Compare cruise ships

Anthem of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

North Star capsule ascends over 300 feet, the tallest viewing deck at sea

• Food: Strong
• ~4,180 guests
• Waterpark

Typically sails Alaska · Australia / New Zealand

Celebrity Apex

Celebrity Cruises

Magic Carpet is a cantilevered platform reaching 13 stories above sea level

• Food: Strong
• ~2,918 guests
• 2 pools

Typically sails Northern Europe

Discovery Princess

Princess Cruises

Sky Suites sleep up to five with 270-degree views and 1,000-square-foot balconies

• Food: Good variety
• ~3,660 guests
• 2 pools

Typically sails Alaska · Mexican Riviera

Enchanted Princess

Princess Cruises

360: An Extraordinary Experience runs only on Enchanted and Discovery Princess

• Food: Good variety
• ~3,660 guests
• 3 pools

Typically sails Mediterranean

Harmony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Zip line runs nine decks above the Boardwalk

• Food: Strong
• ~5,479 guests
• Waterpark

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean

Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Fully enclosed glass-domed AquaDome stages shows regardless of weather

• Food: Strong
• ~5,610 guests
• Waterpark

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean · Western Caribbean

Koningsdam

Holland America Line

First Pinnacle-class ship, introducing World Stage and expanded Music Walk venues

• Food: Strong
• ~2,650 guests
• 2 pools

Typically sails Alaska · Hawaii

Nieuw Amsterdam

Holland America Line

Lido Pool sits under a retractable glass roof, usable in poor weather

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,106 guests
• 2 pools

Typically sails South America

Sky Princess

Princess Cruises

Take Five is described as the first jazz lounge in the fleet

• Food: Good variety
• ~3,660 guests
• 2 pools

Typically sails Transatlantic

Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Cruises

Magic Carpet platform relocates between decks 2, 5, 14 and 16

• Food: Strong
• ~2,918 guests
• 2 pools

Typically sails Australia / New Zealand · Alaska

MSC Bellissima

MSC Cruises

Full-size bowling alley and Formula Racer driving simulators onboard

• ~4,500 guests
• Waterpark
• Built 2019

Typically sails Asia · Western Mediterranean

MSC Meraviglia

MSC Cruises

Carousel Lounge stages Cirque-style productions in a purpose-built 400-seat venue

• ~4,488 guests
• Waterpark
• Built 2017

Typically sails Bahamas · Northern Europe

MSC Seaside

MSC Cruises

Two glass-floor catwalks and panoramic elevators look out over the sea

• ~4,140 guests
• Waterpark
• Built 2017

Typically sails Bahamas

Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Cruise Line

Extra-charge go-karts and indoor VR.

• Food: Basic
• ~3,958 guests
• Waterpark

Typically sails Alaska · Mexican Riviera

Rotterdam

Holland America Line

Morimoto by Sea sushi bar runs on only three Holland America ships

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,668 guests
• 2 pools

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean · Northern Europe

Wonder of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Suite Neighborhood with private sun deck and plunge pool, exclusive to this ship

• Food: Strong
• ~5,734 guests
• Built 2022

Typically sails Bahamas

Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Cruises

Le Voyage restaurant from chef Daniel Boulud sails on this ship

• Food: Strong
• ~3,260 guests
• Built 2023

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean

Resilient Lady

Virgin Voyages

Show lineup includes Persephone, Diva Fever and The Miss Behave Show

• Food: Strong
• ~2,770 guests
• Built 2023

Typically sails Eastern Mediterranean

Scarlet Lady

Virgin Voyages

2024 refit added 24 RockStar Quarters suites on deck 11

• Food: Strong
• ~2,770 guests
• Built 2020

Typically sails Bahamas

Sun Princess

Princess Cruises

The Dome is a pool by day and a Cirque Eloize stage at night

• Food: Good variety
• ~4,300 guests
• Built 2024

Typically sails Mediterranean · Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Mardi Gras

