Just got back, 2nd time,Royal Crib, ok, prefere alternative/small/cozy. There are 2 cruise books Cruise Vacations For Dummys (Frommer's) & Stern's Guide To Cruise Vacations (Steven Sterns). Aside from the major lines (which can feel a bit canned & herded) they list many alternative lines, smaller & more casual, slow, going to out of the way places & a few sailing vessels & some eco/adventure cruises. I'd say it's all a matter of personnel tastes. E-mail if you'd like. Good luck, Barry