4 Cruise Lines Running Rings Around Their Competitors!
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Күн бұрынI look at the best cruise lines in each of the 4 main cruising categories and why they are the best choice right now, and why smart cruisers are choosing them over the other options.
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00:28 Best Mass Resort Cruise Line
05:24 Best Premium Cruise Line
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@charlesmoss8119 2 жыл бұрын
I have never wanted to go on a cruise - yet I find myself compulsively watching your channel - and every now and again I see something and in my head a little message appears ‘you know what…’
@keawarren 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I had zero interest in cruising, but after a few months of watching Gary, I booked a cruise. Now I really wanted to cruise Alaska.
@RetiredSignDude 2 жыл бұрын
Go once, you'll go a lot. It's cheaper than a hotel at the beach, and it INCLUDES food, great service, and entertainment. You cannot beat the value. Or the service.
@ditto1958 2 жыл бұрын
I never wanted to, but eventually went on one… and didn’t like it much. But I like watching these videos. Go figure 🤷♂️
@AugustoLugo1983 2 жыл бұрын
Cruising is not for everyone, but once I did it, I got hooked, I have gone places that I would have never been or heard of before, and the service and experiences have been wonderful. I find my self always looking for the next cruise trip, happy traveling @Charles Moss.
@cababyboomerq6012 2 жыл бұрын
@@JulieWallis1963 You forgot not having to pack and unpack over and over!
@michaelalan1270 Жыл бұрын
we'll stick with regent. It's very expensive but when you leave, no matter where you ate, how much you drank, you owe them nothing. 600-750 passengers, large luxury cabins, huge balconies, huge baths,walk in closets, impeccable service. Our May 2023 10 day cruise from London south is $29,000, at least double of all the rest but it's worth it. And it includes business class air, one nite in departure city at luxury hotel, all transfers, most excursions. Older crowd, no one under 21 or maybe 18, almost all couples, no loud drunks or partiers.
@bizzihead4631 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary, I hope you're well. I have been a bus driver for nearly 26 year and between 2008 and 2019 during the Spring and Summer season I worked as a coach driver touring UK, Ireland and Europe. I also did the excursions from the cruise ships coming into Belfast, usually up the Antrim coast to the Giant's Causeway. A good tip is to talk to your coach driver if you get a chance, they may be able to add bits into the itinerary if the tour guide agrees. For instance usually before heading back to the ship, if we had time we would do a quick tour of Belfast city. On one occasion a couple had planned to go hiking up Cavehill ( a mountain walk with scenic views over Belfast), they then decided to book an excursion to the Giant's Causeway instead. I got chatting with them and on my way back to the ship I took a detour over the back of Cavehill giving them a great view over Belfast and their cruise ship followed by a quick tour of Belfast. I always looked at the cruise ships in awe as my coach looked minute beside them. I started cruising in 2018 and eventually got to see what it was all about. As always your advice is spot on, thank you.
@patriciamartin5788 Жыл бұрын
You sound like a very nice coach driver. not many coach drivers would take you on a detour to see something you missed only in Ireland I would say good on you such a nice thing to do and Belfast is definitely worth a tour
@pilotalan 2 жыл бұрын
Wife and I have done mass market cruises. We are now hooked on Viking. No kids, wonderful staff, outstanding food (Manfredi's has one of the best steaks I've even had anywhere in the world). Not crowded, laid back, some of the best service anywhere, ever, land or sea.
@christinepotts6415 Жыл бұрын
Our no 1 cruise line too.
@lineapearce1865 Жыл бұрын
@Alan Colon - encouraged to hear you and your wife are hooked on Viking. We’ve generally cruised HAL and a friend HIGHLY recommended Viking Cruise (Alaska), so we’re booked for ‘23. I was a bit concerned that Viking might be an expensive “bore” - glad to hear you both love Viking. Looking forward to our experience!
