Transportation: Top Cruise Lines and Car Rental Agencies
December 5th, 2006 by Arthur Le
Continuing our list of popular transporation methods, we’re diving into less conventional ways of international travel.
Starting with cruise lines, Regent Seven Seas edged out nine-time winner Crystal Cruises and takes the top seat for the first time. With a fleet of several luxury ships, passengers can choose to travel anywhere from the Carribean to Antarctica or even set sail on a voyage around the world. Among smaller ships, five year old SeaDream Yacht Club also ranks at number one for the first time.
Large Ships*
- Regent Seven Seas 92.4
- Crystal Cruises 92.3
- Disney 85.5
- Oceania Cruises 85.4
- Celebrity 84.2
- Holland America 79.1
- Princess 77.7
- Cunard 77.1
- Royal Caribbean 71.9
- Costa Cruises 64.3
*At least 500 passengers
Small Ships
- SeaDream Yacht Club 92.6
- Grand Circle Cruise Line 91.9
- Regent Seven Seas 91.7
- Seabourn 90.3
- Silversea 89.8
- Windstar 83.2
- Peter Deilmann 82.5
- Lindblad Expeditions 82.0
- Celebrity 81.3
- Viking River Cruises 80.8
If you decide on driving to or renting a car once you arrive at your destination, consider one of the following rental agencies:
- Hertz 70.4
- Renault Eurodrive 69.6
- Avis 66.3
- Enterprise 63.7
- National 62.7
- Sixt 62.5
- Alamo 59.0
- Budget 58.3
- Europcar 56.2
- Thrifty 55.3
Cruise Lines are rated based on :
- Activities/Facilities
- Cabins
- Crew/Service
- Design/Layout
- Food/Dining
- Itineraries/Schedule
- Shore Excursions
Car Rental Agencies are rated based on:
- Locations
- Rates
- Reliability of Fleet
- Staff Efficiency
- Vehicle Selection/Options







nice post…