40 cruise lines offering ocean cruises.
A casual, German-language holiday at sea with buffet-centred dining, included table drinks and shows, suited to German-speaking travelers who want an informal resort-style cruise without dress codes.
Design-led contemporary cruising on mostly large ships, suited to travelers who want polished dining, live music and a calmer atmosphere than water-park-style megaships.
Port-intensive cruises from Greece on midsize ships with a Greek onboard character, suited to travelers who want to see many Aegean islands quickly rather than spend days at sea.
French-run river and canal cruising across Europe, plus some coastal sea voyages, for travellers comfortable with set menus, a largely French-speaking clientele and wine included with meals.
Inclusive luxury ocean cruising on refurbished ships of about 600–740 guests, with butler service in every room, for travellers prioritising space, attentive service and included dining.
Disney-themed ocean cruising with character experiences, stage shows, included kids' clubs and, on many Bahamas itineraries, private-island days, suited to travellers wanting Disney storytelling throughout.
Small-ship river cruising in Europe and Southeast Asia, plus 100-to-128-guest ocean yachts, for travellers wanting included shore excursions, meal-time drinks and a relaxed, low-key evening pace.
Inclusive, resort-style luxury ocean cruising on ships where every suite has a private terrace, for travellers who want drinks, WiFi and gratuities covered and a quiet evening atmosphere.
Traditional, British-run ocean cruising on mid-sized ships sailing mostly from UK ports, suited to travellers who want no-fly departures, smaller harbours, enrichment talks and dressing for dinner.
Small luxury and expedition ships operated in German and English, suited to travelers who want low guest counts on classic voyages or polar and Amazon expeditions.
Traditional mid-size-ship cruising with live-music lounges, smart-casual evenings and extensive Alaska programs, suited to travelers who prefer a calmer pace to late-night nightlife.
Casual, Margaritaville-themed cruises from Florida to the Bahamas and Caribbean on refitted older ships, suited to travelers who want a laid-back island-bar mood more than ship novelty.
Large, European-styled ships with multilingual service and tiered fare levels, suited to travelers comfortable with an international passenger mix who want to choose how much is bundled.
German-market river cruises across Europe and beyond, plus one mid-size ocean ship, suited to German-speaking travelers who want guided, destination-led trips more than onboard entertainment.
Large-ship resort cruising with flexible dining times, casual dress and many extra-cost venues, suited to travelers who want variety and activity and will budget for add-ons.
Adults-only, destination-focused cruising on relatively small ships with a strong culinary emphasis, suited to travelers who want included specialty dining and port-rich itineraries without big-ship spectacle.
A single small ship built for French Polynesia, with drinks, gratuities and Polynesian hosts included, for travelers focused on lagoons, snorkeling and island time.
German-language ocean voyages on classic older ships, plus river cruises, for German-speaking travelers who value long itineraries, included table wine and a traditional onboard style.
British-market cruising priced and paid in pounds, spanning large family-friendly resort ships and smaller adults-only vessels, for UK-based travelers choosing between those two very different styles.
Small-ship polar expeditions focused on Zodiac landings and time ashore in Antarctica and the Arctic, for travelers prioritizing wildlife and landscapes over onboard amenities.
Mid-to-large ships with a traditional cruise feel and extensive Alaska land-and-sea programs, suited to travelers who prefer classic cruising over waterparks and thrill rides.
All-suite midsize ships with excursions, drinks, specialty dining and gratuities bundled into the fare, for travelers who prefer one upfront price over onboard add-ons.
Resort-style ships packed with onboard attractions, shows and dining choices, suited to travelers who want the ship itself to be a main part of the holiday.
Scenic runs river cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia and small ocean ships, with drinks, excursions and butler service included, suiting travelers who prefer few onboard bills.
Seabourn sails small ocean ships and purpose-built expedition ships with drinks, all dining venues and tips included, suiting travelers who want an uncrowded setting and few onboard bills.
Sea Cloud sails small windjammers whose sails are set by hand, with bilingual German-English service, suiting travelers who value the sailing itself over pools and shows.
SeaDream sails 112-guest yachts with an open bar, a watersports marina and no formal nights, suiting travelers who want smaller harbors and a relaxed, flexible routine.
Silversea runs small-to-midsize luxury ships and dedicated expedition vessels with butler-serviced suites and drinks included, suiting travelers who want attentive service and regional dining without large-ship crowds.
German-language big-ship cruising with a broad drinks list, tips and many restaurants in the fare, for German speakers who want fewer onboard bills and plenty of ship facilities.
Destination-heavy ocean voyages on mid-size ships with daily lectures and a tour in each port, for curious travelers who prefer quiet evenings to casinos and production shows.
Adults-only ocean cruising on ships of about 2,700 guests, with every restaurant included and no buffet, for social travelers who want nightlife and offbeat shows over formal traditions.
