Which Cruise Style Fits You Best

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Your dream day at sea looks like:

  • A.
    Rooftop bar hopping and live shows
  • B.
    Sipping wine on a private balcony with no crowds
  • C.
    Exploring charming European towns and local cafés
  • D.
    Anchoring in a hidden cove to swim and snorkel
  • E.
    Spotting whales and glaciers from a Zodiac boat
• 2.
  When it comes to crowds…

  • A.
    The more, the merrier — I love energy and options.
  • B.
    A few new friends and a lot of local culture.
  • C.
    Give me small, social, but relaxed vibes.
  • D.
    Just me, nature, and maybe a penguin.
  • E.
    My group only, please.
• 3.
  What’s your ideal evening onboard?

  • A.
    Intimate wine tasting or live acoustic music
  • B.
    Reviewing photos from today’s polar plunge
  • C.
    Dinner with regional cuisine and a local musician
  • D.
    Broadway-style show and late-night dancing
  • E.
    A sunset dinner on deck under the stars
• 4.
  How much do you like to explore off the ship?

  • A.
    I’ll try a few shore excursions — but I love ship life.
  • B.
    I prefer curated, small-group tours with insider guides.
  • C.
    I want to walk, taste, and experience everything local.
  • D.
    I want to decide when and where we stop.
  • E.
    Every stop is a new frontier to conquer.
• 5.
  Which of these phrases sounds most like you?

  • A.
    “Quality over quantity.”
  • B.
    “Adventure is my middle name.”
  • C.
    “Cultural deep dive incoming.”
  • D.
    “More restaurants? Yes please.”
  • E.
    “Let’s go where the big ships can’t.”
• 6.
  What kind of memories do you want from your next trip?

  • A.
    Endless entertainment and new friends.
  • B.
    Intimate experiences and quiet indulgence.
  • C.
    Freedom, flexibility, and privacy.
  • D.
    Once-in-a-lifetime adventures and brag-worthy stories.
  • E.
    Cultural discoveries and scenic cities.
• 7.
  When it comes to luxury, you want…

  • A.
    Authentic and locally inspired
  • B.
    Private and personal
  • C.
    Big and bold — shows, spas, and fine dining
  • D.
    Understated and elegant
  • E.
    Rugged and real

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Social Sailor

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  Cruise Match: Mega Ship Ocean CruiseThink: Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Vibe: You live for variety, options, and energy. From rooftop bars to Broadway-style shows, you thrive where there’s always something happening. Big ships give you the best of everything — entertainment, dining, and the open sea — all in one floating playground.Your next move: Check out Virgin Voyages for adults-only or Celebrity for sophistication without sacrificing fun.
• 2.
  The Boutique Voyager

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  Cruise Match: Small Ship Ocean Cruise Think: Explora, Windstar, Oceania, Seabourn, Ritz-Carlton YachtVibe: You love the feeling of exclusivity without pretense. Think fewer crowds, more connections, and ports the mega-ships can’t reach. You appreciate good wine, fine linens, and a crew that knows your name by day two.Your next move: Explore Explora's European Chic or Oceania's culinary + immersive sailings.
• 3.
  The Cultural Cruiser

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  Cruise Match: River Cruise Think: AmaWaterways, Avalon, Tauck, UniworldVibe: You’re in it for the stories — the cobblestoned streets, local markets, and a perfectly poured cappuccino in a tiny riverside café. You prefer days filled with culture and nights spent drifting past castles.Your next move: Try a European river cruise — You can check off five countries and only unpack once. Take a little peek into Tauck's breathtaking inclusions.
• 4.
  The Freedom Seeker

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  Cruise Match: Charter Yacht or Small Group Yacht Cruise Think: Paul Gauguin CruisesVibe: You crave privacy, flexibility, and a touch of barefoot luxury. Your ideal “crowd” is whoever’s in your travel circle. You want to wake up in hidden coves, swim before breakfast, and let the wind decide the itinerary.Your next move: Charter a private yacht or sail year-round with Paul Gauguin in Tahiti, Fiji, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific
• 5.
  The Trailblazer

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  Cruise Match: Expedition Cruise Think: Ponant, Lindblad, Silverseas ExpeditionsVibe: You’re not afraid to trade pool decks for polar bears. You want raw, awe-inspiring destinations — glaciers, rainforests, and remote islands — with guides who know the terrain. Luxury for you isn’t fancy décor; it’s access to places few that less than 1% will see.Your next move: Try a Silverseas expedition to the Galápagos or a Lindblad Expedition to Antarctica for an unforgettable, edge-of-the-map adventure.