Ranking Every Cruise Ship I Sailed In 2025 - Which Ships to AVOID!
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I'm going to present to you the eight cruises that I took in 2025. And I'm going to rank them from worst to best.
I absolutely loved Utopia of the Seas. I loved all the neighborhoods on board the ship, particularly the boardwalk.
I highly recommend Brilliant Lady because not only is she a beautiful ship, but she's also the newest ship in their fleet.
Norwegian Aqua is a beautiful ship. It has beautiful stateaterooms. I had a balcony stateoom on the ship. Delicious food all around the ship.
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Follow my link https://incogni.com/zachtravel and use code ZACHTRAVEL to get 60% off an Incogni annual plan! In this video, I’m ranking every cruise I took in 2025 from WORST to BEST. I sailed on 8 different cruise ships across 4 major cruise lines, and I’m breaking down which cruises truly stood out and which ones missed the mark. My 2025 cruises included Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady; Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas and Star of the Seas; Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Spirit; and Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Silhouette. This cruise ranking compares cruise ships, cruise lines, food, entertainment, overall value, and onboard experience to help you decide which cruises are worth booking in 2026 and beyond. If you’re planning a cruise vacation and trying to choose between Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, or Virgin Voyages, this video will help you narrow it down. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned cruise fan, this ranking of cruises in 2025 gives real-world insight into what today’s cruise ships are actually like, not just the marketing. This cruise news style video will tell you about cruises and cruise ships and cruise lines. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more cruise ship and solo cruise videos. I cover lots of cruise ship travel - including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Margaritaville At Sea, and more. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, ship dining guides and food reviews, best excursions, and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ #cruise #cruisenews #cruisevlog ----------- 0:00 - Introduction 02:45 - Number 8 04:27 - Incogni 05:44 - Number 7 07:18 - Number 6 09:19 - Number 5 11:20 - Number 4 13:21 - Number 3 14:48 - Number 2 18:00 - Number 1