Princess Cruises Has Been Crowned Australia's Favourite Cruiseline

By Cruising With Honey - 08:47

Princess Cruises Has Been Crowned Australia's Favourite Cruiseline

Princess Cruises scooped the top spot in the Cruising With Honey favourite cruise line survey, with Royal Caribbean and Carnival rounding out the top three.

Every year I run a survey to ask the Australian Cruise Community, Which cruise line is your favourite?

The results are in, and there’s a clear winner.

And the winner is… Princess Cruises!

Princess Cruises came out on top, securing 33.8% of the vote, making it the favourite cruise line among survey respondents.

Royal Caribbean followed in second place with 26%, while Carnival claimed a close third place with 22.8%.

Together, these three cruise lines accounted for more than 82% of the votes, highlighting their popularity among Aussie cruisers.

The results at a glance

Here’s how the cruise lines ranked in the Cruising With Honey survey.

Rank	Cruise line	Percentage
1	Princess Cruises	33.8%
2	Royal Caribbean	26.0%
3	Carnival	22.8%
4	Celebrity Cruises	12.1%
5	Norwegian Cruise Line	3.2%
6	Holland America Line	2.1%

What about the other cruise lines?

Celebrity Cruises finished in fourth place with 12.1% of the vote. While it was some distance behind the top three, it still attracted a respectable share of the responses.

Norwegian Cruise Line received 3.2%, while Holland America Line recorded 2.1%.

Of course, a favourite cruise line is a very personal choice. Some cruisers love the big-ship experience, with waterslides, spectacular entertainment and plenty of activities. Others prefer a more traditional cruise experience, with elegant surroundings, destination-focused itineraries and a relaxed pace.

And let's not forget that the right cruise line can also depend on where you're sailing, who you're travelling with and what you want from your holiday.

Is your favourite cruise line the winner?

Here's the interesting thing about cruising: ask a group of cruisers about their favourite cruise line and you're likely to get some very passionate opinions!

Some will swear by Princess. Others wouldn't dream of sailing with anyone but Royal Caribbean or Carnival. And there will always be cruisers who prefer a smaller ship or a different style of cruising altogether.

That's part of what makes our cruising community so much fun. We don't all have to agree to share our love of life at sea.

Did your favourite cruise line make the top three? Are you surprised by the results, or did you predict Princess Cruises would take the crown?

I'd love to hear what you think.

Leave a comment and tell me which cruise line is your favourite and why. Is it the food, the entertainment, the service, the destinations or something else entirely?

A Note About The Results

For this survey, I included five of the main mainstream cruise lines visiting Australian waters during the summer cruise season. It wasn't intended to cover every cruise line sailing in Australia.

There are plenty of other cruise lines to love, and I DO love them all!

0 Comments

Cruise

Vote For Your Favourite Cruiseline

By Cruising With Honey - 11:44

0 Comments

Cruise Tips

5 Things I Never Do on a Cruise Ship

By Cruising With Honey - 10:29

5 Things I Never Do on a Cruise

There’s a well-worn saying among cruisers that the beauty of cruising is being able to do as little or as much as you like on your holiday.

But after 61 cruises, here are five things I never do on a cruise. And I mean NEVER!

1. Buy jewellery at sea

I’m like most girls who love sparkly, colourful, pretty things. Those sparkling displays and promises of incredible bargains can certainly be tempting. But you won’t catch me splashing my holiday money on onboard jewellery. The quality can be questionable, and the mark-ups can be absolutely eye-watering. Just because it’s advertised as a cruise special doesn’t mean it’s a bargain.

Handbags and perfume? Well, that’s a different story…

2. Attend an art auction

I know what I like when it comes to art, but ask me about artists, paintings or auctions and you’ll get a blank look. I wouldn’t know a masterpiece from a pretty picture, so you won’t find me waving a bidding paddle or splashing my holiday budget on artwork.

If art auctions are your thing, go for it. A friend of mine once spent $65,000 buying art on a cruise. Whatever floats your boat, I guess! I’ll be somewhere else enjoying a masterpiece I can appreciate without the price tag: the ocean view, cocktail in hand.

3. Go to the gym

I admire cruisers who make a beeline for the gym every morning. Honestly, good on you! I’m quietly envious of your dedication.

But when I’m on holiday, a treadmill is not high on my priority list. I get plenty of walking in while exploring ports, and I’m happy to take the stairs when it suits me.

If I have to choose between a workout and a leisurely breakfast followed by some poolside relaxation, you can guess which one wins.

4. Attend health and wellness seminars

From anti-ageing treatments and skincare demonstrations to seminars promising to improve your health, cruise ships offer plenty of opportunities to learn about wellbeing.

Some presentations might be informative, but I find many turn into sales pitches for expensive products or treatments.

I’m on holiday to relax, not to be convinced I need a miracle cream, supplement or wellness package. I’ll make my own decisions about what I buy and what works for me.

And if I’m ever going to get Botox, it won’t be at sea!

5. Feel obliged to do everything

Cruise ships are packed with activities, from trivia and dance classes to cooking demonstrations, pool games and nightly entertainment.

I love having choices, but unlike my first 20 or so cruises, when I suffered from dreaded FOMO, I no longer treat the daily program like a checklist I must complete before disembarkation.

Sometimes I’ll join in. Other times, I’ll happily skip the lot and find a quiet spot to watch the world sail by.

I’ve discovered that one of the greatest luxuries of cruising is the freedom to do exactly what you want, when you want.

And if that means spending an afternoon doing absolutely nothing, or even having a second nap, I consider that time very well spent.

0 Comments