BEST CRUISE LINE? 8 Major Cruise Lines Compared [2025 Ultimate Guide]

Wondering which cruise line is the best & which one should you avoid? I'm often asked this which cruise line should I choose! So, here are the pros, cons & what you need to know about 8 popular cruise lines! With this video, you'll be able to decide with cruise line is the best & worse, for you!

In today's video I compare 8 major cruise lines: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line & Virgin Voyages.

We look at the cruise line differences, from dining to entertainment as well as ship design and price (value). You'll learn about these contemporary & premium cruise lines, & what each is doing well, & not as well for 2024 & 2025.

I've cruised on each of these cruise lines within the last year. I share my own preferences as well as share who each cruise line is for. This means you'll know which cruise line is best for adults, for families, & more.

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ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!

Please note that I do not sell cruises on Life Well Cruised. This and all other videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, personal experiences and information with other cruise travellers, which I hope can be helpful. Please contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.
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Some of the B-Roll used in this video: Courtesy of RCCL, Celebrity Cruises and NCLHC
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