That’s a great question: which is better—Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) or Royal Caribbean? I actually had experiences with both, and I tend to lean toward Royal Caribbean—but there are reasons in both directions. When I booked a Royal Caribbean cruise last summer, I had to change my flight last minute. Modify everything, and they sorted it out quickly. Once I finally boarded, I found the ship felt more like a floating city: tons of amenities, shows, and activities.
With NCL, when I sailed a couple years back, I enjoyed the laid-back vibe and flexibility—less scheduled hustle, more relaxed sailing. But for sheer scale, variety of entertainment, and overall polished cruise-vacation feel, Royal Caribbean won me over. That flight change snafu before the cruise reminded me how important it is to have a reliable backup plan, and for me, combining solid flight-service support with Royal Caribbean’s cruise perks just felt smoother.
