Cruise lines directory
Compare cruise lines before you choose a ship or sailing, with practical notes on style, fleet, audience fit, and available itineraries.

Choose a cruise line to explore its ships, travel style and available sailings. Confirm final amenities, fares and availability with the cruise line or your travel advisor before booking.


AmaWaterways
A river-cruise choice for travellers who want guided discovery, food and wine, and room to choose a more active day ashore.
Travellers who enjoy guided sightseeing with a choice of activity levels, Couples combining cultural visits with food and wine
- Ship profiles
- 38
- Available sailings
- 3,386


American Cruise Lines
Premium small-ship cruises on U.S. rivers and coasts with a relaxed, destination-first pace.
US river travelers wanting convenient domestic itineraries, Small-ship cruisers who value quiet ships and scenery
- Ship profiles
- 28
- Available sailings
- 3,095


Avalon Waterways
A river-cruise option built around excursion choice and making the passing scenery part of the cabin experience.
Travellers who want to choose between cultural and active shore outings, Couples who value scenery from their room
- Ship profiles
- 21
- Available sailings
- 2,240


Azamara
Small premium ships with late departures and frequent overnights for travelers who prioritize time in port over onboard bells and whistles.
Cultural travelers who want long days and overnights, Couples who prefer quiet evenings over big shows
- Ship profiles
- 4
- Available sailings
- 651


Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival is a casual, value-oriented cruise line built around big ships, lively entertainment, and an easygoing social atmosphere.
Friend groups looking for a lively, social cruise, First-time cruisers who want a simple, low-fuss setup
- Ship profiles
- 31
- Available sailings
- 3,623


Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity is a premium cruise line for travelers who want modern design, good dining, and a calmer upscale vibe.
Couples who want a polished premium cruise, Travelers who care about dining, wine, and design
- Ship profiles
- 16
- Available sailings
- 1,589


Crystal
An ultra-luxury line with mid-size ships, ample space, and service-first, quiet elegance.
Luxury travelers prioritizing service and space, Destination-focused cruisers
- Ship profiles
- 3
- Available sailings
- 371


Cunard
A heritage-rich, formal-leaning line known for classic ocean-liner style and the iconic Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing.
Transatlantic crossings on Queen Mary 2, Travelers who enjoy formal evenings and classic rituals
- Ship profiles
- 4
- Available sailings
- 864


Disney Cruise Line
A premium family cruise line built around Disney storytelling, Broadway-style shows, strong kids’ clubs, and adult spaces onboard.
Families with kids of all ages, Multi-generational trips
- Ship profiles
- 9
- Available sailings
- 1,239


Emerald Cruises
Modern, boutique river and yacht-style cruises with a relaxed premium feel and destination-focused itineraries.
Couples who like modern boutique ships, Travelers prioritizing ports over onboard spectacle
- Ship profiles
- 17
- Available sailings
- 3,365


Explora Journeys
A modern luxury line with a calm, design-forward feel, generous space, and a slower onboard pace.
Couples who want a quiet, modern luxury setting, Travelers who prefer spacious, suite-led ships
- Ship profiles
- 6
- Available sailings
- 814


Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
British small-ship line offering friendly service and port-led itineraries on classic, lower-key ships.
UK travelers who prefer classic cruising, Small-ship fans who like scenic routes and frequent port calls
- Ship profiles
- 3
- Available sailings
- 252


Holland America Line
Premium, classic cruising with a calmer onboard pace, strong dining, and destination-led itineraries.
Adults who prefer a quieter ship, Traditional cruise fans
- Ship profiles
- 11
- Available sailings
- 3,167


Hurtigruten
Norwegian coastal and expedition-style voyages on small to mid-size ships with a strong focus on scenery, nature, and local culture.
Expedition-minded travelers, Scenery and wildlife enthusiasts
- Ship profiles
- 9
- Available sailings
- 3,466


Marella Cruises
UK-centric, casual big-ship cruising with fly-cruise convenience and mainstream value.
UK travelers wanting flight-inclusive packages, Social, casual cruising on large resort ships
- Ship profiles
- 5
- Available sailings
- 695


MSC Cruises
European-style, value-focused big-ship cruising on modern vessels with broad global routing, especially strong in the Mediterranean.
Value-focused Mediterranean trips, Families and multigenerational groups
- Ship profiles
- 25
- Available sailings
- 10,195


Norwegian Cruise Line
A mainstream cruise line built around Freestyle Cruising, with flexible dining and a relaxed big-ship pace.
Travelers who dislike rigid schedules, Couples who like picking their own pace
- Ship profiles
- 23
- Available sailings
- 2,496


Oceania Cruises
Upscale, small-to-mid-size ships with destination-heavy itineraries and a strong culinary focus.
Food-focused travelers, Older couples
- Ship profiles
- 10
- Available sailings
- 825


