Luxury Cruise Lines

Luxury cruise lines come in 3 basic sizes – Small, medium and large.  And like Baskin-Robbins ice cream, they are available in many different flavors.  In reality, luxury cruise companies represent a broad based spectrum of premium products and amenities and their classification is somewhat subjective. For our purposes we are including upscale cruise ships that fall into the luxury and deluxe categories in this section.  In most cases, the common denominator of cruise lines in this category is the level of service, stateroom accommodations, dining quality and options, ship board amenities and diversity of itinerary.

Each operator in the luxury cruise lines and premium segments strives to deliver a defining and memorable experience whether it is via premium on board service or unique itinerary options or a combination of both.  The number of passengers to crew ratio in this category is significantly lower than contemporary and premium vessels, allowing the line to deliver more personalized service.  Each cruise line is presented here with a brief overview of its signature characteristics.  For the complete picture consult a cruise specialist who specializes in luxury travel.  They can provide a more detailed snapshot of the options as well as take care of all the travel arrangements that luxury travel requires, including private shore excursions, pre and post cruise hotels, limo transfers and upgraded flight arrangements.