Which Is The Best Cruise Line? Help Us Decide

Which is the best cruise line or which cruise ship is your favourite?
Let us know and help us decide on our next cruise.
At the time of recording, we have only been cruising for less than a year and have only experienced two cruise lines, P&O and MSC.
Why do you like a certain cruise line or even a specific ship and do you think we would enjoy it.
Please let us know your cruise choices in the comments.
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[@barneybodger3418]

Hi Marcus Well I have to agree with Ladyfibblesworth CUNARD QM2 so luxurious excellent food every where on the ship and all crew treat you like royalty. So relaxing no bustling crowds like you see on the Butlins type ships that hold too many people. We love CUNARD Really enjoy your videos keep it up

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we really hope to try Cunard at some point this year.

[@SeaBreeze5048]

Cunard QM2. Traditional cruising and treated like kings and queens from start to finish. Food is fantastic as well. Crew work so hard.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we are getting quite a lot of good feedback about Cunard.

[@SeaBreeze5048]

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[@ladyflibblesworth7282]

Cunard hands down, though the food quality seemed to have declined last time. My mother in law would live there if she could :)

[@flydriveexplore]

We do hope to try them for ourselves, this year if we can.

[@jerrycapstick3654]

Hi Marcus and Mel, we find Saga fantastic, the price may appear expensive but it does include a balcony cabin, chauffeured transfer to and from the port, all specialist dining, insurance, and a couple of excursions. Food and staff are excellent. Worth a look.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we haven't really looked at them but someone else just said they're really good too. We'll look into them but if they are fully inclusive and are of a high standard, it would be worth it.

[@user-pv8og6nd2k]

Cant go wrong with Princess , Cunard .Saga 😎

[@flydriveexplore]

Hopefully, will be trying Princess and Cunard this year

[@MichelleBruce-lo4oc]

Hi Marcus awesome live video I enjoyed it. How are you and everyone doing? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin. Have a great day see you next video 😊 I think there all the best cruises

[@flydriveexplore]

All good thanks. Yes, any chance of a trip away is good.

[@jeannebasanez7427]

Of all the cruises I have taken, I like Princess and Celebrity equally.

[@flydriveexplore]

Hopefully, we're trying both of those this year.

[@brucesumter4327]

wow so cool look like mel she doing your very Good

[@judesheppard3073]

Marella cruises, have been on two of there ships explorer and explorer 2, loved explorer on the Aegean Shores itinerary around greece, it was amazing, all inclusive including drinks, but also loved explorer 2 ship as adult only 😀

[@flydriveexplore]

Adults only and all inclusive sounds good, we have been looking at videos of those.

[@debbieyoung4249]

Princess ships are fabulous

[@flydriveexplore]

👍 Hopefully, we'll find out in 10 days time. fingers crossed.

[@christineE9301]

I think it all depends on the experience you are looking for. Holland America is the sweet spot for me. Food and service are excellent. Very relaxing. Most fellow travelers are well traveled and interesting to talk to. Fantastic, high-quality music. Not too formal, you can dress to the nines if you want, but less formal is fine too. People tend to be very down to earth. Interesting art too.

[@flydriveexplore]

That sounds like a good balance, cheers 👍

[@thedevondeckchair6429]

I would say the more you pay 💰 the more you get I’m going P&O in September but virgin looks good as well 😁👍🏻

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, we want to try Virgin.

[@peterwatkins9850]

I think it all depends on what you like. If you like formal and you dress up go for Cunnard, but if you want to be able to chill and wear whatever you like i can recommend Royal Carribean. Their european cruises are more a mixture of nationalities. The food is good, and the entertainment is fab. Can catch a full west end show in thd bigger ships. Im tempted to try Norwegian or P&O next.

[@flydriveexplore]

If we try RC it will be for a short cruise when we are in Florida. We both would love to try Cunard at some point.

[@SandcastleGirl]

If you want to try a royal caribbean ship with a more mature audience, I would recommend you try some of their older ships (radiance, voyager or quantum class ships). They have amazing prices for the old ships but it may not have all the bells and whistles. Id try it first and if you like it, go on an Oasis class ship. I went on Harmony of the seas and everyone was well behaved, including the children onboard. I loved it soo much, I want to go back in 2025 or 2026!

