Ranking our Top 9 Cruises | Which Cruise Was the Best?

In this cruise review and ranking, Jan and Tracey sailed on 9 very different cruises in the past year — from mass market mega-ships to intimate expedition vessels and ultra-luxury suites. In this video, Jan and Tracey rank each cruise from #9 to #1 based on Excellence and Value, covering dining, service, destinations, and overall experience. Whether you’re planning your first cruise or your next bucket-list voyage, this countdown reveals which ships truly delivered — and which surprised us the most. Featuring cruises from lines like Oceania, Princess, Explora Journeys, Norwegian Cruise Line, Atlas Ocean Voyages, and MSC, we share what made each sailing stand out. If you love cruising, traveling, or exploring the world by sea, you won’t want to miss our review of these nine phenomenal cruises. Chapters: Introduction 00:00 Overall #9 01:46 Overall #8 03:46 Overall #7 05:07 Overall #6 07:06 Overall #5 08:39 Overall #4 09:48 Overall #3 10:42 Overall #2 11:47 Overall #1 13:38 Value Scores 14:33 Atlas World Navigator (Antarctica) Full Review: https://youtu.be/znItARInBS0 Atlas World Navigator (SA) Full Review: https://youtu.be/g3kfEm_55tg Explora 1 Ship tour: https://youtu.be/_BAflE25r8U MSC Seashore Full Review: https://youtu.be/hxz2bVNYOkQ MSC Seashore Ship tour: https://youtu.be/okvaLwl2ZYo NCL Prima Full Review: https://youtu.be/LlrgfbVTtp8 NCL Prima Ship Tour: https://youtu.be/5ukUS0zwrbQ Oceania Vista Ship tour: https://youtu.be/HJ0ktVqq58A Regal Princess Full Review: https://youtu.be/wf5rkpQekSA Regal Princess Ship Tour: https://youtu.be/5ukUS0zwrbQ NCL Escape and Oceania Sirena tours and full reviews coming soon! Our Recommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6-pack sets of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold up to 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and the shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers, which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small, and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera as Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.