Luxury Cruise Lines
Luxury cruise lines offer an exclusive and high-end vacation experience characterized by exceptional service, luxurious accommodations, and gourmet dining. They feature smaller ships with higher staff-to-guest ratios, all-inclusive pricing, and itineraries that often go to both popular and less-visited destinations, focusing on unique, personalized, and immersive experiences.
Welcoming you into the fascinating world of Crystal Cruises. At sea and ashore, we share your passion for discovery and have created itineraries that showcase the world and all its glory, from favorite must-see destinations to undiscovered gems.
Crystal has been the watchword for exceptional cruises for three decades. In 2022, the Crystal brand and refurbished and relaunched the flagships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
Discover the Crystal difference. Dine at the only restaurant at sea by the award-winning chef, Nobu Matsuhisa. Relax with personal butler service for every guest room and suite - our staff and crew are famous for their naturally intuitive service. We have the largest amount of space per passenger in cruise, and one of the highest crew-to-guest numbers. Our sanctuary on the sea will become your second home.
For over 180 years Cunard has set the bar, and then raised it. Their rich history and unrivaled seafaring knowledge means that Cunard has grown into a truly iconic brand. A brand that constantly refines the definitive experience of ocean travel.
The fleet is comprised of four Queens: Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and the newest ship Queen Anne.
During what is widely known as the Golden Age of cruising, many of Hollywood’s biggest names traveled the seas in style with Cunard. The likes of Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, and Charlie Chaplin were among our guests. It was Cunard's unparalleled, white-gloved service, impressive ball rooms, and the chance to discover the world in sublime comfort, that kept this calibre of guests returning.
The designs of Cunard's current ships have been inspired by their past but reimagined for their future. Alongside classic, art deco stylings and unrivalled craftsmanship you’ll find splashes of bold color and contemporary comforts.
Providing an extraordinary luxury cruise experience uniquely tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific, Paul Gauguin Cruises is the undisputed destination expert, delivering an artfully, authentic, and all-inclusive luxury vacation.
The Gauguin remains the region’s gold standard in small-ship luxury cruising with her beautifully reimagined décor, her carefree ambience, and most especially her exceptional crew who bring the enriching experience to life every day with heartfelt passion and genuine care.
The Gauguin hosts voyages ranging from 7- to 20-night itineraries, featuring such exquisite destinations as Tahiti and the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, and Fiji. Each of these exclusive voyages highlights the sheer beauty that defines the South Seas. Stunning islands, white-sand beaches, blue lagoons and the vibrant Polynesian culture of this region combine to provide a welcome tropical escape for guests yearning for the ultimate getaway.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the leading ultra luxury cruise line, delivering The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience for over 30 years. Carrying between 496 and no more than 850 guests, the line’s spacious and stylish ships -- Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Voyager, and Seven Seas Prestige which is scheduled to be delivered in 2026 -- form The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet.
With its business inextricably linked to the preservation of the planet, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., is committed to driving a positive impact on society and the environment through its global sustainability program, Sail & Sustain.
Sailing on an ultra-luxury Seabourn cruise or expedition is unlike any other form of travel. Open the door to the incomparable value of all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruising on Seabourn. Indulge in your home away from home onboard our intimate ships with private, yacht-like atmosphere, pampered by intuitive, personalized service.
Ensconced in your spacious oceanfront suite, you can explore all seven continents, savor gourmet dining that rivals the finest restaurants in the world and enjoy complimentary premium wines and spirits. All with the added benefit that you only have to unpack once.
8 SHIPS. 800 DESTINATIONS. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.
The 'jewel in the crown' of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea is the leading luxury and expedition cruise line-acclaimed for both its all-inclusive lifestyle offering and its global destination portfolio.
Launched in 1994 as the world’s first all-inclusive, luxury global cruise line.
Silversea provides one of the most inclusive offerings in luxury cruising. Voyages include butler service in every suite category; a choice of restaurants on every ship, as well as in-suite dining around the clock, and premium beverages served throughout the ship; and a true door-to-door service, with private executive transfers and flights included as standard, among other inclusions.
