Top 10 Beautiful Cruise Ships 

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I don't like the aesthetics of cruise ships. Having said that, Disney Wish, Disney Wonder, and Disney Magic are pretty easy on the eyes. Probably because they were at least partly inspired by ocean liners of yore. And nothing beats an ocean liner in aesthetics Hmm.. 🤔 No, that's it.

That number one for Icon definitely gave me shock and a chuckle. I didn’t think cruise lines could come up with anything more hideous than Norwegian Epic for example. But Lego of the Seas takes the cake.

dude i STILL get people replying to my comment in your ugliest cruise ships video asking for this exact video lmao so glad you made it!

So glad to see new content from you, i was getting worried.

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You know, I was going to say some suggestions, but I literally could not think of a single pretty cruise ship off the top of my head. Kind of concerning.

So thrilled to see you back!! Agree on the list entirely. The late 1980s and early 1990s had the best looking ships, IMO. The sub-100k GT purpose built ones. They are all being scrapped right now, it seems. These 10 are the best looking ones left. Cheers!

I find that painting a cruise ship's hull a color other than white really helps with the aesthetics of her, as it breaks up the monotony of her superstructure and makes her look less comically tall, and having a non-corporate name helps me take her more seriously. I pretty much always point to the ships of Fred Olsen Cruises as examples of this: They share a naming convention, but one that is more subtle and helps her be defined as more than just "a ship owned by the company."

Very good list, but to be honest cruise ships can't match the Golden Adge of ocean liners. I know they are two different type of ships but it's hard to beat the RMS Queen Mary or Queen Elezabeth and the SS Normandie -- "Mostly for her interior," the Normandie's funnels were a tad bit large. Thanks to The Great Big Move for their time, work and posting........

I understand your choices, and I can see why you like each class of ship. For me, my favourite cruise ship is, and always has been, Crystal Serenity.

Glad to see you’re back. Was genuinely worried since you haven’t posted in a while.

You’re back!!!!! Love seeing a video drop from your channel ❤

Thanks for the video! I’d enjoy seeing your take on the best (or worst) looking cruise ships from the period of 1950-1999.

The SS Norway 1980-1990 (before they changed the funnel color to all dark blue.) To me, its a beautifully unique ship, and especially with her 2 tenders added on her bow. Even with the added cabins above the bridge, it just adds a unique look. And these re-purposed ocean liners to cruise ships add a lot of unique features that wouldnt normally be on a modern cruise ship, like an enclosed promenade. Shes just such a unique and beautiful ship and thats why the SS France and Norway are my favorite. And another ship that I thought was really beautifully was the 2005 SS Poseidon, although obviously fictional, reminds me of the sovereign class of Royal Carribean

This video is actually genuinely underated and damm ❤😂🎉 FINALLY YOUR ACTUALLY BACK

Artania, in service for Phoenix Reisen, was originally Royal Princess (1984). She and the 1995 Sun Princess are my two favorite ships in terms of exteriors.

Queen Mary 2 not being on the list is a crime 😳

Great video!!!! Big thanks 🙏

I'm so happy to see Explorer on this list. Next to all the gaudy and extravagant ships she looks almost too decent for the business she is in.

The one ship I'd probably have in my list is the former Oceana. Very sleek looking and pretty close to the aesthetics of an Ocean liner.

Quite spot on, concerning the top choices, although I kind of love the new Explora I

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As the Magic and the Wonder approach 30 years in service, I'm scared to death they will eventually be decommissioned and not replaced with ships that will match their cozy size and classic ocean liner vibe.

The only nitpick I have with the Disney Wonder and Magic is that their front superstructure seems to be a bit bare and lacking in portholes. If they added some on the deck below the one with portholes, they could've looked like they took direct inspiration from the Lusitania and Mauretania but modernized gracefully.

I actually agree with you on Disney Magic. I am not a huge fan of Disney, but I like the style they put into

I can agree with number 1. Disney magic is absolutely stunning and I cant wait to sail on her in august.

We’ve been on the Magic 6 times, and it’s sister ship, the Wonder once. Of the 17 cruises we’ve been on, they are by far our favorites.

It’s funny how all the best looking cruise ships are now 15-25 years old. Sailing on carnival paradise in June

I agree with Number 1. Disney took the out of the box route and used the ocean liner design in their ships, to which I love the most.

The Celebrity Edge Class is pretty if you ignore the "Magic Carpet". But I will say I love that bow on those ships just the same . I am not sure about your number one pick but you make good points

Well done.. I think you hit the nail on the head on most. I might have switched out a couple... Like I love the Marella Discovery 1/2 (old Splendor and Legend of the Seas,) and the Volendam/Zaandam...And while I get your love for Millennium, (I have sailed on the Constellation, and I do love those ships, but their sterns, well, maybe a bit more detail on them would have been nice.. Great call on Aurora and Norwegian Spirit. RCI does make the nicest big ships, I can even find a spot in my heart for the Oasis Class, thought they aren't my favorite.. Freedom class is very nice, almost a bit nicer than Voyager, (the extra length gives them a slight better profile...I might have included some of the older ones: Amera, Artania, Balmoral, and maybe one of the old R ships... Oceania cruises/Azamara, (but these may fall out of your parameter of "major cruise lines.. Over all though very well chosen..And as I remember, you were pretty spot on on the ugly ones too...;-)

Crazy you didn't include Astoria on here. She still retains her ocean liner appearance, because, well, she WAS an ocean liner.

Return of the king. Easily a top 5 RU-vid channel.

What about some of the Oasis class Royal Caribbean cruise ships? I think they are beautiful!

