Azamara Club Cruises, Crystal Cruise, Oceania Cruise Line, Seabourn Cruises, Scenic Cruise Line, Silversea Cruises, Sea Dream Yacht Club, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Viking Ocean Cruises all offer smaller ships with higher staff to passenger ratio geared towards the discerning traveler. With more varied itineraries, and smaller ports, these ships offer gourmet food, including specialty restaurants, spas, and entertainment. Many luxury lines include drinks packages, specialty dining and gratuities. Lines like Regent Seven Seas and Viking Cruises even offers an selected included shore excursions. These ships are a great choice for someone who wants to experience new destinations in luxury.
Line |
Tips |
Standard Shore Excursion |
Specialty Dining Included |
Alcoholic Beverages Included |
Wifi Included |
Butler |
Azamara |
Yes |
Some |
Yes |
Yes |
Paid |
Suites |
Crystal |
Yes |
No |
1 per Restaurant |
Yes |
Yes |
Penthouse and above |
Oceana |
No |
No |
Some |
No |
Unl for 1 |
Penthouse and above |
Regent |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Penthouse (B) |
Scenic |
Yes |
Yes |
Some |
Yes |
Yes |
All |
Seabourn |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Sea Dream |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Paid |
No |
Silversea |
Yes |
Some sailings |
Some |
Yes |
1/hr per day |
All |
Viking Ocean |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Beer/Wine at meals |
Yes |
No |
Azamara Club Cruises
Azamara has a small fleet of luxury ships. They are known for the Azamazing Evening, a one of a kind included excursions on each sailing included for their guests. They do not have a formal night, and dress is country club casual. Evening meals are open seating. Alcoholic beverages and gratuities are included, wifi and shore excursions are extra. Specialty restaurants are currently $---- per person.
Ship |
Year Built/ Refurbished |
Passengers |
Specialty Restaurants |
Journey |
2000/2012 |
684 |
1 |
Pursuit |
2018 |
690 |
3 |
Quest |
2000/2013 |
684 |
3 |
Crystal Cruises
This ultra premium line is known for doing everything 100%. Guests are pampered, and satisfaction ratings are some of the highest in the industry.
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
Passengers |
Dining Options |
Serenity |
2003/2018 |
1070 |
4 |
Symphony |
1995/2017 |
922 |
4 |
Oceania Cruise Line
Known for their cuisine, Oceania appeals to a broad base of clients. Offering everything a la cart, current promotions allow you to choose between onboard credit, selected shore excursions or mealtime beverage packages, and unlimited wifi for one guest.
Dining Options by Ship:
Marina: Jacques, Grand Dining Room, Baristas, La Reserve, Afternoon Tea,Polo Grill, Privee, Red Ginger, Terrace Cafe, Toscano, Waves Grill.
Riviera: Jacques, Grand Dining Room, La Reserve, Polo Grill, Privee, Red Ginger, Terrace Cafe, Toscano, Waves Grill.
Nautica: Bistro, Grand Dining Room, Polo Grill, Toscano, Terrace Cafe, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Insignia: Grand Dining Room Polo Grill, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Regatta: Grand Dining Room, The Bistro, Polo Grill, Toscano, Terrace Cafe, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Sirena: Grand Dining Room, The Bistro, Red Ginger, Tuscan Steak, Terrace Cafe, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Dining Options by Ship:
Marina: Jacques, Grand Dining Room, Baristas, La Reserve, Afternoon Tea,Polo Grill, Privee, Red Ginger, Terrace Cafe, Toscano, Waves Grill.
Riviera: Jacques, Grand Dining Room, La Reserve, Polo Grill, Privee, Red Ginger, Terrace Cafe, Toscano, Waves Grill.
Nautica: Bistro, Grand Dining Room, Polo Grill, Toscano, Terrace Cafe, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Insignia: Grand Dining Room Polo Grill, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Regatta: Grand Dining Room, The Bistro, Polo Grill, Toscano, Terrace Cafe, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Sirena: Grand Dining Room, The Bistro, Red Ginger, Tuscan Steak, Terrace Cafe, Waves Grill, Afternoon Tea, Baristas.
