Best Luxury Cruise Ships

Explora Journeys MSC Cruises new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys has commenced sailings in August 2023 with the first of its six luxury ships, Explora 1. The ethos of Explora Journeys is to transform luxury cruises into ocean journeys which inspire you to travel further, immerse deeper and linger a little longer. Inspired by the company’s European heritage, Explora Journeys will provide guests with an immersive ocean experience and respectful and intuitive hospitality.

The two Explora ships (I and II) offer a choice of 461 oceanfront suites and residences with floor to ceiling windows and a personal private terrace. The luxury ships offer a choice of 11 distinct culinary experiences, across six vibrant restaurants plus in-suite dining, 12 bars and lounges, 4 swimming pools, extensive outdoor decks with 64 private cabanas, wellness facilities and refined entertainment.

The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer Luxurious voyages of exploration and discovery to all seven continents. The ambience on board is personal, individual and intimate. In their words "upscale, but not uptight". They offer all-inclusive value array of complimentary features and services and are specialists in world cruises. The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes sister all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ships Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner; and the all-suite, 90% balcony Seven Seas Navigator.

Sailing to exotic world destinations, Azamara Cruises offers discerning travelers a deluxe cruising experience. Azamara Cruises are designed for travel enthusiasts who want to discover hidden corners of the world, while providing an exemplary level of service set on exclusive, deluxe vessels. Azamara’s focus is on combining exotic destinations, unparalleled service and amenities, and spectacular dining, all within the environment of a ship that is small enough to be exclusive, yet spacious enough to cater to your every wish.

The Yachts of Seabourn is a company that provides ultra-luxury cruises on small, yacht-like ships to the most desirable destinations in the world. These ultra luxury ships feel like private yachts; or, more aptly, private clubs. All rooms are suite rooms and Seabourn’s Signature Delights include open bar throughout the ship, a no tipping policy, a Pure Pampering® bath drawn by the suite stewardess, Wi-Fi access from suites and public rooms, Evening Under the Stars® sumptuous barbecue dinners and much more.