North America - East Coast Cruises

Arcadia, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3) Nicely decorated in muted colours, the ship is stylish, not loud and brash. There are more staterooms with balconies on this ship than any others in the fleet. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Aurora, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2) The style of Aurora is influenced by her extensive travels and her style and cosmopolitan interior reflects an affinity for foreign shores. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Carnival Glory, Carnival Cruise Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5) Sister ship to Carnival Conquest, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty and Carnival Freedom, this is a large SuperLiner, with 3,000 passengers. There is a lot to do on board, and some passengers like to party until the early hours. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Carnival Triumph, Carnival Cruise Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.8) In the same vein as the other ships in the Carnival fleet, the emphasis is on having a good time, rather than a refined, relaxing experience. There is a large spa and good children's facilities. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.0) Another nice looking ship, with the same service and attention to detail offered on other Celebrity ships. As well as an Internet café, there is Internet access in all cabins. Expect the same level of good service that Celebrity is well known for. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Costa Atlantica, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.0) Costa Atlantica is one of the larger of the Costa fleet, being as tall as a 20-storey building and having a surface area 20 times the size of Rome's Olympic Stadium. A more modern, glitzy ship. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Crown Princess, Princess Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6) This ship launched in summer 2006, and is similar to sister ships Caribbean, Emerald and Ruby, although not identical. The ship holds over 3,000 passengers, and has been cleverly designed so as not to feel too crowded. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Crystal Symphony, Crystal Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.8) Uncrowned, stylish and comfortable, Crystal Symphony offers an upmarket experience on a mid-size ship, carrying 1,000 passengers. Most passengers are American. Food is varied and of a high standard. Service is excellent and there are no on-board announcements. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Enchantment of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.0) One of the line’s six Vision-class ships, Enchantment of the Seas is nearly 10 years old has recently been stretched – an extra bit has been added in the middle. The result is a bigger spa and rock climbing wall and Concierge Club for suite passengers. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Explorer of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6) One of five Voyager-class ships in the fleet, this is a big ship, carrying over 3,000 passengers, with a huge boulevard, Royal Promenade, running through the centre of the ship lined with shops, bars and restaurants and adventure activities such as ice-skating and rock climbing. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Jewel of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4) One of Royal Caribbean’s Radiance family of ships, this is a mid-sized ship (only 2,000 passengers, compared to 3,000 on some of the line’s other ships). Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

MS Eurodam, Holland America Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3) Eurodam is the first of Holland America Line's new Signature-Class of ship, with capacity for just 100 more passengers than the previous Vista Class, but an extra portion of deck that has enabled the line to add a second speciality restaurant, a new bar and private cabanas on the Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

MS Maasdam, Holland America Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2) A more sedate cruise than many that are around. The line offers a traditional cruise experience that is more upmarket than rivals such as Royal Caribbean International, and is categorised as "premium". Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

MSC Magnifica , MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: NaN) Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.0) Popular with the US and UK market, the ship is relaxed and informal, with a huge choice of places to eat and lots of children’s options. The ship has remote wireless access. The shows have had good feedback for their variety – from Bollywood to West End shows. Cruise Dates & Itineraries

Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4) Norwegian Gem is the latest NCL ship to offer Freestyle Cruising – a shorthand way to describe the line’s own-brand casual cruising. There are no dress codes – jeans are even allowed in the dining rooms – or fixed times to eat. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4) This is a large ship, and, until very recently, NCL’s newest, with lots of activities and entertainment. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.8) Previously Star Cruises’ SuperStar Leo, the ship joined NCL in 2004. It has a huge outside children’s area and an impressive atrium lobby. As with other ships in the fleet, there is an excellent range of cuisine to suit all tastes. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Queen Mary 2 (QM2), Cunard (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4) The first ship to be built by Cunard since QE2 in 1969, Queen Mary 2 caused great excitement when she joined the fleet in 2004, as the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews

Silver Whisper, Silversea Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.3) Elegant and spacious, ultra-all inclusive, Silversea offers an upmarket experience that is informal and flexible, rather than stuffy. Sister ship to Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper holds about 100 more passengers the older vessels in the fleet, Silver Cloud and Silver Wind. Cruise Dates & Itineraries :: Reviews