With its highly-personalized services, sumptuous culinary delights, a seemingly endless number of one-of-a-kind, exclusive shore experiences, the world of luxury cruising is unlike any other. Of course, in our opinion, once you’ve lived the good life on an over-the-top cruise vacation, there’s no going back to just any ordinary cruise. No way!

So, no matter if you’re just starting to explore the world of luxury cruising or are a seasoned sailor of decadent journeys, we’ve selected a few of our favorite over-the-top cruise lines that will help you explore the world in unparalleled style and comfort.

Aspiring to give you more than just the most luxurious ships, exquisite meals, refined service or exhilarating shore excursions, Regent Seven Seas Cruises aspires to give cruisers more than any one of those things because a truly all-inclusive travel experience is about having every luxury included, just the way travelers like it. We’re talking free unlimited shore excursions, free unlimited beverages, free pre-paid gratuities, free specialty restaurants, and free unlimited Wi-Fi. And if that’s not enough, depending on the type of ship accommodations you choose, the list of additional free inclusions gets even better!

Voted 2019’s best small ship cruise line, Windstar Cruises takes small ship cruising in an entirely different direction so you can see, hear, smell, taste and feel what it’s like to sail on a lovely ship into a small port. Explore a hidden beach, see Moroccan goats standing in trees, taste a spicy Norwegian bacalao stew and altogether lose yourself in a new and wondrous culture. Windstar’s elegant cruise ships have fewer than 350 guests and open up captivating new worlds and leave indelible, lifetime memories. Windstar’s small cruise ships and personalized approach bring you closer to each destination and every port.

Elegance and grace are givens when it comes to sailing on board Oceania Cruises’ luxurious ships. The cruise line’s intimate ships positively influence every aspect of the onboard experience. With no need to rush, stand in endless lines or worry about crowds, guests can savor the defining elements that make Oceania’s ships so special. As well, Oceania is renowned for offering the finest cuisine at sea that’s carefully prepared by the most talented chefs from around the globe. Only the best ingredients are utilized, like Castilla-La Mancha saffron and French flour custom-milled to Oceania’s specifications. Even the ships’ galleys evoke those in Michelin-starred restaurants!

Remember, if you need help in deciding which luxe cruise line suits you best, be sure to contact your local travel professional.

Happy travels!