What are the best cruise lines for young adults?

You should pick your itinerary before using the advice below. Some companies don't operate in some itineraries.

The choice of cruise lines also depends on what you enjoy -- especially the on board activities and destinations. Of the large cruise lines, 4 of them stand out as the best for young adults:

Norwegian Cruise Line - known for "freestyle cruising" with a choice of restaurants for evening dining Carnival - the party ships

Royal Caribbean - the newest and largest ships have a wide range of on board activities including wave riders, rock climbing walls, ice skating Princess - more subdued than the first 3 and great for romance. Several of the ships have outdoor wide-screen movie theaters

If your young adults are still kids at heart, you may even consider Disney's ships.

Cruise Lines you may wish to avoid (too many "old people", not enough activities): Celebrity

Holland America (fantastic culinary programs)