Luxury CruisesTravel Information for the Smart Traveler™

Luxury Cruises

Space, service and everything included. Luxury cruises trade crowds for all-suite ships, fine dining and a crew that knows your name — sailing the world in effortless style.

A luxury cruise is a different way to sail: intimate, all-suite ships of a few hundred to a thousand guests, where premium drinks, specialty dining, gratuities and often shore excursions and flights are included. Lines like Regent, Seabourn, Silversea, Crystal, Oceania and Explora set the standard. A specialist matches you to the right ship, suite and itinerary — and the best value.

Why a Luxury Cruise?

All-suite living

Spacious suites, most with private balconies.

Truly all-inclusive

Drinks, dining and gratuities — often flights & excursions.

Personal service

A high crew-to-guest ratio and a crew that remembers you.

Right ship & value

We match the line, suite and itinerary to you.

The Luxury Cruise Lines

Champagne on a luxury cruise ship balcony

Ultra-luxury

Regent, Seabourn, Silversea & Crystal.

Upper-premium

Oceania, Azamara & Viking Ocean.

New luxury

Explora Journeys & the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

Where they sail

Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska & world voyages.

Popular Luxury Sailings

  • Mediterranean & Greek Isles in luxury
  • Caribbean all-suite sailings
  • Alaska & the Panama Canal
  • Asia & the Far East
  • Grand voyages & world-cruise segments

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Luxury Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included on a luxury cruise?

Typically premium drinks, specialty dining and gratuities; many lines also include shore excursions, Wi-Fi and flights. A specialist confirms by line.

Which line is the most luxurious?

Regent, Seabourn, Silversea and Crystal lead ultra-luxury; Oceania and Viking Ocean lead upper-premium. The right fit depends on your style.

Are luxury ships small?

Mostly — from ~200 to ~1,200 guests, far more spacious per guest than mainstream ships.

How do I get a luxury cruise quote?

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