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Mediterranean – the small harbours
Portofino, Amalfi, Bonifacio, Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini. Luxury ships are small enough to dock directly in Europe's most beautiful ports – while mega-liners anchor offshore and tender their guests in.
The fine art of cruising
When everything is included – except the everyday
Luxury cruises are a world of their own. No pool chair reservations, no onboard payments, no mass processing. Just service at the highest level, cabins that are suites, and ships with more butlers than guests.
200–700guests on board
1:1crew : guest
100%all-suite
All-Ininclusive
Luxury regions
The most exclusive routes in the world
Luxury cruises avoid the mass ports and sail to smaller, more atmospheric places. These three regions show best what this format is really about.
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Japan & Southeast Asia – the finer palate
Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo, Busan, Shanghai, Hong Kong. Luxury lines book local guest chefs and offer culinary experiences unlike anything on a regular cruise. The perfect trip for connoisseurs and culture lovers.
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Transatlantic & Grand Voyages
Calm sea days with perfect service, cultural lectures, gourmet evenings, wellness at the highest level. Many luxury guests love long crossings – no ports, just leisure and the very best onboard life has to offer.
Who luxury cruises are made for
Is luxury your format?
Luxury cruises are not just more expensive. They are a different way of travelling – with different guests, different service and different expectations. Those who experience this format once rarely go back.
Discerning connoisseurs
If you are used to service, know good cuisine and appreciate wine – luxury cruises are your format. Chefs hold Michelin stars, wine lists are curated, processes are discreet and perfect. No one has to impress here, because everything is taken for granted.
Experienced cruisers
Guests who already know classic or premium cruises and are looking for the next level. After about twenty cruises, many notice that the difference between good and extraordinary is not just about price – it is about style.
Couples who want to give time
Golden wedding, anniversary, milestone birthday: luxury cruises are gifts to yourselves. The investment is worth it when the trip should stay with you. And these are often the trips people still talk about years later.
Before departure
What is included
The biggest difference to classic cruises: on luxury ships, nearly everything is included. No surprises, no extras, no wallet in your pocket for excursions. These four points show what that really means.
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Dress code & clothing
Contrary to popular belief: most luxury lines today have relaxed dress codes. Smart casual in the evening, one or two optional gala evenings. Regent and Silversea have dropped mandatory gala altogether. We clarify per line what is really expected.
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What's included
Drinks (often premium spirits too), speciality restaurants, gratuities, WiFi, butler service, airport transfers – at the top lines even flights, pre-cruise hotel and shore excursions. We show you exactly what is included and what is not.
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Wellness & fitness
Spa with thermal suite, in-house yoga instructors, personal trainers, luxury amenities in the suite. Many luxury ships have partnerships with brands like La Prairie or Elemis. Massages and special treatments are usually extra on the onboard account.
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Arrival & service
Chauffeur service from the airport, private check-in lounge, personal welcome by your butler, suite with champagne on arrival. We know the processes – and clarify all your wishes before you arrive.
Find a luxury cruise
Available luxury cruises
The luxury fleet is small and often sells out early – especially the best suites. This pre-filtered selection shows the current trips. For questions about service, suite or season, we are just a phone call away.
Luxury lines
The leading luxury lines
The luxury segment is a small world with big differences. These four lines define what luxury at sea means today – each with its own style, strengths and audience.
Silversea Cruises
The most elegant luxury line. All-inclusive including flights (Silversea's Door-to-Door), butler service in every suite, outstanding cuisine. A modern fleet with smaller classic luxury ships and larger new builds. Ideal for guests who want elegance and variety.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The free luxury line: truly everything included – including unlimited shore excursions. The concept is unique and easily justifies the higher prices on longer trips. Large suites, American style, perfect for guests who value comfort and generosity.
Seabourn Cruise Line
The private yacht at sea: small (458–600 guests), classic, the highest service culture. Seabourn is known to have the best crew in the world – the ship feels like a social invitation among friends. For connoisseurs and repeat guests.
Explora Journeys
The newest luxury brand of MSC Group. Brand-new ships with modern architecture, very generous suites, many speciality restaurants and a fresh, contemporary approach to luxury. Ideal for guests who appreciate design, movement and space.
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Frequently asked
Everything about the luxury cruise
Premium (e.g. TUI Cruises, Cunard) offers high-quality cruises with thousands of guests. Luxury (Silversea, Regent, Seabourn) means small ships with 200–700 guests, near 1:1 crew ratio, all-suite cabins and comprehensive all-inclusive. The difference is noticeable from the first moment on board.
With honest calculation, often yes – especially for guests who would otherwise book premium drinks, speciality restaurants and shore excursions. A luxury cruise looks more expensive at first, but in the end you often pay less than a classic cruise with a full upgrade programme. We run the numbers transparently.
In the past yes, not any more. Modern lines like Explora Journeys or Silversea increasingly attract younger guests who value service and quality. The average age is usually 55+, but the atmosphere is open and international. And children are welcome on most luxury ships.
Top luxury lines offer: suite, all meals including speciality restaurants, all drinks (often including premium spirits), WiFi, butler service, gratuities, airport transfers. Regent and Silversea also include flights, pre-cruise hotel and shore excursions. We explain per trip in detail.
Relaxed, international, unpretentious. Contrary to expectation, luxury ships are not stiff or formal. Service is perfect but personal – the crew knows guests by name, the pool attendant knows your preferred morning drink. It is comfort, not etiquette.
Yes, many luxury ships offer Owner's Suites or two-bedroom suites suitable for families or couples travelling together. Prices are then in a very different segment. We advise transparently if this is an option for you.
Luxury ships have few suites, and the best are often sold out 12–18 months in advance – especially in high season. Last-minute offers are rarer than on mass cruises. We recommend early booking, often with 10–25% early bird discounts.