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Comparing World Cruise Lines

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Crystal Cruises

Cunard Line

Holland America

Style

Larger-ship Luxury line

Premium line with classic touches

Ship and
Capacity

Serenity: 1,070 guests

Dining Style

Traditional dining room with


two seatings, plus casual
and specialty restaurants

Dress code

Elegant casual, with dressy


and formal evenings
Luxury linens and feather
beds; allergy-friendly
staterooms available

Premium, big-ship line with


luxury touches
QM2: 2,620 guests
QE: 2,092 guests
QV: 2.014 guests
Choice of restaurants, some
by reservation only; suite
guests dine in Princess Grill
or Queens Grill
Evenings rotate between
casual, dressy and formal
Accommodations range from
comfortable interior
staterooms to lavish suites;
QE has some solo traveler
staterooms
Specialty dining and
beverages are extra

Stateroom
Amenities

Amsterdam: 1,380 guests

Choice of traditional two-seating


dining, or a flexible schedule;
multiple dining venues
Casual, with smart-casual evenings
and some formal nights
Euro-top mattresses, robes, Elemis
toiletries, complimentary fresh fruit
on request

Whats
included

Fares include all beverages,


gratuities, specialty dining

Fellow
Guests (in

Affluent, 55+

Well-traveled, 50+, diverse


nationalities

Specialty dining and beverages are


extra, with some exceptions: for
example, iced tea is complimentary
on deck
Older travelers, but attracting more
under 50

A high crew-to-passenger

Step back into the Golden

Like Cunard, Holland America

general)

What Makes

this Line
Unique?

Style
Ship and
Capacity
Dining Style

ratio assures superior


service on the Serenity,
which also has one of the
highest passenger-to-space
ratios at sea. On board, you
can indulge a taste for
molecular gastronomy
(think oysters topped with
cucumber foam) as well as
classic cuisine, gourmet
Italian and spectacular
sushi.

Age of cruising on a Cunard


ship: the Queen Victoria,
Queen Mary 2 and Queen
Elizabeth will all sail world
cruises in 2016. Cunard
sustains the grand traditions
of leisure cruising, with big
libraries and art collections
to browse on sea days.
Sophisticated touches
include afternoon tea served
by white-gloved stewards.

maintains the time-honored


traditions of cruising, but with a
modern sensibility. Foodies delight
in Culinary Arts Center classes and
demonstrations; theres a seagoing
version of Dancing With the Stars;
and you can create a digital
scrapbook of cruise memories in
the Digital Workshop.

Oceania Cruises

Princess Cruises

Silversea Cruises

Premium line with casual


ambiance
Insignia: 684 guests

Quality mainstream line

Smaller-ship Luxury line

Pacific Princess: 672 guests

Silver Whisper: 382 guests

Open seating in the main


dining room and three
specialty restaurants

Choice of traditional twoseating dining, or a flexible


schedule, plus a steak house
and Italian restaurant.

Open seating in the main dining


room, with two specialty
restaurants serving dinner by
reservation

Dress code

Stateroom
Amenities

Whats
included

Fellow Guests
(in general)

What Makes
this Line
Unique?

Country-club casual;
formal wear welcome but
never required in the
evening
1,000 thread-count linens,
24-hour butler service,
Bulgari amenities, full-size
tubs and showers
Fares include airfare,
Internet access, specialty
dining, non-alcoholic
beverages, shuttle service
in some ports
Older travelers who dont
mind strict nonsmoking
rules
A dcor of polished wood
and soft fabrics creates a
cozy ambiance. Oceania is
known for a laid-back
atmosphere and for
outstanding dining: try the
Polo Grill for steak,
Toscana for Italian
specialties, and enjoy
Tapas on the Terrace (if

Resort casual by day, smart


casual by night with some
formal evenings.

Resort chic, with gowns and


tuxedos on formal nights

Suite guests enjoy upgraded


amenities, including pillowtop mattresses and a pillow
menu
World cruise guests can
receive up to $1,000 in
onboard credit for specialty
dining, boutiques and spa

Personalized stationary, a choice of


Bulgari or Ferragamo toiletries,
Pratesi linens, walk-in closets,
Italian marble baths
Fares include all beverages,
gratuities, butler service

In their 40s and older

Affluent, 55+

Princess has some very large


ships, but Pacific Princess is
the smallest. The intimate
ship is known for friendly,
personal service. Almost all
cabins are exterior, and 75
percent of them boast
balconies. Onboard activities
include classes from
Princess signature

Silverseas small, all-suite ships


cater to guests who enjoy
pampering, discreet service. The
Silver Whisper carries just 382
guests and 302 crew. The suites
and common areas are quite
spacious; theres also a spa,
boutiques, Internet caf, multitiered show lounge and cigar bar to
enjoy.

youre not still full from the ScholarShip@Sea program.


sumptuous afternoon tea).

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