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Budget - Mid
Carnival: "biggest bang for the buck" - in the low/midprice range you get the largest cabins afloat, very good food, enormous casinos and a wide diversity in non-stop entertainment.
Norwegian: NCL attracts many first time cruisers seeking a low- to mid-price cruise vacation. A major change is the switch to open seating dining, allowing you to dine when and where you like.
Mid - Premium
Celebrity (Great Food): "Ships for people seeking the finer things in life" with the signature "Michael's Club" cigar lounge plus martini and champagne/caviar bars, the elegant Cova Cafe and, on board the millennium-class ships, a music library chess area and floral conservatory. Upbeat atmosphere with the traditional casino, floor shows, lounges for cabaret and piano bar.
Princess: First mid-price cruise line to offer a large number of cabins with private balconies (Royal Princess) and its mega-liners are the best in terms of upscale ambience, extensive facilities and ease of finding one's way around. Instead of crowding everyone into a huge dining room, there are two or three smaller restaurants with etched glass partitions, giving a more intimate dining experience. The larger ships offer two main show lounges so there's always a choice between Broadway-style revues or cabaret. More outside cabins and suites with private balcony than others in its price range.
Royal Caribbean: "Romantic ships", popular with honeymooners and anniversary celebrants. Some of the top entertainment -- including "name" performers - rooms are somewhat smaller compared to rest in class. Make the biggest cruise ships in the world.
Luxury
Crystal: Big cabins, great food, big ships, more days at sea to be pampered.
Radisson: highest levels of service you'll find in the luxury end of cruising. The upscale Spas on board are operated by Carita of Paris. Affluent, older passengers.
Ive gotten competitive quotes from local agents, as well as online. Make sure any quote you get covers all extra taxes.
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