Success is the common denominator in the luxury cruiser. Another common denominator is a taste for the finer things in life. Luxury cruisers know what they want and, if they have cruised before, they know that a luxury cruise will exceed their expectations. The choices in luxury cruising are relatively small, with each and every ship providing an exceptional cruise experience. Still there are some questions to ask yourself, and some distinctions between the various lines.
Smaller ships are, of course, frequently more intimate, informal and service-intensive.
Larger ships like Crystal Symphony , Crystal Harmony , Royal Viking Sun and QE2 offer more variety in dining, entertainment and onboard activities. Smaller ships like Silver Cloud and Silver Wind , Sea Goddess I and II and Seabourn Pride , Spirit and Legend , offer a more private, yacht-like experience. Choices in accommodation also vary according to the size of the ship. The Crystal Harmony , for example, offers 10 cabin categories, ranging from inside stateroom to Crystal Penthouse with veranda. I and II offers only two categories, oceanview stateroom and suite.