We Tested 4 Major Cruise Lines: Here’s Which One Is The Best
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We’ve cruised all over the world, visiting some truly incredible destinations on four very different cruise lines — but which one gave us the best overall cruise experience, the best value for money, and most importantly, which one can genuinely claim to offer a premium cruise experience? In this video, we compare our real-life experiences aboard: Celebrity Millennium Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas Norwegian Star Crown Princess Our journeys have taken us to some unforgettable places, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Antarctica, Canada and Alaska. Every sailing has been a trip of a lifetime — but the ship, the service and the cruise line experience can make a huge difference to how memorable that journey becomes. We put all four cruise lines head-to-head and compare them across the things that really matter when booking a cruise: ⚓ Pre-cruise planning and booking experience ⚓ Embarkation and boarding day ⚓ Cabins and accommodation ⚓ Ship facilities and things to do ⚓ Atmosphere and overall feel onboard ⚓ Food and drink ⚓ Entertainment ⚓ Cost and value for money From the huge and modern Spectrum of the Seas to the more intimate Celebrity Millennium and Norwegian Star, and our latest experience aboard Crown Princess, we reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each cruise line based on our own experiences. So, which cruise line came out on top? 🏆 Which ship gave us the best overall experience? 💰 Which offered the best value for money? ✨ And which one truly deserves to be called a premium cruise line? We’ve scored them, compared them and reached our verdict — and the results may surprise you! If you’re trying to decide between Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line or Princess Cruises, this honest comparison could help you choose the right cruise for your next adventure. What do you think makes a cruise line “premium”? Is it the service, food, ships, entertainment, destinations — or simply the value you get for your money? Let us know in the comments, and tell us which of these cruise lines you think deserves the title! 🔔 Subscribe to Cooksexplore for honest cruise reviews, travel vlogs, destination guides and more adventures from around the world. #CruiseComparison #PremiumCruises #CelebrityCruises #RoyalCaribbean #NorwegianCruiseLine #PrincessCruises #CruiseReview #Cruising #Cooksexplore #CruiseTravel Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooksexplore?igsh=MTlxa3luZXZ1YmRwcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters 00:00 Introduction - Comparing 4 Premium Cruise Lines 01:59 The Itineraries - Alaska, Japan, South Pacific & Antarctica 03:49 The Ships Compared - Celebrity Millennium, Spectrum, Norwegian Star & Crown Princess 05:25 Pre-Cruise Experience & Booking - Who Got It Right? 15:34 Embarkation Day - Boarding in Vancouver, Shanghai, Buenos Aires & Sydney 22:12 Cabins & Accommodation - Best Shower At Sea vs Worst Cabin Ever 27:18 Ship Facilities & Things To Do - Pools, Bars & Attractions 31:37 Atmosphere & Vibe Onboard - Chilled, Fun & Formal 36:39 Food & Drink - Included Dining Reviewed 42:22 Drinks Packages - Cost & Value Compared 44:29 Entertainment & Shows - Silk Road, Theatre & Live Music 48:54 Customer Service - How Each Line Handled Problems 53:56 Value For Money - Price Per Person Per Night Revealed 01:03:45 Final Scores & Verdict - Royal Caribbean 40pts, Norwegian 32, Celebrity 29, Princess 24 01:07:18 Final Thoughts - All 4 Itineraries Were Bucket List Trips