Alphabetical List of Cruise Lines Operating In 2023

Celebrity Edge serving on the waterway for one of Caribbean Itineraries in February 2022 — Source : facebook

Alphabetical list of Cruise Lines are AIDA Cruises, American Cruise Lines, Azamara Cruises, Blount Small Ship Adventures, and more.

The maritime industry started in the 1830s. P&O being the first-ever vessel line sailed through waterways in 1844.

Symphony of the Seas of Royal Caribbean is the biggest cruise ship in the world that stands in a list of cruise lines sailing worldwide.

Fun fact! Most of all cruise line names have line or cruise words attached, like Celebrity Cruises, Cunard Line & Holland America Line.

Without delay, the cruisevacationhub.com team presents you with the list from A-Z:

1. American Cruise Lines

American Harmony relocated from the Mississippi River to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in June 2021 — Source : instagram

The company is headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut. The shipping line operates 13 small US-flagged ships through Western Seaboard and Eastern Seaboard.

It was founded in 1973 but started incorporating through coastal waterways in 1991. They offer over 35 itineraries in coastal and paddle-steamer voyages on US rivers.

American Cruise lines river cruises are American Serenade, American Eagle, American Splendor, American Constellation, American Star, and more.

Their finest American ships sail through almost every big river in the U.S.

In March 2023, they announced their most ambitious itinerary of 61 days named The Great United States. It includes visits to 20 states and 4 countries.

The ship itinerary can be booked through their official website.

Owners: Charles A. Robertson and his family (Private Ownership)
Founded: 1973
Revenue: $35 million annually
Parent company: Carnival Corporation and plc

2. Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Sunrise is a Destiny-class cruise ship launched on July 27, 1999 — Source : facebook

The company came into existence in 1972. It is headquartered in Doral, Florida.

The newest ships Carnival Jubilee and Carnial Firenze will start sailing in 2024. Their first ship Mardi Gras started shipping in 1972.

The coastal company has 25 ships onboard. Some popular ones are Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, and Carnival Miracle.

It is established by Ted Arison but is now owned by Christine D. Duffy of the American-British Carnival Corporation & plc.

The cruise line ports are Miami, Charleston, Galveston, Baltimore, Seattle, New Orleans, New York, and others.

Booking is available through their official website.

Owners: Carnival Corporation And plc (Subsidiary Ownership)
CEO: Josh Weinstein
Founded: 1973
Revenue: $1.803 billion annually

3. Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Beyond pictured in the Caribbean sea in December 2022 — Source : facebook

What cruise line has an X on the ship? The Celebrity Cruise has an X on the ship. It is a logo representing the Greek letter chi which stands for Chandris.

It was initiated in 1988 by Chandirs Group which later merged with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.

The Celebrity is headquartered in Miami, Florida. They have 15 active luxurious ships with a capacity of over 3000 guests accommodation.

Celebrity Cruise Line ships are Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Edge and others.

Best Celebrity Cruises ship is Celebrity Ascent. The innovative voyage has 32 distinctive restaurants, lounges, roof-top gardens, and sundecks for 3260 occupancies.

Owners: Royal Caribbean Group (Subsidiary Ownership)
CEO: Laura Hodges Bethge
Founded: 1988
Revenue: $3.1 billion annually

4. Disney Cruise Line

Disney Dream started its operation through water on October 30, 2010 — Source : facebook

Disney Cruise Line embarked on sailing journeys on 3 May 1995 as Magical Cruise Company Limited.

Its name changed to Disney in 1996 after Gorda Cay purchased it. The Celebration-Florida headquartered company is now owned by The Walt Disney Company.

The vessel line ports are available in Canaveral, Lighthouse Point, Everglades, New York, Aukland, Ft. Lauderdale, and Barcelona.

List of cruise lines by size are Disney Magic (2700), Disney Wonder (2700), Disney Treasure (4000) and Disney Dream (4000).

The booking is available through their official website and Priceline.

Owners: The Walt Disney Company (Subsidiary Ownership)
CEO: Thomas Mazloum
Founded: 3 May 1995
Revenue: $400 million annually
Parent Companies: The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

5. Holland America Line

Koningsdam Aerial Venice sailing on the ocean water — Source : pinterest

Holland America Line is headquartered in Seattle. It was started in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company.

They have 11 ships sailing through Hawaii, Africa, Alaska, New Zealand, Australia and more. The legendary voyage company ports are Amsterdam, Boston, Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, etc.