@christinepotts6415 11 ай бұрын
Agree with you about Viking, down side and only happened this year excursions bookable in advance but times based on the status of your cabin and by the time we were allowed to book a good number of the excursions we chose were already fully booked this was to Alaska so we ended up cancelling and loosing £1,500. After 3 river and 3 ocean cruises in the past we found this disappointing and should this setup continue we will never get to go on a Viking cruise to Alaska as will never book higher than a deluxe balcony.
@noname-JS Жыл бұрын
Norwegian (Royal Caribbean), Holland America (Celebrity), Oceania (Viking), Seabourn
@kays749 2 жыл бұрын
If you want a traditional experience (which I do) HAL is the way to go.
@silviaeastonborges5204 4 ай бұрын
Holland no longer has ANY classical music ( such as 3x day Lincoln Center Stage, no classical piano playing, etc. after reaching the 4 star level🙈
@sallydown4636 Ай бұрын
@@silviaeastonborges5204 How very sad - classical is the only music I'd go out of my way to listen to. Not that I don't enjoy other kinds of music (in fact, I enjoy or tolerate almost all kinds,) but I truly love classical music of all kinds, and its availability would be a factor in my choice of cruise.
@FrancoisD551 2 жыл бұрын
Gary! You are the pinnacle in your field. And this video is one of your best. So accurately presented, with such clarity, detailing all levels and standards of ships. Concise and yet pleasant to view.
@janesmith572 Жыл бұрын
was just thinking the same
@izengolf1 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Due to terrible seasickness I would never risk a cruise yet I find his videos so excellent and informative that I want to take a cruise even though I know it would not work for me.
@maxchodos7256 2 жыл бұрын
Agree with your choices. have sailed on HAL, Princess and RCL. HAL is our favorite. Great food and terrific choice of music. The crew always seems happy too.
@alisonsmith4060 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you're highlighting Holland America! I have had incredible experiences with this line.
@tcmw779 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Gary. We love NCL. We had cruised Carnival (Triumph) in 1999, we were in our 40s, had a son in 2001. We then cruised with NCL Feb. 2020 (just before Covid got crazy) on the NCL Dawn and loved her. We then did an Alaska cruise on the NCL Encore in Sep. 2022 and are now booked on the NCL Joy through Panama in Jan. 2023. We are now in our 60s and really love NCLs Freestyle Dining and Free at Sea programs. We were lucky enough to get the Haven on the Encore and Joy.
@DNHarris 2 жыл бұрын
Gary, you do such a great job sharing your thinking in your video series. You have a great talent for understanding the cruise customer and helping us all navigate our current want and needs. I always look forward to videos from you.
@cruiseforever1281 2 жыл бұрын
Gary, you presented an excellent descriptive summary of these categories. I agree with you, Seabourn has the unique combination of elegance and casual style. For those who want, the crew becomes a family - especially for solo travelers. If I’d sailed the other categories, I could do multiple cruises a year but with Seabourn I only cruise once a year. But what an extraordinary experience!
@suegordon6805 Жыл бұрын
Hubby and I just returned from a Viking all inclusive expedition ship to Antarctica. It was absolutely amazing. It was all about enrichment and education. Nothing more. Saw whales, seals, penguins, oh my! Got to go onshore. No partying, all adults. It was the best trip I’ve been on in a long time. Best food selections including sushi.
@lbl9066 2 жыл бұрын
Love this man so much. He explains things in detail and it helps a first timer, solo person…
@franklinstephen3268 2 жыл бұрын
Hi how are you doing?
@Michele-ot8bh 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you regarding Seabourn. I have over 200 days with them , but since 2019 have not been able to travel. Now have finally booked my Seabourn cruise for June this year- really looking forward to it, so am very pleased to hear you recommend them too now. Thank you
@patriciachirgwin3238 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary. I’m glad you mentioned Saga, but you didn’t say much about it. We’ve travelled several times with Saga and love the line. The fare paid includes everything from gratuities, dining and drinks as well as bus travel from the port into town if you don’t go on an excursion and also includes transport from your home to the port. The entertainment and food is excellent and Saga’s greatest asset is its crew - they are amazing! So friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. They are amazing. That’s why we keep going back. They are a small cruise line, but they are great!
