What is the best cruise line for a first time cruise goer?

A lot depends on your expectations and budget. Talk to a cruise planner. Most of them will be happy to go over the different cruise lines in detail and give you suggestions. I firmly believe in the idea of "you get what you pay for." Don't go for the cheapest ticket, or you might be disappointed. Make sure you know what you are wanting from your trip and that your package matches your expectations.

There are a lot of choices. It's going to depend on what your tastes are. Carnival has fairly reasonable cruise fares and beautiful destinations. As the name "Carnival" implies, they are more or less "Party" ships, and they sometimes attract that kind of crowd, particularly on the shorter, weekend cruises. For a honeymoon or anniversary, I recommend a 1 week cruise. You will probably find a more refined group of people compared to a shorter cruise. I like cruises for the variety they offer; wake up in a new place every morning, the shows, the food, etc. But if it's tranquility, peaceful, romantic settings you are looking for, I recommend going to an all-inclusive resort instead of taking a cruise. On a cruise ship, you're sleeping in a room the size of a walk-in closet, it can sometimes feel like you're trapped in a very expensive amusement park with no way to escape. They can be noisy and crowded. Resorts are typically very relaxing, the rooms, depending on where you stay, are VERY luxurious (king-sized beds, jacuzzis, sitting rooms, room service, food, AND drinks all included in the price.) Sure, resorts don't usually offer as much variety as a cruise, but they're great if you and your spouse are looking for someplace quiet and romantic.

For a first timer you can't go wrong with Carnival cruise line. They offer plenty of trips in the Bahamas and Mexico. It could be a bit crowded though.

Royal Caribbean, that is for sure. Believe me they are really really really good.

I suggest Carnival as a good first cruise that has good prices. If you can spend a bit more, I would go with Royal Caribbean. A Caribbean or Bahamas cruise would be nice for you. Hope I helped!

carnival. just don't take costa.

sept. is hurricane season. i just did a lot of research on the subject and talked to several people who actually been on cruises. i realized that sept. is a BAD month to go! i was going for my husband 30th birthday, which is in sept. but opted to go in june instead. june 1st starts the hurricane season but from what i've been told, it's rare that a hurricane will start that early. i think you should either go before sept. or after october. because you'll run a serious risk of getting stuck in a hurricane. i got the royal caribbean , but i wouldnt recommend that unless you like seeing kids everywhere. we're bringing our son so it's fine with us. my friend went, without kids, and she said there were a butt load of kids. i heard the princess and celebrity are better for more intimate cruises, less children orientated. good luck i'm going june5-10! already booked baby! cant wait! for 3 of us it was about 2200, not including travel insurance. in july, i checked, it was A LOT more--just so you know.

Mexico is a fantastic place to visit but what you have to remember is that you will be in a port. Ports in countries like this aren't very nice and you would have to arrange your own transport unless on an excursion. The safest bet would be the Caribbean. Try and get a cruise with Royal Caribbean that takes you to Puerto Rico (Old San Juan beautiful!), St Martin (Duty Free and great beaches.Take a trip to the French side), St Thomas ( lovely beaches and again duty free), any of The UK or US virgin islands and definately Barbados where the locals are among the friendliest you will meet. You will be guaranteed the weather and beaches are on your doorstep.Personally I don't really rate the Bahamas.

Are you in UK? If so, try Royal Caribbean. They sail from Southampton so you won't be restricted on luggage. They do a mediterranean cruise stopping at Gibraltar, Barcelona, Rome, Corsica, South of France. September should still be lovely and warm. Hubby and I did similar cruise for our first time cruise a few years ago and we are now addicted! I have been on Royal Caribbean a few times now! Never been disappointed. P&O also do similar cruises but I have heard bad things about them but look all the same. Celebrity are sailing from Southampton this year too. They all do similar itineraries. There is also one which goes to the Canary Islands and/or Madeira. Have fun!