They have 2,569 itineraries from June 2023 to May 2025. You can make your bookings via Cruise Direct.

Owners: Charles Carnival Corporation & plc (Subsidiary Ownership)
Founded: 1873
Revenue: $182.8 Million annually
Parent company: Carnival Corporation & plc, CARNIVAL PLC

6. MSC Cruises

MSC Bellissima at the Valencia port in November 2022 — Source : facebook

MSC Cruises started to serve in waterways in 1989. It started in Naples, Italy, and is now headquartered in Geneva with operations offices in Naples.

The Swiss-based European company has signed a 100-year lease contract with the private island of Ocean Cay in the Bahamas.

The voyage company has 22 vessels including MSC Armonia, MSC Fantasia, MSC Magnifica, and MSC Seaside. MSC Euribia, MSC World America, and TBC World-class ships are new.

Their itinerary is available on Priceline.

Owners: Gianluigi Aponte (Private Ownership)
Founded: 1970
Revenue: $14.4 Billion annually
Parent companies: Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Holding SA

7. Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Gem at Roatan clicked by Cruise Life Matt — Source : instagram

The American voyage line was founded in 1966 by Knut Kloster and Ted Arison in Bermuda.

The corporation owns two private islands, Harvest Caye in Belize and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.

Norwegian cruise line ships newest to oldest are Sun Class (2001), Dawn Class (2002), Norwegian Prima (2022), and Norwegian Viva (2023).

They have 18 vessels sailing through Florida, Baltimore, Buenos Aires, Honolulu, New Orleans, and Papeete ports. Their itineraries are available on Cruise Direct.

Owners: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Subsidiary Ownership)
CEO: Frank J. Del Rio
Founded: 1966
Revenue: 6.06 billion annually

8. Oceania Cruises

Viktor was introduced in the 2014 season. — Source : instagram

The voyage company started to serve in 2002. It is based in Miami, Florida, with 6 shipping vessels.

Oceania has seven actively sailing ships on board. Regatta, Nautical, Sirena, and Riviera are categorized into Regatta and Oceania classes. Their new vessels Vista dn Allura, are in the Allura class.

Their oldest vessel Regatta was built in 19998 by the Chantiers de l'Atlantique. The newest one Allura will be ready by 2025 at 67,000 tons.

The 2002-born company has departure ports in Abu Dhabi, Monte Carlo, Bangkok, and other places.

The Oceania itineraries can be booked through Expedia.

Owners: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Subsidiary Ownership)
CEO: Robert J. Binder
Founded: 2002
Revenue: $418.3 million annually
Parent Company: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Prestige Cruise Holdings

9. Royal Caribbean International

Top view of a Royal Caribbean ship in Independence of the Seas — Source : instagram

The Caribbean voyage company was started in 1968 in Norway. They are headquartered in Miami, Florida.

It operates with 26 vessels categorized into four classes Oasis, Quantum, Freedom, and Voyager.

Names of cruise ships with Royal Caribbean are:

Adventure of the Seas (2001)
Allure of the Seas (2010)
Harmony of the Seas (2016)
Odyssey of the Seas (2021)
Wonder of the Seas (2022)
Icon of the Seas (Due 2024)
Utopia of the Seas (Due 2024)
Star of the Seas (Due 2025)

It was formerly called Royal Caribbean Cruise Line until it merged with the Greek Cruise Line in 1997.

The Royal Caribbean International itineraries booking are available on Priceline.

Owners: Royal Caribbean Group (Subsidiary Ownership)
CEO: Michael Bayley
Founded: 1968
Revenue: $8.8 billion annually

10. Viking Cruises

One of Viking Cruises ship sailing through Verified Flam, Norway — Source : instagram

The Basel headquartered company was established in 1997. It was founded by Torstein Hagen in St. Petersburg, Russia.

They have 76 river vessels and 6 ocean vessels. It has three divisions: Viking River Cruises, Viking Expeditions, and Viking Ocean Cruises.

Viking Cruises River cruises are Viking Aegir, Viking Alsvin, Viking Atla, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Freya, Viking Hild, and more.

It was voted the Best River Cruise Line by Conde Nast Traveler in 2020. They sail through the rivers of Europe, China, Russia, Southeast Asia, and Egypt.

The voyage line itineraries can be booked through Priceline.