Windstar Cruises offers yacht-style sailing with just 148 ๐๐ 342 ๐๐๐๐๐๐โfor those of us who don't like the crowds of larger ships. With Windstar, youโll explore hidden gems and charming ports that other ships canโt reach. Windstar's itineraries are designed to connect you with local cultures, traditions, and communities. Onboard, youโll find open-water sports platforms for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding and more. Windstar is famous for its Signature Beach Barbecues, where youโll enjoy fresh, local cuisine and lively entertainment on secluded shores, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. With overnight stays and late departures in select ports, Windstar gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Windstar Cruises: โ180 degrees from ordinary.โ
Emerald Cruises, is an award-winning ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ specializing in luxury journeys for 180 ๐๐ 182 ๐๐๐๐๐๐. Contemporary style ships sail Europeโs most scenic waterways, including the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Rhรดne, Saรดne, and Douro. With spacious suites, refined dining, wellness amenities, and unique features like an indoor pool that transforms into a cinema, Emerald stands out for comfort and innovation. The line is known for including all port charges, meals (with wine and beer at lunch and dinner), Wi-Fi, gratuities, and a wide selection enriching excursions and active experiences. Typical fares range from $2,000 to $3,500 per person, with frequent promotions offering added value like free airfare or early booking savings making Emerald Cruises a top choice for travelers seeking a seamless, all-inclusive river cruise experience.
Celestyal Cruises is a mid-sized ships carrying between 1,200 ๐๐๐ 1,266 ๐๐๐๐๐๐. Your all-inclusive fare covers all mealsโfeaturing locally inspired Greek cuisine and international favoritesโplus unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, water, and juice, as well as select excursions, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, port charges, and gratuities, making it a great value. Celestyal sails to the Greek Isles, Turkey, Italy, and beyond, including ports like Mykonos and Santorini, as well as hidden gems such as Patmos and Syros, with longer port stays and overnight options. What makes Celestyal special is its authentic Greek hospitality, immersive local culture, and the ability to access smaller, less-visited ports that larger ships canโt reach, creating unforgettable, destination-focused experiences.
Oceania offers a mid-sized ship experience carrying between 684 ๐๐ 1250 ๐๐๐๐๐๐. It is often recognized as having the best dining at sea with menus crafted by master chefs. Each ship is designed with spacious staterooms and suites and nearly 70% of them have private verandas. Oceania visits over 450 ports around the world including charming, less-visited ports that the larger ships cannot reach. Onboard, there's always something to enjoy-whether you join hands-on cooking classes at the Culinary center or an artist-led workshops in the Artist Loft, attend talks by guest speakers or relax with afternoon tea and live music. The spa and fitness provide ways for staying active and pampered. Evenings are relaxed yet elegant with no formal nights required. They have earned numerous accolades including Best Overall Cruise Line and Best Onboard Dining.
Celebrity Cruises has a fleet of modern ships, with most carrying between 2,800 ๐๐๐ 3,600 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ (the newest Edge Class ships typically accommodate about 2,900 passengers per voyage). Travelers enjoy spacious staterooms and suitesโover 85% with private verandas. Edge Class ships feature innovative designs like the Magic Carpet, a movable venue, and Infinite Veranda cabins that blend indoors and outdoors. Celebrity is renowned for its culinary excellence. The onboard experience offers nightly theater, live music, comedy, a casino, state-of-the-art fitness, pools, adults-only Solarium, and spa treatments. Celebrity sails to over 280 ports in 77 countries, including the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Asia, South America, and the Galapagos. If you looking for relaxation and wellness consider AquaClass staterooms. You will receive unlimited access to the SEA Thermal Suite or Persian Garden depending on the ship. Guests often receive priority boarding. Other extras include Canapรฉs and sparkling wine on request, upgraded air filtration for cleaner air, and exclusive events or priority seating at onboard entertainment and more.
MSC Yacht Club is a private oasis aboard select MSC shipsโsome of which carry up to 6,000 guests, but with just a select group enjoying the exclusive Yacht Club experience. Step into a โ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ,โ accessible only by key card, where fewer than 200 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ enjoy unmatched privacy, 24-hour butler and concierge service, priority boarding, and all-inclusive privileges like premium drinks, unlimited Wi-Fi, and access to a private restaurant and lounge. Relax in elegantly appointed suites with spacious balconies, it has a private sundeck with pool and whirlpools, and exclusive shore excursions and private beach access at destinations like Ocean Cay, MSCโs private island in the Bahamas. With dedicated cabanas, personalized service, and the freedom to explore the shipโs full array of activitiesโfrom Broadway-style shows to vibrant nightlifeโthe MSC Yacht Club offers the best of both worlds: the excitement of a large resort ship and the serenity of a boutique retreat.
UnCruise Adventures carries just 22 ๐๐ 88 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ on each small ship, creating an intimate, friendly atmosphere. What makes UnCruise special is its focus on immersive, hands-on adventureโexploring remote coves, hidden rivers, and wild coastlines larger ships canโt reach. Daily activities include kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, skiff excursions, and wildlife watching, all led by expert guides. The experience is all-inclusive, covering excursions, gourmet meals, drinks, and transfers, and is designed for active, eco-conscious travelers who value authentic, journeys. Whether youโre seeking the dramatic landscapes of Alaska, the reefs of Hawaii and Mexico, or the beauty of Costa Rica and the Galapagos, UnCruise is designed for active, eco-conscious travelers.
Star Clippers carries just 170 ๐๐ 227 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ on each voyage, offering a yacht-like experience aboard some of the worldโs largest and most elegant tall ships. What makes Star Clippers special is the thrill of the sails, traditional seafaring skills, and a casual, friendly atmosphere. Guests enjoy open decks, saltwater pools, and the net that stretched out over the water from the bow of the ship just below the bowsprit. Guests can lounge in the netting lying above the waves as if you are floating above the water. You will enjoy off-the-beaten-path ports that larger ships canโt reach. Daily activities include snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, climbing the mast, and evening gatherings under the stars, This is for travelers who crave adventure, authenticity, and the romance of the sea.
SeaDream Yacht Club carries just 112 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ on each of its twin mega-yachts, creating an intimate, exclusive atmosphere unlike any traditional cruise. What makes SeaDream special is its โyachting, not cruisingโ philosophyโoffering personalized service, a high crew-to-guest ratio, and elegant yet relaxed luxury. All staterooms and suites have ocean views, and the all-inclusive experience features open bars, gratuities, and world-class cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. Guests enjoy access to exclusive ports, open-air dining under the stars, a top deck pool and spa, water sports, and the signature champagne and caviar beach party. For travelers who value privacy, authenticity, and the freedom to do as muchโor as littleโas they please, SeaDream delivers a truly extraordinary voyage.
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