Two more Disney adults here. For anyone that loved the old Disney but hates the stress, nickel and diming, and reservations needed at today's Disney parks try Disney Cruise Line. My wife and I started cruising DCL after our kids grew up, best idea ever and well worth the $ for an actual VACATION. Do I feel a little silly talking to and taking pictures with characters? Yes...but silly keeps us young and fun at heart! Take the kiddo's to the parks, take your partner to the cruiseline.
@ceoa11 ай бұрын
Disney Cruises have always been at the top of my list because i like to be spoiled while on board and sounds like i was correct.
@dannyi73011 ай бұрын
Nothing has surpassed the Celebrity Edge class for my partner and me. It feels like being on a mega luxury yacht rather than a giant cruise ship. While I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for families, it's an unparalleled experience for two adults seeking a luxurious getaway. Every cruise we've taken since our voyage on the Edge has felt like a letdown, and we eagerly anticipate our next journey on this class of ship. The cabins are absolutely breathtaking, (INFINITE BALCONY!!) the cuisine is exceptional, and even though we had a fantastic time on our last cruise with Virgin, Edge Class remains our top choice.
@crystaltaxandrealtor54327 ай бұрын
Thank you for this comment. I will try this one with my husband. We have not been on a cruise yet.
@bobbygriffin580511 ай бұрын
Probable fairly accurate results for all mentioned. The only thing I would add is in our experience NCL either leads in a couple of other categories or comes in a close second. We find NCL to be the best overall when you consider all things offered on a cruise.
@therealunclep11 ай бұрын
I crusied Eurpoe just two months ago on the Epic. I can't see NCL leading in any catagory. Subpar food, rude crew members, old ship. Never again NCL.
@lisagardner90311 ай бұрын
We have been on 33 cruises with NCL and that is our cruise line of choice. We are always casino guests and NCL has treated us very well.
@kestag211011 ай бұрын
Now my son has turned 18, we have ditched RCL and are doing Virgin this Jan (Australia) as a family. We’ve also booked Viking for 2025 from London to Northern Europe - bucket list trip as I’ve never been to the UK or Europe. We did our last RCL beginning 2023 and it so crowded, it just wasn’t enjoyable. I’m looking forward to Virgin
@barbaralazier835211 ай бұрын
I went on Viking on the cruise that you will taking next year. It was outstanding
@edithlyman182311 ай бұрын
Taking my 3rd Viking cruise in October. Love them. Very relaxing with no marketing while on board and staff are wonderful.
@EthanChan-gs9ze11 ай бұрын
I agree. DCL (Disney Cruise LIne) should be labelled as one of the best cruise lines in the world.
@ameliaerin154411 ай бұрын
Yes, you get what you pay for.😊
@texasboy511711 ай бұрын
As a retired couple, we find the Viking ships and experience is just about perfect for us.
@hugodalpe181211 ай бұрын
This is such a stunning video for me and others who might have been watching reviews and actually never being into any cruises... What would be a great first trip, and most of my inquiries were answered.. thank you so much. And please keep up your great work...
@rocketbackhander628011 ай бұрын
I daydream about the Roundabout almost every day. I miss being aboard a VV ship far more than I anticipated.
@allkristiningram11 ай бұрын
We really love NCL.
@catherinee1749 ай бұрын
My husband and 12:37 just returned from a Holland 10 night Caribbean Cruise on the Eurodam. We’ve been 70 nights on Holland America but this was our last. Add ons, poor service, food, activities aboard, lines and pushy sales tactics - we are moving cruise lines. Thanks for the referrals.
@limitedtime547111 ай бұрын
I haven't sailed viking yet but it's top on my list to try. Really appealing
@StonksLifestyle11 ай бұрын
Viking! I love their ships, crew, and food. The prices can’t be beat either!
@wesmorrison121111 ай бұрын
I really love Viking, no nickel and Diming.
@FelixTorres-wl5vt11 ай бұрын
I want to go on Viking, but I don't want to pay full fare one year ahead.
