10 Luxury Cruise Lines That Will Make You Ditch Flying

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Imagine walking down the gangway, handing off your luggage, walking up to the ship’s deck, savoring a sweet cocktail, and allowing the staff to take care of the rest. All you need to focus on is looking glamorous and having easy access to a gourmet menu. 

That’s what’s in store for you if you choose to sail the open seas on any one of these luxury cruise liners. We’re talking personalized butler service, Michelin-star dining options, insatiable spa services, and unique itineraries for the days you’re docked. Ready to be dazzled? 

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

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The name alone sounds luxurious, doesn’t it? One thing the Regent Seven Seas is known for is its decadent on-board cuisine. Their food and drinks are known to be unrivaled, along with their Serene Spa & Wellness Center. 

When you’re not luxuriating in your plush accommodations or out on deck, you can also enroll in a culture, history, or culinary class throughout your days at sea. The destinations Regent takes you to are equally enthralling, including Monte Carlo, Southampton, Istanbul, and Venice. 

Silversea Cruises

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Here, you’ll find a slightly smaller fleet of ships. But, perhaps, that’s what allows them to cater to their guests so superbly. Not only is each ship all-inclusive, guests are also afforded 24-hour butler service straight to their suite. 

Silversea Cruises covers practically every corner of the globe, from Northern Europe to Australia. One thing’s for sure, you’ll arrive at and depart from each port feeling like royalty. 

Viking Ocean Cruises

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Like Silversea, Viking Ocean Cruises has designed smaller ships that allow them to place a greater focus on each guest. Their hallmark is the fact that every cabin features a veranda. 

They also have something in common with Regent Seven Seas. With a heavy focus on culturally enriching lectures and entertaining stage performances, this floating city will transport you to and from every port of call in elegance, class, and style. 

Seabourn Cruise Line

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The Seabourn Cruise Line does something nice – they don’t leave you guessing about hidden taxes and fees because virtually everything is covered in their cruise rates, including meals, classes, and drinks. 

Like their friends over in Viking, they, too, offer oceanfront suites for every passenger. It really does make a difference when you don’t have to consider an interior room with no natural light. 

Their Ultra Luxury Asia Voyages are often touted as the best in the biz. So, if you’ve ever had a hankering to visit Singapore or Hong Kong, you can achieve that goal while sailing freely in the lap of luxury.