I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.

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composite of Icon of the Seas, Carnival Firenze, Norwegian Prima
Mass-market cruise lines Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival all target families.

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We sailed on an older Norwegian ship and a newer one. The big changes show how the cruise line is evolving to compete with Royal Caribbean and Carnival.

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Norwegian Breakaway vs Norwegian Prima.
Two Business Insider reporters compare Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Prima.

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We took trips on a year-old Norwegian Cruise Line ship and a 25-year-old one. The differences show the evolution of the industry.

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The Norwegian Sky next to the Norwegian Prima.
The newer Norwegian Prima (bottom) is larger with more grandiose amenities compared to the older Norwegian Sky (top).

Norwegian Cruise Lines

I sailed on two Norwegian cruises — one that's $685 a night and one that's $130. Here's how I think they compare.

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Composite of a Regent Seven Seas Grandeur cabin and a Norwegian Prima cabin
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' traditional Norweigan cruise brand and ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas target the opposite travelers.

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