Why We Love Luxury Cruising

Do you have a taste for the finer things in life, and seek a holiday that combines exotic destinations, fine dining, grand accommodations and the highest level of personalised service? If so, a luxury cruise may suit your travel style perfectly.

Wondering whether a luxury cruise is worth the splurge? Here are some of the reasons why we love luxury cruising.

All-inclusive cruising

When cruising with a premium line, find that almost all of your discretionary onboard expenses are already included. While the definition of ‘all-inclusive’ may differ between cruise lines, most luxury cruise fares offer unlimited gourmet dining at specialty restaurants, unlimited premium alcoholic beverages and unlimited wifi. You don’t even have to think about tipping the exceptional staff onboard, with all gratuities already included.

Plus, many luxury cruise lines also offer complimentary shore excursions. For instance, Regent Seven Seas Cruises allow you to enjoy as many onshore experiences as you wish, with unlimited shore excursions included in your fare. Expect to see the best of every destination on a luxury cruise.

Personalised service

Trust that you’ll be waited on hand and foot during your luxury cruise journey. Luxury cruise lines are renowned for having higher staff-to-passenger ratios, with some ships having as many as one staff member per guest. Staff are expected to remember not only your name, but a host of personal preferences, ensuring your every need is satisfied.

Butlers are common among luxury cruise lines, however, Silversea is the only one in the world to offer 24/7 personalised butler service in each and every suite. These polite, professional and friendly butlers can cater to any request, whether that’s unpacking your suitcase, restocking your customised in-suite mini bar or making dinner reservations.

Small yet spacious ships

Luxury cruise ships tend to be smaller in size, typically carrying no more than 1250 guests. As such, you can expect an intimate and sophisticated ambience onboard, where you develop a friendly camaraderie with both the staff and your fellow passengers. Find that it never feels crowded onboard, nor will you ever have to wait in a queue to get into a restaurant or grab a drink at the bar.

Those aren’t the only perks to sailing on a smaller ship. Where bigger ships may need to anchor offshore, luxury cruises can dock right in the heart of your dream destinations, meaning that you can spend more time exploring ashore.

Oceanview suites

Expect the accommodations onboard your luxury cruise ship to rival even the finest hotels and resorts on land. Many luxury cruise lines offer all-suite ships with uninterrupted ocean views. Even better, 99% of suites on Regent Seven Seas Cruises feature private balconies, perfect for watching the world float by over a glass of bubbly.

Plus, the suites onboard luxury cruises tend to be much larger than those on a standard cruise line. Inside, you’ll find bedding with the finest linens and pillow menus, marble bathrooms with twin sinks, ample sitting areas, spacious closets, minibars stocked to your preferences and many other comforts. We won’t blame you if you don’t wish to leave your suite on sea days, especially since complimentary room service is typically available 24 hours a day.

Fine dining experiences

Culinary excellence is standard onboard a luxury cruise. With menus crafted by some of the world’s most revered chefs, discover selections to suit every taste, from plant-based meals to perfectly aged steaks and everything in between. And unlike standard cruises, you can dine at every specialty dining restaurant onboard your luxury ship at no extra cost.

Plus, many luxury cruise lines offer opportunities to immerse yourself further in the culinary origins of the destinations visited on your voyage. Silversea’s S.A.L.T Programme, available on selected ships, allows you to engage in live cooking demonstrations and shared cooking classes, while Regent Seven Seas’ Epicurean Explorations offers chef-led shoreside culinary experiences, such as vineyard tours and market visits.

Unique destinations

By choosing a luxury cruise, you can explore the world’s most sought-after destinations in unrivalled comfort and style. Luxury cruise ships often venture beyond the beaten path, sailing to places you’re unlikely to visit on a standard cruise line. Plus, you’ll spend more time ashore, with many luxury lines incorporating more overnight port stays into their itineraries.

A luxury cruise can deliver a destination-immersive experience at every spot on your bucket list, while Silversea also offers a collection of luxury expedition cruises, where you’ll travel to some of the world’s most remote landscapes. In fact, Silversea sails to over 900 destinations on all seven continents, more than any other cruise line!

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When choosing from My Cruises’ Exclusive Luxury Collection, expect every detail of your luxury cruise holiday to be taken care of. In addition to your luxurious voyage, enjoy specially curated bonus inclusions to elevate your journey, including return flights with full-service airlines, premium private transfers and five-star hotel stays.

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