Best cruise lines for your next escapeaway
Escapeaway Cruising -- choosing the best cruise lines to find your next adventure or cultural experience or, just to escape from life's hecticity.
Dining on fine cuisine. Indulging at the spa. Reconnecting with family. Renewing romantic moments. Or exploring new territories - feeling the warmth of a bear's breath on your wind-chilled face or diving the unique seascapes in the Great Barrier Reef.
There are cruise trips for almost anything you might like to do. Choose from a variety of destinations for a few days, a week or more.
To get started, browse through our choices of the best cruise lines. Take advantage of our exclusive promotions and savings by calling us today.
Call us at 1-888-825-4529 for more details
and to book your next great cruise trips.
Some of the best cruise lines have ships that accommodate over 3,000 passengers and others accommodate only a few.
Large cruise ships are sometimes compared to floating resorts -- they can offer expansive spa and fitness centers, daily enrichment programs, multiple swimming pools, lounges and dining areas, and special programs for children - all with the convenience of unpacking only once to travel and experience a variety of destinations.
Small cruise ships can cruise close to the shoreline and dock in ports that are inaccessible to the larger ships. They offer a more intimate experience and often include a wider range of shore excursions and on-board amenities in the base cruise price.
We categorized the large cruise ships as those owned by one of the major cruise lines, with a large fleet and diverse itineraries.
The small cruise ship lines are sometimes referred to as alternative cruises, niche cruises, adventure cruises, boutique cruises or eco-cruises. The ships generally carry less than 500 passengers; some have a distinctive itinerary - such as cruising the Galapagos Islands or the fjords in Norway - that does not change. Others travel the world on exotic itineraries for a fortunate few.
The experiences are very different on large and small cruise ships. Contact us at
1-888-825-4529 to choose the best cruise line for your next vacation.
Our choices for large ships are below. For small cruise ships, please click here.
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 Crystal Cruise Lines
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For Large Ships - Absolut! |
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Voted #1 in Conde Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Awards and Travel + Leisure's Readers' Poll. From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises'
dedication to making your cruise a perfect one.
Crystal provides an optimum experience for sophisticated, seasoned travelers who enjoy fine style, spacious staterooms and a program of guest lecturers.
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| Cunard
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A Most Civilized Adventure
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Ranked #1 among the 10 largest cruise companies in the 2008 Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships, Cunard is known for
unrivalled elegance, fine dining and gracious service and 167 year-old traditions.
Sail aboard the QE2™ before she ends her ocean career - or experience the elegance of the Queen Victoria™ on her maiden year voyages.
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| Disney Cruise Line
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A Must Do for Grandparents ! |
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Be part of your grand kid's best memories forever by hosting a family get-together with Disney.
Rated #3 for large cruise ships in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards, Disney offers something special for the whole family.
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| Holland America Line
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Platinum Culinary Programs |
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Holland America is our choice for Best Culinary Program, with a state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center for wine tasting, demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes aboard every ship. In the 2008 season, more than 70 guest chefs will be featured on culinary cruises to all parts of the world.
Holland America's diverse and extensive itineraries offer time to relax and unwind, spoil yourself in the spa, and enjoy glorious sunsets over the ocean.
Experience Alaska by land and sea with one of Holland America's comprehensive cruise tours. |
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| MSC Cruises
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Distinctive Theme Cruises |
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MSC offers an array of theme cruises - Baseball Greats, Big Band, Salsa Dancing, Bridge Tournaments and even a bit of Italian cooking - all with an international flavor.
MSC provides excellent value with 7-night Caribbean sailings - including Bermuda - starting at $449*.
Spoil yourself with a balcony cabin on select sailings on the Lirica next winter, for only $999*.
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| Princess Cruise Line
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Romance and DownUnder |
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| What is more romantic than a candlelight dinner on your own private balcony surrounded by the warm Caribbean Sea? Princess excels at romance and honeymoons - in fact, it was the first cruise line to have authority to marry people on board.
Princess is also our choice for best cruise itineraries in Australia and New Zealand -- 3 Princess ships will be based downUnder in the 2008-9 season to provide the best choices for exploring this exciting region on a large cruise ship.
Princess is a premium cruise line but with our selection of special promotions, you will find cruising affordable.
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| Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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All-inclusive Luxury |
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Regent Seven Seas consistently receives awards for excellence for discerning clients. With all oceanview suites, every guest is assured spacious accommodations.
Explore the world in all-inclusive luxury. The cruise fare includes gratuities, all beverages, multiple dining venues and 24-hour room service.
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| Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
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Exciting Smorgasbord of Experiences |
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There is something for everyone on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Choose from 4-night to 15-night cruises to warm Caribbean islands or historic European cities on one of 22 ships.
Everyone in the family can enjoy the activities including surfing, rock-climbing, miniature golf, ice skating, a zip line, nightly entertainment, shopping and more.
Whether you are a first-time cruiser or looking for a relaxing good time with the entire family or by yourself, consider a cruise vacation with Royal Caribbean.
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| * All prices shown are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes, port fees and fuel surcharges are additional. Single occupancy surcharges vary by cruise line and can be as high as 200%. |
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