Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Epic

Like other Carnival ships, the Freedom is a big, bustling vessel that will appeal to a fun-loving crowd on a budget.

Solo Travelers

The Carnival Magic is the line's newest, most amenity-filled ship, and a lively vessel.

Families

One of Celebrity's four Millennium Class ships, the Summit is now ten years old, but still looks impressive.

The Norwegian Dawn is good for the whole family, reunions, or friends, but not for a formal environment.

The Dream is beautifully designed in the Art Deco tradition with a hefty dose of Disney culture mixed in.

Norwegian Epic is a huge ship that is great for families and does a particularly good job catering to the solo traveler.

The Allure of the Seas is, just by a few inches, the biggest ship sailing the seven seas (at least at the moment).

A huge ship that is great for families and does a particularly good job catering to the solo traveler.

Significantly smaller than Celebrity Cruises' new Solstice Class ships, the Celebrity Summit is a relatively quiet vessel that will appeal most to couples and retirees looking for a less bustling experience than one will find on some other major lines. The ship is slated for a major overhaul in 2012.

The Carnival Spirit is a mid-sized cruise ship that largely delivers good value for money.