@barbaralazier835211 ай бұрын
I too love VIking. Initially they look really expensive but upon examination they include so much that the other cruise lines do not. By the time you add shore excursions, drink packages and internet the costs are so much closer.
@gardenadog11 ай бұрын
Just back from Alaska with Viking, our flight was 4 hours late but they took good of us and had food in our room as we didn’t get in until 12 midnight.we had a post cruise excursion in Vancouver and gave a wonderful tour and transferred to the airport, we got to the airport 2.5 hours before the flight which I loved. I get nervous when cut it very short and then have to rush to find the airline ticket booth and then get to the gate
@guayames11 ай бұрын
After 169 cruises, agree with your results. But I would divide the results between short and long cruises. Maybe Viking might win in that respect too. Thanks for a great video.
@mathtime920311 ай бұрын
What?? You could be pinnacle club, or any highest loyalty status.
@bobcochran28909 ай бұрын
The thought of cruising with 2,000 to 6,000 other people is frightful. We’ve booked 13 or 14 cruises with Viking…no children, no casino, lots of private places and quiet, fantastic dining, and luxury. Viking is rated #1 for a reason.
@allyruiz425611 ай бұрын
Thank you Ben. Very comprehensive and informative video
@richardmercer233710 ай бұрын
The "...Of The Seas" in the names of all(?) Royal Caribbean ships lends itself to endless jokes....
@susantompkins733111 ай бұрын
Great video. As a TA of 35 years, I mostly agree. I will make one comment though! To navigate NCL and the administrative quagmire, sorry but you need a TA for that lol. Once you cut through all that, and actually get on board-NCL is above and beyond the competition in regards to food and entertainment. No comparison to RCI. Or Princess. Entertainment? So much better than Holland America, Princess or even RCI.:)
@DEPUTYGETSOME11 ай бұрын
I’ve lost confidence in NCL. The stories of them cancelling people’s cruises for adding something to their cart after final payment, booking parents and children on different flights to different cities, and the recent story where they told the family to fly day of after they called questioning it and then even refused to let them join their trip for the land portion at the end of the Alaska trip. I feel like if you book with NCL you’re at risk of losing your vacation and money so I don’t really care how good the food is getting.
@reececollison510111 ай бұрын
The reviews on the newest class of ships are shocking!! They seem so poorly designed and far too much space given to the overpriced stuff, and far too little for the ‘peasants’
@sharondalynnewton756211 ай бұрын
I agree!
@LaShineSun11 ай бұрын
I USED TO GO NCL BUT NO MORE.
@FortheHealthofit.11 ай бұрын
I agree!
@JacobJohnsen-nu7nl9 ай бұрын
Disney is also super overpriced. I almost got to go on the Disney fantasy but I couldn't due to Disney's prices. Although you can argue it's worth the price.
@cafsixtieslover11 ай бұрын
We did a cruise with RC a few years ago on the Independence and it was great but there is big and too big and the new ones would be too big for us. My favourite line is still Cunard.
@lauraevans370911 ай бұрын
I love your speaking voice, joyful wisdom and hope to meet you some day.
@j.g750611 ай бұрын
We are Celebrity cruisers...they treat you very well and service is great
@ut5617 ай бұрын
well presented yet again :)
@Cowboys4life12310 ай бұрын
Thankfully I watched sun bright films travels doc on what a Disney cruise really looks like before I bought tickets.
@vickyhsu2411 ай бұрын
glad you all made this other channel so we get more videos!
@richscary11 ай бұрын
Great video as always! Keep them coming!
@taraoakes667411 ай бұрын
We really loved our trip on the Wish, it was just too short a trip. We can’t wait to go next year on the Prima along the top of Iceland, down the coast of Norway, and eventually ending in Southampton, England.
@lindastover954111 ай бұрын
Great video ❤❤❤❤
@lorenadugan635510 ай бұрын
We are totally interested in celestial. We love the Greek immersion cruises.
