom type, it could still be noisy or make you seasick. The more central and lower position your cabin has, the more stable it is.
  • In case you and the rest of the family members / friends are thin or you just don't intend to spend too much time in the cabin, you can pick a small one. Usually, staterooms are able to house no more than 4 people. Two passengers pay full fares and the other receive discounted rates.
  • If you need stateroom for 4+ passengers, connecting cabins are the best option, and it will cost you less than a suite. Bathtub-fitted cabins are not so many per vessel. All cruise deck plans show such information (bathtub, sofabed, double bed, bunk beds, etc).

Noise issues - which cabins on the ship to avoid?

If you are a party type and louder sounds are not bothering, everything would be OK. If you organize a family voyage, however, you should look for a cabin away from the noisiest areas in the cruise ship deck plans. The first thing to look for in the cruise ship plan is the engine room location. Along with the noises, there are also vibrations.

Staterooms under discos, sport playgrounds, gym centers are usually very noisy. Cabins under Lido Deck (aka Pool Deck) are also among those to avoid. The buffet restaurant on this deck generates noises from moving tables and chairs and tableware. Staircases are also very noisy.

Take a good look at the cruise ship deck plan - room location is crucial!

Cabin's deck location is of great importance. Lower and more central-positioned accommodations are more stable. However, "cool cabins" are usually on higher decks, which means spending more money won't necessarily save you from seasickness.

Stern cabins (aft) have the largest balconies. Forward suites provide the same view as from the Navigation Bridge (wheelhouse). Some cabins are with limited / obstructed seaview due to lifeboats or other equipment.

Guarantee staterooms - take your chance!

If you are not set on selecting something particular and location is not a priority, you should not investigate the cruise ship deck plan so cautiously. The so-called ''guarantee'' cabin grades can turn to be among the best booking options. The "guarantee stateroom" booking allows you to pick up a category, not a cabin. In case the category is sold out you'll be proposed a higher category lodging. The first cabins to be booked are both the cheapest and the most expensive ones, be aware when you choose to test your luck. However, it could be a bit risky so it's more reasonable to get back to the cruise ship deck plans.

Shipboard facilities

If want to cruise with your children you'd better book a stateroom close to kids entertainment facilities. Cruise ship deck plans can once again help you to choose from the many opportunities created to meet passengers' requirements. Spa cabins are recently available for instance. Passengers get free access to the steam room and other connected facilities. These cabins are of course close to the SPA and you can move between in your bathrobe only.

NCL's The Haven and MSC's Yacht Club accommodations are located within an exclusive complex and offer ''ship within ship'' amenities and services. Passengers (who can afford them) enjoy private sundecks with swimming pools and jacuzzis and exclusive facilities like restaurants, bar lounges, gyms and spas.

Prefabricated cruise ship cabin

On May 24, 2016, a new "Lightweight Composite Cabin" design was unveiled in Southampton, England. The innovation was funded by the UK Government. Involved in the cabin's designing, engineering, manufacturing and furbishing were the companies Carnival UK ( Carnival Corporation 's subsidiary), Gurit Ltd (global composite materials supplier), Lloyd's Register Group Ltd (technical / business services, maritime classification company), PE Composites Ltd (composite designer / manufacturer), Trimline Ltd (marine interior refurbishment specialist) and the University of Southampton.

The new modular cabin prototype is half the weight of a typical cruise room. It also fully complies with the FTP Code's requirements (International Code for the Application of Fire Test Procedures). Reducing the ship's topdecks weight is an important issue for naval architects as the trend for building large-capacity cruise vessels continues. The new (prefabricated) module's halved weight opens up opportunities for adding more passenger rooms to newbuild ships, without adding to the ship's DWT weight.

Note: The following list of cruise lines cabins (per ship) includes only CruiseMapper's largest companies' fleets and only ocean-going vessels. For all other vessels (including small-fleet shipping companies , cruiseferries and riverboats ) use the search box at page top .

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Carnival cruise line.

