Plan That Cruise To Remember: Top 5 Cruise Lines
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Studies have shown that planning a vacation or even just the mere anticipation of one is just as enjoyable (or even more so) as the vacation itself. So don’t be surprised if you’ve been smiling as you’ve been surfing the net, comparing cruise lines and options. The internet has really made us smarter shoppers; especially since with the current economy, many cruise lines have had to resort to hidden charges or do without the small and significant touches that makes a cruise memorable. To help you make a smart buying decision, we’ve gathered the 5 cruise lines with whom you can only expect the best. Besides, spending money on an experience (for example, a vacation) has also been shown to be a better investment in your overall happiness than in a big-ticket item. Memories, especially good ones, are recession-proof.
Carnival Cruises’ premium brand, the Seabourn Cruise Line uses their lower than usual number of guests to maximize a feeling of freedom especially in their more diminutive ships. Their ships are designed with sophistication in mind while their amenities and facilities could easily be the best in the bunch. You can enjoy the definite country club feel, exclusivity and the latest gadgets to play with from the thinnest flatscreens to the latest Apple personal products. The fact that each guest has their own personalized stationary is an excellent touch. The cuisine choice is wide, along with the options for clothing. Unfortunately, this cruise line packs a lot of hidden charges. But Seabourn Cruise Line is definite class without the pretension.
Space is meant to be enjoyed on a Regent Seven Seas Cruise, with their cabins at the largest in their class. The drinks are included in the advertised price, not to mention their excellent choice of wines. And a Cordon Bleu run restaurant only seems to make sense in such luxury. It is also notable that gratuity is discouraged, but the service is still exceptional and sincere. You can gloss over their hodge-podge of nightly entertainment, but there is still much to look forward to with a Regent Seven Seas Cruise.
Choose Silversea Cruise Line if your tastes run to the formal garb with the best cuisine. A lack of flexibility could better be interpreted with only expecting the best, which may explain why there are lacking dining choices. But the Concierge leaves nothing to chance with their in-port experiences. In the end, sophistication is an apparent goal.
Satisfying the demanding nature of their mostly retiree market, Crystal Cruises knows only the finest cuisine, and the most unique entertainment. A celebrated chef is at the helm of their star restaurant making dining a real experience. But the secret to the Crystal Cruises edge is their crew, these well-trained individuals make sure that every detail, even your name, is committed to their memory and you leave the ship with the feeling that you’ve just had the time of your life with new friends.
The World of Residensea is known as “The World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Experience,” with an average of 175 total guests for a vessel that can actually accommodate 1500 passengers. With the cruise ship more like a vacation home that sails around the world, it stands the cruise experience on its head; the best of everything with a depth of personalization that only ownership can provide with the help of carefully chosen designers. The focus provided by a single ship allows for unique experiences that one knows is not shared by those who have gone before you – making this a singular and unique vacation experience.
Word of mouth aids in keeping the Sea Dream Yacht Club the best luxury line you may have never heard of. Especially since they do without the stuffy world of dressing in formal wear for dinner and opt for more memorable experiences, each trip is only made better by the pampering done especially for you. The smarter but still shrewd traveler will respect the policy of charging only what you expect, but will come back for the exceptional luxury.
As you plan your vacation, think of the hours or the days that you’ll be spending on the shop so that you can find exactly what you want. Also rely on word of mouth, on the reviews made by actual cruise-goers instead of the flashy PR used by the cruise lines. But more than anything, enjoy every minute of your travels.
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