Ship |
Year Built/Redone |
Passengers |
Restaurants |
Concierge Lounge |
Insignia |
1998/2016 |
684 |
6 |
Yes |
Marina |
2011 |
1250 |
10 |
No |
Nautica |
2000/2014 |
684 |
7 |
No |
Regatta |
1998/2014 |
684 |
7 |
No |
Riviera |
2012 |
1250 |
9 |
No |
Sirena |
1999/2016 |
684 |
7 |
No |
Paul Gaughin
One cruise line that makes Tahiti their year round home. Their onboard staff of entertainers the Wahini?? are local native islanders who share their love of the islands with you. Alcohol, gratuities and specialty dining are included. Additionally there is a private motu's (islands) included. There is an extra charges for wifi and shore excursions.
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
Passengers |
Restaurants |
Paul Gauguin |
1998/2017 |
332 |
3 |
Regent Seven Seas
Inclusive choice includes basic shore excursions, alcoholic beverages, wifi, and gratuities. Premium shore excursions are available.
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
# of Passengers |
Dining Options |
Seven Seas Explorer |
2016 |
750 |
8 |
Seven Seas Mariner |
2001/2018 |
700 |
6 |
Seven Seas Navigator |
1999/2018 |
490 |
5 |
Seven Seas Voyager |
2003/2016 |
700 |
6 |
Scenic Cruise Line
New to the market. Launching in August 2018. This Ultra Premium Line will have everything, right down to a Helipad!
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
# of passengers |
Dining Options |
Eclipse |
2018 |
228 |
10 |
Seabourn Cruise Line
Known for quality service and interesting itineraries. This mid-sized cruise line has a slightly more formal atmosphere, jackets are required in the main dining room.
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
#of Passengers |
Dining Options |
Seabourn Encore |
2016 |
600 |
4 |
Seabourn Odyssey |
2009 |
458 |
4 |
Seabourn Quest |
2011 |
458 |
3 |
Seabourn Sojourn |
2010 |
458 |
3 |
Seabourn Ovation |
2017 |
604 |
4 |
Sea Dream Yacht Club
Smaller, more personal yachting experience with a casual vibe. Water toys available on the folding water sports marina. Unique features include a golf simulator.
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
# of Passengers |
Dining Options |
SeaDream I |
1984/2009 |
112 |
2 |
SeaDream II |
1985/2006 |
112 |
2 |
Silversea Cruise Line
County club ambience with personalized service. Every cabin has a professionally trained butler, not just a room steward in a tuxedo. Entertainment often includes performers unique to the destination.
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
# of Passengers |
Dining Options |
Silver Muse |
2017 |
596 |
8 |
Silver Shadow |
2000/2017 |
382 |
4 |
Silver Spirit |
2009/2018 |
540 |
8 |
Silver Whisper |
2001/2016 |
382 |
4 |
Silver Wind |
1995/2017 |
296 |
4 |
Tauck Tours
Tauck Tours runs a select list of premium tours on several cruise lines. When traveling on a Tauck Tour, you would get a different set of amenities than when traveling with the specific cruise line.
Select sailing on:
Ponant: L'Austral, Le Boreal, Le Champlain, Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Laperouse, Le Lyrial, Le Ponant, Le Soleal.
Silversea: Silver Galapagos.
Windstar: Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride, Wind Star, Wind Surf.
Select sailing on:
Ponant: L'Austral, Le Boreal, Le Champlain, Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Laperouse, Le Lyrial, Le Ponant, Le Soleal.
Silversea: Silver Galapagos.
Windstar: Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride, Wind Star, Wind Surf.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Mid-sized ships with beer and wine at lunch and dinner. Basic shore excursions are included. A good entry level deluxe market ship.
Ship |
Year Built/Refurbished |
# of Passengers |
Dining Options |
Viking Jupiter |
2018 |
930 |
3 |
Viking Orion |
2018 |
930 |
3 |
Viking Sea |
2016 |
930 |
3 |
Viking Sky |
2015 |
930 |
3 |
Viking Star |
2015 |
930 |
3 |
Viking Sun |
2017 |
930 |
3 |
