Cruising just might be the most convenient way to see the world. By unpacking and settling into a room just once, you’re whisked away to multiple destinations and doted on with lavish dining, lounging, and entertainment options in between every stop. But when it comes to finding the right cruise line or itinerary among the best cruises in the world, the options can be overwhelming.
“The wonderful thing about cruising in 2024 is that there is literally a cruise for everyone,” Fora Travel Advisor and Cruise Lead Cameron Tempest tells PS, rattling off options from family-friendly and adult-only to ultra-luxury, barges, and sailboats. In fact, there are so many options that the cruise industry is set to launch 56 new ships between now and 2028. “While there is no one-size-fits-all option for first-time cruisers, there is a perfect match for everyone,” Tempest adds.
Finding the right sailing varies based on seasonality, budget, and most of all, an individual’s travel style and interests, so it’s essential to really think about the type of experience you’re seeking. “Consider what’s most important to you,” Adventure Life senior trip planner Mary Curry says. “For some travelers, that means finding the option that has the perfect date to fit over an anniversary or to see a solar eclipse. For others, it could be getting to that one port that you’ve always dreamed of seeing.”
We talked to three cruise experts to find out the best cruises in the world for various types of travelers.
