Top Ten Cruise Ships for Spa Lovers

Seabourn Odyssey – One of the Top 10 Luxury Cruise Ships.

October 2, 2010
Santorini is a frequent call for Seabourn Odyssey

When Seabourn first announced their plans to built a 450-passenger ship, everyone wondered if they could provide the yacht-like experience the brand promises on that scale. After all, the new Seabourn Odyssey carries twice as many passengers as any of the other Yachts of Seabourn.

Most critics agree that Seabourn pulled it off and that Odyssey offers the best of both worlds — the service and attention to detail found on their smaller ships with more amenities, facilities, and elbow room. Read more…

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Crystal Serenity – One of the Top 10 Luxury Cruise Ships.

August 28, 2010
Crystal Serenity Art Glass

In the world of cruising, luxury and intimacy go hand in hand. Conventional wisdom dictates that the smaller the ship, the more exclusive the experience. So when Crystal Cruises launched as a luxury brand with a ship that carried more than 900 passengers, many industry insiders were skeptical

But Crystal delivered on the promise – in spades – and today, Crystal cruises are among the best money can buy. And loyal passengers think their service is absolutely tops. Read more…

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Seven Seas Voyager — One of the Top 10 Cruise Ships for Foodies.

August 2, 2010
Regent Seven Seas Voyager

Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) was formed in 1994 when Seven Seas Cruise Line merged with Radisson Diamond. The brand was relaunched as RSSC in 2006, and today, they offer some of the most highly rated cruises in the world. RSSC consistently ranks as the best cruise line in a number of categories and the staterooms are often singled out as the best at sea.

Seven Seas Voyager was named the Best Medium-Sized Cruise Ship by Conde Nast Traveler in 2007 and Ship of the Year by Ocean and Cruise News in 2005 and 2007. Launched in 2003, and extensively refurbished last year, Seven Seas Voyager is a delightful, roomy ship that passengers really enjoy. Read more…

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Queen Mary 2 — One of the Top 10 Luxury Cruise Ships.

June 10, 2010
Queen Mary 2

The largest and most expensive passenger ship when she launched in 2004 at a cost of $780 million, Queen Mary 2 is a true ocean liner, purpose built for crossing the Atlantic.

With grand, Art Deco public areas and ceilings that are 50% taller than conventional ships, she evokes the glamour of cruising during the gilded age.

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Top 10 Cruise Ships for Spa Lovers

June 7, 2010
Stairs to the AquaSpa on Celebrity Solstice

Cruise ship spas have come a long way. In fact, some of the best spas at sea can compete head-to-head with land-based competitors and come out on top. That’s because several lines now offer spa staterooms, restaurants, and suites that let passengers extend the spa experience into their living spaces.

From thermal suites and villas with spectacular ocean views to Japanese gardens with cascading waterfalls, cruise ship spa are also some of the most beautiful in the world. And the range of available treatments is truly impressive. Read more…

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