| Trying to determine which is the best luxury cruise | | | | and if you want to get your entertainment fix and |
| line is a little like trying to deciding which is the the | | | | stay connected to the rest of the world while at sea |
| best Beatles song. It is virtually an impossible task. | | | | Regent has you covered. Flat screen TVs, DVD |
| There are so many good ones, and all offer | | | | players, Bose stereo systems, Wi-fi internet access, |
| something a little different that set them apart from | | | | and even onboard cellphone service are all included. |
| the others. With that in mind I have compiled a list of | | | | Crystal Cruises - Speaking of exclusivity, Crystal |
| 3 of the best luxury cruise lines operating today. See | | | | Cruise Lines only offers two ships in its fleet, so |
| who made the cut below: | | | | booking passage may be a challenge indeed. |
| Seabourn Cruise Lines - In operation for more than 2 | | | | However, if you are one of the lucky ones to |
| decades now this company has become synonymous | | | | experience a Crystal cruise you will agree that it was |
| with the word luxury. Like the other players in the | | | | well worth the inconvenience of securing a ticket. |
| ultra luxury market Seabourn's ships are small. In fact | | | | Known for their ability to offer ocean liner amenities |
| they are so cozy and exclusive that the company | | | | on small ships, Crystal really stands head and |
| actually markets them as The Yachts of Seabourn, | | | | shoulders above its peers. Food and wine are |
| and life aboard feels like a day at the club rather than | | | | top-notch with exotic culinary options including sushi |
| a cruise at times. They are world renowned for their | | | | bars! Crystal even caters to families and is one of the |
| fine dining, and a meal served here wouldn't be out | | | | few ultra luxury cruise lines to include children's |
| of place in one of Europe's finest restaurants. If you | | | | activities on its ships. |
| are looking for exclusivity and privacy you can't do | | | | This is just a sampling of the best luxury cruise lines |
| much better than Seabourn. | | | | operating today. Others like Silversea and Cunard are |
| Regent Seven Seas - This small cruise line is known | | | | good as well, and offer high end all-inclusive cruise |
| for delivering both comfort and superior technology. | | | | options that can put the big lines like Disney, Carnival |
| Egyptian cotton linens are standard in all their suites, | | | | and Princess to shame. |