MIAMI – Decem– Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its 2016/2017 deployment. To find out everything you need to know about cruising, including how over 250 other cruise ships ranked and 32 ways to upgrade your cruise, pick up a copy of Berlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships 2017.Highlights include Norwegian Gem sailing from new seasonal homeport of San Juan, plus new six-and eight-day Norwegian Escape cruises from Miami These cruise lines have been chosen for the quality and variety of ingredients, their creativity, and presentation. MSC Cruises ( MSC Divina/MSC Fantasia/MSC Preziosa/MSC Splendida) Wellness and pampering have become major attractions for people who want to take care of their bodies on vacation. Royal Loft Allure of the Seas/Harmony of the Seas/Oasis of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International) Owner's Suite Marina, Riviera (Oceania Cruises) Owner's Suite Europa 2 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises) Suites are not just about the size and space (relative to the ship), but also the furnishings, service, and all those little details.Ĭrystal Penthouse Crystal Serenity (Crystal Cruises) Water slides are always a highlight for youngsters, who can't wait to go for a ride once they are on board. Grande Mariner (Blount Small Ship Adventures) I have chosen one ship from each of five companies that are marketed as, or are best for, child-free cruising. TUI Cruises ( Mein Schiff 3/Mein Schiff 4/Mein Schiff 5/Mein Schiff 6) Royal Caribbean International ( Anthem of the Seas/Ovation of the Seas/Quantum of the Seas) Norwegian Cruise Line ( Norwegian Breakaway/Norwegian Epic/Norwegian Escape/Norwegian Getaway/Norwegian Joy) MSC Cruises ( MSC Divina/MSC Preziosa/MSC Splendid) Some ships get it, and some don'tĭisney Cruise Line ( Disney Dream/Disney Fantasy) Teenagers like space away from adults to hang out, meet others, and simply chill. Norwegian Breakaway/Norwegian Escape/Norwegian Getaway MSC Divina/MSC Preziosa/MSC Meraviglia/MSC Seaside Mein Schiff 3/Mein Schiff 4/Mein Schiff 5/Mein Schiff 6 These ships have been chosen for their choice of family-friendly facilities, activities, and entertainment.Īllure of the Seas/Harmony of the Seas/Oasis of the Seas A beautiful, compact, and intimate ship with excellent food, for utterly relaxing cruising. THE TOP 5 SMALL SHIPS (251-750 passengers) Refreshingly, this premium ship has many elegant touches, enjoy the touchy-feely comforts of home, Nordic history, excellent inclusive value, and unfussy cuisine. THE TOP 5 MID-SIZE SHIPS (751- 2,500 passengers) Part transatlantic ocean liner, part cruise ship, this iconic vessel has something for all ages and types. THE TOP 5 LARGE RESORT SHIPS (2,501-6,500 passengers) Entries are listed according to their Berlitz score, where applicable, or else in alphabetical order by cruise line or ship's name. However, Europa and Europa 2 really are exclusive, high-priced ships, so we also included a selection of best cruise ships (sister ships, in some cases, where they are close to identical) in a number of categories, with the winners and runners-up denoted by the amount of points scored overall. These are both beautiful ships to sail aboard, with an outstanding amount of space per passenger, passageways with high ceilings, a superb range of dining venues and types of cuisine, and attentive, friendly, yet unobtrusive personal service. Few operators can really deliver a ship, product, and crew worthy of the highest Berlitz star rating- it's all about excellence, and passion.įor this 2017 edition, just two ships have achieved the score required for them to awarded membership in the most exclusive 'five-stars-plus' category: Completing over 6,000 days at sea, participating in more than 1,000 cruises, 158 transatlantic crossings and countless Panama Canal transits, shipyard visits, ship-naming ceremonies and maiden voyages, Ward has earned the title of 'most feared critic in the business'.Īfter examining everything from the fluffiness of the towels to the quality of the china and silverware, and from the welcome aboard to the disembarkation process, here are Ward's top picks:ĭespite constant claims by cruise companies that their ship has been named 'Best Cruise Line' or 'Best Cruise Ship' by this or that magazine or online readers' poll, there really is no such thing- there is only the right ship for you. To kick off Plan A Cruise Month, Douglas Ward, 'the maritime Sherlock Homes' is back for the 32nd year of Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2017.
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