
Push the boat out with a luxury cruise. From yacht-like ships sailing far-flung corners to Captain’s cocktails on swish mega-liners, expect 24-hour service, attentive staff and first-class cuisine. Top facilities range from designer boutiques to oriental spas and private health clubs. Splash out on a suite with sea views and private whirlpool. Not stuffy in the slightest, today’s fleet ranges from minimalist trendy to super-chic.
Crystal Cruises ~ Cunard Line ~ Hebridean International Cruises ~ Holland America Line ~ Regent Seven Seas Cruises ~ Seabourn ~ Silversea Cruises ~ Windstar
Enjoy a taste of the high life from the moment your luxury cruise sets sail. The all-important touches are there – complimentary champagne, spacious cabins with enough room to swing several cats, and maybe your own private balcony. So order room service and soak up those sea views…
With menus that can stand their ground in the Michelin-star world, flawless service, free-flowing wines and in-suite dining, foodies are in for a treat.
Resort-style ships offer the best facilities. From steamy spas to Thai massage, water sports and floating casinos. Some even have their own art galleries.
With a flexible schedule, luxury cruises specialise in offbeat locations (the stars want some privacy, after all). From the Chilean Fjords to Japan’s wilderness and river cruising in Myanmar, field experts are often on hand to give you an insider’s view of the region.
Choice is the operative word in luxury cruising. Decide whether you want casual, laid-back elegance, or a holiday on a new-wave liner with Asian-infused spas. If it’s the million-dollar treatment you’re after, the traditional mega-ships could be for you.
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