Bigger isn’t always better. Take a look at the growing popularity of smaller luxury cruises. They’re intimate, all-inclusive, and the next best thing to owning a private yacht!
These ships embody opulence as they help passengers unlock the essence of comfort. While they often sport a smaller crew, they board an equally small number of guests to ensure 1:1 service for each and every person aboard. The beauty of these cruises is that they’re small enough to berth at the heart of any exceptional destination, be it an island rich in culture or a small town that highlights a flavourful signature dish.
Our Luxury Travel Specialists have hand-picked several yacht-like luxury cruises from Emerald, Explora Journeys, The Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons. Let’s see what makes them worthy of the term ‘ultra-luxury’…
Scrupulous Service
Small luxury cruises have ushered in an age of ultra-luxury. A small luxury cruise from the likes of Emerald can hold as little as 128 guests. However, others like Seabourn will hold up to 600 guests – establishing itself as more of a superyacht.
Imagine the sense of privacy assured by a ship limited to 128 guests…with such an intimate number, you’re certain to receive an ultra-luxurious experience. One that imitates a private yacht but with unmissable extra benefits. The lower quantity of passengers means staff can dedicate more time to bespoke, personalised services. They’ll anticipate your every need. This is especially true on Silversea’s small luxury cruises. These host 51 suites in a balance between choice and intimacy. In fact, Silversea ensures each guest is accompanied by their very own butler!
Luxury cruises such as Seabourn, The Ritz-Carlton, Silversea, and the like also use their intimate ambience to create personal yet opulent world-class dining experiences – ones often provided by master-class chefs. After all, who wouldn’t want to see their beverage of choice ready and waiting as they sit down for a meal!
Relaxation Revised
What is a cruise if not the epitome of relaxation. Your comfort is of the utmost priority…and an ambiance that replicates the security of your very own yacht is as good as it gets!
Explora Journeys, The Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons are a few that host spacious cabins and penthouses with private balconies and terraces. With ample space to unwind and bespoke services to match, these fine pleasures create an experience unique to small luxury cruises – chic, expansive spaces dedicated to your wellness and relaxation. As a bonus, fewer passengers mean seamless access to the onboard spa, wellness centre, and all sorts of top-notch facilities, so you’re sure to find yourself truly immersed in the serenity.
Visit Dream Destinations on Luxury Cruises
Are you the traveller who feels an electric excitement when you discover new off-the-beaten-track destinations?
This is hands-down the most alluring aspect of these smaller luxury cruises – they’re designed for the modern explorer. Their smaller sizes allow access to ports and harbours exclusive to small ships and yachts. You’ll be off on a spectacular local adventure, meanwhile, that larger cruise ship you spotted is forced to anchor offshore! It could be Italy’s legendary City of Canals (AKA Venice), or hidden gems across the Caribbean and Mediterranean. You’ll be free to explore new and exciting local cultures and cuisine.
Harbours and ports don’t hold all the fun. Certain cruise lines, such as Emerald, will whisk away guests to beautiful and secluded spots where they will be anchored and given the chance to head down and enjoy the sea with snorkel equipment, seabobs, and more!
So, have we enlightened your mind with a newfound appreciation for small luxury cruises? Regardless of whether it’s one of our hand-picked cruises or one you’re interested in that isn’t showcased, our Luxury Travel Specialists will help you find and book your dream cruise.
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