The cruise industry is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity this year, with a record 35.7 million people expected to embark on oceanic adventures by the end of 2024. This boom has been highlighted by a new study from Bounce , revealing the best cruise lines of 2024, based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors including itineraries, fleet size, and ship capacity.
An ocean cruise could be the perfect way to get away from the city and breathe in the fresh salty sea air rather than the polluted vapour in the Big Smoke. Topping the list is Royal Caribbean, achieving an impressive score of 9.32 out of 10.
The cruise line leads in six of the seven factors analyzed, making it the top choice for 2024. Royal Caribbean’s new ships, Star Of The Seas and Icon Of The Seas boast the highest passenger capacity, accommodating up to 7,600 guests. The line's significant social media presence, with 2 million Instagram followers and 5.
3 million Facebook likes, further cements its popularity. READ MORE: Best restaurants in London have been named and the winner is a Malaysian spot MSC Cruises secures second place with a score of 8.80.
The line excels in social media engagement, holding the second-highest number of Facebook likes at 5.2 million. It also ranks consistently well across other metrics with the third largest fleet size, the second biggest capacity of its biggest ship and the second highest number of itineraries to go for.
Carnival Cruise Line takes third place, noted .