Our verdict on Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean ranks #1 in our Cruise Lines comparison with a score of 9.7/10 (outstanding). We named it Best Mega-Ship in this category. In short: industry-leading ships with broad itineraries and family appeal.
Royal Caribbean at a glance
Why it earned this score
Across our hands-on testing, Royal Caribbean stood out where it matters most for cruise Lines buyers: largest newest ships; private destinations; broad family activities. The full list of strengths is above.
Who should choose Royal Caribbean?
Royal Caribbean is a solid choice for most cruise Lines shoppers. If it doesn't fit, our Cruise Lines comparison covers the alternatives we rate highest.
Our score combines hands-on testing, real pricing checks and our editorial assessment — see how we rate. Affiliate relationships never change a ranking.