Luxury Cruising is for travelers seeking an intimate and elegant small ship experience. Here you won’t find Carnival, Royal Caribbean, or Disney, but you will find a collection of cruise lines renowned for their sleek small- to mid-size ships, luxurious amenities, exclusive destinations, and world class service.
See our collection of cruise lines below:
Four Seasons Yachts
With its maiden voyage in May 2026, Four Seasons 1 is the newest kid on the block. At 679 feet long and a 1:1 guest to staff ratio, Four Seasons 1 boasts 11 Michelin Star-inspired restaurants and ventures into the less-frequented ports of call that only yachts can reach, including St. Tropez, Saint Barths, and Îles des Saintes. Navigate here to see Four Seasons voyages in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection
Founded in 2017, Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection was the first debut of a global luxury hotel brand into the cruising market. Its 3 ships, Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara, sail to exclusive ports in Asia, Alaska, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and South Pacific, in addition to transatlantic and transpacific crossings. Navigate here to see a selection of Ritz Carlton’s journeys.
Orient Express Sailing Yachts
With its upcoming maiden voyage in June 2026, Orient Express Corinthian is the debut of the legendary train company into the cruising world. Powered by three massive sails and liquefied natural gas, the Corinthian is set to be the world’s largest sailing ship. Click here to view the Corinthian’s upcoming itineraries.
Silversea Luxury Cruises
Touted by Nicole Kidman, a Silversea passenger, Silversea boasts a collection of 12 small ships, including 4 expedition ships, sailing to off-the-beaten path ports all over the world, including Antartctica, Galápagos Islands, and Greenland, in addition to warmer destinations in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Asia.
Crystal Cruises
At 781 feet and 820 feet long, the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity are mid-size luxury cruise ships geared for travelers who want to dip their toes in the luxury cruise market but fearful of taking the cold plunge with a small ship. Classical and elegant, Crystal Cruises host an array of eateries, including a sushi bar and even beefbar.
Seabourn Cruise Line
Remember Speed 2, the thrills-packed Hollywood motion picture featuring Sandra Bullock and William Defoe, where Defoe’s character hijacked a cruise ship and drove it into a pier? That was filmed on Seabourn Legend, now owned by Windstar Cruises. Seabourn has a collection of “big” yachts, measuring in at around 600 feet long, that have built-in marinas allowing passengers to kayak and paddle board from the back of the ship, when anchored!
Azamara Cruises
With its collection of four small ships measuring in at just under 600 feet, Azamara boasts all the features of luxury and intimacy but at a more palatable cost. With 7-night voyages to Greece starting at just USD $1,199 per person, Azamara is one of the most affordable options of our selection.
SeaDream Yacht Club
If you want the true yachting experience, look no further. SeaDream Yacht Club operates two yachts, SeaDream 1 and SeaDream 2, carrying just 112 passengers each to Scandinavia, the Caribbean, and Mediterranean.
Windstar Cruises
Renowned for its tasty gastronomy, Windstar takes passengers to small ports throughout the world on its fleet of 5 small ships and 3 motor sailing yachts. Their sail-powered craft are easy to spot on the horizon.
Viking Cruises
Viking is a pioneer in the river cruise market, with its large fleet of viking “longships” taking passengers to riverside towns in Germany, France, and Portugal at a slow but steady pace. Recently, Viking launched its first river cruise on the Mississippi River, and has since expanded to Egypt, Asia – and now offering conventional ocean cruises on a robust selection of mid-size ships.
Explora Journeys
Launched as a division of MSC Cruises in 2021, Explora Journeys takes passengers to destinations all over the world on its newly built Explora 1 and Explora 2. These ships are some of the largest in the Luxury Cruising collection, and affordable, with prices for a four-night cruise along the Spanish riviera starting at USD $2,170 per person.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Known for its high inclusivity, including unlimited shore excursions, sailing on Regent Seven Seas is a truly enjoyable and luxurious experience. Ships boast unlimited access to spa facilities, unlimited beverages, and more.
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises boasts a collection of newly built, mid-size ships that are truly sleek and modern. Similar to Azamara, Oceania is another affordable luxury option, with prices starting at USD $1,575 per person for a 7-night cruise from Rome to Barcelona.
Cunard
Our collection of luxury cruises would be incomplete without Cunard, the-age old ocean liner company built on legacy and royalty. 2 night getaways from Southampton to Hamburg, Germany begin at USD $289 per person, whereas transatlantic crossings on the famed Queen Mary 2 begin at USD $599 per person for a Britannia Inside Stateroom.
Paul Gaugin Cruises
Perhaps just as fabled as Cunard is the single-ship Paul Gaugin Cruises, renowned for their intimate voyages to Tahiti and other islands in French Polynesia. Many would consider Paul Gaugin as the most experienced and reliable company to see the Pacific gems, as they’ve only cruised to the South Pacific in their decades of service.
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