@nowotny1207 Жыл бұрын
Regents is absolutely my favorite! They were quick to respond during the pandemic and gave us options regarding future cruise credit vs refund. We did both because we had several cruises booked. I have been on 8 cruises with them so far and loved every one. I love destination cruising and not the party boats. Having a butler and all the attention to detail makes us feel pampered and well cared for. We have become friends with a couple of our regular butlers and request them when they are on board. We prefer to take fewer cruises that cost more and have fewer passengers than the mega cruises ships that are “cheaper”. (No we are not rich - we just plan and save!). Our next 2 cruises have already been booked.
@chriswilliams6568 11 ай бұрын
many of us would like them if we could afford them. Of course they would be the most popular, but at 4 times the price.
@calvincrim1984 2 жыл бұрын
Went on my first cruise called the MSC Merviglia with my wife. Booked it immediately again for next year. Fantastic time! Highly recommend.
@thomasrinschler6783 2 жыл бұрын
I and several other members of my family went on our first cruise on NCL to Alaska in 2019, and absolutely fell in love with the experience, and NCL as a cruise line. We immediately booked a Caribbean cruise for early last year which was (obviously) unfortunately cancelled. We had already planned the next one beyond that for the Mediterranean in October of this year, and we used our budget for the missed cruise to splurge on the Haven. We're really looking forward to the experience!
@topgun1178 25 күн бұрын
We have a Mediterranean cruise (Greece and Italy) in September on NCL Epic in the Haven. Talked about it for 35 years and finally pulled the trigger. Can’t wait!
@davidlloyd2943 Жыл бұрын
You definitely have the best best cruise review channel! Your delivery is refined and your information is conclusive. I agree with your recommendations; my wife and I started cruising in Oceania when we were 55 and it seemed we were the youngest on board. We didn’t mind as it was the best cruise we have ever taken. We have been on Oceania every year since and love it each time. Thanks, again, for your channel and your reviews.
@georgemortensen7623 2 жыл бұрын
I sailed as crew as a young man, stewards department. I sailed the SS United States (the Big U) , the SS Independence (the Indy), and the SS Constitution(the Connie). I grew up in a maritime family and my father finished his career running a fleet of universe class tankers for DK Ludwick based out of Bantry Bay and London. I still love traveling by sea and I agree with your assessments, especially on your high end. I have spent time on NCL, Holland, Princess, Silversea, and Seabourn. By far, by a wide margin, my go-to line is Seabourn. Depending on the cruise, the people can be the variable but the crew never is. They have always been upbeat, personable, helpful, and simply nice kids. I have traveled with them to the middle east, the far east, India, Greece, Croatia, the Maldives, Italy, Australia, and NZ. Love this line.
@user-pb7xt8dt8f 9 ай бұрын
Seabourn rocks
@dennisalexanderreilly8624 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, I place NCL above RCCL simply because of freestyle dining and cruising concept. As a solo traveler, I want to dine when and where I feel like it without rigid seating times. To me, only one cruise line does this better than anyone else. I booked a Haven cabin on my last TA crossing and the ship within a ship concept is really appealing to me, allowing quiet and peace, or a great people interaction when I felt more inclusive. I hear lots of people put down the mass market ships without fully understanding how good they are at catering to lots of us individualist.
@maddybee4523 2 жыл бұрын
Dennis, you are so right….for me, it’s NCL, then RCCL, then Celebrity.
@dennisalexanderreilly8624 2 жыл бұрын
@@maddybee4523 yes, exactly!
@joshmartin1938 2 жыл бұрын
Thanx- Im a solo-er as well. Good info
@scottulbrich5562 2 жыл бұрын
NCL is a great company
@carolhudson1732 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree after sailing NCL I've never sailed on another cruise line again.
@keithhenderson5976 Жыл бұрын
We are platinum with NCL, we have enjoyed their entertainment offerings. The recent announcement that they are eliminating the "Broadway" type shows and reducing overall entertainment offerings are having us rethink booking future cruises on Norwegian.
