The Best Place To Be At Sea Awards

2012-2013 Top 30 Cruise Ships chosen by Cruise Traveler Magazine.

Highlighting the most popular cruise ships of the year.

These cruise traveler favorites, chosen with the help of the cruise experts at Cruise Reviews Online are the latest, based on their cruise reviews, and make up our list of the Top 30 best cruise ships.

Compare the list to your own cruise experience.  Match your your personality, interests, and lifestyle to the list and see which ship best works for you.

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Cruise Traveler Magazine and Cruise Reviews Online feature cruise reviews on more than 185 cruise ships on the world's Top Cruise Lines, so don't be disappointed if your favorite isn't on the list below. Still not sure which cruise ship is the best for you? Just read the cruise reviews, then give us a call ( 800.365.1445 ) and one of our experts will be happy to help you plan your perfect cruise vacation.

Over the last ten years, a number of new ships have entered the market. These ships come in all shapes, sizes, and personality, each one designed to peak your interests, and lifestyle.   Finding the perfect cruise ship isn't always easy for first-time cruisers and people who haven't cruised for years. These days, cruise ships range from the intimate luxury yachts of Seabourn, to full-service floating resorts the size of a small city (Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas- 6000 + passengers!)  

New cruise ships come into service each year, and classic ships are constantly being remodeled and upgraded to offer guests the latest and greatest amenities at sea. So if you want the inside scoop on choosing a a cruise ship that's right for you, you've come to the right place.

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Cruise Traveler Magazine's

 "The Best Place To Be At Sea"

Cruise Ships List for 2012-2013.

The semi-annual ( Jan & July ) Best Cruise Ships List has been compiled by Cruise Travel Magazine's editor and publishers, Raye & Marty Trencher, and reflects the best cruise ships as reviewed at Cruise Reviews Online.  In total, 30 ships made it to the 2011-2012 list.  You will find luxury, premium, mainstream, and river cruise small-ships on the list. This reflects the diversity of cruise ships and the appeal they have to a wide variety of interests and activities for cruise travelers.

Here they are...

• Royal Caribbean International

Allure of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, and Jewel of the Seas

Editor's Note: Raye & Marty Trencher reviewed Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas The World's Largest Cruise Ship, when they sailed on her maiden voyage port of call to Falmouth Jamaica.  Along with her twin, Oasis of the Seas, both ships offer some of the best entertainment afloat, along with outstanding onboard activities for both adults and kids.

• Norwegian Cruise Line

• Princess Cruises

• Celebrity Cruises

• The Yachts of Seabourn

• Silversea Cruises

• Cunard Line

Queen Victoria

• Windstar Cruises

Wind Surf

• Disney Cruise Line

• Crystal Cruises

• Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Mariner

• Viking River Cruises

Viking Emerald

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