Ship Sizes – S, M, L, XL and XXL

After more than 200 cruises a lot of people ask me which is better, a bigger ship or a smaller one. My answer is always the same – YES! Seriously, there is no right or wrong answer to this question. It’s a matter of personal preferences and the kind of cruise experience desired. All cruise ships start out with the same list of basic amenities and features – staterooms, dining areas, public rooms, and passenger facilities. Obviously large cruise ships can offer more exotic facilities like ice skating rinks, rock climbing walls and even bowling alleys. But, they often lack some things smaller ships provide, such as a sense of intimacy and a less hectic on board pace. The reason that ships come in all sizes is the same reason that Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors and not just vanilla. It’s all about choice. When you plan your trip with your cruise expert at www.iCruise.com , they will assess your needs and interests and make recommendations based on your input. Things like how important is a large casino to you? Or do you prefer a quiet spot in the library to a late night disco party? Are you looking for family friendly ship or rather cruise with a mostly-adult group of passengers? Do you like to have set dining times or do you own thing like on an NCL Freestyle cruise? Are you a spa aficionado or never even make it to the gym?
You see, the reason there are more than 150 contemporary cruise ships plying the seven seas, is that one size most definitely does not fit all. A little advance thought and planning and some expert advice can go a long way toward insuring you sail on the ship that is just right for you.
Happy Sailing from the Cruise Professor

The photo below is of the Regent Seven Seas Voyager which carries 700 passengers in 5 star luxury