@Fromtheb77 Жыл бұрын
I had my first ever cruise last week on the new disney wish. I am addicted to cruises now. The entertainment, the staff, the cleanliness, the FOOD! It was all so overwhelming and plus i got the verandah room which was gorgeous. I had access to food anytime of day and it was all day. The couples who were at our dining table ate with us every night and we were so alike that we kicked it off right away and made great friends. I don’t know what cruise to go on next
@DaveKGold 2 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful, thanks! My wife and I are doing a Mediterranean cruise on NCL in early November from Rome to Israel. It's our fifth cruise together as a couple. We had some other cruises planned during the height of COVID but put them off until later this year.
@lisajaworski3387 Жыл бұрын
I love the large ships with tons of activities. Thanks so much for this very detailed video. On Carnival, my absolute favorite activity is the Chefs Table Dinner. It’s absolutely superb! I was a Chef for years and this dinner is super impressive.
@pspicer777 Жыл бұрын
Tried Viking Octantis trip to Antarctica... highly recommend. Excursions, service, food, ... all beyond excellent. Was like having my own personal yacht and crew.
@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@AlisonPickering1960 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gary! We always appreciate your production values - well done!
@annademo 2 жыл бұрын
The one thing that Norwegian has that the others do not is their Hawaiian cruise on the Pride of America. It's the only line, as far as I know, that doesn't make you sail from the US west coast and waste 4 - 5 days at sea. You fly into Honolulu, pick up the ship there, cruise around the islands for 6 days and return to Honolulu for your flight home. We added 2 days before the ship departed to visit local sights such as Pearl Harbor, Waikiki and Diamond Head.
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
Great point!!!
@chrisflatekval3918 2 жыл бұрын
To me, the days at sea are the most enjoyable, so time spent getting to your destination is not a “waste”. A great way to relax and enjoy all these fabulous ships have to offer.
@jacksons1010 2 жыл бұрын
_Pride of America_ is the *only* US-flagged cruise ship. Having an American ship is what makes it possible to cruise Hawaii round trip without needing to stop in a foreign port. I highly recommend NCL’s Hawaii cruise.
@midgygal7811 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed I liked that the Pride of America overnighted in Maui and Kawaii so got to spend two days in those ports.
@greggmeaux5120 2 жыл бұрын
One of our best cruises! Great itinerary makes it possible to get out into the islands visited without any stress
@Elaines-travels 2 жыл бұрын
I just returned from a Mediterranean cruise on the Norwegian Star which is an older ship thus smaller and loved it. It didn’t have the flashy Broadway shows which I would love to see, but it was lovely to have the smaller ship experience. The service was excellent and as a solo cruiser the staff went out of their way to be attentive, and as I also walk with a cane they were absolutely fabulous at ensuring that I had everything that I needed. This was my first ocean cruise as I usually river cruise, NCL’s free style cruising won me over right away and I will definitely be cruising with them again when my destination makes ocean cruising the thing to do.
@franklinstephen3268 2 жыл бұрын
Hi how are you doing?
@williamd9205 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary. You always have great information for us cruisers.
@TravelWithKabirCD 2 жыл бұрын
Having sailed Koningsdam in 2019, I can attest that it's a fantastic ship. I loved music walk, and I thought their approach to entertainment was top notch. However, Celebrity will always be #1 for me!
@roberttorrie3651 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gary. You are far and away the best when it comes to cruising. After trying Princess and Windstar, we are totally hooked on Regent. We have been on all of their ships multiple times and are never, never disappointed. Great service, great food, pretty good tours, and everything is included. Our favorite ships are the Splendor and the Explorer.
@micheleroyalty4092 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree, about to go from Miami to Lisbon next spring. The food is varied and high quality. All inclusion is a great positive. Great services, we are upgrading to the Penthouse.
@KMMK2371 2 жыл бұрын
Great information Gary! Thank you for providing us with so many choices!
@davidsauls9542 2 жыл бұрын
You are The Best !! Always efficient and complete in a review. Everything we want to know in a pleasant, entertaining, well edited video. You have helped so many people! Thank You Sir !!
