Best Cruise Holiday Companies?

Most companies do a variety of travel options and locations. Looking for companies to avoid and companies worth looking at. This is how far we are in the planning stages. Thanks for your enquiry.

Just wanting to know which companies are not worth looking at, and which ones are...

EmilyDeals Different companies excel in some aspects and are truly appalling at others. You have to state :- time of year? Age mix'/children? destination? fly or leave from Portsmouth? child friendly or more adult? drinks packages included? cleanliness important? where you DON'T want to go.........hope you see my point. You will get more people involved if you are more specific.

angemski summer holidays, Caribbean, 4 adults and 2 children under 12. Don't care where we travel out of, don't need alcoholic drinks, ofcourse we want it clean.

SaverDeals Then definitely go with Royal Caribbean - they are not cheap but they do believe in very good customer service. I mentioned Portsmouth departure because I've done a few and the next time I am definitely going to make it easier and get out of a car and get on the ship - no messing around at airports at both start and finish of departure and then again for return. We've also noticed that the airlines that RC use are better with in flight meals and drinks included in the price. (probably because Americans wouldn't tolerate the options that we Brits put up with) Don't dismiss the drinks package - soft drinks really do sting your pocket over a two week period so factor it into your budget. P&O food very good but I don't think they have the equivalent fun factor of RC for all the family. The entertainment on RC is amazing (look online and you will see what I mean) The food and eating options is also mind-blowing and I would defy anyone not to find an option and cuisine that would please them. Both P&O were very clean (only my opinion but I'm fussy) Wouldn't ever go on a Tui cruise again - opposite of everything above. I can only comment on these three but I hope it helps.

angemski thank you, this is all really useful and helpful advice. They will be the first place I look.

SaverDeals What's your budget, including flights, excursions and tips? And how many nights?

What age will the eldest child be when you fly? (Child fare or full fare?)

Johnny Yeah you're right to mention excursions because if you're not savvy on deals or alternatives they are crippling.

Super advice thanks so much! I didn't realise they could lower their prices so this is great to know.

SaverDeals i make a note of all the offers and take a screenshot as proof, then ring and try to negotiate a slightly better price. You’ve nothing to lose. Last time we went on a Celebrity ship they couldn’t match a travel agent price but gave more onboard credit. Sometimes with Carnival cruises (P&O, Cunard, Princess and Holland America) you might get 5% off from working for a council, nhs or being in a union.

Same! They are very pricey though. We can dream

Thank you so much for this info, maybe we should look at a different location!

1. SaverDeals Good idea! There are so many good offers out there. Have cruised from Tui to Seabourn and the crew are the only thing you really remember, try to choose the cruise that is in a different port every day with the longest times on land. Some cruise ships are amazing but it is the ports you want to see. You don't need the biggest chandelier in the largest atrium to have the best holiday!