Learn about the various cruise lines and ships that offer luxury ocean cruising itineraries. Discover the differences between cabins, entertainment options, enrichment programmes and dining experiences. Find out where each cruise ship sails and what their staff to passenger ratio is.
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Azamara Cruises is a relatively new cruise line from Celebrity Cruises, which, in turn, is owned by Royal Caribbean. Sailing two deluxe 694-guest ships, Azamara Cruises aim to provide an elegant-yet-relaxed, intimate experience, speciality dining & overnight stays in some of the world's most exciting cities.
Celebrity Cruises takes passengers to some of the most outstanding and diverse destinations in the world. Travelling between Europe and the Caribbean, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, they offer more than 60 different itineraries across their fleet of ten innovatively designed and decorated ships.
Ponant cruises is a French cruise line founded in the late '80s. Specialising in yacht cruises, its first ship, Le Ponant, features three tall masts and just 32 cabins. Now featuring five ships in its fleet, its latest mega-yachts, Le Boreal and L'Austral, feature around 150 suites and staterooms.
The ultra-luxurious ships of Crystal Cruises – Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony – offer a stimulating and indulgent environment combined with a choice of restaurants, plenty of sports, fitness facilities and itineraries.
Cunard was the first company to make regular scheduled transatlantic crossings and can, therefore, claim to provide the first cruise service. Certainly its the name that evokes a sense of that golden age of ocean travel.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises set out on its first voyage more than 100 years ago. Today it provides everything from classic cruises to polar expeditions and short trips to long voyages.
Hebridean Island Cruises have one ship - Hebridean Princess - and operate cruises around the coast of Scotland.
Oceania Cruises, a sister company to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, was formed in 2002 as the world’s largest upper premium cruise line. Initially sailing with three intimate and elegant mid-sized ships – Regatta, Insignia and Nautica – the line is due to introduce two new ships in 2010 and 2011, Marina and Riviera.
Orion Expedition Cruises provide travellers with the unique and exclusive opportunity to experience the less travelled terrains of the South Pacific region in 5-star luxury. In their own words, Orion cruises are "designed to access the inaccessible", boasting the best in design, maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance.
Following in the wake of impressionist Paul Gauguin, who travelled through the paradise of French Polynesia, the MS Paul Gauguin cruises the exotic South Pacific islands.
Peter Deilmann Cruises specialise in taking the opulent and grand styles of traditional European interiors to the seas to provide passengers with the utmost comfort and luxury when exploring such exotic destinations as the Caribbean or South America.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises sail on voyages of exploration and discovery to all of the seven continents, calling at more than 300 ports. The fleet of luxury ships are designed to carry guests numbering in their hundreds, rather than thousands, providing a personal and accommodating ambience onboard – as Regent Seven Seas Cruises say, it’s ‘upscale, but not uptight’.
Sea Cloud is one of the most elegant ships on the seas. Built in 1931 as the largest sailing yacht of the time, the four-masted ship today sails the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Atlantic with unrestrained glamour.
SeaDream Yacht Club is a family-owned business that aims to provide a casual yachting experience. With only 56 couples onboard at any one time – and a crew of 95 – the company is at pains to point out that this is not cruising as most people know it.
Silversea was established by the Lefebvre family of Rome who wanted to create a cruise line whose ships would be as elegant and spacious as the world’s finest hotels. Sailing to remote ports of call on luxurious voyages, all guests stay in lavish suites and are treated to the best fine dining as part of the relaxing philosophy.
Star Clippers tall ship cruises sail with all the modern comforts and amenities in an atmosphere that evokes the splendours of past elegance. Cruising through the Mediterranean, Far East and Caribbean you can even enjoy getting involved in the running of the ship, hoisting sails and climbing masts, or just lie back and watch the crew.
Swan Hellenic has been taking guests on discovery cruises for more than 50 years. Each unique voyage takes in world famous sites as well as venturing off the beaten track, and the tailor-made shore excursions, accompanied by experienced Swan Hellenic staff, are included in the fare.
Windstar Cruises sail the Mediterranean and Caribbean with ships with towering sails and teak-lined decks, providing the ultimate atmosphere for romantic cruising.
Step onboard a cruise liner from The Yachts of Seabourn and you’ll be seduced by its intimate atmosphere and ultimate luxury. The highly trained staff – numbering more than one per suite – will remember your name and your preferences.
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