Carnival Cruise Line

BOLT, billed as the first roller coaster at sea, runs on the top deck

• Food: Good variety
• ~5,282 guests
• Built 2021

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean

Disney Wish

Disney Cruise Line

Wish Tower Suite is set inside the forward funnel, sleeping eight

• ~2,400 guests
• Built 2022

Typically sails Bahamas · British Isles

MSC Seascape

MSC Cruises

• ~5,632 guests
• Built 2022

Typically sails Western Caribbean

Nieuw Statendam

Holland America Line

Two Asian specialty restaurants onboard: Morimoto By Sea and Tamarind

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,666 guests
• Built 2018

Typically sails Northern Europe

Norwegian Escape

Norwegian Cruise Line

Ropes course is described as largest at sea, with 40-plus elements

• Food: Basic
• ~4,200 guests
• Built 2015

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean · Western Caribbean

Oceania Marina

Oceania Cruises

Four reservation-only specialty restaurants, including Jacques and Red Ginger, carry no surcharge

• Food: Standout
• ~1,250 guests
• Built 2011

Typically sails Western Mediterranean

Oceania Riviera

Oceania Cruises

Four reservation-only specialty restaurants, including Jacques and Red Ginger, carry no surcharge

• Food: Standout
• ~1,250 guests
• Built 2012

Typically sails Alaska

Queen Mary 2

Cunard

Kennels carry cats and dogs on Transatlantic Crossings, with a private outdoor sun deck

• ~2,691 guests
• Built 2004

Typically sails Transatlantic

Viking Mars

Viking Ocean Cruises

All-veranda 930-guest ship able to dock where larger ships cannot

• Food: Strong
• ~930 guests
• Built 2022

Typically sails Eastern Mediterranean

Carnival Firenze

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival's Italian-themed pair with Carnival Venezia, drawn from sister line Costa Cruises

• Food: Basic
• ~4,126 guests
• Waterpark

Typically sails South America

MSC Preziosa

MSC Cruises

A 2,091 sq m aquapark whose Vertigo slide MSC calls one of the longest water slides at sea

• Waterpark
• Built 2013

Typically sails Northern Europe

Carnival Panorama

Carnival Cruise Line

Sky Zone is the first trampoline park at sea — two levels, more than 3,000 sq ft

• Food: Basic
• ~4,008 guests
• Waterpark

Typically sails Mexican Riviera

Emerald Princess

Princess Cruises

Skywalkers Nightclub sits 15 decks up with panoramic views

• Food: Good variety
• 4 pools

Typically sails Alaska · Hawaii

MSC Magnifica

MSC Cruises

The 2025 Malta refit added a 63-suite MSC Yacht Club with its own restaurant, lounge and private sundeck pool

• 3 pools
• Built 2010

Typically sails Northern Europe · Mediterranean

MSC Seashore

MSC Cruises

Around 13,000 m2 of outdoor space, built around warm-weather cruising

• Waterpark
• Built 2021

Typically sails Bahamas · Eastern Caribbean

Caribbean Princess

Princess Cruises

Reef Family Splash Zone splash pad with whale water feature, new to this ship

• Food: Good variety
• Waterpark

Typically sails Panama Canal · Transatlantic

Celebrity Infinity

Celebrity Cruises

• Food: Strong
• ~2,170 guests
• Built 2001

Typically sails Greek Isles

Crown Princess

Princess Cruises

O'Malley's Irish Pub added in 2025 drydock, seating 134 with live music

• Food: Good variety
• Waterpark

Typically sails Alaska · Southern Caribbean

Eurodam

Holland America Line

Six specialty restaurants including Tamarind and Morimoto By Sea

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails Panama Canal · Alaska

Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Central Park is an open-air garden neighbourhood with al fresco dining