@Lord.Kiltridge 2 жыл бұрын
We just got off an NCL ship one week ago. They offered us a last minute upgrade to a Haven suite at a great price and we jumped at it. The Haven dining and bar are outstanding. The one place they fell off IMO is the flights. Two two hour flights took an entire day going down and dropping us off at the airport eight hours before the flight was the first of many problems we encountered coming back. Additionally, I am going on a solo HAL cruise to Alaska in three weeks. Glad to know that all my research seems to be in agreement with Gary.
@chriswilliams6568 11 ай бұрын
how can flight problems be the fault of a cruise line.
@johnsax1445 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Gary, and after many trips with many lines, you are spot on in your choices.
@simongreasley8643 2 жыл бұрын
The ranking and reasons why is really useful, thanks Gary.
@maurieshakespeare5835 2 жыл бұрын
Just back from our first cruise for 31 months on Seabourn. Wow, they were outstanding and certainly improved on our 2019 cruise on Quest.
@EdwardTravels 2 жыл бұрын
We just got off an 18 day Hawaii cruise on Holland America. Loved everything about our ship, the Koningsdam and all of the crew was fantastic
@donnajohnson3633 Жыл бұрын
My husband and I are avid cruisers ( 50 + ) and agree with you for the most part. The only thing that brings NCL down a notch for us is the shallow, small swimming pools. Not big enough for the ship size. Perfect example is the Epic. This is a big factor for us and keeps us going back to Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Princess. We also like to do Celebrity when we want a quieter experience. Thank you for your excellent videos!
@kevinbriner3811 Жыл бұрын
I'm a travel agent and had a fellow agent suggest listening to your videos in a Facebook group. The responses were mostly people who already follow you. I'm glad I got to here as this is great information for travelers and their agents. Thank you for your informative video.
@cruiseadmiral Жыл бұрын
I see a lot of misleading info, pointless generalizations here. Poor are the cruisers if they base their choices solely on this collection of banalities. As a travel agent, you must be the first person to explain your clients that the right measurement tool for cruising experience is the ship, never a cruise line.
@travelingwithmikeandpam9074 2 жыл бұрын
We went on Holland American in April, loved it. We're doing a Christmas cruise with them! We bought the laundry package & will do it again!
@MsHorseracer Жыл бұрын
We’ve done 2 Oceania cruises and are so glad we discovered them! Wonderful service and great dining. I like to be able to chill. I don’t know if I could handle a huge mega ship.
@frankhawrusik165 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent summary of the best experience you can get in each category Introduced lines we will consider in future cruising
@ax19653 2 жыл бұрын
NCL is my favorite so far. We will be sailing on the Norwegian Joy this summer, and I we can't wait!! Sailing out of New York to Norfolk, then 3 days in Bermuda , and then back to New York.
@cathy3392 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you recommended Holland America. I went a 7 day cruise. The absolute best service.
@brmolnar Жыл бұрын
I found your channel yesterday and it is so strange how cruises have changed since the last time I went. My last cruise was to Alaska in 1994 on the Royal Caribbean 'Nordic Prince', which only carried around 700 passengers. At the time, the 2000 passenger ships were new and looked enormous in port. To hear a 2000 passenger ship described as the 'premium classic' feel, and not the 'biggest boat in the harbor' is strange.
@blackimpala1967 2 жыл бұрын
That tease at the end got me. I now need to know what cruise lines to avoid.
@bforman1300 Жыл бұрын
My grandmother's favorite was the American Queen riverboat. My parents took it a couple years ago and found it very affordable with many tours included. Additional note is that dad was reluctant due to being terribly susceptible to seasickness, but even though the Mississippi River was at flood stage the deck - according to dad - was as stable as a parking lot.
@chriswilliams6568 Жыл бұрын
No one gets seasick on a river. It is not the sea. Glad he liked it. I would rather visit other countries. Take care.
@bforman1300 Жыл бұрын
@Chris Williams motion sickness, sea sickness, same ducking difference. When the Mississippi is roiling at flood levels, it can most certainly make some sick. The steamboat was so stable that it wasn't a problem, even for someone as sensitive as my dad.
