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Luxury ocean cruising · Ships, suites and yachts
Luxury ocean cruise lines
The lines we know and book most, from all-inclusive ships to the new yachts from the world's great hotel brands.
On a luxury ship the fare covers far more than the suite, but what is included varies widely from line to line. We know the differences and match you to the ship that suits the way you like to travel. Booking with us costs the same as booking direct with the cruise line.
How to choose
Three questions we ask every guest
There is no single best luxury line, only the best one for you. These are the questions that narrow it down.
- How big a ship? From around 100 guests on the new hotel yachts to around 3,000 on Cunard's Queen Anne. Smaller ships reach smaller harbours; larger ones offer more restaurants and space.
- How inclusive? Some fares cover shore excursions, drinks and gratuities; others include drinks but charge for excursions; a few include little beyond meals.
- What style? Classic and elegant, relaxed and residential, or a food lover's ship. The right atmosphere matters more than the brochure.
The lines we recommend
Our luxury ocean lines
Each has its own character. Here is how we describe them to our guests.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The most inclusive of all: shore excursions, specialty dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and laundry are in the fare, and Concierge suites and above include a hotel night before you sail. Seven Seas Prestige joins the fleet in December 2026.
Silversea
Butler service in every suite across 12 ships, from intimate classics to Silver Nova and Silver Ray. The S.A.L.T. food programme is a highlight, and we will explain which of Silversea's fares suits you best.
Seabourn
Relaxed, yacht-like and generous. Dining, premium drinks, a stocked in-suite bar and caviar are included and tipping is not expected; shore excursions are extra.
Explora Journeys
The luxury line from the MSC Group, with a European feel, ocean-front suites with terraces and some of the best dining at sea. We have sailed it ourselves.
Read our Explora guideOceania Cruises
The food lover's choice, with some of the finest restaurants at sea. Specialty dining, Wi-Fi and gratuities are included, with more on many fares. Allura joined in 2025 and Oceania Sonata follows in 2027.
Cunard
Four Queens, including Queen Mary 2, the only ocean liner at sea, with classic crossings between Southampton and New York. For the finest way to sail, choose a Grills suite, with its own restaurant, a private lounge and terrace, and priority embarkation. Many voyages start in Southampton, so there is no flight to catch.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Three yachts, Evrima, Ilma and Luminara, with the warmth of a Ritz-Carlton hotel. Gratuities, most restaurants, drinks, Wi-Fi and water sports are included.
Four Seasons Yachts
Four Seasons I has sailed since March 2026, bringing Four Seasons service to the sea. Fares are less inclusive than most luxury lines, so we will explain exactly what is covered.
Orient Express
Orient Express Corinthian, a sailing yacht for 110 guests, has sailed since May 2026, with a sister ship, Orient Express Olympian, due in 2027.
Aman
Amangati brings 47 suites and the calm of an Aman resort to the sea, with its first Mediterranean season in spring 2027.
SeaDream Yacht Club
Two intimate yachts, SeaDream I and II, with a relaxed and sociable feel. Drinks, gratuities and water sports are included, and the yachts slip into harbours the big ships cannot reach.
Star Clippers
Real tall ships under sail, from the four-masted Star Flyer and Star Clipper to the five-masted Royal Clipper. Relaxed and informal, with water sports included, sailing the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Find your match
Choose by what matters to you
A quick guide to where each line shines.
| Everything included | Regent Seven Seas Cruises, where shore excursions are in the fare too. |
|---|---|
| Butler service | Silversea, in every suite, and the larger suites on most luxury lines. |
| Food first | Oceania Cruises, Explora Journeys and Silversea's S.A.L.T. voyages. |
| Yacht style | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Four Seasons Yachts, SeaDream Yacht Club, Orient Express and Aman. |
| Relaxed and generous | Seabourn, where caviar is included and tipping is not expected. |
| Smaller harbours | The yachts and the smaller Silversea ships, which reach ports larger ships cannot. |
| Classic ocean travel | Cunard, above all a Queen Mary 2 crossing in a Grills suite. |
| Under sail | Orient Express Corinthian and the tall ships of Star Clippers. |
Inclusions are as published by each line and change often. We will confirm exactly what your fare includes when we quote.
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