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We’ve chosen to work with partners we know will deliver an exceptional, personal service and whose fleets are of the highest standard, where your experience as a passenger is at the heart of everything. It means we can be confident your cruise experience will be everything you imagined, whether you’re a regular seagoer or a first-time passenger.
Thailand
Thailand’s beautiful coastline lends itself to cruising, but this is not the only area where you can take to the water to see the country from a different perspective.
River journeys out of Bangkok are the perfect remedy to a busy few days in the capital, or you can head west to the River Kwai for a historical insight into Thailand during World War II.
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Best time to Cruise
The best time to go on a cruise varies, depending on where you want to go.
One of the joys of cruising is making the most of a country’s seasonality, whether you’re hoping to see a whale breach in Antarctica or sail through the Seychelles on calm waters.
Guide for traveling on Cruises
January-February
It’s the height of the Southern Hemisphere summer, and Antarctic and South Georgia expedition cruises are in full swing. The days are long, and wildlife — including seals, penguins and seabirds — is active.
Meanwhile in Asia, the Mekong and Ayeyarwady are at high enough levels to support river cruising, providing access to floating markets, colonial towns and landmarks such as the temples of Bagan.
New Zealand’s fjords are in peak summer lushness, and it’s a good time to observe dolphins and fur seals.
March
The beginning of the month is a great time to see whales in Antarctica, but as March fades the Southern Hemisphere winter closes in, bringing expedition cruising here to a close. If you’re still seeking something more adventurous, you can head slightly north of Antarctica to cruise Patagonia. Your ship motors down the glacial-framed Chilean fjords and rounds the tip of South America to reach Argentina.
Look to India for good wildlife sightings as you cruise along the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Or take a Nile cruise in Egypt, when the weather is sunny and warm yet comfortable, sailing to Luxor and visiting the Valley of the Kings.
April-May
The Galapagos’ wet season begins to draw to a close, and flowers spring up across the islands, while sea turtles and land iguanas start hatching. There’s an increased chance of seeing sea turtles. By the end of May, conditions are generally drier. April also marks the start of the mating season for waved albatrosses on Española Island, which will last until November.
April and May are also the start of cruising season in the Mediterranean. At this time, you can explore Greece and Turkey by ship when the weather is still welcoming but before the hustle and bustle of high summer.
June-July
In the Galapagos Islands, drier conditions are expected from June onward, though the weather is cooler and the waves choppier. Seabirds start to become more active.
June and July are the peak months to cruise Alaska, and the long summer days bring out the best of the region’s wildlife including bears, whales and sea otters.
Even farther north, the Arctic expedition cruising season kicks off, and will last until September.
In the Pacific, French Polynesia’s balmy weather makes it a good time to go island-hopping. This is also one of the best times to embark on an expedition cruise to Australia’s northern territories and the Kimberly.
August-September
Alaska cruising continues throughout August and into early September, when you can sail past the blue-tinged ice floes in Glacier Bay National Park. In India, water levels are ideal for cruising along the Ganges toward Varanasi.
September is also a great month to explore the Seychelles by boat, as its summer winds have subsided, and sea life is in abundance.
Many other regions are well suited to a September cruise. You could hike volcanoes and go whale watching while cruising in Hawaii, or voyage in the wake of explorers as you cruise around Greenland and through the Northwest Passage.
October
This month marks the start of the Nile cruising season, with slightly cooler temperatures making onshore tours comfortable.
In late October, the penguins of South Georgia begin their mating and courtship rituals, and the first expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula begin to hack their way through sea ice. You can also head to North America for a cruise along New England and eastern Canada, setting out from Boston. You’ll call at Prince Edward Island, go whale watching on the St. Lawrence River, and dine on fresh seafood all along the way.
November-December
It’s the dry season across much of Southeast Asia, when temperatures are comfortably cool and water levels are high enough to make most rivers navigable. Look to the west coast of Thailand and the Mekong Delta for a Southeast Asia cruise.
You’ll take in rural villages and cities such as Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh while staying on board a luxury cruise ship.
For New Year celebrations, consider a cruise that stops in Sydney or the New Zealand sounds.
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