Major Cruise Lines around the World
Cruising has evolved over the years. It used to be a cheap way for seniors to relax and get away. Nowadays, there are budget cruises, party cruises, luxury cruises, family cruises and destination cruises. If you are going to an exotic destination, such as the Caribbean or Antarctica, cruising may be the most affordable way to travel.
Cruising requires the least amount of planning, a cruise ship is basically a traveling hotel. The cost of food and accommodation are already included. With the exception of top-end cruiseliners, such as Silversea, alcholic drinks are usually not included in the price. The other hidden costs are tips, wifi charges and excursions fees.
Company Name: Ama Waterways
Destination: Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa
Website: www.amawaterways.com
Phone: 1-800-626-0126
Company Name: American Cruise Lines
Destination: Alaska & Pacific Northwest, Mississippi River, Northeast US, Southeast US
Note: American Cruise Lines has a small fleet of small ships and paddle wheel river boats to America's most iconic destinations.
Website: http://www.americancruiselines.com
Phone: 1-800-460-4518
Company Name: Azamara Cruises
Destination: Asia & the Pacific, Mediterranean & Black Sea, Northern & Western Europe, South America, Transatlantic, West Indies
Website: www.azamaraclubcruises.com
Phone: 1-877-999-9553
Company Name: Carnival Cruises
Destination: Alaska, Australia, Bahamas, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, Pacific Islands
Note: One of the most affordable cruiselines.
Website: www.carnival.com
Phone: 1-800-764-7419
Company Name: Celebrity Cruises
Destination: Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Bermuda, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Europe, Galapagos, Hawaii, Pacfic Coastal, Panama Canal, South America, Transatlantic, Transpacific
Website: www.celebritycruises.com
Phone: 1-800-647-2251
Company Name: Costa Cruises
Destination: Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Red Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, Far East, Great Eastern Cruises, Indian Ocean/Mauritius, Norwegian Fjords, Northern Capitals, Pacific Ocean, Dubai/United Arab Emirates, South America, Transatlantic, Western Mediterranean
Website: www.costacruise.com
Phone: 1-800-462-6782
Company Name: Crystal Cruises
Destination: Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Canada & New England, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, Northern Europe, Meditarranean, Hawaii & the South Pacific, Trans-Ocean
Website: www.crystalcruises.com
Phone: 1-800-337-9568
Company Name: Cunard Cruise Line
Destination: Caribbean, Madeira & The Azores, Mediterranean, Mexico and Panama Canal, Northern Europe & UK, Scandinavia, The Baltic & Iceland, Canaries, Southampton, Transatlantic, USA & Canada
Website: www.cunard.com
Phone: 1-800-728-6273
Company Name: Disney Cruise Line
Destination: Alaska, Bahamas, California Coast, Caribbean, Europe, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Transatlantic
Note: Disney Cruise Line is the only cruise line that caters to families with young children.
Website: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Phone: 1-800-951-3532
Company Name: Dream Cruises
Destination: Asia Pacific
Website: www.dreamcruiseline.com
Phone: +852-2317-7711
Company Name: Holland America
Destination: Alaska, Asia & Pacific, Australia & South Pacific, Caribbean, Canada & New England, Pacific Northwest & Pacfic Coast, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America
Note: Holland America is known for their consistent quality of service.
Website: www.hollandamerica.com
Phone: 1-877-932-4259
Company Name: Hurtigruten Cruises
Destination: Norway, Spitsbergen, Greenland, Antarctica, Europe, Trans Atlantic
Website: www.hurtigruten.us
Phone: 1-866-552-0371
Company Name: Louis Cruises
Destination: Greece, Turkey, Cypress
Note: Louis Cruises is a Cyprus-based cruiseline consisting mainly of older second- or third-hand ships.
Website: www.louiscruises.com
Phone: +30 210 4583400
Company Name: Marella Cruises
Destination: Europe, Africa, North America, Central America Caribbean, Asia
Website: www.tui.co.uk/cruise/
Phone: 0203 636 1862
Company Name: MSC Cruises
Destination: Canary Islands, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South Africa, South America, South Carribean, UAE, Transatlantic
Website: www.msccruises.com
Phone: 1-954-772-6262
Company Name: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
Destination: Alaska, Bahamas & Florida, Bermuda, Caribbean, Canada & New England, Europe, Pacific Coastal, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal
Website: www.ncl.com
Phone: 1-866-234-7350
Company Name: Oceania Cruises
Destination: Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, North America, South America, South Pacific, Transatlantic
Website: www.oceaniacruises.com
Phone: 1-855-623-2642
Company Name: P&O Cruises
Destination: Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
Note: P&O specializes in South Pacific destinations.
