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I tried all the newest, biggest cruise ships and here's how they compare

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πŸ‘οΈ 59K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 19:39
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was lucky enough to sail on all four of these incredible brand new cruise ships within the last few months

Norwegian Viva felt the most crowded of any of these ships but that could be just my personal experience

I would personally sail again on Celebrity Ascent in a heartbeat as an adult with no children

Icon of the Seas blows the competition out of the water

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider budget and itinerary preferences when choosing a cruise ship
βœ“Families with small children should consider Icon of the Seas for its Surfside neighborhood
βœ“Adults without children may prefer Celebrity Ascent for its premium experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do the newest, biggest cruise ships compare?
QWhich cruise ship is best for different types of travelers?

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Few travel experiences come close to the excitement of stepping foot on a brand-new cruise ship. Similar to driving a brand-new car with all the bells and whistles, the experience of cruising on a newly built cruise ship is unmatched. It’s undoubtedly exciting to see the latest and greatest that a cruise line has to offer. One thing that remains true in the cruise industry is that it's always changing. Within the last year, some highly-awaited cruise ships debuted. Since last summer, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity Cruises have each debuted new cruise ships. I was lucky enough to sail on all four of these incredible new cruise ships within the last few months. All of these cruises were in the Caribbean and varied in length. It was fascinating to see how these state-of-the-art cruise ships were similar, yet so different. Here’s how the ships and onboard experiences compared. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog