Sailing with Crystal is like being whisked away on an exclusive floating club, where luxury means super personalized service (hello, butler!) and a one-to-one crew to passenger ratio. That means whether you sail to the Seychelles on their 62-person yacht or to Singapore on their 200-passenger expedition ship, you won’t feel lost in the crowd. Champagne and wine are free flowing, and most activities and meals are included, but you can choose to splurge even more on some swoon-worthy extras. Lavish penthouse with a wraparound veranda? Exclusive chef's table with master sommeliers at hand? Yes and yes. And while we wouldn’t recommend sushi on just any cruise ship, we can attest that the ship’s Nobu Matsuhisa restaurants are, in fact, Nobu quality—and that says a lot.

Carnival ships are designed to appeal to the masses, and while the older ships are smaller and less elaborate, the newest Carnival ships are just as full-featured as any others, with an adults-only Serenity Deck (which does not carry an additional charge, unlike most others). Guests on a budget who book the cheapest cabins will have 185 square feet of space (it's as little as 114 square feet on some other lines) in the typical inside cabin, among the largest at sea. And they will be able to eat at Guy's Burger Joint and Blue Iguana Cantina for no extra charge (and on some ships, Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ, too). Want an all-you-can-drink plan? It's $49.95 on Carnival, the cheapest you'll find.

If cruising into the Peruvian Amazon on a sleek-and-sexy riverboat with an Amazon-inspired and derived menu directed by one of Peru’s top chefs; a crew of naturalist guides who really know the Amazon and show genuine joy in sharing it with you; and a captain who only breaks from carefully navigating to play the bongos doesn’t float your boat, then you need to reexamine your flotation criteria. Aqua Expeditions’ Aria Amazon offers a luxurious floating 32-guest boutique hotel experience in one of the world’s most magical environments. Take daily excursions on small skiffs to explore the winding canals and jungles of the Amazon while you look for hawks, howler monkeys, and sloths overhead and rare pink river dolphins, spectacled caiman crocodiles, and anacondas along the river bank. Visit riverside communities, fish for red-bellied piranhas, and lunch on delicious local dishes at a ranger station in the jungle while learning about sustainability efforts. Or just take in the mesmerizing Amazon while you sip a Pisco Sour from the Jacuzzi on the sun-soaked top deck, or watch it glide past the floor-to-ceiling windows in your elegant, air-conditioned suite. As well as river cruises on the Amazon and the Mekong, Aqua Expeditions just launched new cruising experiences in the pristine East Indonesian Archipelago.

While many cruise lines claim to be all-inclusive, Regent is the only line that truly delivers—and the ships are luxurious to boot. The line folds everything into the fare, from spa treatments and shore excursions to gratuities and Wi-Fi, to alcohol and specialty restaurant dinners to (arguably best of all) airfare. Okay, so the price tag is high, but you won't want for anything, and you’re really getting a great value for your money. If you’ve experienced how nickel-and-dime the cruise industry is, that's a big deal.

It should surprise no one to discover that Disney Cruise Lines won this year’s Fodor’s Award for Best Family Cruise. Disney Cruises feature entertainment from Disney hits from Toy Story to Marvel’s Avengers. And now that Star Wars is part of the Disney family, you can even learn lightsaber techniques from a Jedi Master.

But what’s also great about a Disney cruise is that, if you’re an older fan, you’ll love that the ships are high-end, with “adult beverage” tasting seminars, a world-class spa, and plenty else to rival the giddy feeling of little ones hanging out with Mickey on a ship for the first time.

If your only vacation goal is to see how many frozen drinks with umbrellas you can finish, nobody does it better than Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun sail the perfect long weekend itineraries from Miami that are always inexpensive and include—wait for it—a free open bar. Considering most other lines (especially budget lines) charge you an arm and leg for alcohol or make everyone in your party purchase a pricey drink package, that's impressive. The bottoms-up mentality is supplemented by nightlife so great, Pitbull was dubbed the godfather of Norwegian Escape. But don’t let that be the only reason you choose Norwegian: even if unlimited drinks don’t appeal, the line has the best Broadway-style shows at sea, flexible dining schedules, and rare single-supplement cabins for solo cruisers.

As icon Kesha says (sings?), “Tik tock on the clock but the party don’t stop...” and these words are truly brought to life on the pop star’s new cruise offering, which first set sail last February to Nassau, Bahamas from Tampa, Florida. Featuring performances by the queen herself and “her friends,” Betty Who, Girl Talk, and Bob the Drag Queen, Kesha’s Weird & Wonderful Rainbow Ride also sees Kesha hosting a lip sync competition on-board called “Lip Sync for Your Life Boat,” alongside such guest judges as Jonathan Van Ness and Thorgy Thor. As for the ship, the Norwegian Pearl, with its massive spa, casino, and multiple dining options, offers plenty of places to mingle with guests.

If you’re a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race, then you already know that a cruise starring contestants Jiggly Caliente and Phi Phi O’Hara is just about the most fun you can have on the open water. And the U in Drag German river cruise is almost like being on your own episode. You can Lip Sync for Your Life during karaoke night, enjoy your own drag makeup lesson, and maybe even get read for filth at the comedy show. And that’s just on-board. This cruise’s excursions include a bar crawl. Wigs and six-inch stilettos are optional.