Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas got a high ranking on the Popular Contemporary Cruise list by cruisegoers © 2014 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

What do passengers really think about their cruise experiences? AllThingsCruise.com, an online cruise community, asks travelers to review their cruises right after they return, while impressions are still fresh on their minds, and based on surveys conducted over the past few years involving several thousand consumers, have come up with a list of favorite ships and cruise lines.

The Most Popular Ships by the Highest Score – Rated by AllThingsCruise Consumer Reviews

10 Most Popular Ultra Luxury Cruise Ships for 2014

  1. Crystal Cruises – Crystal Serenity
  2. SeaDreamYacht Club – SeaDream I
  3. Paul Gauguin – m/s Paul Gauguin
  4. Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Seven Seas Voyager
  5. Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Seven Seas Mariner
  6. Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Seven Seas Navigator
  7. Seabourn – Seabourn Spirit
  8. Crystal Cruises – Crystal Symphony
  9. Seabourn – Seabourn Sojourn
  10. Silversea Cruises – Silver Shadow

10 Most Popular Luxury Cruise Ships for 2014

  1. Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Quest
  2. Cunard Line – Queen Victoria
  3. Oceania Cruises – Oceania Insignia
  4. Oceania Cruises – Oceania Regatta
  5. Cunard Line – Queen Mary 2
  6. Oceania Cruises – Oceania Nautica
  7. Oceania Cruises – Oceania Riveria
  8. Azamara Club Cruises – Azamara Journey
  9. Cunard Line – Queen Elizabeth
  10. Windstar Cruises – Wind Star

10 Most Popular Premium Cruise Ships for 2014

  1. Disney Cruise Line- Disney Dream
  2. Disney Cruise Line- Disney Fantasy
  3. Princess Cruises – Ocean Princess
  4. Holland America Line – ms Zaandam
  5. Princess Cruises – Star Princess
  6. Princess Cruises – Royal Princess
  7. Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Solstice
  8. Disney Cruise Line – Disney Magic
  9. Holland America Line – ms Eurodam
  10. Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Reflection

10 Most Popular Contemporary Cruise Ships for 2014

  1. Royal Caribbean International – Serenade of the Seas
  2. Royal Caribbean International – Oasis of the Seas
  3. Royal Caribbean International – Navigator of the Seas
  4. Carnival Cruise Lines – Carnival Breeze
  5. Carnival Cruise Lines – Carnival Sensation
  6. Royal Caribbean International – Liberty of the Seas
  7. Carnival Cruise Lines – Carnival Fantasy
  8. MSC Cruises – MSC Divina
  9. Royal Caribbean International – Allure of the Seas
  10. Carnival Cruise Lines – Carnival Magic

“This is a real case of the public speaking its mind and the results are not always what we expect. Some cruise lines seem to produce a lot more reviews than others and it is hard to say why,” says Cynthia Boal Janssens, editor of the website. “However, there is little doubt that these results clearly reflect the opinions of our cruise consumers and ultimately very credible reviewers.”

“Not only is this information helpful to those who write and report on the industry, but the first-hand reviews give real insight to the onboard experience and are extremely helpful to consumers who are trying to select a ship for their precious vacation time,” says Janssens

Travel agents will also find the reviews helpful when recommending ships to their clients. To read the ship reviews on AllThingsCruise, go to: http://allthingscruise.com/cruise-reviews/

AllThingsCruise is a cruise community for cruise enthusiasts, providing reviews of ships and ports on the Web. It provides a multitude of valuable cruise travel tools – from cruise reviews and feedback, to helpful videos and information for choosing the right ship, to tips on preparing for and enjoying a memorable cruise vacation.

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