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Zuiderdam
Holland America LineThe VerdictThese ships were Holland America's first foray into mega-size vessels, and they marry traditional HAL style with a partying Caribbean feel -- a weird fit…
Journey
Azamara Club CruisesThe VerdictWe wish more ships were like Journey and Quest: large enough to be interesting during long itineraries, but small enough to keep things cozy,…
Wind Surf
The VerdictAn enlarged version of Wind Star and Wind Spirit, the 312-passenger Wind Surf is a sleek, sexy, supersmooth sailing ship with a large spa and lots of suites, along with an…
Wind Spirit
The VerdictTwo of the most romantic, cozy-yet-roomy small ships out there, these vessels look chic and have just the right combination of creature comforts and first-class cuisine,…
Star Flyer
Star ClippersThe VerdictWith the sails and rigging of a classic clipper ship and the creature comforts of a modern mega, this pair of 170-passenger beauties provide a wonderfully…
Cunard
OverviewAddress 24303 Town Center Dr., Suite 200, Valencia, CA 91355-0908Phone 800/728-6273Online www.cunard.comEnjoyment Factor 5Dining 4Activities 5Children's Program 5Entertainment…
Queen Victoria
CunardThe VerdictThe Queen Victoria is far more than a smaller version of the Queen Mary 2. The classy QV has her own style, personality, and decor while maintaining much of the line's…
Wind Star
Statendam
Holland America LineThe VerdictThese ships are well made and designed, and for some, a perfect midsize in this age of gigantic circuslike megas. Public areas are functional and…
Veendam
Volendam
Holland America LineThe VerdictThese handsome ships represent a successful marriage of HAL's usual elegance and gentility with a well-done dose of classy modern pizazz. And they're an…
Westerdam
Zaandam
Azamara Club Cruises
OverviewAddress 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33132Phone 877/999-9553Online www.azamaracruises.comEnjoyment Factor 5Dining 4Activities 4Children's Program 0Entertainment 4Service…
Msc Cruises
Address 6750 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Phone 800/666-9333Online www.msccruisesusa.comEnjoyment Factor 3Dining 3Activities 3Children's Program 3Entertainment 3Service…
Poesia
MSC CruisesThe VerdictPoesia has exceptional styling and a full range of activities and amenities, all in the line's typically international and very social setting.Size (in…
Dawn
Norwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictHas someone finally built megaships for Generations X and Y? With a mix of classy and fun spaces, a lively atmosphere, awesome kids' facilities, and an…
Epic
Norwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictOne of the biggest cruise ships at sea, Norwegian Epic is busy, bustling, showy, and fun. She's the best ship at sea for entertainment, with an amazing…
Gem
Jade
Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
OverviewAddress 7665 Corporate Center Dr., Miami, FL 33126Phone 866/234-0292Phone 305/436-4000Fax 305/436-4126Online www.ncl.comEnjoyment Factor 5Dining 4Activities 4Children's Program…
Pearl
Pride Of America
Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictSailing from Honolulu, concentrating solely on the islands, and carrying an American crew, this vessel is literally in a class by…
Sky
Norwegian Cruise LineThe VerdictThe older (but still not very old) Sun and Sky have a cozier feel than NCL's bigger, newer ships, yet still feature multiple restaurants and lots of…