@deb7518 Жыл бұрын
My stepfather was one of the pilots who drove the American Queen, back before he passed in 2002. He was originally offered the captainship/captaincy? of that boat when it was first launched, but preferred being a pilot, as it was more actual driving of the boat, whereas the captain does a lot more passenger contact/pr stuff. He met many Celebrities like Helen Hayes, Tanya Tucker, Patricia Neal and others. (He was popular with passengers, but once told me "I've done that enough....I just want to drive the dang boat!", lol.)
@bforman1300 Жыл бұрын
@Deb according to my folks, a lot of the crew really love the boat, their coworkers and the life, to the point of having to be ordered to take their vacations. When the original company went out of business they took other jobs, but as soon as the new company picked up the boat they quit and were all-in.
@deb7518 Жыл бұрын
@B Forman I can believe that many employees were that loyal. He (and my mom) made many good friends on both the American and Delta Queens. My mom (who had a great voice) even got to sit in and sing frequently with one of the regular bands, and once even with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, who still toured then and were booked as a special attraction on that trip.
@bobbywright411 2 жыл бұрын
As always, tons of useful information. Thanks
@gerrypower9433 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary - please consider a post centered around children; that is which ships are best if you have kids with you, and which ships are best for folks who would rather travel with few children around. Thanks!
@texasboy5117 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you ranked the ship lines. This was a question I’ve had for some time. I would rank the lines as you did.
@geral1187 Жыл бұрын
Always pragmatic, and down to what it matters the most. Well done Garry. 👍
@KateandBree 2 жыл бұрын
I love that your most recommended cruise lines all come from Norwegian Cruises. They are amazing!
@chriswilliams6568 2 жыл бұрын
He only recommends them in their lowest of ship classes.
@jacquipaper 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big cruiser. Cruised since 1988. I agree with you take on HAL and Celebrity and Oceania. You are spot on. Oceania food and experience is worth every penny. Stunning cruise line. However; disembarkation. It can be your lasting memory of your trip if done badly. One line I have given four chances to and because of their disembarkation process; never again. It is Cunard. Mary, Victoria and Elizabeth. Every time there have been altercations, verbal and physical as we leave, not involving me I might add. I have never experienced this with any other line.
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
Good point as it’s things and detail like this that also show how much a line cares / focuses on the full experience
@melissajomama7815 Жыл бұрын
Ty for a wonderful review. Im starting to cruise again after COVID. Ive learned so much from your presentations. I hate doing research but it is invaluable and really teaches me so much.
@iloper Жыл бұрын
MSC is stepping up. I love NCL and HA, but for a more dynamic Medi cruise, I really loved the Orchestra. Not the newest ship, not the best food, but a great experience overall and an amazing itinerary. Cheers!
@jonathanbott87 2 жыл бұрын
I just started cruising and chose Norwegian because because of what's mentioned here - the studio stateroom really was great. But also they have been heavy on promos which pushes them further ahead - open bar for only $20/pp/pn service fee, a # of prem. dining meals included, and 50% off airfare on some itins.
@brianmathisinmontana Жыл бұрын
Just completed a Seabourn cruise. 7 days of cold, miserable rain and the staff made it wonderful.
@GaryWalshDublin 2 жыл бұрын
What a treat . Your video is so informative. I m planning my partner birthday next year and now i know what to look out for
@elridgedixon9678 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as usual Mr. Bembridge. However, having done 14 cruises my worst experiences were on Celebrity and Seabourn. Imagine the latter offered sandwiches on embarkation in Barbados, while Silversea ushered us to a lovely buffet. My personal choices in your categories are Royal Caribbean, Azamara, Oceania ( excellent food! ) and Silversea, 3 cruises with impeccable service.
@reddragon3518 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just a fantastic breakdown of cruise lines.
