Premier Cruise Lines
Premium cruise lines offer a more refined experience than mainstream cruises by providing better food, service, and amenities on mid-sized to large ships that are less crowded. They bridge the gap between large, mainstream ships and smaller, ultra-luxury vessels, catering to travelers seeking a sophisticated atmosphere with a higher quality of comfort and a more attentive staff-to-guest ratio without the high cost of luxury travel.
At Azamara Club Cruises, the world is your oyster-and this oyster comes with internationally acclaimed ships ready to take you to some of the amazing destinations in the world.
Our 686-guest club-like ships have the added convenience of
"a floating hotel" that follows you all over the world, your accommodation costs are already covered. So you can spend more time enjoying your vacation, and a lot less time -and money- on figuring out where you are going to stay. When you go cruising, not only do you have a variety of restaurants to choose from, but your meals are also included (and on Azamara ships, your drinks are, too).
Celebrity is elevated beyond what you ever thought a vacation could be. You’ll enjoy the intimate feel and thoughtful service of a smaller ship, the variety and excitement of a bigger one, and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. So, if you want to explore the world or get away from it for a little while, Nothing Comes Close to Celebrity Cruises.
World-class architects, interior designers, and landscape artists have created the most inspiring spaces at sea- our fleet.
Our cruises encourage people to sail beyond their own borders and expand their horizons. There’s so much to look forward to on a Celebrity Cruises vacation. Spa days. Shore excursions. Cocktails before dinner (and after). Mouthwatering meals. We could go on. Blue Oyster Travel helps you arrange every detail before you even set sail, so you can relax the minute you step aboard-and every minute that follows.
For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, you've come to the right place.
Our fleet of 11 modern classic ships offers more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents. Cruises include both popular and less-traveled ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand and Asia - as well as unique voyages to the Amazon, Antarctica and our extended Grand Voyages.
Every Holland America Line employee is committed to providing a truly extraordinary experience for our guests.
Oceania Cruises is the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line. The line’s seven small, luxurious ships carry a maximum of 1,250 guests and feature the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe. Expertly curated travel experiences aboard the designer-inspired, small ships call on more than 600 marquee and boutique ports in more than 100 countries. The brand has a 1,200-guest Allura Class ship.
Oceania Cruises is committed to offering the highest quality cruise vacation for discerning travelers by offering the finest culinary experience at sea, meticulous attention to detail, and a warm and inviting country club casual ambiance on every voyage. Combining luxurious comfort, exceptional value and uniquely curated adventures in the world’s most alluring destinations, we provide our guests with a truly extraordinary travel experience.
Oceania Cruises visits more than 600 destinations globally, allowing our guests to travel and explore the world, and our business is inextricably linked to the preservation of our planet and the protection of our shared resources. We recognize our ethical, social and environmental responsibilities and are committed to maintaining our high standards of operational excellence and achieving results the right way.
A Princess cruise is a MedallionClass experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. Not to mention sharing all our favorite destinations and bringing you the best experiences around each and every one of them. With multicourse meals to remember, Broadway-style shows, comedy acts and bands, and comfortable staterooms featuring the Princess Luxury Bed – all included in one of the best vacation values around.
With the MedallionClass experience, we’ve made the service guests love even better. It goes beyond knowing your name. It’s surprising you on your birthday. Knowing you take cinnamon in your latte and bringing you that latte anywhere. It’s addressing any concerns right now, not later, maybe even before you ask.
All cruise ships let you see the world. Only Windstar’s private yacht style cruises brings you close enough so you can truly experience it. Each of our Windstar Cruises yachts serves between 148 and 342 guests. This intimacy provides you with the luxuries of time, space, and freedom to immerse yourself in both the journey and the destination - in ways you may never have imagined possible.
Yes, our yachts are beautiful, but their real beauty lies in how close they can get you to the kind of authentic, immersive experiences you're looking for.
We don’t have jam-packed onboard programs filled with bingo and black jack tournaments. Instead, visit local markets with our Chef. Drop by the Open Bridge for an impromptu lesson in chart reading. Share bottles of wine and stories with the couple sitting next to you in Candles. Listen to live music in the Lounge. Jump directly off the yacht from our Marina. And most of all, do more of the things you want to do when you travel.
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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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