Miami, Florida · Founded 1972
- Flagship
- Mardi Gras
- Ship classes
- 7
- Formal nights
- Yes
Cruise Line Guides
Fleet, ship classes, headquarters, dress code, major US homeports, and who each line fits best. We verify against official cruise line pages and flag anything we cannot independently confirm as "Not published" instead of guessing.
Mainstream
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Carnival Cruise Line -
MSC Cruises Geneva, Switzerland · Founded 1988
- Flagship
- MSC World America
- Ship classes
- 8
- Formal nights
- Yes
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Norwegian Cruise Line Miami, Florida · Founded 1966
- Flagship
- Norwegian Aqua
- Ship classes
- 4
- Formal nights
- No
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Royal Caribbean International Miami, Florida · Founded 1968
- Flagship
- Icon of the Seas
- Ship classes
- 7
- Formal nights
- Yes
Premium
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Celebrity Cruises Miami, Florida · Founded 1988
- Flagship
- Celebrity Xcel
- Ship classes
- 2
- Formal nights
- Yes
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Disney Cruise Line Celebration, Florida · Founded 1998
- Flagship
- Disney Wish
- Ship classes
- 4
- Formal nights
- Yes
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Princess Cruises Santa Clarita, California · Founded 1965
- Flagship
- Star Princess
- Ship classes
- 2
- Formal nights
- Yes
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Frequently asked questions
How many cruise lines does this guide cover?
We currently cover 7 major cruise lines. We verify line-level facts against each line's official website and flag any value we cannot independently confirm as "Not published" rather than guessing.
Which cruise line is the biggest?
Royal Caribbean International operates Icon of the Seas, which debuted in January 2024 as the largest cruise ship in the world by gross tonnage. Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line are the three largest mainstream cruise brands in North America by fleet and passenger volume.
Which cruise lines depart from US homeports?
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian, Princess, Holland America, and Celebrity all sail regular itineraries from major US homeports including PortMiami, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, Galveston, Seattle, and Long Beach. See each line's detail page for the specific homeports it uses.
Do all cruise lines have formal nights?
No. Mainstream lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival include one or more designated formal or "elegant" evenings on most sailings of five nights or longer. Disney Cruise Line skews casual with themed evenings like Pirate Night. Luxury and expedition brands vary widely. See each line's dress code section for specifics.