@lorenadugan635510 ай бұрын
I will say, as wonderful as Disney is, if you are not well-versed in Disney Ness, you will find the entertainment, trivia, everything is over your head. Yes, there are adult only spaces but everything on that ship is Disney centric. If you were looking for a well-crafted experience, there are plenty of other ships. If you are not a fan of Disney, with at least entry-level knowledge, this entire experience will be lost on you, over your head. Gary Bembridge did a really good video on this. While he enjoyed his experience, he found that he knew nothing about Disney so he didn’t get most of the presentations, however, beautiful and talented. The onboard experience is. Plus, if you’re not into kids, don’t do it.
@charleshamilton927411 ай бұрын
Disney? Never. The fixed dining times for dinner is a dealbreaker. I loved my cruises on Chrystal but you know what happened there. Cunard? Ugh. Don”t you just love the service and amenities based upon your family’s citations in DeBrett’s? Today, it’s Regent.
@GiulioGiurisato5 ай бұрын
I’ve travelled always with MSC but i want to upgrade my cruise experience. I think that I’ll try Celebrity. For you what’s the best cruise line? Thank you!
@belindan497411 ай бұрын
👍🏼 That was nice. Thank you for sharing. ⚓️🛟🌴
@raymondplodzien745911 ай бұрын
Nice job on the revue!
@JoeHartman8011 ай бұрын
Just off the NCL Prima and booked on Disney next year
@tombrown828111 ай бұрын
How was your cruise on prima we are going on it next Sunday going to France Belfast and on to Iceland and Norway we are looking forward to it
@JoeHartman8011 ай бұрын
@@tombrown8281 it was amazing!!!! We did Iceland to Southampton. Iceland was beautiful and then Norway is indescribable! We had thermal spa passes and they were great for the two sea days. Both our sea says were cold and rainy with outdoor areas closed. My only suggestion, indulge food hall was a hit, the local was much better than other NCL ships, and the specialty restaurants are much better. The buffet is extremely crowded at all times and main dining rooms were just okay. Treat yourself to the specialty restaurants. Enjoy!
@christineob871411 ай бұрын
@@tombrown8281just got off of it in London. Very small sitting areas for eating and the main pool is so tiny. Can’t imagine it when it sails to the Caribbean. Not many shows either at night.
@lynnetolson558711 ай бұрын
The only cruise we have been on was Viking and we weren't that taken with it. We aren't sure how much of it was the line and how much was that cruising might not be our favorite form of travel. We liked that Viking sailed farther north in Alaska than the other cruise lines we looked at. Our favorite part turned out to be up there and were glad we had paid for a land extension there. Viking's crew is very personable and pleasant. We had a balcony and enjoyed being outside and so immersed in the scenery. A big disappointment to us was that Viking brags that they don't nickle and dime you on board. True, but when you go on their very expensive extra tours, operators are free to push merchandise at you. We were really looking forward to spending our evenings listening to music. The piano player was excellent but the other musicians were very amateur, the cellist and viola player acted like they hated each other. The food wasn't exceptional in presentation and items to us. When we reached the southern most cities in Alaska, port time was short and if you hadn't signed up for one of the paid tours, your choice was to walk around in the tourist area by the ship because their wasn't time to get to any of the outlaying interesting places on your own. After hearing that all ships are decorated the same, I doubt we will choose Viking if we go on another cruise because part of the fun of a new place to us is exploring it .
@okiejammer273611 ай бұрын
You both always look spiffy, by the way. 🍹 Great video AND with needed information! Thank you..
@butalina11 ай бұрын
Well if it is on the Internet, it has to be true.....So real luxury cruise lines don't count like Viking Ocean, Silverseas, Oceania, Regent, Seabourn, Cunard....Service, food and luxury blows away those mass market lines.
@MrToryhere10 ай бұрын
The price point of the luxury lines is probably prohibitive for most people. And the experience on such vessels is not typical of what most people would see as “cruising”. My favourite line has two small yachts. The number of passengers each yacht carries in a year would probably not be as many as the number of people who travel on one voyage on the biggest cruise ship mentioned in this video. People who favour the small luxury ships don’t need to come to a channel like this to find out how good those ships are.
