• The cruise industry is seeing an influx of rookies.

• If you are one of them, use this guide to decide which cruise lines are the best for you.

• This article is part of “Good graphic”, a series for travelers who plan adventures tied to cruises.

If you, like many travelers, are interested in trying the cruise waters, one of your first steps should be to determine your ideal cruise line.

Going on vacation at sea is not as simple as choosing where and when you want to go. Like hotels, the cruise industry covers budgetary companies to five -star floating resorts.

Some are excellent for families, while others do not allow children, some oriented to food lovers and others for bachelorette parties.

Choose wisely, or you may not be satisfied with your vacation. If you don’t know where to start, use this guide to help you navigate the waters.

For a cheap getaway

Cruises can be an economic holiday option with rates that often include accommodation, food, entertainment and several amenities on board.

Consider Carnival Cruise Line, Margaritaville At Sea and MSC Cruises to obtain the best explosion for your money.

Margaritaville at sea (yes, that Margaritaville) sells two night trips from Palm Beach, Florida, to the Bahamas for only $ 50 per person. Wait bars and restaurants that bear the name of the successful Jimmy Buffet songs and a simple cruise experience, although possibly dated.

Or opt for MSC. The European cruise giant is still expanding its American presence. But if he does not care to be a semi-artistic adopter, he can collect his itineraries of two to four nights for less than $ 300 per person, many of the popular Cruise Ports of Florida.

If you prefer the classics, try the carnival. It has a legacy of noisy and affordable trips, the cheapest also for less than $ 100 per person and day. Wait a diverse crowd, from families with children to spring breakers and single parties.

For a fun family vacation

The newest carnival ships will not be the most affordable. However, they will have services such as a Russian mountain, a string course, a patio of water and outdoor games, perfect to keep the children entertaining.

If that is the highest priority, consider reserving one of Carnival’s newest ships, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line or Disney Cruise Line. There, you will find attractive services such as aquatic slides, mini golf courses and adolescent children and adolescents.

Royal Caribbean is better known for his giant ships, some that accommodate more than 7,000 guests. More space means more activities: its few larger ones have a carousel, a surfing simulator, slide of high mallets, an ice skating track and a zip line.

Norwegian’s newest ships are slightly smaller. However, they still have outstanding facilities such as a virtual reality room, a kart course and outdoor games such as the pong without beer.

And how could we forget Disney? The brand only will surely win the youngest guests. If not, the fireworks show, the character are found and the grades and places that are named after the successful sweet store with the theme “Zootopia”, someone?) Could help.

Cruises for the family can start less than $ 100 per person and day. Wait for more Disney and any newer ships.

For example, the last utopia of Royal Caribbean’s seas has three -night itineraries from more than $ 180 per person and at night.

For travelers who love luxury

Cruises are not all giant, noisy and overestimulants. However, if you want a peaceful and inclusive vacation on board, a small ship, preferably with more rich retirees than young children, are prepared to pay the five -star resort prices.

In the world of luxury cruises, the rates that exceed $ 500 per person and the day are the norm. But with him, he will obtain indulgences such as the service of caviar, the butlers and the crew that will know their name before presenting.

You will not have to look hard for the truffle or the Foie Gras dishes, or pay your pocket for elegant cocktails and came prior to dinner. Depending on the cruise line, comforts such as Wifi and excursions can also be complementary.

Luxury ships are also much smaller than their gigantic counterparts in the mass market, which allows them to visit more exclusive destinations. Wait for various itineraries, from small Pacific islands to European rivers to Antarctica.

As such, these ships often only accommodate a few hundred, instead of a few thousand guests.

Popular options include Silversea, Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian’s matrices, respectively.

For a nostalgic and historical option, try Cunard. For more contemporary ships, consider Crystal, Explore Journeys, Atlas Ocean Voyages and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht collection.

Look at the Luxury Viking, Uniworld or Riverside Riverside cruises if you prefer to navigate the rivers.

For a luxury trip without breaking the bank

If you want a luxury vacation without a luxurious meal, exclusive options such as Princess Cruises and Holland America Line could satisfy their luxury itching.

In a premium ship, guests can wait for classroom rooms with class instead of aquatic slides and a relaxed atmosphere instead of nervous children who align for a zip line.

Let’s take GEN X GENIAL CELEBRUDIANCES, for example. The new ships of the Royal Caribbean Group brand have elegant interiors, high restaurants and a guest capacity of more than 3,850, ideal for travelers who want a large but not overwhelming ship.

For smaller boats of boutique style, try Oceania cruises. Its largest ship adapts to less than half of celebrity’s guests. And unlike its competitor, services such as Wi -Fi and Premium coffees are free.

The same goes for the complementary specialized restaurants of Oceania: crucial for a cruise line that is proud of luxury food on board.

For a younger and more optimistic crowd, there are Virgin trips.

The Kids Cruise Line fleet has a sensation similar to Miami and Las Vegas Resort, a colorful friendly decoration with Instagram and fun gastronomic options. If you feel more playful, you can even enter the tattoo store on board.

Starting costs vary per company, from approximately $ 100 per person and day for celebrities and princesses to more than $ 150 for Virgin and Oceania.

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