I've sailed on over 50 cruises. Here are 4 companies I'd absolutely book with again as someone without kids.

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I've been on cruises with several companies, including Disney.

Megan duBois

I spent a week eating my way through one of the world's largest cruise ships and had 10 outstanding dishes

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Business Insider's reporter dined at several restaurants during her cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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I took a 12-night cruise across Asia with my 64-year-old parents. I was exhausted, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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Author Allie Hubers with her sister, parents smiling in front of water
As my parents get older, I find myself planning more of the family trips and handling logistics and issues, which can be mentally draining.

Allie Hubers

A woman moved her dog from New York to London on a cruise because it was cheaper and less stressful than flying

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A side-by-side of a couple with their dog on the deck of a cruise and the same dog with two cruise staffers. He sits in the middle of a floatie.
Joyce Chan and her dog Charlie moved from New York to London on a cruise.

Joyce Chan

6 mistakes you should never make on a cruise ship, according to etiquette experts

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Etiquette experts advise against making a few common mistakes on cruises.

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My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.

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There are a few things I wish I had known before our first cruise.

Chris Thomas

I went to the Caribbean for the first time during a cruise, and I wish I'd had more time in these 2 ports

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Business Insider's reporter took a Caribbean cruise for the first time and wished for a longer stay in Honduras and Mexico.

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My college kids went back to school, so I went on a cruise alone. It was awkward at first, but I loved my alone time.

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The author loved going on a cruise without her family.

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I sailed all around Iceland on a small luxury cruise. My $6,500 trip was a surprisingly incredible value.

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My $6,500 cruise around Iceland was such a great way to see the country.

Jennifer McGuire

Here's a look inside Disney Adventure, the company's largest cruise ship ever

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Disney Adventure cruise ship
Disney Adventure will hit the seas starting in December 2025.

Disney Cruise Line

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