Deluxe Cruising
For those who enjoy a more intimate experience onboard, deluxe cruise lines offer guests an unforgettable experience aboard classy ships. Deluxe cruises also take guests to exclusive destinations and ports, with more itineraries that offer longer shore days or overnight stays. Deluxe cruising is for the discerning traveler who enjoys fine dining, exceptional service, and charming decor.Destinations
Deluxe cruise ships tend to be smaller than their contemporary counterparts, and hence are able to provide guests with exotic destinations and exclusive itineraries to ports larger cruise ships cannot reach. Destinations include India, Maldives, Sri Lanka, France, Belgium, Netherlands, U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Barts, Dominica, and more. Deluxe cruises specialize in Transatlantic and Transoceanic voyages, with these journeys spanning anywhere from two weeks to two months.
Atmosphere/Décor
The ambiance on deluxe cruises is focused on a pleasing and majestic aesthetic. Deluxe cruises have spacious staterooms designed with luxurious linens, plush decor, and elegant settings. Ships are also designed with old age charm and range from a casual to formal dress code.
Ship Size
Deluxe cruises are smaller sized ships; this allows guests to experience a more intimate experience onboard. As well, the smaller sized deluxe ships can have access to exclusive ports that larger ships simply cannot reach. Guest capacity ranges from approximately 650-1250 guests, based on double occupancy. Some of the Ship Lines are:Service
Deluxe cruises pride themselves on the utmost courteous service that takes care of every minute detail, and as fares include prepaid gratuities, tips are neither expected nor needed. Guests are asked to enjoy the various complimentary services available on most deluxe cruises, such as Butler service, self-service laundry, day care, and concierge service. Butler service can include coordination of shore-side dinners and entertainment, priority reservation for shore excursions, complimentary garment pressing and shoeshine service.Dining
Exceptional culinary delights are expected on deluxe cruises, guests can also expect boutique red and white wines with their exquisite meals. Water, coffee, tea and soft drinks are complimentary at all times on most deluxe cruise ships. Each dining experience is a culinary journey, and allows guests to experience the very best in fine dining and wines. Deluxe ships also offer guests a selection of premium restaurants to choose from. Many cruise lines also offer guests high tea in the afternoon, where master chefs create delectable and colorful pastries to go along with traditional English beverages.Onboard Activities
Deluxe cruises offer a variety of onboard entertainment and activities. Guests can take up social fitness classes such as yoga or Pilates, or learn something new through an enriching lecture or onboard library. Select deluxe cruise lines also offer culinary classes where guests can brush up on their cooking techniques with hands on instructions, or expand their knowledge of local cuisines. Deluxe cruises also offer some of the most refined spas at sea, allowing guests to relax after a busy day of exploring, or take in a spa treatment while basking in the sun on a sea day. Alternatively, guests can spend their evenings immersed in a poker game in the casino, or catch a show from one of the headline entertainers!Brett Swearingen
bswearingen@cruiseshipcenters.com
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