Luxury Cruises

Luxury Cruises

Every cruise is designed to be a special experience, but a luxury cruise aims to go above and beyond the usual expectations. Luxury cruise lines provide passengers with access to the best of everything; from food, to entertainment, to service.

Many vessels that cater to luxury cruising are smaller than your average cruise ship. Their intimate atmosphere is often accented with beautifully decorated rooms, fresh flowers, extensive art collections and a more personalized level of service. High staff-to-guest ratios and butler service is common. These ships may also sail to smaller, more exotic ports. A luxury cruise itinerary can be a unique, one of a kind experience. Passengers are allowed to venture off the beaten trail or enjoy private tours of never before imagined wonders.

Travel aficionados of all stripes who enjoy fine dining, award winning service, and interesting locales will be at home on a luxury cruise. They are the perfect way to celebrate anniversaries, honeymoons, special birthdays, or simply escape from the "real world" for awhile.

Some luxury cruise lines you may be interested are:

Azamara: With its 2007 launch, Azmara remains a comparatively new name in the luxury cruise market. Hallmarks of the line include personal butler service for every stateroom, not just suites, and itineraries that boast smaller, exotic ports of call. On board "destination specialists" give in-depth orientations on each new location that the ship visits. Azamara's attention to detail and service is equivalent to other luxury lines, however life onboard is decidedly more contemporary and casual.

Cunard: Founded in 1840, Cunard has set service standards in the industry for over a decade. Today, the line retains many "Old World" touches that appeal to passengers who enjoy classic transatlantic travel and other historic voyages. Cunard's ships are ocean liners, and therefore larger than some luxury vessels, however their famous White Star Service will make you feel as if you're the only person onboard!

Crystal: Like Cunard, Crystal Cruise Line's ships are larger than many of its luxury counterparts. However, Crystal also boasts one of the industry's highest staff-to-guest and guest-to-space ratios. Stellar service aside, Crystal believes that luxury is in the details, which is why they provide all their passengers with touches such as Frette bathrobes, Aveda bath products, Egyptian cotton linens, and a pillow menu for every bed.

Regent: Regent Seven Seas Cruises abides by an "upscale, not uptight" motto. They cater to well-seasoned travelers looking to expand their horizons and embark on new adventures. Consequently, the Regent experience is very "destination" oriented. The line sails to more than 300 ports on seven continents and offers outstanding enrichments programs tied to each itinerary.

Silversea: Silversea is known for its uncompromising commitment to service, and as such, remains one of the most all-inclusive lines in the industry. A typical Silversea fare not only covers regular fees, such as port charges and gratuities, but also includes alcoholic beverages and usually one shore excursion (an outing known as "The Silversea Experience"). Like other luxury lines, Silversea strives to make each voyage unique by visiting exotic, off-the-beaten-path ports.

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