  • Carnival Breeze
  • Carnival Celebration
  • Carnival Conquest
  • Carnival Dream
  • Carnival Elation
  • Carnival Firenze
  • Carnival Freedom
  • Carnival Glory
  • Carnival Horizon
  • Carnival Jubilee
  • Carnival Legend
  • Carnival Liberty
  • Carnival Luminosa
  • Carnival Magic
  • Carnival Mardi Gras
  • Carnival Miracle
  • Carnival Panorama
  • Carnival Paradise
  • Carnival Pride
  • Carnival Radiance
  • Carnival Spirit
  • Carnival Splendor
  • Carnival Sunrise
  • Carnival Sunshine
  • Carnival Valor
  • Carnival Venezia
  • Carnival Vista

Princess Cruises

  • Caribbean Princess
  • Coral Princess
  • Crown Princess
  • Diamond Princess
  • Discovery Princess
  • Emerald Princess
  • Enchanted Princess
  • Grand Princess
  • Island Princess
  • Majestic Princess
  • Regal Princess
  • Royal Princess
  • Ruby Princess
  • Sapphire Princess
  • Sky Princess
  • Star Princess
  • Sun Princess

Disney Cruise Line

  • Disney Destiny
  • Disney Dream
  • Disney Fantasy
  • Disney Magic
  • Disney Treasure
  • Disney Wish
  • Disney Wonder
  • Queen Elizabeth
  • Queen Mary 2
  • Queen Victoria

AIDA Cruises

Viking cruises.

  • Viking Jupiter
  • Viking Mars
  • Viking Neptune
  • Viking Octantis
  • Viking Orion
  • Viking Polaris
  • Viking Saturn
  • Viking Star
  • Viking Vela
  • Viking Venus
  • Viking Vesta
  • Zhao Shang Yi Dun-Viking Sun

Royal Caribbean

  • Adventure Of The Seas
  • Allure Of The Seas
  • Anthem of the Seas
  • Brilliance Of The Seas
  • Enchantment Of The Seas
  • Explorer Of The Seas
  • Freedom Of The Seas
  • Grandeur Of The Seas
  • Harmony Of The Seas
  • Icon Of The Seas
  • Independence Of The Seas
  • Jewel Of The Seas
  • Liberty Of The Seas
  • Mariner Of The Seas
  • Navigator Of The Seas
  • Oasis Of The Seas
  • Odyssey Of The Seas
  • Ovation Of The Seas
  • Quantum Of The Seas
  • Radiance Of The Seas
  • Rhapsody Of The Seas
  • Serenade Of The Seas
  • Spectrum Of The Seas
  • Star Of The Seas
  • Symphony Of The Seas
  • Utopia Of The Seas
  • Vision Of The Seas
  • Voyager Of The Seas
  • Wonder Of The Seas

Holland America

  • ms Koningsdam
  • ms Nieuw Amsterdam
  • ms Nieuw Statendam
  • ms Oosterdam
  • ms Rotterdam
  • ms Volendam
  • ms Westerdam
  • ms Zuiderdam

P&O Cruises

  • Pacific Adventure
  • Pacific Encounter
  • Pacific Explorer

Costa Cruises

  • Costa Deliziosa
  • Costa Diadema
  • Costa Fascinosa
  • Costa Favolosa
  • Costa Fortuna
  • Costa Pacifica
  • Costa Serena
  • Costa Smeralda
  • Costa Toscana

Azamara Cruises

  • Azamara Journey
  • Azamara Onward
  • Azamara Pursuit
  • Azamara Quest

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

  • Seven Seas Explorer
  • Seven Seas Grandeur
  • Seven Seas Mariner
  • Seven Seas Navigator
  • Seven Seas Splendor
  • Seven Seas Voyager