• Food: Strong
• Waterpark

Typically sails Southern Caribbean

Carnival Valor

Carnival Cruise Line

Public rooms themed around American historical figures and events

• Food: Basic
• Waterpark

Typically sails Bahamas

Coral Princess

Princess Cruises

Custom built to Panamax width to transit the Panama Canal

• Food: Good variety
• 4 pools

Typically sails Panama Canal

Disney Destiny

Disney Cruise Line

Heroes-and-villains theming; first Disney ship with a Marvel stern character

• Waterpark

Typically sails Bahamas

MSC Armonia

MSC Cruises

Small MSC ship at 65,542 tons carrying 2,620 guests

• Waterpark

Typically sails Mediterranean

MSC Grandiosa

MSC Cruises

Galleria Grandiosa indoor promenade runs shows under an LED dome

• Waterpark

Typically sails Caribbean

MSC Virtuosa

MSC Cruises

MSC Starship Club bar served by Rob, a humanoid robotic bartender

• Waterpark

Typically sails Mediterranean · South America

MSC World Europa

MSC Cruises

Venom Drop @ The Spiral dry slide falls eleven decks

• Waterpark

Typically sails Mediterranean

Norwegian Breakaway

Norwegian Cruise Line

The Waterfront, a quarter-mile outdoor promenade lined with dining and bars

• Food: Basic
• Waterpark

Typically sails Bahamas · Bermuda

Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Cruise Line

Largest-at-sea ropes course, 40+ elements and five Sky Rail zip tracks

• Food: Basic
• Waterpark

Typically sails Bahamas · Caribbean

Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Ship is divided into named neighbourhoods: Royal Promenade, Central Park, Boardwalk

• Food: Strong
• Waterpark

Typically sails Bahamas

Serenade of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Solarium pool sits under a retractable glass roof

• Food: Strong
• 3 pools

Typically sails Mexican Riviera

Carnival Celebration

Carnival Cruise Line

Carries BOLT, a roller coaster found only on Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras

• Food: Basic
• ~5,362 guests
• Built 2022

Typically sails Western Caribbean

Celebrity Beyond

Celebrity Cruises

32 distinct restaurants, bars and lounges across the ship

• Food: Strong
• ~3,260 guests

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean

Celebrity Millennium

Celebrity Cruises

First ship refitted under the Celebrity Revolution programme, February 2019

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Asia

Disney Treasure

Disney Cruise Line

Hosts the first stage adaptation of Moana in the Walt Disney Theatre

• ~4,000 guests
• Built 2024

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean

Freedom of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

The Perfect Storm dual racer slides, Typhoon and Cyclone, drop three stories

• Food: Strong
• ~3,926 guests
• Built 2006

Typically sails Northern Europe

Independence of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

The Perfect Storm dual racer slides, Typhoon and Cyclone, came with the 2018 Amplified refit

• Food: Strong
• ~3,858 guests
• Built 2008

Typically sails Bermuda

Jewel of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Radiance-class hull with glass elevators giving indoor and outdoor views

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Bahamas

Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

• Food: Strong
• ~5,610 guests
• Built 2026

Typically sails Western Mediterranean

MSC Lirica

MSC Cruises

Carries 2,648 guests in 988 cabins, a smaller MSC ship

• Waterpark

Typically sails Mediterranean

MSC Seaview

MSC Cruises

Waterfront Boardwalk on deck 8 circles the ship with outdoor venues

• Waterpark

Typically sails South America · Mediterranean

MSC Sinfonia

MSC Cruises

Lengthened by a 24-metre midsection that added 193 cabins

• Waterpark

Typically sails Mediterranean

MSC Splendida

MSC Cruises

MSC Yacht Club: 71 suites with private pool deck, restaurant and butler

• 4 pools

Typically sails Mediterranean · South America

MSC World America

MSC Cruises

Cliffhanger over-water swing ride, stated as the only one at sea

• ~6,762 guests
• Built 2025

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean · Western Caribbean

Norwegian Bliss

Norwegian Cruise Line

Quarter-mile Waterfront promenade puts dining and bars at open-air ocean level

• Food: Basic
• ~4,004 guests
• Built 2018

Typically sails Bermuda · Alaska

Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Cruise Line

Solo Studio cabins for one guest include a keycard-access private Studio Lounge

• Food: Basic
• ~4,100 guests
• Built 2010

Typically sails Southern Caribbean · Western Mediterranean

Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Cruise Line

The Haven private suite enclave with courtyard and 24-hour butler service

• Food: Basic

Typically sails Transatlantic

Norwegian Prima

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~3,195 guests
• Built 2022

Typically sails Northern Europe

Pride of America

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,180 guests
• Built 2005

Typically sails Hawaii

Royal Princess

Princess Cruises

Glass-bottomed enclosed SeaWalk extends 28 feet beyond the ship's side

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails Alaska · Australia / New Zealand