@butalina10 ай бұрын
@@MrToryhere The title of this video is pure garbage...If the name of the video changes to the most popular then fine...But the "Best Cruise lines" Ha....
@lisalopez473111 ай бұрын
No mention of Princess. It seems Princess might a bit like Qantas. They are both good brands that do need some work 😢
@jhendric985 ай бұрын
I took an Alaskan cruise to the Royal Caribbean last year. Excursions were a massive disappointment, and Mechanical breakdowns were daily. Food was massively horrible. I'll never pay for another Royal Carribean again.
@debbief288211 ай бұрын
Cheeses line you've ever said...no way!! 😅
@Thethinker61418 ай бұрын
I love Carnival it's the funniest cruise line
@cydneystephen281411 ай бұрын
Hey Ben. With Royal you mentioned Utopia; what about the Icon of the Seas? Agreed. Was just on the Oasis and the food was meh. Haven’t been on Norwegian since 2017 but hear the food is lovely. Haven’t been on Celebrity since 92’ but will be on the Edge next summer to Alaska. Haven’t been on Disney but OMG. Have you seen the prices for the Treasure? Looking forward to sailing Virgin too. Viking ships look gorgeous. Wow. Thought MEC would’ve been on this list as there ships are so beautiful. Will be on the Seascape this November. Praying the food is ok. That seems to be their downfall but hear they are getting better. Thanks Ben.
@MartaGee11 ай бұрын
Dying to go on a Virgin cruise but now Celebrity seems very appealing too. ❤😊
@Sh4dow68211 ай бұрын
Royal Carribean is #1
@winklepicking320211 ай бұрын
I’d love to try these lines, but I can only stick to P&O and Princess due to the other lines inadequate grab rails in the accessible bathrooms 😩 give us the horizontal bar on the wall and the pull down the other for goodness sake I’ll be going on them all then, I’d also be skint too 🤣
@Bright_Broccoli11 ай бұрын
I hope all the cruise lines seriously consider accessibilty.
@robertlee220211 ай бұрын
Very good video.
@j.kimodejon30048 ай бұрын
No cattle boats for us - give us only Windstar...and no kids!
@cflores927511 ай бұрын
Thanks Captain! Reporting for the journey 👨✈️🛳️
@GoncaloCarvalhoVlogs11 ай бұрын
😂
@francesgill862111 ай бұрын
I would love to try Viking but they are NOT friendly to solo travelers like Oceania and Wind Star.
@markt980511 ай бұрын
Surprised that Princess cruises is not mentioned.
@InsideCruise11 ай бұрын
It’s actually on the worst - a which report voted it last, behind MSC.
@markt980511 ай бұрын
@@InsideCruise I know the food on Princess is not as good as it was in the past but the overall Cruise experience remains the same. I usually choose a cruise on price and itinerary but Princess remains one of my go to cruise lines.
@peterbechard19002 ай бұрын
Viking by a mile. Yes they cost a little more but to be treated so well all the while not being nickeled and dimed for anything extra is wonderful. The crews are the best in the business and the ships are best in class. In the long run after not needing all this “extra” that is the gotcha part of the low class lines you can have a much more enjoyable cruise for the same or only a little more money. Big plus NO KIDS 😊
@MAEUNC4 ай бұрын
Awww........ you left out Windstar. It is simply fabulous for those who want excellent food on a small ship and don't care about the party. Truly 180 Degrees from Ordinary.
@jayoneill153311 ай бұрын
That last line was incredibly cheesy Ben, but it least you admitted it !! Love your reports, ‘til next time. 😊
@kowproduction11 ай бұрын
It's not easy to find a decently rated Cruise that isn't over 1000$ per person. They all seems to have pretty bad rating.
@karyndewit19311 ай бұрын
Carnival is much less than that.
@ljacobs35711 ай бұрын
Viking wants all of your money up front.
