We offer you here a detailed list of cruise line companies by status (scale of operations and fleet capacity) and also lists by name. For detailed info about the corporate ownership of some of the brands, click on the last links in the tables below.
As to the fares, the cheapest (and the MOST FUN) lines are listed as "Best" (including luxury brands with affordable packages). The cheapest prices of the best lines are generally attainable with early booking, low-season travel, ship relocation and late deals, booking lowest cabin category. For line reviews, click on the last links in the paragraphs (initial links redirect to the companies' official websites).
World's top cruise companies
The world's best cruise companies operate the largest passenger ships in the world. The "Big Players" in the industry of sea voyages, with the world's biggest passenger ships, the world's largest fleets and cheapest cruise rates. For more money information see biggest cruise companies (corporate ownership of the major brands).