Website: www.pocruises.com.au
Phone: 1300 159 454
Company Name: Paul Gauguin Cruise Line
Destination: Tahiti, Southeast Asia, South Pacific, Caribbean, Latin America, Panama Canal, Europe
Website: www.pgcruises.com
Phone: 1-855-338-4546
Company Name: Pearl Seas Cruises
Destination: Halifax, Mackinac Island, Niagara Falls, Montreal, Perce, Saba, Antigua, St Barts
Website: www.pearlseascruises.com
Phone: 1-800-981-9146
Company Name: Ponant
Destination: Alaska, Asia, Caribbean, Latin America, North America, Northern Europe Pacific and Oceania, Russia, The Arctic, The Adriatic, The Mediterranean
Website: www.ponant.com
Phone: 1-866-623-2689
Company Name: Princess Cruises
Destination: Africa/India, Alaska, Asia/Pacific, Australia/New Zealand, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Transatlantic, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Mexico, Hawaii, Japan, Panama Canal, South America
Website: www.princess.com
Phone: 1-800-774-6237
Company Name: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Destination: Alaska, Caribbean & Mexico, Panama Canal, South America, Europe and Mediterranean, Scandinavia & Russia, Asia, Tahiti & South Pacific, Africa and India, Antarctica
Note: Regent Seven Seas is known for being an all-inclusive cruise. Everything, including alcoholic beverages, are included.
Website: www.rssc.com
Phone: 1-844-473-4368
Company Name: Royal Caribbean International (RCI)
Destination: Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada & New England, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Transatlantic, Dubai
Note: Because of their prices, RCI Carribean cruises are popular with college students and the party goers.
Website: www.royalcaribbean.com
Phone: 1-800-762-0585
Company Name: Saga Cruises
Destination: Africa, Baltic & Scandinavia, British Isles & Ireland, Canary Islands, Caribbean & Central America, Greenland, Iceland & the Arctic, Mediterranean, North America
Note: Saga Cruises is a British based cruiseline specializing in cruisers aged 50 and older.
Website: travel.saga.co.uk
Phone: 0800 096 0074
Company Name: SeaDream Yacht Club
Destination: Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia-Pacific & Northern Australia
Note: Luxury cruiseline with a maximum limit of 56 couples.
Website: www.seadream.com
Phone: 1-800-707-4911
Company Name: Silversea Cruises
Destination: Africa, Arabia & Indian Ocean, Alaska & Pacific Coast, Asia, Far East, New Zealand & Australia, Canada & New England, Carribbean, Panama Canal & Bermuda, Mediterranean, Northern Europe & Baltic, South America, Transoceanic
Note: Silversea is the most luxurious cruiseline of the world. They are one of the few cruiselines with prices including alocholic drinks; and you have the option choose to upgrade to the premium drinks package. You will not be going on this cruise if you are price conscious.
Website: www.silversea.com
Phone: 1-954-687-9067
Company Name: Star Cruises
Destination: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Note: Star Cruises specializes in the Asia-Pacific region.
Website: www.starcruises.com
Phone: +852 2317 7711
Company Name: The Yachts of Seabourn
Destination: Arabia, Africa & India, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America & Antarctica, Transatlantic
Note: Seabourn is a luxury cruiseline.
Website: www.seabourn.com
Phone: 1-866-755-5619
Company Name: Uniworld
Destination: Europe, Souteast Asia, China
Website: www.uniworld.com
Phone: 1-800-733-7820
Company Name: Viking River Cruises
Destination: Europe, Asia, China
Website: www.vikingrivercruises.com
Phone: 1-800-304-9616
Company Name: Windstar Cruise Line
Destination: Italy, Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Northern Europe, Transatlantic
Website: www.windstarcruises.com
Phone: 1-800-258-7245