Which is better ocean liner or cruise ship?

Under the very nature of their operations, Ocean liners are designed predominantly with safety and watertight integrity. They are very rigid in construction than cruise ships to withstand extreme sea and weather conditions, which they may encounter during long intercontinental voyages.



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Speed, agility and hull strength are the main differences between ocean liners and cruise ships. An ocean liner has the primary purpose of transporting passengers between continents, so streamlined deep v-hulls that can withstand punishing conditions are in order.

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They may carry thousands of passengers in a single trip, and are some of the largest ships in the world by gross tonnage (GT), bigger than many cargo ships. Cruise ships started to exceed ocean liners in size and capacity in the mid-1990s; before then, few were more than 50,000 GT.

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As we discussed above, the Titanic was designed to transport passengers and cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. Its sole purpose was as a transport link between Europe and North America. This is why it was considered an ocean liner rather than a cruise ship.

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“Cruising is less stressful and also means you do not lose time commuting and travelling to a destination as you will be eating, watching shows, drinking with friends and sleeping in comfort as the ship takes you to the next destination. It is a more efficient and enjoyable use of your time.”

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Thankfully, very few cruise ships have actually sunk in modern history. Even so, the Titanic's sinking impacted maritime law so much that there are more than enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew onboard any given sailing. Within the last 111 years, over 20 cruise ships and ocean liners have sunk.

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Once the dominant form of travel between continents, ocean liners were rendered largely obsolete by the emergence of long-distance aircraft after World War II. Advances in automobile and railway technology also played a role.

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Cruise ships are generally built to handle most waves in the ocean – they can routinely sail through 10-15 feet waves without issues. Waves up to 50 feet typically won't sink a ship, but can cause damage.

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The Ultimate World Cruise lasts 274 nights which you will touchdown in over 60 countries. This cruise also includes a visit to eleven wonders of the world, including the Great Wall of China, Iguaza Falls in Argentina, Petra in Jordan, and the Great Pyramids in Egypt.

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The good news is that cruise ships will rarely travel through a rough sea. They are equipped with the latest in weather tracking information and navigation systems so they can avoid any potential storm or heavy seas.

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The base prices for cruises are typically lower than prices for resorts because the cruise lines expect you to make up the difference in onboard purchases.

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If you're ready to hop aboard, here are Money's picks for the five best cruise lines of 2023.
  • Carnival - Best for Budget Cruises.
  • Disney - Best for Customer Satisfaction.
  • MSC - Best Luxury Experience for a Mainstream Brand.
  • Norwegian - Best for Solo Travelers.
  • Royal Caribbean - Best for Families.


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