Norwegian Cruise Line

  • Norwegian Bliss
  • Norwegian Breakaway
  • Norwegian Dawn
  • Norwegian Encore
  • Norwegian Epic
  • Norwegian Escape
  • Norwegian Gem
  • Norwegian Getaway
  • Norwegian Jade
  • Norwegian Jewel
  • Norwegian Joy
  • Norwegian Pearl
  • Norwegian Prima
  • Norwegian Sky
  • Norwegian Spirit
  • Norwegian Star
  • Norwegian Sun
  • Norwegian Viva
  • Pride of America

Celebrity Cruises

  • Celebrity Apex
  • Celebrity Ascent
  • Celebrity Beyond
  • Celebrity Constellation
  • Celebrity Eclipse
  • Celebrity Edge
  • Celebrity Equinox
  • Celebrity Flora
  • Celebrity Infinity
  • Celebrity Millennium
  • Celebrity Reflection
  • Celebrity Silhouette
  • Celebrity Solstice
  • Celebrity Summit
  • Celebrity Xcel
  • Celebrity Xpedition
  • Celebrity Xploration

Marella Cruises

  • Marella Discovery
  • Marella Discovery 2
  • Marella Explorer
  • Marella Explorer 2
  • Marella Voyager

MSC Cruises

  • MSC Armonia
  • MSC Bellissima
  • MSC Euribia
  • MSC Fantasia
  • MSC Grandiosa
  • MSC Magnifica
  • MSC Meraviglia
  • MSC Orchestra
  • MSC Preziosa
  • MSC Seascape
  • MSC Seashore
  • MSC Seaside
  • MSC Seaview
  • MSC Sinfonia
  • MSC Splendida
  • MSC Virtuosa
  • MSC World America
  • MSC World Asia
  • MSC World Europa

Oceania Cruises

  • Oceania Allura
  • Oceania Insignia
  • Oceania Marina
  • Oceania Nautica
  • Oceania Regatta
  • Oceania Riviera
  • Oceania Sirena
  • Oceania Vista

Silversea Cruises

  • Silver Cloud
  • Silver Dawn
  • Silver Endeavour
  • Silver Galapagos
  • Silver Moon
  • Silver Muse
  • Silver Nova
  • Silver Origin
  • Silver Shadow
  • Silver Spirit
  • Silver Whisper
  • Silver Wind

Seabourn Cruises

  • Seabourn Encore
  • Seabourn Odyssey
  • Seabourn Ovation
  • Seabourn Pursuit
  • Seabourn Quest
  • Seabourn Sojourn
  • Seabourn Venture

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The 7 Best Cruise Lines for Families, Vetted by a Frequent Cruiser

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For a long time, I thought cruises were for the older crowd . The only thing I knew about cruising was from my 58-year old aunt, who was constantly traveling all over the Caribbean via ship. From her, I thought cruises were basically laying by the pool all day, checking out the views and eating at speciality restaurants. (I mean, it is, but there’s so much more.) But in 2018, I finally set “sail” on a vacation at sea of my own, and my mind was completely changed. Now, I’m kinda obsessed with them. From the fun trivia to the adventure-filled excursions, cruises are for everyone! Whether you’re looking for a relaxing getaway (with a killer kids’ club), unique activities for your thrill-seeking teen or play areas to keep your toddler entertained , here’s a list of the seven best cruise lines for families.

The Best Cruise Lines for Families at a Glance

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Best for Young Kids

Disney cruise line.

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Best for All Ages

Royal caribbean .

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Carnival cruise line.

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Best for Teens

Norwegian cruise line.

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Best for International Cruising

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As mentioned, I’ve been going on cruises since 2018 and will be heading on my sixth cruise this year. I’ve been on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, so I have first-hand experience on how each cruise line’s amenities, activities, entertainment, food and more. I also spent hours researching everything you need to know about each cruise line, from the ships themselves to the offerings available for each. To make sure all types of families and their needs are covered, I chatted with our parent editors, who vouched for a few of these cruise lines on the list. Keep reading to find one that’s right for you.  