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks - We may be trying a short cruise with them when we are in Florida.

[@lcook0825]

We liked Princess when we did the Northeast and Canada. We also like Royal Caribbean.

[@flydriveexplore]

We should be on Princess very soon, fingers crossed it’s not cancelled again.

[@lcook0825]

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[@louised4260]

Can’t say I have a favourite to be honest. I have different experiences on different lines so try not to compare. For example I may get better food on Celebrity than P&O but I accept P&O is a lot cheaper. People knock P&O but it’s excellent value for money. I’ve done RC twice and that is more vibrant with more facilities, eating choices, different demographic as it’s predominantly American. The food on RC isn’t to my liking and I personally think it’s too expensive for what you get. If I am going to push the boat out price wise then I would choose Cunard or Celebrity. Whether I’m doing budget or luxury, I always have a good time. Hoping to try Virgin Voyager next as I’ve heard great things

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, P&O is very good value for the price. We are looking forward to trying Celebrity at the end of the year but do want to try Cunard at some point. If we try RC when we get to Florida it will be for a short cruise.

[@tombrown8281]

We like the Norwegian Prima the food 🍱 was really good the ship was just as good to 👍

[@flydriveexplore]

We have seen it on KZbin, it did look nice.

[@maryalford5417]

The Bristol Channel has the second highest tidal range after the bay of Fundy. By the way Seabourn is an all inclusive line. Quest my favorite usually sails with about 450 passengers unless going to Antarctica and there are fewer. The food is fantastic, the passengers are usually well travelled, older, traveling for excursions. Best crew, they know your name within 24 hours. I would recommend their cruise from Boston up to Montreal. I grew up in Barry but have lived in Texas for over fifty years. Hopefully my opinions are helpful. Cymru am byth.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, very helpful. Thanks for the tips, they do sound really good but may have keep it for a special occasion. Texas, I assume it's very different from Barry.

[@maryalford5417]

Yes, it's different. My favorite pub is The Plow and Hearth in Monknash. Really enjoy your vlogs. Especially the ones pertaining to my old stomping grounds. Porthcawl has the best fish and chips. Hope you have something special planned for March 1.

[@cruisingwithmolly8028]

P and o for us every time and has been for years so now on top tier which is lovely We have tried others but still prefer p and o Everyone likes different cruise lines 😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, they are all different. We do like P&O and it's good value for money. What was your favourite ship?

[@cruisingwithmolly8028]

@@flydriveexplore I love Ventura but also been on Arvia and Iona so don't mind We look at itinary and when we can go x

[@flydriveexplore]

@@cruisingwithmolly8028 We enjoyed our trip on Arvia.

[@dianacarragher5845]

We have cruised most cruise lines love Cunard just spenr 10 days on QE but enjoy Princess a good all round experience Celebrity but full of bars and no where to sit and chat we flown over to cruise P&O on Ventura & Azura 6 times including maiden season we cruise locally now out of Sydney we board Majestic Princess on the 14th March.

[@flydriveexplore]

We are about to try Princess for the first time, we actually board today.

[@dianacarragher5845]

@@flydriveexplore We have cruised a lot with Princess hope you enjoy it we are Elite with loyality but thats over a long time first cruise with them 2008 hope you enjoy your cruise

[@gwenmassey7631]

I am new to your channel and I have never been on a cruise but for Alaska I would recommend you watch Arlynns Country Craft, she also has a specific travel channel and she is an expert on Alaska cruises, I am sure her videos would help. 🎉🎉

[@flydriveexplore]

I'll check it out!

[@maryalford5417]

Seabourn, a division of Carnival Cruise Lines. My favorite ship is the Quest.

[@richardstreet7518]

P&O because of: it's inclusive, charged in £ not $ and you can improve the experience by booking the retreat and speciality restaurants. Celebrity would be my US choice. If you want to experience Cunard try a taster from Southampton to Hamburg. Or similar. Crossing the Atlantic on the QM2 can be 7 days of grey and sometimes rough weather with a lot of passengers, many of them characters in their 80+ I would pick cruise lines where I know I would be comfortable ..... No way Royal Caribbean or Carnivsl...

