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For those demanding the finest quality in all respects, luxury cruise ships rate among the best vacations among any resort in the world. A formal atmosphere with nothing but the most refined white-gloved service. Appointed and decorated with the finest quality and care, these ships offer spaciousness, comfort, luxury, and choice, while exploring exotic ports around the world.
Deluxe Cruises
Positioned somewhere between "premium" and "luxury," deluxe cruises are slightly more inclusive, adult-friendly lines with a country club casual atmosphere. These beautifully appointed medium-sized ships are designed to offer a combination of elegance and comfort for each guest. Priced inclusive of accommodations, entertainment and meals (including select beverages), deluxe cruising offers the perfect balance of luxury and value.
Premium Cruise Lines
This is primarily a couples-oriented cruise market. Compared to Popular and Moderate categories, where the cruisers tend to be young families, and singles, their are far fewer singles, and families on these sailings. I sailed on a Moderate cruise line in which their were 197 children on board, and during the same period of time, their were 7 children sailing on a Deluxe cruise line.
The activities on Deluxe cruise lines includes the 'active participation' activities commonly found on Popular and Moderate cruiselines, and the 'intellectual' activities commonly found on Luxury cruise lines. An equal balance between 'participation' activities, and 'being entertained' is more prevalent on Deluxe cruises than Popular & Moderate cruises.
Specialty Cruises
These specialty lines offer a unique and unregimented cruise environment and focus on a specific sailing experience.
Contemporary Popular-Oriented Cruise Lines
Value-packed vacations exceeding or rivaling any land- based vacation. These main-stream cruises offer a comprehensive and amenity filled vacation, inclusive of accommodations, meals, and entertainment, in a casual environment. Newer (or extensively renovated) ships offer modern design and comforts, together with lots of open deck and pool space, organized activities, sports, beauty and fitness centers, libraries, shops, lounges, major "Vegas" style or "Broadway" productions, night life, dancing, music, and comedians. Both sit-down (with some formal nights) and buffet style meals available on every cruise.
River Cruises
Specially designed river boats - usually built to carry fewer than 200 passengers - take guests through the heartland of a nation for an unparalleled travel experience. While some river ships lack the variety of onboard features and amenities found on larger oceangoing vessels, they make up for it with port-intensive itineraries. Plus, river cruise itineraries often focus on smaller towns and villages, offering a more personal and in-depth experience within a region. Plus, river cruises commonly package shore excursions, such as guided tours, in the regular cruise fare.
Expedition Cruises
Sepcifically focused for the ones interested in exploration, adventure and exotic destinations. Offering a high-end experience on small ships designed to reach places where other cruise liners cannot go.