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1. Disney Cruise Line

If you’re searching for one of the best cruise lines for families, look no further than Disney Cruise Line. It takes all the magic we know and love from the parks with an at-sea flair. Character meet and greets replete with Mickey and friend, princesses and superheroes are a frequent occurrence. The ships also have themed days (like Pirate Night and Marvel Day at Sea), award-winning performances, specialty activities (Iike Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirates League) and dance parties filled with spectacular fireworks—it is Disney after all. 

Parents can drop their young kids off at the Oceaneer Club, where they’ll be able to interact with their favorite characters, enjoy themed play areas and games. The older kids can also enjoy their own daily activities through The Hideaway, The Edge or Vibe club, featuring gaming systems, karaoke and a dance floor. One more thing: The fun isn’t just for the kiddos. Pack some dancing shoes and be ready for the nightclubs and lounges on board for guests 18 and older. 

Aside from main and casual dining options, Disney Cruise Line offers interactive dining experiences (like Animator’s Palate and Royal Court Royal Tea) for the whole family. There’s also adult-exclusive dining in case parents want a romantic dinner away from tantrums and time outs. Guests will also enjoy checking out Disney’s own private island in the Bahamas called Castaway Cay, where you just might see some hidden statues of your fave characters if you like to try out snorkeling under the sun.

  • Best Ships to Consider: Disney Wish, Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, Disney Magic
  • Amenities: Oceaneer Club, Oceaneer Lab, The Edge, Vibe, The Hideaway
  • Activities: Character Meet and Greets, Themed Dinners, Live Shows, Dance Parties, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Pools
  • Price Range: $422 to $5,592 per person (varies based on location, number of nights and ship)

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2. Royal Caribbean 

Royal caribbean.

There’s no limit when it comes to Royal Caribbean. They have over 28 ships, which are categorized into six classes. Among them are family favorites like the Oasis class and the new Icon class, marketed themselves as the ultimate family vacation. The Icon of the Seas features everything you love from a Royal ship—rock climbing, FlowRider (aka a cool surf stimulator) and more—but with an entire ‘neighborhood’ dedicated to kids. As our Executive Managing Editor Catrina Yohay previously shared after a vacation on the largest ship in the world : “If you’re traveling as a family or in a large group, cruises just make sense, and that’s especially true on the Icon of the Seas. Like a fully planned vacation with minimal effort and the added bonus of a zero-commitment itinerary, this ship offers something for every generation to enjoy (yes, even Elvis trivia).”

The cruise line offers a Babies and Tots program, which you can drop off your baby (6 to 36 months). The baby-proof space have a bunch of toys and activities to keep them occupied. (Note: The Jewel, Adventure and Explorer of the Seas currently don’t have this service on board.) There are also three different clubs for older kids that you can book ahead of your trip, ranging from Aquanauts (3 to 5), Explorers (6 to 8) and Voyagers (9 to 11). They can explore arts and crafts, hands-on science experiments and friendly gaming competitions. As for the tweens and teens, they have more freedom to choose between pre-planned activities or spend their days hanging out at the lounge.

You’ll find even more activities to do with the family at their private island, Coco Cay. It’s home to one of the tallest water slides in North America, as well as a huge wave pool, expansive beaches and more. As for the food, the cruise line prides itself on buffet style at the Windjammer, specialty restaurants and complimentary favorites (like Loco Fresh, Sorrento’s Pizza and Park Cafe). If you’re looking for a table service, Royal Caribbean offers kids’ menu at their main dining halls, featuring pizza, spaghetti and chicken tenders. 

  • Best Ships to Consider: Oasis of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Icon of the Seas
  • Amenities: Aquanauts, Explorers, Voyagers, Teen Club
  • Activities: Water Slides, Dry Slides, Rock Climbing, Surf Stimulation, Live Performances, Pools
  • Price Range: $326 to $3,287 per person, kids under 12 can sail free (varies based on location, number of nights and ship).

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3. Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival is known for being the most entertaining and party-filled of the bunch. Whichever of their 26 ships you set out on, the cruise line is all about having a good time. My first cruise (along with my 80-year-old grandmother) was on a Carnival. And we all had a blast. The company prides itself for having activities and amenities for every generation through dance parties, trivia and live performances. 

