Best Cruise Ships For Young Families Conde Naste

The Best Cruise Lines in the World for 2023

Mega Ships

In 2022, Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards ranked Royal Caribbean as the best mega ship and Norwegian Cruise Line as the best large ship. So, you have some great ideas for where to book your next family cruise, but now the question is: which ship specifically is right for your group? I'm here to help you make this all-important decision.

Mega Ships (More than 4,000 Passengers)

- Royal Caribbean: Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas - Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Encore - Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama

Large Ships (2,000-4,000 Passengers)

- Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wonder - Royal Caribbean: Freedom of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas - Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Encore - Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama

Small Ships (Less than 2,000 Passengers)

- Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Reflection - Holland America Line: MS Rotterdam, MS Volendam, MS Maasdam, MS Veendam, MS Nieuw Amsterdam - Princess Cruises: Royal Princess, Regal Princess, Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess - Cunard: Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth

Of course, the best cruise line for you and your family will depend on your specific needs and preferences. But this guide will help you narrow down your choices and find the perfect ship for your next vacation.