Luxury Cruising
Of the 75-plus cruise lines operating internationally, only a handful provide the kind of ships and onboard experience that can truly be called “Luxury”
Comparing Luxury cruises to premium or standard cruises is like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Ford. Luxury cruising should be a flawless combination of ship, facilities, food and service. Unfortunately, “luxury” is an overused term in marketing today. So what should you expect?
- Flawless personal service and attention to detail
- Champagne at embarkation
- European hotel service crew
- Personalised stationery
- A crew that anticipates your needs and never says no
- No public address announcements (except in an emergency)
- A high space to passenger ratio
- The finest quality bed linens, duvets, towels and bathrobes.
- Connoisseur wines and premium spirits
- High quality personal toiletries
- No queues anywhere
- More overnight stays in ports
- Creative cuisine that excels in presentation, taste, variety and ingredients
- A high crew to passenger ratio (1.5 to 1 or greater)
The Luxury Cruise Lines
| Crystal Cruises | Mid size ships | |
| Regent Severn Seas Cruises | Mid size ships | |
| Seabourn Cruise Line | Small Ships | |
| Silversea Cruises | Small ships |