@kencarp57 Жыл бұрын
Gary - LOVE your videos! You pack more truly useful info into every video, it's amazing! You are WAAY ABOVE other cruising channels. But DUDE... you need some ORANGE T-shirts in your merch shop! Every T-shirt I own is ORANGE! And I mean BRIGHT ORANGE! You can do better. 😂
@b33p Жыл бұрын
So much work went into this video. Great job, very informative.
@Smokeyham Жыл бұрын
A very helpful overview of the different classes of cruise lines and possible choices within those classes.
@crisletourneau8049 2 жыл бұрын
100% with you about NCL. Love them.
@joansmith5870 Жыл бұрын
Great and detailed overview!! Helpful in making choices.
@andreas4268 Жыл бұрын
We absolutely love and enjoy Holland America! It meets our needs and such a lovely ambiance.
@aliasmarg8ta127 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. I've only cruised once (for a wedding). This video helps me decide which cruise line to consider next.
@andreas4268 2 жыл бұрын
You are a wealth of information Gary! Thank you so much and so glad you are making the very most of your retirement years! Cheers😊
@TheTawnyarae 2 жыл бұрын
Recently switched from Carnival to NCL. I’m very excited for our Thanksgiving cruise.
@ccblue2140 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you.
@BardWannabe 2 жыл бұрын
As a solo traveler under 50, I see Virgin competing with NCL and RCL for my money. I’ve cruised with Virgin twice for less than $200 a night and it included everything, which is very competitive with the solo cabins on the others once fees are included.
@ND-nt6yw 2 жыл бұрын
The only thing stopping me from booking with them is I wish they had longer caribbean sailings in the summer. I cannot wait to see what they do next and they are more affordable than some may think.
@BardWannabe 2 жыл бұрын
@@ND-nt6yw You could do a 4-day and a 5-day cruise back to back. That would actually give you enough time to try all the restaurants.
@mainenative5928 2 жыл бұрын
@@ND-nt6yw I agree. Looking at some of their Mediterranean cruises for next year.
@cherifurr3935 Жыл бұрын
But those solo cabins are SO small!
@tlm7767 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE HAL. Always had great food and great service. The new music walk has been a game changer.
@chuckmeadows1581 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Gary. I very much enjoyed your thorough review of the various options for cruising. Very good information. Thanks, my friend.
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@contessalouannec8064 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank You
@lizswinney2637 9 ай бұрын
I have gone on a few cruises on Holland America. One to Alaska and one from Hawaii to Sydney. Loved it.
@nitab1971 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to see you choose NCL as your first go-to line. And, of course, their premium lines Oceania and Regent were your luxury lines. They seem to have everything figured out! I'm looking forward to cruising Oceania and Regent.
@cherifurr3935 Жыл бұрын
You will love Regent and Oceania!
@patriciachirgwin3238 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary. You’ve included Saga in your comments, but you didn’t go into detail about them. We love Saga - it’s great that everything is included in your fare - all dining, including specialty dining, gratuities, drinks and transfers from the ship to the local town if you don’t go on a tour. We also love that they pick us up from home, so our holiday starts then! It really feels like ‘how the other half live’! But their best asset are their fantastic crew, who are so welcoming, friendly and can never do enough to please. Incredible! I know they don’t have casinos, but we don’t mind. They have everything we want in a cruise - and no kids! We love them!
@joycegreer9391 2 жыл бұрын
Great insight and info about all the different options.
@henryhemming1494 Жыл бұрын
A brilliant critique Gary. Will help with choices this year. Hope to see you at IMM!
@markwrichards 2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I love regent after our first cruise with them in 2018. Prior to that fun adventure we swore we would never be "cruisers". But wow did they win us over. We have a trip booked for June with regent and two more I. 2023. That said we may try seaborne based on your recommendation. For those of you on the fence here is what we love about cruising on regent. 1. Over the top service without being stuffy. Perfect service if that makes sense. 2. Great guests. We have met some of the most wonderful people on regent. Both service staff and guests 3. Awesome excursions (included). Regent has a knack for finding really fun and interesting things to do in the ports they dock at. 4. Smaller ships. 600 to 700 passengers feels like the goldilocks number on board. 5. Cool itineraries. You get a taste of places you may never have considered before. Yes, it's only a taste but you can always travel back if you really fall in love.
