What’s My Line? Your guide to the best cruise lines.
Experience the luxury and convenience of a tour where your hotel room actually goes along with you. Dine in the finest restaurants three times a day and never be presented with a bill. See a Broadway Show in the evening, or try your luck in the casino. You’ll have the opportunity to relax even if you decide to pursue every activity available to you on board your floating palace.
Luxury and All Inclusive These are the smaller and more exclusive cruise lines who cater to those seeking more creature comforts and the highest levels of service. They often feature overnight stops in port, and authentic cultural emersion. Ironically, most luxury cruise lines offer better value when you consider the amenities included in the price such as: gratuities, gourmet dining, cultural events on board and in port, beverages including fine wines etc. Luxury cruise lines are the perfect choice for significant vacations such as honeymoons, anniversaries etc. or for those with simple taste, when only the best will do.
AZAMARA
PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES
COMPAGNIE LE PONANT
SEA DREAM YACHT CLUB
Family Friendly Almost all major cruise lines provide entertainment programs for children. Some cruise lines also provide a nursery (6 months to 3 years of age), with an hourly charge for the service. For older children, including Tweens and Teens, the onboard programs are both fun and adventurous, supervised by trained professionals, all within a safe environment and included in the price of your cruise fare.
MSC CRUISES
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
COSTA CRUISES
Traditional and Premium Many of the traditional cruise lines offer a children’s program as well, although not as comprehensive as the family friendly ships. Premium lines provide a variety of ships and ambience, and the mega ships. Smaller vessels sailing from local ports such as Baltimore and Boston, etc. have become intensely popular of late, since no air transportation is necessary. Complimentary dining for all meals is included in the cruise price. There are also specialty dining restaurants on board, which carry a modest charge, and a unique dining experience for those who want some diversity to the standard menu.
CELEBRITY CRUISES
PRINCESS CRUISES
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES
STAR CLIPPER
WINDSTAR
Cultural and River Cruises This category covers both luxury and premium cruise lines as well as river cruises throughout the world. Destinations can include historical ports, unique itineraries and often provide enrichment at sea lectures and classes as well as local cultural events whilst in port.
AMA WATERWAYS
TAUCK RIVER CRUISES
AVALON WAERWAYS
VIKING RIVER AND OCEAN CRUISES
UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES
Exploration and Niche Cruises. Adventure Travel is not an ordinary vacation, but when you add water, you’ll have the type of experience once reserved for only the privileged few. From the Poles to the Galapagos Islands, from the South Pacific to the Amazon, challenge yourself and expand your knowledge. Alkar Travel will find and book your expedition with the world’s best outfitters and vessels.
LINDBLAD SPECIA EXPEDITIONS
HEBRIDEAN ISLAND CRUISES
SWAN HELLENIC
HURTIGRUTEN
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