Most Famous Cruise Companies and Their Logos

A cruise is always a lot of positive emotions and pleasant impressions. Among the most popular Standard class companies are Norwegian Cruise Line, famous for its freestyle cruises, Royal Caribbean International, which has the largest liners in the world, and Costa Cruises, one of the most economical cruise lines.

Luxury companies include Cunard Line, which offers real royal cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with which you will enjoy a variety of entertainment on sea voyages. In the Premium segment, cruises from Oceania Cruises and atmospheric sea voyages from Holland America Line can be distinguished.

A creative logo makes any company original and recognizable. Such a design not only attracts the attention of the target audience but also presents the brand favorably in the market. Let’s review the logo designs of the cruise companies mentioned and other noteworthy cruise lines.

AIDA Cruises

The logo of the AIDA Cruises company looks bright and memorable. After all, it is not common to see smiling red lips, which were created by the Rostock artist Feliks Büttner, on such logos. The logo lets the viewer know that it is a premium cruise ship that is also family-friendly.

Azamara Cruises

Harmoniously combining simplicity and respectability, the logo has been worthy of the trust of the company’s customers for many years. It consists of the name printed using a conservative sans-serif font of a dark blue color. A round swirl with a small star above the name reminds of waves and a beautiful sky night.

Carnival Cruise Line

An American cruise line chose to have an abstract whale tail of blue, red, and white color be a symbol of the company. This magnificent and remarkable animal is a perfect representation of the experience on the Carnival Cruise Line. A classic font with serifs adds a touch of elegance and professionalism.

Celebrity Cruises

A premium cruise line chose to have a very minimalistic logo. An extra-large “X” is placed in the center and serves as an identifying element of this firm. Moreover, the symbol stands for the Greek letter “C” or “Chandris”, which is a parent company. The logo looks modern and attractive to both younger and older generations.

Costa Cruises

This logo was introduced relatively recently, but the concept stayed the same since the foundation. The two-colored “C” initial represents the blend of water and land and the different experiences the travelers have during the cruise. The name is printed using the same light steel blue shade as the initial. This shade looks very natural and quite unique.

Crystal Cruises

An emblem combines several sea and ocean elements, including waves, a fishtail, and a seashell. This portion of the logo features a teal color that looks welcoming and brings images of a luxurious vacation in tropical regions.  The name of the American cruise line is printed using a basic, sans-serif font of a black color that creates a refined and grand feel.

Cunard Line

The creators of the logo were able to choose a design that conveys the leadership and prestige of the organization. The British cruise line went for a rather extravagant and bold logo that features a detailed golden emblem with a lion, the king of animals, and a crown. The name stands out thanks to a bold, geometric font of a red color.

Disney Cruise Line

The log has two of the classic Disney colors – red and blue. A well-recognized “Disney” inscription with “Cruise Line” added on. The logo is completed with a silhouette of a Mickey Mouse head in red and Wavy lines that let everyone know that this Disney trip will be a voyage across seas and oceans.

Holland America Line

Holland America Line is a recognized leader in the Premium cruise class and its logo is a perfect reflection of that. It uses a classic serif font and a blue color palette that evokes a sense of reliability and feelings of calm and relaxation. An oval emblem with sails distinguishes the logo from a million of others.

MSC Cruises

The logo of MSC Cruises does not have an extravagant design but has all the elements that make it memorable and appealing. The dark blue has a relaxing and calming effect, while the dark shade of it creates a grand and respected appearance. There is also a nautical star that leaves no doubt that the traveler will return home with amazing memories.

Norwegian Cruise Line

The logo of the company is quite minimalistic consisting of a full name and a simple emblem above. It is done in a color palette that not only relates to seas and oceans but also presents the company as a reliable and sophisticated company. The wavy line of the emblem creates an association with the thrilling and, at the same time, calming waves.

Oceania Cruises

Besides the name, there are only two sky-blue wavy lines that hint at the nature of the cruises. The company chose to use a sophisticated and grand font with serifs to create an impressive design. Similarly to other cruise lines, it turned to a monochrome blue color scheme to make an association with water, peace, and recreation.

P&O Cruises

A golden sunset over water waves became an iconic image of the cruise line. It looks dreamy and luxurious. There is also a blue inscription with the name that resembles the water. A soft, sans-serif font creates a welcoming atmosphere and goes well with the round shape of the sun.

Princess Cruises

The image of the Princess Cruises is a profile of a woman with her hair blown to the side. The image is done in blue color, which creates an illusion that the hair also symbolizes the smooth and beautiful waves. It makes one feel excited about a journey on the impressive ships of the Princess Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

This leading luxury cruise line has a very stylish logo design. The top line with the “Regent” part of the name is printed using a luxurious, cursive font with elegant curves. The remaining portion of the name is printed using a basic, sans-serif font that creates an excellent contrast. In most cases, a golden color is used for the logo, which further enhances its grand appearance.

Royal Caribbean International

This cruise line went for a rather bright and colorful logo, which makes it unique and allows it to stand out. It has a yellow that reminds of sunshine, sky blue, and dark blue for the water. It also has a symbol consisting of a crown combined with an anchor, which shows its belonging to the most innovative and second-largest cruise holding in the world.

Seabourn Cruise Line

A golden shield with smooth curves not only creates an image of an elite and sophisticated cruise line but also reminds of waves sparkling in the sun. For the name underneath, the designer went for a very elegant font with flared serifs. A classic and powerful touch is added via the black color of the inscription.

Silversea Cruises

A sense of sophistication and prestige is achieved through the choice of color palette and font. The classic black color is quite elegant and simple at the same time. The serifs add a stylish and formal touch to the overall look. The name is accompanied by a monogram that also features wavy lines that should remind of the relaxing and powerful sea waves.

Viking Ocean Cruises

The red and white stripes of sails on a black canoe are hard to miss in this logo. This emblem not only goes well with the name but also hints at the adventures and fun awaiting on this cruise. Large, black characters with serifs and plenty of spacing between them create a powerful and confident image, which establishes a sense of trust, safety, and comfort.

Windstar Cruises

The logo of this cruise company features a name with its slogan printed using a bold serif font. There is a small sky-blue detail in the upper left corner that consists of a wavy line and a star. It is supposed to symbolize a wind breeze and night star and stand for the name of the cruise company. The blue shades of the logo create a calming, trustworthy, and delightful atmosphere.