P&O Cruises
A British-focused, mainstream line offering traditional style and good-value no-fly cruises from UK ports.
UK-based travelers wanting no-fly departures, Traditional cruise fans
- Ship profiles
- 7
- Available sailings
- 1,179


Paul Gauguin Cruises
Luxury small-ship cruising dedicated to French Polynesia and the wider South Pacific with a relaxed, intimate vibe.
Couples and honeymooners, Travelers focused on French Polynesia
- Ship profile
- 1
- Available sailings
- 130


PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Luxury small ships with expedition-style itineraries and a quiet, refined onboard atmosphere.
Luxury travelers who prioritize itinerary, Expedition-curious guests who still want comfort
- Ship profiles
- 14
- Available sailings
- 931


Princess Cruises
Classic premium cruising with MedallionClass convenience and a calm, traditional onboard feel.
Couples who prefer a classic premium cruise style, Multi-generational groups traveling together
- Ship profiles
- 17
- Available sailings
- 2,732


Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Ultra-luxury, highly inclusive cruises with suite accommodations, attentive service, and shore excursions included.
Luxury travelers prioritizing service and space, Guests who want shore excursions included
- Ship profiles
- 7
- Available sailings
- 715


Royal Caribbean International
Big-ship cruising with lots of onboard action, major shows, and a busy resort feel.
Families who want plenty of onboard activities, Multigenerational groups with different interests
- Ship profiles
- 31
- Available sailings
- 4,225

Scenic
Luxury river and expedition-style cruising with small ships, strong inclusions, and a quiet, destination-first focus.
Luxury travelers who prefer small ships, Expedition-curious guests who still want comfort
- Ship profiles
- 20
- Available sailings
- 2,093


Scenic Ocean Cruises
Ultra-luxury, small discovery yachts offering expedition-style routes with a relaxed, no-formal-nights atmosphere.
Luxury travelers who value small ships, Expedition-minded guests who prefer comfort
- Ship profiles
- 3
- Available sailings
- 419


Sea Cloud Cruises
Luxury tall-ship sailing with intimate ships, classic style, and itineraries that prioritize the feel of true sailing over big-ship amenities.
Couples who value romance and quiet evenings, Sailing enthusiasts drawn to traditional tall ships
- Ship profiles
- 2
- Available sailings
- 91


Seabourn
Ultra-luxury, yacht-style small ships with high-touch service and an intimate, uncrowded feel.
Travelers prioritizing personalized, discreet service, Couples seeking a quiet, upscale retreat at sea
- Ship profiles
- 6
- Available sailings
- 1,153


SeaDream Yacht Club
Ultra-boutique yacht cruising with open-deck living, intimate spaces, and highly personalized service.
Luxury couples seeking intimacy, Travelers who dislike large ships
- Ship profiles
- 3
- Available sailings
- 279


Silversea
Ultra-luxury small ships and expeditions with destination-led itineraries and a quiet, refined onboard style.
Luxury travelers who prefer small ships, Expedition and remote-destination enthusiasts
- Ship profiles
- 12
- Available sailings
- 1,227


The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
An ultra-luxury, yacht-style line delivering a modern hotel feel at sea with service-forward, small-port itineraries and a quiet, intimate vibe.
Luxury travelers who prefer intimate ships, Couples seeking quiet, design-forward spaces
- Ship profiles
- 3
- Available sailings
- 329


UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Luxury river cruising for travellers who value distinctive ship interiors and a fare that includes many everyday onboard costs.
Travellers who enjoy individually styled boutique-hotel interiors, River cruisers who value a broad included offering
- Ship profiles
- 24
- Available sailings
- 2,184


Viking Ocean Cruises
An adults-only ocean option for travellers who put destinations ahead of resort attractions. Compare the included experiences with the trip you would actually buy.
Adults prioritising destinations over resort attractions, Travellers who will use the included experiences
- Ship profiles
- 20
- Available sailings
- 2,705


Viking River Cruises
A premium, destination-led river line with quiet ships and an adult-oriented atmosphere.
Travelers who prioritize time in port and scenic river transits, Adults who prefer a quiet, structured onboard routine
- Ship profiles
- 113
- Available sailings
- 9,351


Virgin Voyages
Adults-only (18+) ships with a modern, boutique-hotel feel and a strong dining focus without traditional buffets.
Adults who specifically want 18+ ships, Couples and friend groups
- Ship profiles
- 4
- Available sailings
- 545


Windstar Cruises
Upscale small-ship yachting with relaxed ambiance and access to smaller ports big ships skip.
Couples who want quieter ships, Experienced cruisers seeking smaller ports
- Ship profiles
- 8
- Available sailings
- 2,070
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