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BEST FOR LUXURY OCEAN Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2 3
With inclusive shore excursions, food and drink, Regent Seven Seas Cruises oozes luxury. The line makes passengers feel like
they don’t have a care in the world. Agents rave about the cabin sizes, fine-dining restaurants Prime 7 and Signatures, and the pristine decor. Sally Grimes of Iglu Cruise describes Regent as a “matchless experience”, adding: “You are treated like kings and queens from the very moment you book your cruise.”
Seabourn
It’s the small touches that make Seabourn popular with agents. Simple but defining moments such as bar staff remembering
your drink orders or having your sunglasses cleaned were highlighted as ‘Seabourn moments’. The line’s Caviar in the Surf beach barbecue exemplifies its fun-luxury
style.Travel Counsellors’ Michael Martinez says the line has a “luxury yacht” feel with an “amazingly high standard of service”.
3 RIVER Viking River Cruises 2 3
Viking operates the largest number of vessels but remains focused on ensuring customers receive the best service
possible. The line recently launched a series of Viking longships, all designed to take the luxury experience to another level. Deb Weatherall of Travel Counsellors says the new vessels appeal to the top-end market, and adds that while the added inclusions mean fares can be high, Viking’s cruises are “worth every penny”.
AmaWaterways
Large cabins with good-sized balconies? Check. A relaxing feel and decor? Check. Good cuisine to suit all tastes?
Check. When it comes to meeting the needs of luxury clients, agents say the service on AmaWaterways is flawless and personalised. Agents like the split balconies – half inside the cabin and half outside, giving clients a private place to sit – that feature on its newest vessels.
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4. APT 5. Avalon Waterways 6. Riviera Travel 7. Emerald Waterways 8. Tauck River Cruising 9. Belmond 10. The River Cruise Line
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4. Celebrity Cruises 5. Oceania Cruises 6. Azamara Club Cruises 7. SeaDream Yacht Club 8. Cunard 9. Crystal Cruises 10. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
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