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The
World’s 10 Best Cruise Lines
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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) and The Queen of Karia (10 passengers)
Destinations: The Galapagos, Mediterranean
and Patagonia
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 Symphony (922 passengers) and Crystal Serenity (1,070 passengers each)
Destinations: Worldwide, including
the Panama Canal, New England and New Zealand
Cuisine: Afternoon tea, Wine &
Food Festival sailings, and Japanese and Italian
fine dining restaurants
Highlights: 360-degree wrap-around
teak decks and an onboard Creative Learning Institute
with classes by Berlitz, Smithsonian, and the Society
of Wine Educators
www.crystalcruises.com
Hebridean
Island Cruises
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Ships: Hebridean Princess (49 passengers)
Destinations: Scotland and British Isles
Cuisine: All-inclusive gourmet meals and at least one black tie gala per cruise
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
(46-148 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 and 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 (382 passengers), Silver Shadow (382
passengers), Silver Spirit (540 passengers) and Prince Albert II (132 passengers)
Destinations: Worldwide, including
the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, New England, and Canada
Cuisine: Casual elegance, with maitre
d’ seating and Relais & Châteaux cuisine
served indoors or al fresco
Highlights: Free flowing 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 river barges and
ships (200 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 (312 passengers), Wind Spirit (148 passengers)
and Wind Star (148 passengers)
Destinations: Worldwide, including
Costa Rica, the Greek Isles, and the Caribbean
Cuisine: Elegant dining featuring Mediterranean cuisine and fresh seafood
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 (208 passengers), Seabourn Spirit (208 passengers), Seabourn Legend
(208 passengers), Seabour Odyssey (450 passengers) and Seabourn Sojourn (450 passengers)
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 |
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