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Cruise Line
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Ship Size
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Destination Focus
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Unique Aspects
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Other Insight
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Star Clippers
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Small: 3 fully masted sailing vessels--two at 170 guests, plus the
227-passenger Royal Clipper
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The ultimate sea-going experience, combining the adventure and tradition of
sailing with the service, amenities, and accommodations of a modern yacht
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Climb the mast (with safety harness provided) to Royal Clipper's passenger
crows-nest, furnished with a comfortable settee
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Open dining on all three ships; unique Grand Mediterranean Voyages from 12-21
nights; casual on-board style with very international passenger list
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Sea Cloud Cruises
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Small: 2 sailing yachts carrying just 65 and 96 guests, plus an 88-guest
river-cruising vessel
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Unique transatlantic crossings; new spring programs in the Azores; winter
sailings in Costa Rica
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Authentic nautical "hoisting-the-sails" experience of a true sailing yacht;
elegant staterooms reminiscent of the golden age of sailing
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Unique on-board panache; camaraderie among like-minded guests
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AmaWaterways
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Small: A fleet of 19 river vessels ranging in size from 28 to 212 passengers
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Brand-new cruise program on the Irrawaddy River of Myanmar (Burma); itineraries
in Africa, Russia, and Vietnam/Cambodia
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Unique themed itineraries like Chocolate, Christmas Markets, and Jewish
Heritage
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Daily guided excursions; fleet of bicycles for guest use; wireless Internet
access
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Oceania Cruises
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Medium/Large:
3 ships at 684 guests, plus the Marina and Riviera, each
carrying 1,250 guests
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Unique, longer voyages (avg. 12-16 days) in Europe, Asia, and South America
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Celebrity chefs; country-club-casual atmosphere; known for innovative cuisine
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A sleek and pampering Canyon Ranch SpaClub® on all five ships; good value for a
premium line
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Silversea Cruises
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Small/Medium: 8 ships at 132 to 540 guests, including 3 expedition ships
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Expedition cruising to far-flung destinations including the Arctic regions,
Australia, and the Galapagos Islands
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Complimentary shore-side events exclusively for Silversea guests on select
voyages
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All-suite cabins, most with private teak balconies; butler service on every
ship
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Paul Gauguin Cruises
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Small: 2 ships, the m/s Paul Gauguin, carrying 332 guests, and the
88-passenger m/v Tere Moana
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Both ships designed to visit small ports that larger ships can't reach; the Paul
Gauguin in Tahiti and the Society Islands, and the Moana in
Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean
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Offering the most luxurious ship sailing in Tahiti on a year-round basis; every
cruise features the Gauguines--a local Tahitian group that serves as cruise
staff, entertainers, and storytellers
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All-inclusive cruising with on-board gratuities and comp. beverages (including
fine wines and premium spirits); retractable Watersports Marina with kayaks and
more
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Alaskan Dream Cruises
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Small: 3 vessels carrying 66 or fewer passengers
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Plying the waters of Alaska's Inside Passage for adventure cruising that the
big ships just can't deliver
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Offers in-depth expedition-style forays into the great Alaskan wilds; small
ships that give you an up-close look at glaciers and wildlife
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A chance to experience Alaska and its beauty through the eyes of true Alaskans
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Ponant Yacht Cruises and Expeditions
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Small: 3 yacht-like ships carrying up to 264 guests, and the 64-passenger,
three-masted sailing vessel Le Ponant
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Specializing in out-of-the-way ports in Northern Europe & the Baltic, Asia,
and The Great North
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Stylish expedition cruising to Antarctica aboard the luxurious Le Boréal;
new cruise programs on the Irrawaddy River of Myanmar
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Visits much smaller ports and often without tendering in, so you spend more
time ashore
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