Exquisite luxury rooms, gourmet dining, exquisite wine lists, private beach excursions, and excellent personalized service – these are the hallmarks of a luxury cruise experience.
Most cruise companies offering luxury cruises use medium to smaller ships to provide personalized service, which is important in creating an exceptional five-star experience for VIP guests.
But ship size isn’t always the norm on a luxury cruise. Some companies focus on the concierge style of service, while others pride themselves on fine dining, Michelin-inspired.
Cunard has large cruise ships, but they have designed their experiences on board so that it never feels crowded.
In general, Australians love luxury cruises because of the exceptional service, quality furnishings, entertainment hubs, exclusive access to organized land activities, and more.
But one of the areas that people look at while choosing a luxury cruise experience is the quality of accommodation.
In this article, cruise passengers It provides you with a glimpse of the best luxury cruise companies and their luxury suites or rooms.
Regent Seven Seas
“The Only Truly All Inclusive Luxury Cruise Line” offers thousands of free unlimited cruises to explore as you sail to over 450 ports of call on its luxury fleet around the world.
RSS offers a luxurious experience in the suite. Each suite features spacious wardrobes, upscale finishes, comfortable Elite Slumber™ beds, and private balconies. Sizes range from 307 to 4,443 square feet (93.6 to 1354.2 meters)
The Regent Suite is the most luxurious suite in the line. 371+ sq.m. The suite includes the best in customizable amenities, a private car and chauffeur at every port, an exclusive personal dining experience in The Study for you and select friends, an in-house spa with unlimited Serene Spa & Wellness™ treatments, and much more.
Meanwhile, his signature master suite is a two-bedroom, 2.5-bath master suite featuring elegant Park Avenue style filled with rosewood furniture and a crystal chandelier. The large living room and two balconies are ideal for entertaining.
RSS itineraries include Africa, Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Canada, New England, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and the South Pacific.
The RSS feed also serves Grand Voyages and World Cruises.
The minimum price for a 10-day cruise on the RSS ship starts at AUD$7,045 per person.
Oceania
Named Best All Inclusive Cruise Line by Cruise Critic and Boutique Cruise Line of the Year by Food and Travel Magazine, Oceania is undoubtedly one of the best luxury cruise ships in the world.
Oceania’s seven luxury small ships carry no more than 1,250 guests and feature the finest sea food and itineraries rich with destinations covering the world.
Oceania Suites are contemporary luxury featuring rich woods, lustrous fabrics, original artwork, and custom-made furnishings.
Fill up on our Ultra Tranquility Bed Gooseneck Pillows, exclusively for Oceania cruises, and relax in bed while reading the latest bestseller.
All of Oceania’s luxurious rooms and suites are complemented by our specially designed Ultra Tranquility bed to help you wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated throughout the entire journey.
Oceania’s Penthouse Suites feature large living and dining spaces, marble and granite-clad bathrooms with bathtub, as well as separate showers and walk-in wardrobes.
Lowest 10-day Oceania cruise fare starts from AUD$4143.00 per person
Cunard
Cunard, the luxury cruise line that is an ambassador of all things British, is a popular luxury cruise line in Australia.
Cunard is the latest luxury line for “big ships” – and its appeal for those who want a more formal experience on a big ship with more amenities.
It is famous for its white-gloved waiters, traditional afternoon tea, party balls and cruises.
Accommodation on board Cunard ships is luxurious with floor-to-ceiling windows, plenty of space and exquisite furnishings.
But unlike other luxury ships, the Cunard Deluxe Rooms (Queens Grill) come with a butler.
Some rooms have iPads or game consoles upon request.
Minimum price for a 10-day cruise on Cunard starts at AUD 3,370.00 per person
Seaborn
Seabourn has pioneered small and ultra-luxury sailing and continues to represent the pinnacle of this unique style of travel.
Its fleet of intimate full-winged ships, which carry between 458 and 600 guests, sail to the world’s most sought-after destinations in peak seasons.
The Seabourn Suites embody the luxurious comfort of a personal suite host and suite escort to ensure that everything in your suite is always as you wish.
Rooms feature twin or queen beds with a luxuriously tailored mattress, cotton linens, a fluffy all-season comforter and a choice of soft or firm pillows.
Bars are added within the suite with a selection of complimentary drinks and wines or spirits. There are ample storage spaces and wardrobes with plush terry robes.
Spacious marble bathroom with double vanity tops, full bathtub and shower, luxury products featuring an exclusive signature scent made for Seabourn of Molton Brown, London
If you’re sailing on expedition ships, a pair of SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars are available in each suite for you to use during your voyage.
The lowest fare for a 10-day cruise on the Seabourn starts at AUD$8,703.34 per person
Ponant
PONANT promises you unforgettable moments on board the elegant and intimate cruise yachts, all sailing under the French flag.
Discover the innovatively designed Le Boréal cruise ship and its three sister ships: L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial.
Experience Le Ponant, our famous three-masted ship, with its 32 luxurious halls, each combining traditional authenticity with modern comfort; And take in the pleasures of Le Lapérouse, a technologically advanced cruise ship, the first in the PONANT EXPLORERS series.
Ponant prides itself on five star service. “Even under the harshest weather conditions, you can be sure of the great comfort and exceptional service that is the hallmark of our line.”
Butler service is available to passengers traveling in one of the suites on Deck 6 on board Le Lyrial, Le Boréal, L’Austral or Le Soléal.
The butler, attentive and cautious, will provide a fully customized service. Throughout your 5-star cruise, he will be at your service. This way, you will benefit from a personalized and worry-free trip.
Minimum price for a 10-day cruise on the Ponant starts from AUD$6740.34 per person
Crystal Cruz
For nearly a decade, Crystal Cruises has been named Best Luxury Cruise by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. It also achieved 24 #1 in Travel + Leisure’s Best World Awards.
The onboard experience features excellent butler service as well as Michelin-inspired food centres.
Meanwhile, the accommodations are very luxurious suites and penthouses, most with a private veranda. All rooms are equipped with very comfortable beds and luxurious amenities.
Crystal’s most luxurious ballroom is the 1,368-square-foot penthouse with veranda that features in-suite dining, a built-in bar, Swarovski chandelier, and a dedicated entertainment center with a flat-screen HDTV.
The penthouse has separate living and dining rooms, and the master bedroom has a queen size bed or a double bed featuring wardrobes, luxury bedding, and private access to the spacious veranda.
The master bathroom has a Jacuzzi, heated floor, separate shower, bidet, and decadent marble features.
The lowest price for a 10-day cruise on the Crystal starts at A$5,387.44 per person.
Crystal is not currently sailing after its owner, Genting Hong Kong, has filed for liquidation due to unpaid bills.
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