Conde Nast Ranks Top Cruise Lines That Serve the Gulf

Conde Nast Traveler’s reader survey highlights how Gulf Coast ports—New Orleans, Galveston, and now Mobile, Alabama—are drawing cruise passengers beyond the classic “gateway to Mexico” role. The survey split results between “Mega Ships” (more than 4,000 passengers) and “Large Ships” (2,500 to 4,000 guests). For Mega Ships, Princess Cruise Line was ranked No. 1, followed by Royal Caribbean and MSC. Carnival took fourth and Norwegian Cruise Line fifth. For Large Ships, adults-only Virgin Voyages led, with Disney Cruise Line second, then Holland America, Celebrity, and Princess.