@cherifurr3935 Жыл бұрын
Regent is fabulous! Can’t wait for a Gary to try them!
@xr6lad 2 жыл бұрын
I've always liked the mid-sized Celebrity rather than the huge resort. I think it's also because they usually have a lot less children which for me , on a resort ship, would be a deal breaker (sorry I'm at an age that just didn't want hundreds of children or teens tearing round). Sometimes on my Celeb cruises there's be less than 20 children.
@lauravalentine9488 2 жыл бұрын
We were on the Edge Easter week and there were only 67 children on the ship! I'm sure the vaccine rules had a lot to do with it.
@designdoctor247 2 жыл бұрын
i agree w u ...
@Driver2616 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Celebrity all the time for us…
@designdoctor247 2 жыл бұрын
which Celebrity 😀
@MagnoliaHoosier Жыл бұрын
You’re so informative!!! Thank you 😊
@PaulCashman 2 жыл бұрын
My problem with NCL is that they tend to nickel-and-dime you a lot, especially for specialty dining. For my money -- and for the myriad of good, free/included dining options onboard -- I've found that Carnival's newer Excellence-class, Vista-class, and Dream-class ships are the best option. While they are not as "freestyle" as NCL, they are quite casual on board and I like the relaxed, fun vibe onboard.
@loriheuer5010 2 жыл бұрын
Great video comparing the different class of ships. I think I will have to look at NCL after hearing about their music choices. We mostly cruise with Celebrity and RCC and a few with Princess. We are doing 2 river cruises this summer and fall for the first time, one in Europe and the other a Mississippi.
@tammydriver5759 Жыл бұрын
What I'd like is a 50+ cruise, with plenty of swimming pools, hot tubs that are HOT, plenty of NO rabbit food (vegetables) or non-vegan options for dining, no loud late night parties/events, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a balcony suite.
@waydegardner7373 2 жыл бұрын
Your insight is always appreciated. We’ve done nearly every line in the two lower tiers. Thay all seem to be about the same with the exception of Carnival. I’m not a big fan but for an inexpensive family trip, they suffice. We did a Viking Rhine cruise last Dec and really enjoyed it. Our Viking ocean comes in Nov. Oceania is next in our list. I wish cruise lines would make it easier to navigate their sites. Something Viking does exceptionally well. Lastly, is there a video for researching and selecting a TA? We’ve always booked our own but based on another of your videos, we may get better service and less headaches through a top notch TA.
@juliatarrel1674 Жыл бұрын
I'd love that too. "How to choose the right travel agent for you." Tell us what we should expect them to be able to do, what to look for as red flags or dealbreakers. How to tell if someone's worth her weight in gold, too.
@PuenteAJ 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful, great video Thank you Gary
@susanmellups3207 2 жыл бұрын
My Favorite HAL. Music and food, tea a plus.
@yellowrosetravel9035 2 жыл бұрын
For the larger lines… I love Royal Caribbean. To me it is the best for our interests in this category. For a classic line, my absolute favorite is Cunard. So wonderful.
@leahmulder78 Жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful! Thank you!
@gatsby6815 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gary. We love Windstar small ship cruises with 125-250 passengers.
@FlorianWehde 3 ай бұрын
I am so impressed with your content! Thank you so much for all the work and effort you put into those videos.
@tipsfortravellers 3 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching
@inthevault9603 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve never been on a cruise. Well, I’ve never really been on vacation other than visiting family, so this is a big deal for me. 😊
@cliffnorman178 2 жыл бұрын
What a truly comprehensive video, done in your articulate and informative style.
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@micheleh4016 Жыл бұрын
You are such a wealth of information! Thank you.
@carmenbarrett7755 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching your channel for a long time and I’ve never hear you mention Fred Olsen, the first and best cruise line I’ve been on. Small ships, reasonable prices and a wonderful experience.
@fabrisseterbrugghe8567 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going on my first cruise at the end of June. Your channel has been immensely helpful.
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!