Celebrity is great for couples! Apex was luxury hotel at sea!

I am a loyal NCL cruiser and have been on 32 cruises with them. I prefer the free style cruising and to pick when and where I want to eat. Also enjoy the fact there is no formal dress on the ship because I am on vacation!

I won a cruise on Royal Caribbean, from the company I worked for! It was definitely top drawer cruising! The food was great, the entertainment was awesome! Rooms were lovely! Roomed with my friend as I did not win two trips one for me and one for my husband, oh well! He stayed home to babysit our young toddler son!

If you take Royal Caribbean, take an empty water bottle with you…they don’t provide drinking water in your cabin anymore or you’ll buy the drink package.

I’ve done over 25 cruises on Royal, Carnival and Norwegian. I find Royal to be the best for me and my family. I agree that longer cruises on Royal feel very different then weekend cruises. Norwegian has to much additional charges on board that I didn’t not like that.

Having 2 Princess Cruises completed I can honestly say the Food was fantastic, the Service Excellent and the Cabin stewards went above and beyond every day.

Great tips - I think choosing the ‘right line’ is SO important for cruisers - so many people I meet take one cruise then decide they don’t like cruises, but the reality is they just chose the wrong company to cruise with 🤦🏻‍♂️

I have only cruised with RC and MSC. I took Mariner of the Seas with RC and have cruised 3 times on Meraviglia with MSC. Just by the number of cruises, alone, you could figure that I enjoy MSC much more. I think the primary reason would be that I only travel solo. Even Mariner, being a smaller class ship, I felt like I got swallowed up behind all the crowds of people. Plus, when I cruised, it was much more of a party-like atmosphere which isn't my scene at all. Also, I suppose it could be said for most cruise lines, but it felt like they just nickel and dime-d me to death. So, the cons I found on RC, for me, are turned into pros with MSC. Much more relaxed atmosphere, older crowd, purchasing packages are made much simpler, much more relaxed private island and I actually enjoy the food offerings. Plus, if you are a solo traveler, they don't add as much of a supplemental charge like other cruise lines. I apologize for getting too long-winded. However, I have to disagree about the level of service on MSC. I have had nothing but top-notch service every time I've cruised with them.

I have to agree with Ben. Royal Caribbean’s “Oasis of the Seas” was my very first cruise as a single cruiser, and I found it to be an absolutely perfect beginner cruise experience. I’m a little surprised to hear that many people find their included food to be mediocre. I remember being blown away at how good the included food was. Gained 8 lbs that week. Princess’s food was horrifying on an Alaska voyage I took with them, but they redeemed themselves when I sailed on the Discovery Princess to Mexico last November. The food was phenomenal. As a solo cruiser, NCL is probably my most favorite. The solo cabins cost less, and are clustered into their own neighborhood within the ship - even having their own private lounge and activities director. I found the “Free at Sea” program to be an exceptional value, as it afforded me two specialty dining restaurants included in my fare.

Taking a cruise is my ultimate vacation, unpack once, no worrying about food, clean room and visiting places, day and nightly entertainments..need I say more?

Excellent video, Ben, and nicely produced. A "Part 2" would be great for Cunard, Disney, and Celebrity. As a seasoned cruiser, I would like to see and hear about these and other cruise lines.

We have been on about 50 cruises. Our favorite is NCL. We like the entertainment, freestyle dining, no formal wear (we’re on vacation, not at work), and price. Our least favorite was Royal (you had nowhere to eat between 3 and 5:30pm, cabin was so horrible, pressure by staff to give them a “10”, ship was dirty, never again. Princess was nice, no complaints except I got food poisoning from the food. Carnival was fine, a bit more of a drinking crowd than we like, but otherwise good. Fun activities. Holland America was good, but passengers were a bit too old for us and the entertainment was so bad that we ended up either in our cabin or doing jigsaw puzzles in the library as we were so bored, but staff was fine and food. We like the NCL itineraries. Celebrity prices seem to be too high for us. We get a good deal on NCL so we can afford more cruises

My wife and I love Princess Cruise Lines the most They have a lot of specialty restaurants which are free to all passengers on the ship! They offer some of best routes and the service is the highest as we have been on Carnival, Holland America, NCL, and Princess Cruise Lines many times as a few of the smaller lines too. We recommend Princess to everyone we meet!

Princess is my favorite cruise line by far, BUT I wish they had a big glassed-in solarium like royal Carribean. On an RC cruise we passed thru a BIG nor’easter and we were in the solarium with pool, hot tubs, restaurant and bar, ignoring the big storm outside, in spite of the heaving and rolling which didn’t bother me. I was playing a dice game with 7 other passengers. 😊

First cruise was to Alaka with Royal Caribbean. Too many people, too many art auctions, too many unsupervised children and the stops were mainly for passengers to buy jewelry at cruise line owned jewelry stores. It just wasn't for me. Next was a Christmas market cruise down the Danube with Viking. Loved everything about it, but of course I am older and childfree so it worked for me. There is something for everyone in the cruise arena...you just have to find it.