[@flydriveexplore]

Seabourn does sound very nice.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, P&O are good value for money and there's no compulsory tipping. We will be trying Celebrity later this year but do want to try Cunard.

[@richardstreet7518]

@@flydriveexplore Try the taster Cunard...

[@SteveOSpielberg]

I have not gone on a cruise trip yet but I have my eye on the Gurtuide Byrne cruises which is a Irish all star country and western cruise which goes around the Carribbean and Florida the next year one then the following goes around Alaska. I know people from Burnham On Sea who go on this cruise without fail.

[@flydriveexplore]

I had to look that up - Mel would love a Country and Western cruise 👍

[@SteveOSpielberg]

You get to meet all the country singers too like Daniel O Donnell and Nathan Carter. ( I met Daniel in Cardiff in Saint David's hall )

[@NurseBarbaraP]

We have enjoyed Celebrity and Holland America for a slightly more refined cruise. But I would NOT recommend sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale/Miami in the fall. It is prime hurricane season - and not the best time for cruising. Spring time is the best for Caribbean cruising - in my opinion. 😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Unfortunately, it's when we're there, isn't November the end (ish) of the hurricane season that's when the Med ships are repositioning over.

[@janedodd3131]

Have you looked at saga- 2 fairly new ships, the food is outstanding, amazing crew, saga collect you from home, all cabins have a balcony and more space on board per passenger.

[@janedodd3131]

Just to add , saga includes all premium drinks and gratuities, along with some excursions so nothing further to pay

[@flydriveexplore]

That's good to know.

[@flydriveexplore]

I haven't really looked at them, we'll take a good look. They do sound intersting.

[@janedodd3131]

Also jules Holland is on various cruises with ruby turner, they other point is there are no kids !

[@flydriveexplore]

@@janedodd3131 👍

[@arendlouw8178]

Sorry Marcus, we have only been on the MSC is South Africa. Best regards from Johannesburg.

[@flydriveexplore]

How was it?

[@arendlouw8178]

We did not enjoy it. The ship was full and children running around. Luckily it was only a 3 day cruise from Durban to Portuguese Island. When we got back to Durban, the disembarkation took 3 hours. Never again.

[@flydriveexplore]

@@arendlouw8178 We didn't have a good experience on MSC either.

[@NatSatFat]

Been on 3 NCL cruises Loved them, best was on Norwegion Dawn, Fantastic "entertainments director" there was mostly Americans on board, but he was waving the Welsh flag all the time and saying "He was saying to them "shwmae butt" all the time? plus a lot more welshyness, great stuff for the yanks?, maybe because he was from Swansea?, but cannot remember his name? , we sailed out of Miami.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we will be in Florida in Novemeber 👍

[@user-pv8og6nd2k]

Please just dont go Carnival too many people and to loud

[@user-bp5sy3xj9w]

Royal Caribbean without a doubt.

[@flydriveexplore]

We may be trying them in November

[@richardkeating2460]

I wouldn't cruise on msc royal Caribbean not to my liking princess are ok celebrity yes cunard and p&o now carnival in the US not sure virgin can't comment but they are cruising out of uk this year Portsmouth i believe go with your head out of Miami itenaries are Bahamas Caribbean etc but by all means do a trans Atlantic on Queen mary 2

[@flydriveexplore]

We are on Celebrity next October, unfortunately the QM2 is not cruising to the UK in the time we need it. We really want to try Cunard

[@norfolkboy6935]

If you’re looking to take a short cruise from Miami/Lauderdale, I’d be tempted to take a brand you haven’t yet cruised on or have already planned to cruise on. This will help to broaden your cruising experience and add value to your excellent channel. Royal Caribbean have plenty of short cruises (to include their private Island Coco Bay) that may fit your criteria. Appreciate your comments about RC vlogs haven’t impressed you but a 4 nighter would help affirm or surprise you. Really enjoy your content 🙏👍

[@flydriveexplore]

@@norfolkboy6935 Thanks, RC seem to have a couple of short cruises around the time we are over there. Mel really wants to try them.

[@carpscan]

Have only used P&O we find them excellent value, maybe not got the frills of others but it feels home from home Britannia being our favourite

[@flydriveexplore]

@@carpscan Agree, very good value for money. We enjoyed our trip on Britannia to the Fjords last year.