| The
World’s 10 Best Cruise Lines |
Abercrombie
& Kent
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Ships:
Privately chartered yachts, intimate river
barges and small adventure ships
Destinations: Worldwide, including the
Galapagos Islands, Antartica, Yangtze River, the Nile and Alaska
Cuisine: Onboard chefs preparing seasonal,
regional cuisine
Highlights: Intimate surroundings,
customized itineraries and the first boutique cruise ship on the Yangtze
www.abercrombieandkent.com
Butterfield
& Robinson
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Ships: The Isabella II (38 passengers),
The Callisto (32 passengers) and The Orion (106 passengers)
Destinations: The Galapagos, Mediterranean
and Antarctic
Cuisine: Leisurely lunches in secluded
coves and impromptu stops for dinner on deck beneath
the stars
Highlights: Boutique size, flexibility
and the use of local contacts to set up unique onshore
events
www.butterfield.com
Crystal
Cruises
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Ships: Crystal Harmony, Crystal Symphony,
Crystal Serenity (940 passengers each)
Destinations: Worldwide, including
the Panama Canal, New England and New Zealand
Cuisine: Afternoon tea, Wine &
Food Festival sailings, and Japanese, Chinese and Italian
fine dining restaurants
Highlights: 360-degree wrap-around
teak decks and an onboard Creative Learning Institute
with classes by Berlitz, Sotheby’s and the Society
of Wine Educators
www.crystalcruises.com
Hebridean
Island Cruises
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Ships: Hebridean
Spirit (98 passengers) and Hebridean Princess (49 passengers)
Destinations: Scotland, Scandinavia,
the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Circle and the Caribbean
Cuisine: A brigade of chefs, a sommelier
to help you choose from the wine cellar, and black tie
dinners
Highlights: Tartans, bagpipes, country
house hospitality, clay pigeon shooting from the deck
and sea view cabins
www.hebridean.co.uk
Lindblad
Expeditions
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Ships: Small, customized expedition ships
(30-110 passengers)
Destinations: Nature-oriented destinations,
including Antarctica, Galapagos and Egypt
Cuisine: Intimate, social meals served
in a casual atmosphere
Highlights: Remote destinations, conservation
ethics, naturalist and historian guides and opportunities
to snorkel with sea lions
www.expeditions.com
SeaDream
Yacht Club
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Ships:
Seadream I, Seadream II (112 passengers each)
Destinations: Caribbean in winter and Europe in summer
Cuisine: Morning coffee and pastries, international cuisine, and customized
meals on private charters
Highlights: Flexible itineraries, overnights
in key ports of call and the complimentary Champagne
and Caviar Splash
www.seadreamyachtclub.com
Silversea
Cruises
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Ships:
Silver Cloud (296 passengers), Silver Wind (296 passengers),
Silver Whisper (388 passengers) and Silver Shadow (388
passengers)
Destinations: Worldwide, including
the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and Colonial America
Cuisine: Casual elegance, with maitre
d’ seating and Relais & Châteaux cuisine
served indoors or al fresco
Highlights: Free flowing Moët
& Chandon champagne, stimulating themed cruises
with wine experts and authors, and an onboard golf program
www.silversea.com
Viking
River Cruises
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Ships: Twenty-one river barges and
ships (150 passenger average)
Destinations: Europe, Russia and China
Cuisine:
Open seating dining and celebratory meals featuring
regional cuisine
Highlights: River view cabins and cultural
immersion on the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube, Elbe,
Seine, Rhône, Volga and Yangtze rivers
www.vikingrivers.com
Windstar
Cruises
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Ships:
Wind Surf (308 passengers), Wind Spirit (148 passengers)
and Wind Star (148 passengers)
Destinations: Worldwide, including
the Baltics, Malta and Tunisia
Cuisine: An ever-evolving menu created
by Patina
founder, Joachim Splichal
Highlights: Masted sailing yachts,
customized shore excursions and Water Sports Platforms
for water-skiing and snorkeling
www.windstarcruises.com
The
Yachts of Seabourn
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Ships:
Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend
(208 passengers each)
Destinations: Worldwide, including Greece and Turkey, Mediterranean Riviera, Northern Europe, Asia, India and Africa
Cuisine: Charlie Palmer-designed menus
based on the Progressive American Cuisine served at
his NYC restaurant, Aureole
Highlights: All ocean-view suite accommodations,
movies under the stars, caviar served in the surf
and complimentary massage moments on deck
www.seabourn.com |
