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Many cruise lines liken themselves to hotels at sea (indeed the person in charge of the guests’ experience is called the Hotel Manager), and at this level will compare themselves to luxury brand hotels aimed at the mass market, so think Hilton, Marriott and Sheraton.
These lines may be catering to upwards of 3,000 people, but they will include a number of additional touches such as better food, more comfortable cabins and newer décor.
Ultra-Luxury – These are the cruise ships where Champagne is often included in the price, cabins are called suites and butler service is all part of the experience.
In the same way the idea of a six-star hotel is now accepted as a description, Ultra-Luxury is now used to describe certain lines.
If you want to cruise in style then look no further – we’ve rounded up some of the most sumptuous suites at sea Royal Loft Suite - Royal Caribbean On board Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas Standout features This extraordinary space is one of the only duplexes at sea, and debuted on the mighty Oasis of the Seas. There are numerous other firsts including floor-to-ceiling glass windows, abstract modern art, the mezzanine floor, baby … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises will bring its fleet of ships to 12 with new vessel, Divina, due to launch in May 2012. Named in honour of screen legend and MSC ‘godmother’ Sophia Loren, Divina will have a range of innovative new features. We love the sound of an infinity pool in the aft with a ‘beach zone’ adjoining the glass balustrade, offering a unique view of the ship’s wake fading into the sunset. There will also be a total redesign of decks and restaurants … [Read more...]
Riviera debuts in May 2012 and continues Oceania’s focus on sophisticated design, as befits the world’s largest upper premium cruise line. From the magnificent Lalique Grand Staircase to the classy owner's suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home, Riviera will offer one of the ultimate luxury cruise experiences. Comfortably mid-size, Riviera will have a country club-style casual ambiance and a high level of personalized service, plus some enticing … [Read more...]
With stunning artwork, Italian marble and echoes of Art Deco, Cunard’s latest liner is a fine addition to the tradition and fleet Queen Elizabeth was launched by Her Majesty the Queen in October 2010, the third ship in Cunard’s current fleet and a near-identical sister in structure to Queen Victoria. The interiors, however, are different, evoking the Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s with a rich blend of warm woods and marbles. Cunard fans … [Read more...]
Becoming a parent doesn’t mean saying goodbye to luxury. As a wider range of people ‘trade up’ to luxury cruise ships, there’s a growing demand for families to be accommodated. … [Read more...]
Fancy the big ship Caribbean adventure? Discover what it’s like to be treated like a star on board Celebrity Equinox on a five island cruise. … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that two new freestyle cruise ships will be added to its fleet. Following an agreement with German ship production company Meyer Werft, the two new ships will be launched in spring 2013 and spring 2014. The two ships will be slightly smaller than the line’s newest ship Norwegian EPIC with a capacity of around 4,000 passengers, but will be the largest passenger cruise ships built in Germany. The ships will … [Read more...]
Silversea is to continue reductions on the single supplement in 2011. The Solo Traveller fares were launched in summer 2010 and applied to select voyages. Next year, the same reduction rate is offered but with more voyages to choose from. Over 20 cruises will offer the reduction in 2011 including voyages to the Far East, Arabian Peninsula, South America and Caribbean. The reduction offer on the single supplement is 10-25 per cent above the per-person, … [Read more...]
Cruise International climbs on-board Cunard Line’s stunning Queen Elizabeth (the QE) cruise ship and experiences a return to the golden age of cruising – tea dances, black-tie dinners and culturally-enriching voyages … [Read more...]
Cruise International join an island-studded cruise from the Seychelles to India aboard Silversea's luxurious Silver Wind - it really is the perfect getaway. … [Read more...]
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