Saturday, August 22, 2009

Who Owns Which Cruise Lines

Many people are curious as to who owns which cruise lines. This is important because sometimes, if you have had a bad previous onboard work experience, you may not be permitted to work on any of the corporate companies other brands. I know from experience. Here are some.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line also owns:
Celebrity Cruises, Azmara Cruises

Carnival Corporation owns:
Carnival Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Cruise line, P&O Cruises, Costa Cruises, Ibero Cruceros, Ocean Village, Aida Cruises, Yachts of Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia

Star Cruises owns:
Star Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line

MSC Cruises is independant

Crystal Cruises is independant

Disney Cruise Line is independant

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is independant

Paul Gauguin Cruises is independant

SeaDream Yacht Club is independant

SilverSea Cruises is independant

Oceania Cruises is indenpedant

Windstar Cruises (sold by Holland America and is now owned by Ambassadors International Inc and operated under the Majestic America Line)