{"id":36392,"date":"2023-09-05T17:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/05\/big-vs-small-cruise-ships-which-will-i-like-better-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-05T17:00:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:00:33","slug":"big-vs-small-cruise-ships-which-will-i-like-better-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/05\/big-vs-small-cruise-ships-which-will-i-like-better-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Big vs. small cruise ships: Which will I like better? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The size of a cruise ship can make or break your vacation. Big and small ships have major differences in atmosphere, activities and entertainment. One person’s dream cruise might even be another person’s nightmare.<\/p>\n

When choosing a ship, it’s important to think about what you and your traveling companions want to do on your cruise vacation. This guide will help you weigh the decision on which type of ship might be best for you. For additional help in your decision-making journey, read some of our other guides, like how to pick the best cruise line<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are a small-town person or big-city resident looking for a big-city experience \u2014 think New York and Las Vegas or even Walt Disney World for entertainment, food, nightlife and excitement \u2014 book a big ship. You want action, and crowds and their noise are not a problem. Big ships visit bustling ports on well-traveled routes \u2014 such as the Caribbean from Miami \u2014 and the ships put equal (or even greater) emphasis on what’s happening on board the ship itself, with activities for your whole family, including the kids.<\/p>\n

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On the other hand, small ships tend to cater mostly to adults who want to travel in more intimate \u2014 or luxurious \u2014 surroundings. They may or may not offer evening entertainment or any casino action. Often, they focus on close-up experiences in some of the world’s most out-of-the-way places, filling off-tour hours with lectures.<\/p>\n

Of course, some cruise ships fit somewhere in between these extremes. Here are some fine points of big versus small cruise ships to help you with your choice of ship.<\/p>\n

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Big ships, big action<\/h2>\n

The newest floating titans deliver amusement park attractions \u2014 such as the roller coasters<\/a> on Carnival Cruise Line<\/a>‘s newest ships, Royal Caribbean<\/a>‘s thrill slides and the go-kart racetracks<\/a> on the top of the latest Norwegian Cruise Line<\/a> vessels. Multiple waterslides are part of the fun, too. Activities abound, such as contests, participatory game shows and sports tournaments. Virtual reality experiences, escape rooms and laser tag games are new additions to the family fun roster.<\/p>\n

While some of the largest ships in the world<\/a> may carry more than 6,500 passengers, other big ships carry a few thousand passengers on board, pairing some big ship attributes with a less frenetic pace.<\/p>\n

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On all big ships, entertainment is a focus, with multiple shows in the theaters, sometimes even full productions of Broadway musicals such as “Cats” and “Beetlejuice.” Live music takes place in many venues, so passengers may choose to listen to classic rock, jazz, Caribbean tunes or a classical quartet. Comedians perform, the casino is active and you’ll find a big late-night party at the disco \u2014 or sometimes even on deck. You may have a choice of a dozen bars and lounges.<\/p>\n

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