It's not cheap, but the classy atmosphere, excellent food and unusual destinations are a winning combination, so it's no surprise customers rated value for money as outstanding. Browse Viking's range of ocean cruises , or read our full Viking review for more information.
Saga, which offers small-scale ocean cruises exclusively for the overs, is a new WRP for In the past, concerns over the transparency of its excursion prices have prevented us from recommending it, but it has made significant improvements in this area this year, without losing any of what makes its cruises so excellent. Customer service, quality of food and value for money are all second-to-none. Browse Saga's range of ocean cruises , or read our full Saga review for more information.
It's all about the destination on a Hurtigruten ocean cruise. Its vessels may not be the most luxurious around, but they are compact enough to access smaller ports and towns that large ships can't. Throw in exceptional customer service and there are few better ways to explore Norway and the Arctic.
Browse Hurtigruten's range of ocean cruises , or read our full Hurtigruten review for more information. If a small ocean cruise is what you're looking for, you'll want to consider Noble Caledonia.
Its cruise ships carry between 36 and guests, making them some of the smallest you can sail on. As well as a personal on-board experience, it's one of just three companies to earn a full five stars for the quality of its port excursions, making it a compelling way to say to see the world. Browse Noble Caledonia's range of ocean cruises , or read our full Noble Caledonia review for more information. For a luxurious, all-inclusive ocean cruising experience, it's hard to beat Regent Seven Seas.
Almost every cabin has a balcony, staff are friendly and helpful, and the port excursions are consistently enjoyably and well-organised.
The only real downside is the cost. We know that pricing transparency is important, so we only give the award to the companies that provide clear information about gratuities, excursions and drinks at the booking stage. After all, it's hard for customers to compare prices if they can't find these details before parting with their cash. Recommended Providers, whatever score they receive in the survey.
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Fill out below and they will get in touch! Join other subscribers and get the best cruise deals of the week in your inbox every Thursday. Sails from: Civitavecchia Rome , Italy Ft. Lauderdale Port Everglades , Florida More. In , Ponant acquired the cruise line. A Lindblad cruise typically prioritizes adventure over luxury.
On most ships, expect small, simple cabins, but plenty of memorable excursions, like snorkeling in Borneo or hiking an ice field in Patagonia. But some of its recent fleet additions are truly luxe, from its two polar-sailing expedition ships, National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution, to the elegant Oberoi Philae , which sails the Nile. Each sailing has an expedition team made up of experts in fields like marine biology and photography. Each voyage is completely all-inclusive—transfers, excursions, all food and beverage including the mini-bar!
With a fleet of 14 river ships, Avalon has quite a few itineraries throughout Europe, India, Southeast Asia, Egypt, and Peru though it charters ships in those last two destinations.
Crystal River Cruises launched in with custom-built river ships. The company is dead-set on matching the top-of-the-line service of its ocean ships, and it certainly has readers convinced. Guests enjoy an all-inclusive experience, with free butler service, unlimited drinks including wine , Wi-Fi, and fitness classes. These are leisurely sailings: most are nine days long, with some outliers like the or day journey from Minneapolis to New Orleans. In , the line launched AMAMagna , a double-wide river cruise on the Danube that features massive square-foot suites—a size unheard of on a river-going vessel.
Despite the ship being so much larger than its sisters, the passenger count only increased by 20 percent to guests, ensuring an intimate experience. The river cruise branch of tour operator Vantage Deluxe World Travel has several of its own ships, the majority of which sail in Europe. In fact, the vessels were some of the first river ships in Europe to have cabins designated for solo travelers.
Providing its clients with even more options, Vantage also charters ships around the world for a variety of itineraries. Grand Circle Cruise Line might not have the largest following—you probably haven't heard of it, have you?
Known for its immersive itineraries, this smaller cruise line is part of tour operator Grand Circle Travel, but it does have its own fleet of six river ships. Five of them sail in Europe, while the sixth, appropriately named Nefertiti , sails Egypt's Nile. Their excursions offer passengers the opportunity to get a little closer to their destinations of choice, with visits to local homes, farms, and artisans, and every excursion is rated by ability level. Special departures throughout the year welcome multigenerational family groups, including young children—a unique offering among river cruise lines.
Parent company Viking Cruises has expanded feverishly in recent years, with more than 60 river ships and six ocean vessels in its fleet. Mega Ships More than 4, passengers. Courtesy Royal Caribbean International. Courtesy Norwegian Cruise Line. Large Ships 2, to 4, passengers. Courtesy Costa Cruises. Courtesy Norwegian Cruises.
Danny Lehman. Courtesy MSC Cruises. Courtesy Holland America. Courtesy Princess. Steve Dunlop. Medium Ships to 2, passengers. Oliver Leren. Courtesy Carnival Cruise Line. Courtesy Marella Cruises. Michel Verdure. Andrea Klaussner. Courtesy Cunard. Courtesy Silversea Cruises. Courtesy Oceania Cruises. Courtesy Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Courtesy Seabourn. Courtesy Crystal Cruises.
Courtesy Viking Ocean Cruises. Small Ships Fewer than passengers. Courtesy Sea Cloud Cruises. Courtesy Star Clippers. Alex Maguire. Courtesy SeaDream. Courtesy Metropolitan Touring. Courtesy Quasar Expeditions. Courtesy American Cruise Lines.
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