Seven Seas Explorer
Brought to you by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the ship has been called “the most luxurious ship ever built.” The décor is extremely elegant and intimate featuring famous works of art, crystal chandeliers, and granite throughout. Main Features include:
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio: 750-542
- Spacious suites with large balconies
- 5 fine dining restaurants ranging from Pan-Asian fare to French cuisine to Prime 7 Steakhouse
- Entertainment includes a grand theater, Monte Carlo style casino, and multiple lounges featuring craft cocktails and cigar bars
- Canyon Ranch Spa and Fitness center features putting greens, a jogging track, and yoga and pilates classes
- A Culinary Arts Kitchen where guests can learn skills rivaled by the most prestigious cooking schools in the world
- Age range of passengers are usually 50 years plus and small children are rarely onboard
Serenity
With only two ocean liners in its fleet, Crystal Cruise lines provides its guests with exclusive luxury that has earned them the title of the world’s most awarded cruise line. The bright and modern ship is known for incorporating entertainment with luxury, giving guests access to the most interesting and knowledgeable guest speakers such as well-known authors, professional athletes, politicians and various experts in their fields. Main Features include:
- Passenger-to-crew Ratio: 1,070-655 · Penthouse options as well as deluxe staterooms
- Multiple fine dining options
- Award-winning Crystal Spa
- PGA Golf Pros host clinics for guests
- Dolby Hollywood Theater that features new release and classic films
- World-renowned boutique shopping featuring Facets fine jewelry boutique that carries some of the world’s finest gemstones
- Creative Learning Institute that hosts classes in various subjects and interests
- Extra entertainment includes jazz musicians, Broadway singers, ballroom dancing, and Resorts World Sea Casino
- The ship vibe is usually formal with passengers mainly retired or older professionals
Encore
Brought to you by Seabourn Cruises, the midsize luxury ships is known for its extremely high level of customer service. Guest’s every desire is met with personalization and tremendous attention to detail. World-renowned designer, Adam D. Tihany has created beautiful interiors and intuitive spaces designed for the way people want to gather and relax. Main feature include:
- Passenger-to-crew Ratio: 600-400
- Penthouse and large suite options
- 5 restaurants including The Grill by celebrity chef Thomas Keller (The French Laundry, Napa)
- Seabourn Conversations is a program that brings world-renowned scholars, doctors, authors, chefs, performers, and more to hold sessions and Q&A’s with passengers
- A new program, Spa and Wellness with Dr. Weil, brings a first of its kind mind and body experience to the ship where guests can relax and rejuvenate
- State of the art fitness center includes yoga, pilates and Tai Chi classes
- In addition to 6 plush whirlpools and 2 large custom swimming pools, passengers can experience The Retreat, a private VIP access only outdoor lounge area located on Deck 15
- Passengers are usually repeat customers and guest ages are usually multigenerational with most being families with teen or adult children