• Many of the premium cruise lines have ships that fall into this category • Several dining options • Medium-sized ships still tend to have amenities like casinos, pools, and spas • Entertainment options tend to include more enrichment activities • Attract a more mature crowd focused on relaxation and enjoyment of the voyage • The smaller size of the ships opens up more itinerary and port options • Itineraries are likely to be ten days or longer
Exemplary M Ships: • Holland America Line: HAL Maasdam, HAL Ryndam, HAL Statendam, HAL Veendam, HAL Amsterdam, HAL Rotterdam, HAL Volendam, HAL Zaandam, HAL Oosterdam, HAL Westerdam, HAL Zuiderdam, HAL Noordam • Princess Cruises: Coral Princess, Island Princess, Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess • Crystal Cruises: Crystal Serenity A&K Travel acquired Crystal Cruises brand and ships Crystal
Serenity and Crystal Symphony; more information soon. • Oceania Cruises: Oceania Marina, Oceania Riviera • Costa Cruises: Costa Classica, Costa Victoria, Costa neoRomantica • MSC Cruises: MSC Sinfonia • Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Century • Celebration Cruise Line: Bahamas Celebration
Small Ships (S) – 500-950 passengers Small ships fill a niche for cruisers who are looking for more in-depth exploration of the regions they visit. They can visit ports that are inaccessible to larger ships, and exotic itineraries are the standard. Most river cruise ships and almost all of the luxury lines have ships that fall into this category. Some benefits of S ships: • Most cabins are suites and have balconies • Luxury and service are frequently a focal point of a small ship voyage • Amenities, while limited, tend to be very high-end, including dining, shore excursions, spas, and enrichment activities • Small ships tend toward a truly all-inclusive fare • Smaller dining and common areas lend themselves to lively conversations and closer relationships with fellow passengers • Itineraries tend to be ten days or longer Exemplary S ships: • Princess Cruises: Pacific Princess • Crystal Cruises: Crystal Symphony A&K Travel acquired Crystal Cruises brand and ships Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony; more information soon. • Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Splendor • Oceania Cruises: Oceania Insignia, Oceania Nautica, Oceania Regatta, Oceania Sirena • Silversea Cruises: Silver Spirit, Silver Moon, Silver Origin • Azamara Club Cruises: Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, Azamara Pursuit • Costa Cruises: Costa Voyager • Viking Ocean Cruises: Viking Star, Viking Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Sun, Viking Orion
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