From Royal Caribbean to MSC: Cruises ranked from best and worst according to reviews

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gary Bembridge, the creator of the ‘Tips for Travelers’ YouTube channel analysed reviews posted by passengers about some of the most sought-after vessels owned by a variety of cruise lines aimed at English-speaking passengers. Splitting the cruise lines into five categories used by the cruise industry: mass resort lines, premium lines, small ship luxury lines, ultra-luxury lines, and locally focused lines, Bembridge then compared the average ratings of each cruise company over the last nine months. Global cruise giant Royal Caribbean was found to have the highest rating among passengers in the mass resort lines category, with a score of 3.2 out of five. Looking at premium lines, Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean, was the highest ranked in this category at 3.6 out of five, with former passengers saying onboard service and food, as well as better and more modern ships, make a Celebrity experience more enjoyable.