@robg123411 ай бұрын
Somebody probably already said this, but Disney Treasure is not the ship they bought. That one hasn't been named yet, as far as I know. Of course I could be wrong. 😊
@tresmith437911 ай бұрын
If you had to pick one cruise line for the rest of your life who would it be?
@Kirstien0511 ай бұрын
Viking ocen cruises😊
@iandean111211 ай бұрын
MSC! I love their ships, crew, and food :) the price can't be beat either
@reececollison510111 ай бұрын
Have to say I love P&O UK. They’ve been getting a lot of hate but imo they really don’t deserve it, Britannia is my favourite cruise ship ever. I’m aware there are cutbacks but the value for money is still brilliant and still more than worth the money they charge. I’d be more than happy going with them forever😁
@BlissGroove11 ай бұрын
I'm surprised there was no mention of Princess, the original love boat.
@derekng845411 ай бұрын
Viking or if money is no object, then Regent of the 7 seas
@Tatyana_237311 ай бұрын
Hey I want to know if my little bit of help come in on the patron?
@keithdudley75111 ай бұрын
I think I am in the 1% that loves carnival all the way 😭. I’ve tried other lines and Royal has some beautiful ships, but the vibe on carnival has captivated my heart since 2005😂
@charleshamilton927411 ай бұрын
Carnival. The Walmart of the Seas.
@jarrodtemplar283210 ай бұрын
You are dreaming pal, They are call now Pirates cruiseline. Give them sometime and you”ll see how they will steal from you.
@sct404011 ай бұрын
QE2.
@Sh4dow68211 ай бұрын
Isnt Celebrity owned by RCI?
@aurelian783110 ай бұрын
Yes
@Calendyr11 ай бұрын
Bigger isn't better. Crowded ships are not fun.
@toni372210 ай бұрын
To each his own.
@peterbechard190011 ай бұрын
When cruising here is what you need you need to avoid when selecting a cruise line. # 1 If they have more drink packages than you have fingers dump them. A f’ing soda package, get the hell out of town. # 2 A casino onboard. With the odds on a cruise line you would better off just walking down a dark alleyway in the bad part of town then throwing your money away in a cruise line’s casino # 3 if you want a crowded shopping mall just wait and visit your local mall during the holidays. No I don’t want some overpriced photo package snd no I don’t want a cheap souvenir. # 4 Mega Ships = Mega Problems. Overwhelming beautiful locations with tons and tons of folks who dress like they are at Wal Mart at 2 am. # 5. Oh cool a go cart track that cost more than the one at the mini golf com0ax and is smaller and slower. # 6 Carnival. A floating frat party. Keep it on campus you jerks Simply put, the Wal Mart cruise lines have pretty much destroyed the whole industry with their cheap fares that really don’t get you anything of value and during your whole cruise they just try to separate you from your money. If a ship is over 1,000 passengers just pass it up because your service will be crap and once you get over being at sea you will realize the food a the local mall food court is better
@DanetteSWhite11 ай бұрын
I don't care to be on such a huge ship. Way too many people for me. 6500.😲 I'm sure Virgin is a breath of fresh air. No kids! Viking looks too asymmetrical and boring.
@Sh4dow68211 ай бұрын
Disney has already been to Australia.. Was a total ripoff for what they were offering
@pianonine9 ай бұрын
Boycott all cruises that are now DOUBLE IN PRICE. Anything over $100-150/day is outrageous. PERIOD
@garyhunt434211 ай бұрын
Great Vid. Can you please do WORST cruise lines in the world 2023? Now that would be interesting ….!! P+O would be my favourite to win?
@toni372210 ай бұрын
He did a video on Worst cruise lines. You can look it up. Very interesting!!
@angelrosee7311 ай бұрын
Royal Ca-RIB-ean - it would help to pronounce it
@susanpitre118510 ай бұрын
MSC is the worst….never again!
@FJF11911 ай бұрын
Your hair looks as if you just came out of bed ...................