Volendam

Holland America Line

Lanai staterooms slide directly onto the walk-around Lower Promenade Deck

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails Canada / New England

Zaandam

Holland America Line

Lido Pool sits beneath a retractable glass roof

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails Alaska

Zuiderdam

Holland America Line

Second ship in Holland America's Evolution refurbishment programme, after Oosterdam

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails Mexican Riviera · Panama Canal

Brilliance of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

• Food: Strong
• ~2,142 guests
• Built 2002

Typically sails Bahamas

Carnival Conquest

Carnival Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,980 guests
• Built 2002

Typically sails Bahamas

Carnival Elation

Carnival Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,190 guests
• Built 1998

Typically sails Bahamas

Carnival Jubilee

Carnival Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~5,362 guests
• Built 2023

Typically sails Bahamas

Carnival Legend

Carnival Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,124 guests
• Built 2002

Typically sails Alaska

Carnival Pride

Carnival Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,134 guests
• Built 2002

Typically sails Bahamas

Carnival Radiance

Carnival Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,984 guests
• Built 2000

Typically sails Hawaii · Mexican Riviera

Carnival Spirit

Carnival Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,124 guests
• Built 2001

Typically sails Panama Canal

Costa Diadema

Costa Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~3,690 guests
• Built 2014

Typically sails Northern Europe

Costa Fascinosa

Costa Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,980 guests
• Built 2012

Typically sails Mediterranean

Costa Favolosa

Costa Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,980 guests
• Built 2011

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean

Costa Pacifica

Costa Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,980 guests
• Built 2009

Typically sails Western Mediterranean

Costa Smeralda

Costa Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~5,220 guests
• Built 2019

Typically sails Western Mediterranean

Costa Toscana

Costa Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~5,330 guests
• Built 2022

Typically sails Western Mediterranean

Diamond Princess

Princess Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,706 guests

Typically sails Asia

Grandeur of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

• Food: Strong
• ~1,992 guests
• Built 1996

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean

Island Princess

Princess Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~2,210 guests
• Built 2003

Typically sails Panama Canal

Liberty of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Tidal Wave is described by the line as the first boomerang style slide at sea

• Food: Strong
• ~3,798 guests
• Built 2007

Typically sails Western Caribbean

MSC Orchestra

MSC Cruises

MSC Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship arrives with the March 2027 refit

Typically sails Mediterranean

Navigator of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

The Blaster aqua coaster and Riptide, a headfirst mat racer waterslide

• Food: Strong
• ~3,368 guests
• Built 2002

Typically sails Asia

Norwegian Dawn

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,290 guests
• Built 2002

Typically sails Bahamas

Norwegian Jade

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,352 guests
• Built 2006

Typically sails Alaska

Norwegian Joy

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~3,776 guests
• Built 2017

Typically sails Bahamas

Norwegian Pearl

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~2,344 guests
• Built 2006

Typically sails Bermuda

Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian Cruise Line

Onda by Scarpetta, the line's second location at sea

• Food: Basic

Typically sails Australia / New Zealand

Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Food: Basic
• ~3,195 guests
• Built 2023

Typically sails Bahamas

Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

North Star is a jewel-shaped capsule that ascends 300 feet above sea level for 360-degree views

• Food: Strong
• ~4,182 guests
• Built 2016

Typically sails Mexican Riviera

Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

North Star is an observation pod that lifts guests high above the deck for 360-degree views

• Food: Strong
• ~4,180 guests
• Built 2014

Typically sails Australia / New Zealand

Queen Victoria

Cunard

• ~2,079 guests
• Built 2007

Typically sails Northern Europe

Ruby Princess

Princess Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~3,080 guests
• Built 2008

Typically sails Hawaii

Seabourn Encore

Seabourn

The Retreat sun deck with 15 private cabanas, only on Encore and Ovation

• Food: Standout
• 2 pools

Typically sails Asia

Seven Seas Explorer

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

• Food: Strong
• ~746 guests
• Built 2016

Typically sails Asia

Seven Seas Grandeur

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Journey in Jewels is the first Faberge egg permanently at sea

