Contemporary / Popular Cruise Lines

More About Contemporary / Popular Cruise Lines

When you book a cruise, you're not just booking a vacation to the most beautiful, best cruise destinations, but you're also paying for the journey itself. That's why picking the right type of cruise is so important - so you can get the best cruise experience possible.

There's a best cruise line for every personality, budget, and family. But choosing that cruise line can be quite a bit of a headache if you don't know the differences between all of the types of cruise lines from contemporary to luxury to niche. Here, we'll talk about some of the most popular cruise lines - contemporary cruises - which are the best cruise lines for families.

What is a contemporary cruise line?

Those two previously mentioned features are actually what make contemporary cruises exactly what they are. Contemporary cruise lines are considered the best cruise lines for families based on their popularity and how well suited they are for all age groups (from children and teenagers to parents, couples, seniors and solo travelers). They tend to have the largest, best cruise ships (and even newer "mega" ships that can accommodate over 3000 guests) and offer a more casual atmosphere with opportunities to dress more "formally" on select evenings. They also tend to be the most cost effective cruise lines.

Cruise rates for these popular cruise lines typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, and vary by season, cruise line, and itinerary. Your best resource for the best cruise ship pricing and specials today is to continue to visit our website or call one of our Cruise Specialists directly.

Choice is the operative word when describing contemporary style cruising. These value-packed mainstream vacations are feature and activity rich, often exceeding the amenities found on a comparable land-based vacation.

Extensive onboard diversions include pools, health clubs and spas and a selection of dining options including beautiful dining rooms, casual lido deck restaurants, pizzerias and a variety of specialty themed restaurants. In the evening you can enjoy "Broadway" or "Vegas" style productions, a comedy act, the casino, or you can go dancing or just relax in one of the may onboard lounges.

These are the same adventurous cruises that you'll hear about having on-ship go karts, rock climbing walls, and ice skating rinks. While you won't find these thrills on every ship, these are the lines that pull out all the stops and amenities for fun no matter your age. Most also feature organized age specific "children's programs" with trained youth counselors.

Contemporary / Popular Cruise Lines