Each ship (yep, all 26) have Camp Ocean, a program broken down into Penguins (2 to 5), Stingrays (6 to 8) and Sharks (9 to 11). Each group can experience a host of activities. Some ships also have Seuss at Sea, where the iconic book characters come to life through character breakfasts, story time and a fun parade. Depending on the Carnival ship, the older kids can try out the Sky Zone (indoor trampoline park), catch a movie at the IMAX theater, experience the ropes course or hang out in their very own Club O2 or Circle “C”. Other amenities the kiddos will just love? Build-A-Bear Workshop, NASA-inspired activities, Thrill Theater and the first ever roller coaster at sea. FYI: Carnival currently has a Night Owls program, where you can leave your kids under 11 as late as 1 a.m, so you can enjoy a bit of nightlife on vacation. 

When it comes to dining, parents can rest assured that Carnival has you covered. Multiple dining venues have kids’ menus, featuring everything from chicken nuggets to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Plus, the ships have complimentary all-you-can-eat pizza and soft serve that’s available through the wee hours. 

  • Best Ships to Consider: Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista, Carnival Glory
  • Amenities: Camp Ocean, Night Owl
  • Activities: Water Slides, Rollercoaster, Pools, SkyRide, Live Performances
  • Price Range: $154 to $3,972 per person (varies based on location, number of nights and ship)

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4. Norwegian Cruise Line

If you have older kids, Norwegian may be the best cruise line for your family. They have a ton of amenities for all ages. Zoom around the largest race track at sea, immerse yourself at the high-tech Galaxy Pavilion or take a plunge on the water slides. I had the chance to check out their latest ship, Norwegian Prima, which has two drop slides, a duo waterslide and a huge sports area (with mini golf, pickleball court, ping pong and more).

They also have programs for each age group, including the Splash Academy (3 to 12) and Entourage (13 to 17). As for the Guppies Program (6 months to 4), parents are required to stay with their child and enjoy the amenities together. However, Norwegian does offer group babysitting during the evenings for parents to enjoy a child-free dinner. 

While I love all the amenities, the food options were superb. They have both specialty (where kids under 12 can eat for free) and a complimentary buffet where even the pickiest eater of the fam will find something to enjoy. Aside from the buffet and 24-hour spots, newer ships offer the Indulge Food Hall. They are set up like a food market, where you can order from any station and have it all brought right to your seat. It was a great experience trying out new dishes and having a family-style meal. 

  • Best Ships to Consider: Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Prime, Norwegian Viva
  • Amenities: Guppies Program, Splash Academy, Entourage
  • Activities: Water Slides, Racetrack, Laser Tag, Virtual Reality
  • Price Range: $129 to $4,598 per person (varies based on location, number of nights and ship)

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5. MSC Cruises

From Norway, Greece or Rome, MSC is the best cruise line for families that want to take their young explorers out to the open sea—and this one has a ton of amenities to keep them busy in the meantime. Whether you want to try your hand at zip lining or prefer staying on the ground and playing bowling, grab yourself a MSC Fun Pass to try out these activities throughout your trip. All the ships also show Broadway-level shows, live music and immersive performances that will even have your teen engaged in the theatrics. 

You’ll also find five different clubs on the ship, Baby Club (0-3), Mini Club (3-6), Junior Club (7-11), Young Club (11-14) and the Teen Club (15-17). They vary depending on the age group, but some highlights include sports competitions, dance parties, karaoke and more. There are also additional services for your babies, including MSC Baby Time, MSC Baby Care Service and the MSC and Chicco. FYI: MSC has their own baby laundry service, so you don’t have to worry about cleaning out those stains once you get home. 

At MSC, dining is elevated to give kids just as amazing (and sometimes luxe) food options as the adults. Assessed by nutritionists, the menu features fun dishes for all ages, including babies from 6 to 12 months. The buffets each have a Kids’ Corner and all the specialty restaurants have a menu, so your kiddo can find a meal that they’ll like.  