I’ve been on Norwegian Cruise Ship shorter name: NCL I like that Norwegian you get to pick your own food and sit where you want

This was very informative and helpful, thank you!

We like Viking that sails on the ocean for their nightly shows..not their river sails which kind of boring after dinner, no shows, but overall, we like the ships and the service.

Thank you for all the helpful information. Loving this new channel ♥️

Great video! Thanks for your help!

Fantastic information thanks! Love your channels!

Excellent video!!! Very informative and well put together. Kudos!

Thanks. Great information. Love your videos.

That's so much of gr8 info. Thanks for a detailed video. 👍

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for someone to come out with a video like this!

Awesome topic! I liked learning about starlink being added... could be a game changer for me!

With RCL, you can ask for two appetizers , two entrees, more desserts as long as your stomach can hold them during dinners. And their buffet..you will be bufFAT once your cruise is over.

Thank you so much for the information you was amazing I love your presentation

I’m saving this video for reference! Thanks

Enjoyed this video very much… Thanks for all you do and the time you take to do it🚢

Excellent video, thank you for sharing your opinions about each major cruise line.

Good info well presented. Thanks 🙏

Ben, another outstanding video! Loving the new channel and appreciate your insight.

Amazingly useful! Thank you!

Nice video. Great info. Really like how you did the pro's and con's. This is great info for me. Thanks and take care.

i truly apprecate your non-bias opinions on the different cruise lines you do a great job.

Bro, this was super well done. Structured, concise, personal. Thanks!

I'm very enjoyable to watching your video thanks you so much for your sharing

A very nice summary! Great start to this new channel!

The best ship is the one I'm on! It's all about what you want. People hate on Carnival but I find their new ships to be amazing! I can't wait to hear what you have to say about Celebrity 😊

Thx u so much very informative 👍

As a NCL cruiser i can confirm that some stuff can be canceled but its not really worth taking it into to matter when your booking a show or activity ect.

Thank you very much for such an informative narration of all the different cruise lines. I learned so much from your video, and I have watched hundreds of cruise line videos and yours is by far the best. Great job!!!

Excellent video. So much information

Thank you Ben and David!

Great video! Thank you!

Excellent content, very useful and seems non-biased.. great job !!

13:00 the view is gorgeous! Now, I need to go on cruise. Thanks for showing

Really great overview thanks 😊

First ever cruise in a little over a week! Solo cabin on Norwegian. Great info!

What amazing video, thank you 🙌

Your videos are very good. I appreciate them.

Thanks for sharing your experience and helpful tips You're well informed. By the way, It was very informative. 😊😊

Great informed video thank you I have been leaning toward Norwegian so hopefully this one will be next. Carnival in a few weeks with hubby his first cruise

Thank you for this video it has some great information! This was very helpful for someone like myself who has never been on a cruise & doesn't know where to start looking. Thanks again!!

As a single (in a small balcony room) I've been on 3 NCL cruises. I highly recommend the Hawaii cruise, not just for the scenery, but the entertainment and other activities on board were excellent. Great onshore trips as well.

I found this video so helpful thanks

Great vid upload!! All of the important bullet points…. Achieved!!! Much love and appreciation for all of the work you guys put into getting this content out to us..

Very informative. I'm looking for a cruise to give my parents as a present for their golden anniversary. This was really helpfull, thanks!

Solid content, thank you 🙏

Thank you so much Ben, this video is so helpful! I agree we need to see a second video with Cunard, Viking etc. Love you guys!

I’m so glad you made this comparison video. Great info and also very fair and balanced. 😊

Your video has been one of the most informative videos my wife and I have watched. Thank you very very much!

Maybe me and my family are too insensitive, but we certainly love GOOD food…both my parents cook fabulously, I cook very decently as well. My parents don’t even go to restaurants that often, because they’re mostly annoyed by the lack of quality and taste. We NEVER found the food on MSC bad, not even close… there are some dishes, that were a bit bland, but those were mostly vegetarian options or appetizers…the entrées and deserts were always FABULOUS….yet not in an American way, that’s for sure… the food is very southern european, and by that I don’t mean the cuisine, but the seasoning, the portion sizes and the sweetness and stuff like that…I think the food is always seasoned very well…for instance there os an orange duck meal, or a veal dish with some kind of brown sauce, and if you eat it, you understand it…it just harmonizes perfectly…I think they do a really good job in the kitchen at MSC…sometimes the presentation is poor….the Buffet is a different story, and they could definitely do much better…but MSC is a main dining room cruise line…at least in my opinion…and I‘m also the type of person, who likes to dress up every night, at least decently (nice shirt, long pants and nice shoes, maybe a jacket), sit down and get served, after all I‘m on vacation on an absolutely beautiful vessel…I don’t want fight people in the buffet and wrestle for a free table at the overcrowded buffet. I also NEVER experienced bad service from the staff…Sometimes them being stressed out and having a lot to do, and maybe forgetting to smile, or to come every 5 minutes back to ask if everything is okay? Yes for sure, but NEVER rude or unfriendly, on the contrary…they are almost always super nice even to people, who are very rude…. I love MSC and honestly, they are so much cheaper most of the time, and I‘m always having such a good time, that I always find it hard to even consider a different cruise line…Buuuuuut this is just me😂 Everybody is different😊 I just had to say this, because I love MSC so much

Thank you for your always excellent content. I love your videos. I would never have thought of taking a Virgin cruise, now I can't wait to book one! This comparison was very helpful.