Personally i think the oasis class was worthy of a mention, ik that they are massive ships but i think royal caribbean has done an amazing job with making them look good especially against other ships that are near or larger (icon)

I’ve been on 15+ cruises but only one on Disney. The Disney Magic seemed sturdier and overall better built than others.

icon of seas is better then all of them combined

You may have forgot to include MSC Seaside. With its glass-bottomed catwalk, expansive outdoor spaces, and sleek design, the MSC Seaside is a beautiful ship that offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the ocean views.

Ooo you should see the newer Hurtigruten ships, they’re rather pretty little ships

Icon of the Seas!

no Queen Mary 2. I can only assume because technically it's an Ocean Liner

I worked on the Queen Mary 2 and think it is a gorgeous looking ship and should be on this list. It too was built as a true ocean liner as opposed to a cruise ship. Thought it is a huge ship, it doesnt have stupid water slides and all that other stuff. It looks elegant while also looking modern. It has a large powerful bow for cutting through the waves of oceans.

They are all very pretty cruise ships and a nice size too.

Love the millennium class and radiance class. Very similar

Im out, im still find pretty much of the moder cruisers designs, as a concept. They look good to me, specially those bows with that prism bend in the upper part. Maybe i lack sometimg about taste.

Wow… i… don’t actually like any of these. The last two are at least ok… but I appreciate the attempt at positivity with this type of vessel.

I'm really shocked Queen Mary 2 was not on there. Especially how you kept going on about the look and design and profile etc.

nailed it

Since you’ve done Ugliest Cruise Ships, Ugliest Ocean Liners, and now Best Looking Cruise Ships, what about Best Looking Ocean Liners?

Provides to name ships that all look the same

My list was Viking and Disney. Whenever I see an RCL ship they look warn out.

Had you picked any ship other than Disney Magic (or Wonder) as the #1 I would have taken a great issue with your video. Still not sure about a few of your choices, I would have picked the Disney Dream or Fantasy over the Carnival ship or Freedom of the Seas - but thats about the only nit pick I have with your choices.

I love Cunard designs new and old

No Cunard ships????

Im on the Millenium now 😄

I actually think icon of the seas is really pretty

I really don't think Icon of the Seas looks that bad, but maybe that's just me.

U FORGOT NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS

I like the closed in balcony it's prettier

I think anthem of the seas looks good

Haha! Love your Icon of the Seas joke upon announcing #1. Says it all. SUMMARY: Oceanliners look better, more elegant than cruise ships because they don't have any (or hardly any) balconies that make many look like hotels on barges. End of story.

They will make good coral reefs,

DCL rocks!!!

QM2 is the most beautiful of all passenger ships today!

I do think the Millennium is a hideous monstrosity, but then I'm a happy Norwegian customer, so what do you expect, lol.

I know Carnival is the Walmart of cruise lines, but I quite like the exterior of the Destiny-class of Carnival cruise ships like the Carnival Radiance and Carnival Sunrise (formally the Carnival Triumph who was known for a certain incident back in 2013 💩🚽). Sure, the Destiny-class are a bit basic and don't feature stuff like a hollow Center like on the Oasis-class, but their "simple" and "standard" design is why I my opinion, the Destiny-class is one of the better looking modern cruise ships 🛳

In my opinion, Queen Victoria looks better than the westerdam when it comes to the Vista class

I assume you didn't classify liners as cruise ships, otherwise the QM2 would be way up this list. Also Pinnacle class aren't bad looking

The yellow color is trademarked 11:34

How could the Royal class of Princess cruise line not be on here 😭😭

This whole premise is kind of pointless ... you're evaluating the appearance from an exterior perspective ... might be relevant when viewing the ship from the dock ... which is fundamentally irrelevant. What matters is the interior appearance of the ship, as that is what you see while on a cruise.

where the icon at

the new Virgin ships like Scarlet Lady look pretty good tbh

Not to be a pedant, but as an Ex HAL employee I have to point out that the Hull is a Dark Navy blue, not black...

Viking are beautiful as well

ROTFL....Icon of The seas. The Mega Ships in any line are Frankenstien Monsters. Too much crap on them making them look all out of balance. Targeting families. People do not want to deal with obnoxious and germ filled kids. These companies need to come up with designs for older-single-disabled cruisers.

What about Cunard?

Based #1 pick

agree with some but that funnel on Carnival Spirit bloody awful.

I’m stunned there are no cunarders on this list

Top 10 prettiest Battleships please

Beauty is of course in the eye of the beholder........and to my eyes none of these 10 ships are at all beautiful. Indeed, so are just plain boring generic mass-market cruise ship designs.

NO WAY YOU FORGOT AIDA…

msc fantasia class

Disney ships are the best looking

Please add Icon of the Seas to the absolute most ugly cruise ship. "Form and function" does not live in the minds at RCL.

Someone always has some crap to say

Was scared when you sayd icon of the seas. I hate icon of the seas design 🤮

Ma bro i agree with all your pick, though i did not agree with all your picks in the previous ugliest ships video you made up for it with this vid

Nop

Options A-none of the above B-none of the above

'promo sm' 💥

Dated. How I hate that term. So modern and insanely, bland and boring. That's all "modern" means to me.

No,No,No,…I love your channel and appreciate the beauty and elegance of ocean liners. But these gaudy,Shallow and ugly cruise ships are not beautiful in any way. And I think you do realize that.🙏

Disney Magic is the ugliest cruise ship ive ever seen, its front part is disgusting and i wouldnt even think of going on it. Not putting the Celebrity Reflection class in this video is a crime.