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Frommers | Oosterdam

These ships were Holland America's first foray into mega-size vessels, and they marry traditional HAL style with a partying Caribbean feel -- a weird fit that is toned back somewhat in each successive sister ship. …

Frommers | Fascination

These time-tested favorites are the line's original megas, and their whimsical decor and endless entertainment and activities spell excitement from the get-go -- though they do feel outdated compared to Carnival's newer classes. …

Frommers | Rotterdam

Modern throwbacks to the glory days of transatlantic travel without the stuffiness or class separation, these attractive, gloriously midsize sisters have great features, from classic art to rich mahogany woodwork and elegant yet understated public rooms. …

Frommers | Glory

The best of the Carnival bunch to be sure, the Conquest class has the fleet's largest children's and teen's facilities, a giant video screen on the Pool Deck, and plenty of bars and lounges -- all packaged in a pastiche of both pleasing and jarring colors and design themes. …

Frommers | Ryndam

These ships are well made and designed, and for some, a perfect midsize in this age of gigantic circuslike megas. Public areas are functional and appealing, with just a dash of glitz and plenty of classic European and Indonesian art. …

Frommers | Inspiration

These time-tested favorites are the line's original megas, and their whimsical decor and endless entertainment and activities spell excitement from the get-go -- though they do feel outdated compared to Carnival's newer classes. …

Frommers | Statendam

These ships are well made and designed, and for some, a perfect midsize in this age of gigantic circuslike megas. Public areas are functional and appealing, with just a dash of glitz and plenty of classic European and Indonesian art. …

Frommers | Liberty

The best of the Carnival bunch to be sure, the Conquest class has the fleet's largest children's and teen's facilities, a giant video screen on the Pool Deck, and plenty of bars and lounges -- all packaged in a pastiche of both pleasing and jarring colors and design themes. …

Frommers | Veendam

These ships are well made and designed, and for some, a perfect midsize in this age of gigantic circuslike megas. Public areas are functional and appealing, with just a dash of glitz and plenty of classic European and Indonesian art. …

Frommers | Paradise

These time-tested favorites are the line's original megas, and their whimsical decor and endless entertainment and activities spell excitement from the get-go -- though they do feel outdated compared to Carnival's newer classes. …