  • Best Ships to Consider: MSC Seascape, MSC Seaside, MSC Divina, MSC Seashore, MSC Virtuosa
  • Amenities: Baby Club, Kids Club, Junior Club, Young Club, Mini Club
  • Activities: Zip Line, Waterpark, Himalayan Bridge, Pools, Bowling Alley
  • Price Range: $109 to $20,799 per person (varies based on location, number of nights and ship)

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6. celebrity cruises, celebrity cruises.

PureWow Editor-in-Chief Jillian Quint shares, “Celebrity is great for families with older kids. It's very sophisticated and sleek (no giant plastic water slides here), but there's still a ton for big kids and teens to do: shows to see, one million pools to lounge at, and destinations like Bahamas, Aruba and St. Maarten. There are also various ‘Camp at Sea’ options to keep kids entertained all day long. But the best part is knowing you can let your kids go off by themselves, but they can never get too far.” 

Speaking of Camp at Sea, this entertainment center is home to over 500 activities for kids, including arts and crafts, culinary, sport competitions and STEM-based activities. It’s broken down by Shipmates (3-5), Cadets (6-9) and Captains (10 -12). On the flip side, the Teen Club offers different classes, competitions and parties throughout the day. Luckily for them, they have the freedom to leave whenever they want—although the dedicated space for them is worth checking out.  

Kids can try out the buffet or main dining room to get everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to a mini margarita pizza. MSC also offers in-room dining menus in case your kiddo gets a little restless at the dinner table. Plus, the cruise line is especially loved for being sensory- and autism-friendly, offering a wide range of services like priority checking, Camp at Sea flexible grouping and more.

  • Best Ships to Consider: Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Edge
  • Amenities: Shipmates, Captains, Cadets, Teen Club
  • Activities: Live Shows, Silent Disco, Lawn Club, Pools
  • Price Range: $222 to $17,535 per person (varies based on location, number of nights and ship)

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7. princess cruises, princess cruises.

Princess Cruises is known for being the best cruise line for the whole family, from baby to grandma. Request everything from highchairs to cribs to pureed food. And let the grandparents join in on the fun through educational excursions partnered with Discovery and Animal Planet, as well as splash zones, backyard games and yes, a kid-friendly bar with sweet mocktails. The cruise line also has their very own mascot, Stanley, who spends his time all over the ship to play games, take photos and interact with guests. 

Get the kids set up with one of the on-ship Camp Discovery programs including The Treehouse (3-7), The Lodge (8-12) and The Beach House (13-17). In partnership with Discovery, your kids will have immersive hands-on activities, sports competitions, dance classes, movie nights and science programs. Did we mention they even have a secret club for young adults, 18-20, too? They’ll need to know a special handshake and code in order to get in. Talk about an exclusive party. 

  • Best Ships to Consider: Sapphire Princess, Caribbean Princess
  • Amenities: The Treehouse, The Lodge, The Beach House
  • Activities: Discovery at SEA, Culinary Demonstrations, Pools, Outdoor Sports, Live Shows
  • Price Range: $128 to $20,879 per person (varies based on location, number of nights and ship)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cruises worth it for families, yes. as you can see by the list above there are plenty of amenities and accommodations for the whole family. many cruise lines offer programs and have play areas for all different age groups. i recommend looking through the cruise line’s age policies before booking your trip. some cruise lines won’t allow infants younger than six months to board the ship. most may even require the child to be at least a year or older. , what is the best cruise length for kids, it depends on your child/children. according to celebrity cruises, they recommend 3 to 4 days for toddlers, especially if it’s their first cruise. however, many kids can deal with 7 to 10 day cruising. it boils down to how comfortable your children and you are at sea. , which cruise lines are not kid-friendly, the two most notable cruise lines that are not kid-friendly are virgin voyage and viking, which are strictly 18 and over. viking has been around for decades and implemented the age restriction around 2015. their guests are mainly geared towards 55+. on the flip side, virgin voyage is the latest cruise line with three ships dedicated to millennials.  .

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