Explore over 40 cruise lines and learn which ones offer the amenities you prefer for your next luxury cruise vacation.
Providing a world-class cruise experience has always been a hallmark of Seabourn and it’s been named time and again as the “best culinary cruise line” by Saveur® Magazine. Guests on the line’s stunning ultra-luxury ships enjoy cuisine developed by legendary American chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller, whose culinary genius is served at such Michelin-starred restaurants as French Laundry, Per Se and Bouchon.
James Beard award-winning and recognized chefs will host three separate culinary-themed sailings in 2016 as part of Windstar Cruises partnership with the James Beard Foundation. Acclaimed chefs will be Michel Nischan, Maria Hines as well as Matt and Kate Jennings. These James Beard Foundation Culinary Collection sailings will provide a wondrous time for the gourmand through cooking demonstrations, additional nightly dishes orchestrated by the headlining chef and one-on-one interaction.
Cunard Line offered a series of lively Jazz themed Cruises on the elegant flagship Queen Mary 2. These exciting Transatlantic Crossings offered guests an incredible “best of jazz” experience as well as many other impressive entertainment options on the world’s greatest ocean liner. Guests had the memorable opportunity to enjoy the world-famous talents of legendary artists on two Cunard Blue Note “Jazz at Sea” Transatlantic cruises.
Discerning travelers who expect the very finest will find it aboard Regent Cruises‘ Seven Seas Explorer.” The all-suite/all-balcony 54,000-ton, 750-guest ship debuted in July 2016. This gorgeous and spacious ship boasts stunning designer suites — including one that is 3,875-square-feet; lavish gourmet restaurants, beautifully designed comfortable lounges, chic bars, and a theater.
Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, the beautiful 684-guest Sirena debuted in Barcelona, on April 27, 2016, where she was christened by her godmother, acclaimed cookbook author and TV chef, Claudine Pépin.
Passionate about food, wine and travel, Claudine is the daughter of world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pépin, the Oceania Cruises’ Executive Culinary Director since its inception. She co-hosts the PBS show called Heart and Soul in the Kitchen and has joined her father on his annual Jacques Pépin Cruise – a foodie favorite. Her impressive background also includes having served as brand ambassador for Moët & Chandon and Dom Pérignon Champagne in New York.
There was an era when cruise ship dining consisted of buffets and a formal dinner at two set times. Today, choices are endless and with epicurean-oriented Oceania Cruises, guests will be treated to some of the finest cuisine afloat. With menus designed by world-famous Master Chef Jacques Pépin, the luxury line’s Executive Culinary Director, every meal is sure to be an ambrosial and memorable delight.
Crystal Cruises offers an upscale vacation of carefree elegance on its ultra-luxury 50,000-ton, 922-guest Crystal Symphony and 68,000-ton, 1,070-guest Crystal Serenity. The mid-sized ships are large enough to have lots of spacious areas and amenities as well as a welcoming intimate ambiance.
AmaWaterways offers luxury river cruises in Europe, Africa, plus Myanmar (Burma), Vietnam and Cambodia in South Asia. Its award-winning ships were designed for the utmost of comfort and style to provide a convenient and effortless way to journey along these waterways. They offer 360-degree riverside views to best see quaint villages, bustling cities, medieval castles and vineyards that line the route as you sip on a glass of wine or relax in the sun on deck.
Exotic India offers a special vacation for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary. See this remarkable country up-close and personal by taking a luxury cruise on the iconic Ganges River – its spiritual heart. Experience a kaleidoscope of rich colors, sounds and tastes in this remarkable place of cultural diversity. Wherever you look, there is something unique to behold, from stunning architecture and fascinating history to India’s famous tigers, elephants and other wildlife.
