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The Best Cruises From Four Major Cruise Lines

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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πŸ‘οΈ 656K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 13:50

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Editorial Summary

The creator reviews his top cruise experiences across four major cruise lines: Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and Princess. He identifies Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas as a premier ship, highlighting its Solarium, high-tech theater, and various onboard activities like skydiving and surfing simulators. For budget-conscious travelers, he recommends Carnival, specifically the Carnival Vista, noting its private destinations and the Havana pool area. Regarding Norwegian Cruise Line, the creator emphasizes the value of the Haven VIP experience, particularly the Haven spa suites which provide access to a thermal suite. He concludes that newer Norwegian ships offer superior amenities and waterslides compared to older vessels. Finally, he describes a highly memorable Princess cruise to Alaska on the Coral Princess, where the scenic views of glaciers and mountains provided a unique experience compared to traditional Caribbean itineraries. He concludes by expressing his continued passion for cruising and his intention to sail with Norwegian again in the future.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Anthem of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Anthem of the Seas
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think Royal Caribbean's anthem of the Seas is the best cruise ship in the world

we had a fantastic cruise on anthem of the Seas this was about as close to the perfect cruise as we've experienced

the Carnival Vista is also the first carnival ship to feature an uncrowded adults only area at the back of the ship known as the Havana pool area

our five-day cruise in the owner suite of the Norwegian Pearl was the number one best cruise experience we've ever had

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider the Anthem of the Seas for a top-tier cruise experience
βœ“Explore Carnival's private destinations for better value
βœ“Try the Haven on Norwegian for a VIP experience
βœ“Book a balcony on an Alaska cruise for incredible views

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cruise might set high expectations β€” Start with a different ship to avoid disappointment later

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best cruise ship in the world?
QWhich cruise line has the best destinations?
QWhat is the luxury experience like on Norwegian?
QWhich cruise destination is the most beautiful?

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