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Caribbean · Northern Europe

Seven Seas Mariner

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

• Food: Strong
• ~700 guests
• Built 2001

Typically sails Northern Europe

Silver Dawn

Silversea Cruises

• Food: Strong
• ~596 guests
• Built 2021

Typically sails Mediterranean

Silver Moon

Silversea Cruises

• Food: Strong
• ~596 guests
• Built 2020

Typically sails Australia / New Zealand

Silver Spirit

Silversea Cruises

Seishin serves Japanese cuisine and is exclusive to this ship

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Mediterranean · Southern Caribbean

Star Princess

Princess Cruises

• Food: Good variety
• ~4,300 guests
• Built 2025

Typically sails Panama Canal

Utopia of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Royal Railway - Utopia Station is an immersive multi-course dining experience unique to this ship

• Food: Strong
• ~5,668 guests
• Built 2024

Typically sails Bahamas

Viking Mira

Viking Ocean Cruises

Newest Viking ocean ship, delivered May 2026

• Food: Strong

Typically sails British Isles

Viking Star

Viking Ocean Cruises

• Food: Strong
• ~930 guests
• Built 2015

Typically sails Mediterranean

Viking Venus

Viking Ocean Cruises

• Food: Strong
• ~930 guests
• Built 2021

Typically sails Australia / New Zealand

Voyager of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Has an ice skating rink that hosts ice shows at night, in the venue named Studio B

• Food: Strong
• ~3,602 guests
• Built 1999

Typically sails Mexican Riviera

Celebrity Summit

Celebrity Cruises

• Food: Strong
• Built 2001

Typically sails Panama Canal

Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Western Mediterranean

Costa Deliziosa

Costa Cruises

Panamax hull allows Panama Canal transits and world cruise itineraries

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails Mediterranean

Disney Magic

Disney Cruise Line

Rotational dining rotates guests through Lumiere's, Animator's Palate and Rapunzel's Royal Table

• Built 1998

Typically sails Western Caribbean

Majestic Princess

Princess Cruises

Hollywood Pool Club is a covered pool usable day and night year-round

• Food: Good variety
• ~3,560 guests
• Built 2017

Typically sails Transatlantic · Northern Europe

MSC Euribia

MSC Cruises

Galleria Euribia promenade runs beneath a full-length LED dome ceiling

• ~6,327 guests
• Built 2023

Typically sails Mediterranean · Northern Europe

MSC Fantasia

MSC Cruises

• Built 2008

Typically sails Mediterranean

MSC Opera

MSC Cruises

• Built 2004

Typically sails Eastern Caribbean

Queen Anne

Cunard

The Pavilion sits under a glass dome roof that retracts in warmer climes

Typically sails Panama Canal · Transatlantic

Seabourn Venture

Seabourn

Carries two custom-built submarines

• Food: Standout

Typically sails South America · Transatlantic

Seven Seas Splendor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Suite has a private in-suite spa with sauna and steam room

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Asia · Northern Europe

Silver Cloud

Silversea Cruises

Converted expedition ship carrying 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Asia

Silver Nova

Silversea Cruises

Horizontal layout runs suites along decks six to nine full length

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Mediterranean · South America

Viking Vela

Viking Ocean Cruises

Larger than earlier Viking ocean ships, 998 guests against the usual 930

• Food: Strong
• 2 pools

Typically sails British Isles

Celebrity Constellation

Celebrity Cruises

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Southern Caribbean

Rhapsody of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Southern Caribbean

Celebrity Solstice

Celebrity Cruises

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Asia · Australia / New Zealand

Costa Serena

Costa Cruises

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails South America · Eastern Mediterranean

Grand Princess

Princess Cruises

• Food: Good variety

Typically sails Australia / New Zealand · South Pacific

Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn

• Food: Standout

Typically sails Mediterranean · Transatlantic

Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn

• Food: Standout

Typically sails Australia / New Zealand

Seabourn Quest

Seabourn

• Food: Standout

Typically sails Transatlantic

Silver Muse

Silversea Cruises

• Food: Strong

Typically sails Asia