In this article, we discuss the 5 most luxurious cruise lines. To read a detailed analysis of the travel and cruise line industry, go directly to the 12 Most Luxurious Cruise Lines.
5. Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises was founded in 2002 and has been a wholly earned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) since 2014. Oceania’s trademark, “The Finest Cuisine at Sea” is its biggest attraction which is credited to the celebrity chef Jacques Pépin. Oceania Cruises is also offering a limited-time offer of 40% savings on their summer cruises, which includes their trademark simply MORE™ amenities. The simply MORE™ amenities include 2-for-1 cruise fares, free round-trip airfare with airport transfers, free shore excursions valued up to $1,600 per stateroom, and free champagne, wine, and more valued at up to $2,800 per stateroom along with other things.
4. Viking
Viking is a Swiss cruise line that is divided into three categories, Viking River Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, and Viking Expeditions. Viking Ocean Cruises has a fleet of 10 luxury all-veranda, modern ocean ships. The staterooms of Viking Cruises do not share air with other parts of the ship and each room comes with its own air handling unit. The company also provides gourmet dining, entertainment, fitness and spa, 24-hour complimentary room service, and medical services.
3. Seabourn Cruise Line
Seabourn Cruise Line was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) started purchasing parts of Seabourn Cruise Line in 1991 and ultimately acquired the company in 1998. The company has a fleet of 5 vessels and its most luxurious vessel, Seabourn Odyssey has 2 sister ships. The Seabourn Odyssey has the highest ratio of space per guest in the cruise industry. Some of Seabourn Cruise Line’s voyages include custom-built submarines. Some of the cruise line’s premium suites come with an in-suite coffee/espresso machine and an in-suite bar setup with additional wines or spirits.
2. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH). Regent Seven Seas Cruises has six cruise ships which are all loaded with luxury. The cruise line’s all-inclusive packages include free unlimited shore excursions, pre-cruise luxury hotel packages, complimentary unlimited beverages, gourmet dining, and amenities like media libraries, complimentary movies-on-demand, butler services along with many others.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises added its newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur in 2023 which offers journeys starting from $3,500. The vessel includes luxury accommodations, dining, a spa, a fitness center, and a jogging track. The ship has a maximum passenger occupancy of 750 people. The cruise line’s oldest ship, Seven Seas Navigator was built in 1999 and refurbished in 2016. The ship has max passenger occupancy of 450 people and cruises start from $2500.
1. Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is a Monaco-based luxury cruise line and tops our list of most luxurious cruise lines. It was founded by the Vlasov Group and the Lefebvre family of Rome and later acquired by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) in 2020. The cruise line has a fleet of 11 ships and is adding 2 more. The first one, Silver Nova will start its voyages on August 8 and the second ship, Silver Ray will begin its voyages in 2024. Both of the ships have a maximum passenger occupancy of 728 people.
Silver Sea Cruises offer executive private transfer service, gourmet dining, butler services, and complimentary premium beverages along with many other services. The cruise line travels across 900 destinations in the world. Silver Sea Cruises’ has its exclusive S.A.L.T program on its Silver Nova, Silver Moon, and Silver Dawn cruises allowing the passengers to experience the cruise food culture that isn’t available anywhere else. It was started by three-time James Beard Journalism Award winner, Adam Sachs.
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