Thanks for great information

I found your channel through these types of videos during 2020. Not going to lie, I’ve missed them. Vlogs are great but I really appreciated how you presented these more informative videos and broke everything down. I’m happy to see there’s a channel dedicated to them!

This is fantastic. Thank you. ❤

New subscriber here and I truly enjoyed this video. I was a bit surprised Disney was not an option as it is loved by family’s and adults too. Thank you for sharing. This was a tremendous help to me moving forward

This was SO helpful to watch!! Planning a cruise honeymoon for my husband and I. We are first time cruisers. Thank you so much!

Very good reviews

Very well done! We've cruised all except Virgin Voyages. Your post is accurate.

I have cruised MSC four times and have another booked in a month. Obviously I disagree with your view but all folks have different experiences. One thing we all should remember as we watch reviews. I don’t know how long ago you sailed with them but the entertainment and dining have really been focused on in the last year. All staff I have encountered are friendly but I do feel they are understaffed. The worst thing about MSC is their on land operations and dealing with customer service. Very hit and miss and easier just to get an agent to handle all. Bonus: very reasonable.

The only video I found that made sense straight and Direct no extras thanks for this video can't wait to see more

Ben, you are soooo good at this. I appreciate so much your organization and professionalism. Great information. I would love to see you cover Holland America as well. ❤

Great video, would love a video about luxury cruise lines, like Hal, celebrity, Viking.

A second channel you’re really busy. So glad to see you offering information for novice cruisers

one of the most informative cruise video on the internet!

It's overwhelming trying to pick out a cruise line - thank you for helping me drop 1 line, MSC!

I only went on MSC out of Miami last August, 2023. Had a nice time. Went in pool with steps early in , not too crowded. Buffet had people just going in front of you to get food - it needs lines. We ate in specialty restaurants 4 nites - they were fine . There should be at least 1 area to get food besides dining room or buffet & may help. I'm not getting in lines on a cruise. Hoping Brooklyn getting on/off ship is OK later this year & not like what is on internet. MSC ships are beautiful. I want to like them because Miami ship was a positive thing mostly.

What a great vídeo, Ben. Amazing pieces of advice. I’d love to hear your impressions on Celebrity and to include South America in your reviews. Best🎉

This is fantastic. We are almost Diamond with RCCL and wonder what to try next. ✌️

Awesome review.

Great comparison!

Fabulous information! Thank you for the video. Have a wonderful day!

Thanks for your very informative and well-produced video! Any thoughts on Celebrity and Holland America?

Love both your channels! Would love to see a comparison specific to what’s best for Alaska! We’ve only cruised Disney & the Caribbean and I’m overwhelmed in which line to pick for Alaska.

Princess cruise gave us a free dinner to their specialty restaurant..which is marvelous. Unlike Royal Caribbean , they don’t give appreciation gifts to their loyal customers.

Went on Carnival Celebration by myself on its inaugural cruise from South Hampton, UK in November 2022 and I love it . Looking forward to another cruise.😊

Recently took Wonder of The Seas. Problem ? It doesn’t have the nightly broadway shows RCL was known for. Just some repetitive exhibitions. But we like the Central Park..it felt like we were not on the ocean.

Virgin is great! It was my first cruise line, and I've loved cruising since!

Great tips! ❤

Very educational video

Very concisely put, unbiased and accurate. I have done 3 cruises of which PRINCESS was the best of the Trio, the service, quality, exactly as described.....I love the large Cinema screen which is now a must for me....Virgin, I need to try, I am loving the food quality as a constant .....Well done, great summary!

Wow! What a fantastic video! Our fav lines are Norwegian and Royal Caribbean. We love the Solarium areas ofcRC ships.

Love this new channel. Thanks for all your hard work.

Thanks!

I love the way you say amenities

very good reviews!!!!! salute :)

So much information. Thanks for putting this out. To be honest, I hadn't looked at Virgin cruises as an option just because there are so many other cruise lines out there, and I didn't know if they would be for me. After your video, I've been looking through their site, and am going to be keeping my eye on them as well. Any chance you will make another to compare Holland America, Celebrity, Silversea, and Azamara? Thanks for doing what you do! Happy Travels!