Luxury Cruise Vacations on a Luxury Cruise Line
The various cruise lines are generally classified into one of four categories, fun, premium, small and exotic, and luxury. It is well known in the industry that Crystal and Windstar cruise lines are considered to be the luxury lines.
Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean are considered the “fun” lines, Celebrity, Holland America, and Princess are considered “premium” line, Costa Cruise and Orient are considered “small and exotic” cruise lines.
Crystal Cruise lines are also known as the Best Large Ship Cruise Line. The Crystal Symphony ship can house 940 passengers, and Crystal Serenity 1,080 passengers. These ships are known for their traditionalism and casual elegance.
The Crystal Salon can meet all your needs or wants, whether you are in need of a hair cut and style or want to pamper yourself with a facial and massage. Exercise equipment and even a trainer are available to keep you in top shape.
Enjoy a game of paddle tennis, jogging, either of the two pools. Or if you want to improve your golf game select a cruise with the PGA golf pro. Meander amongst the many shops and do a little shopping. The library has over 2,000 books for you to borrow and enjoy while relaxing in the sun.
Of course luxury means the best in food preparation and European trained wait staff service. From early morning to late at night your appetite will be inspired and fulfilled. Start at the Lido café for breakfast with made to order omelets. Progress through the day and try the Asia Café or the Cuisine of the Sun restaurant for Mediterranean fare. Have coffee with your new friends at the Bistro, or ice cream at the Trident Grill.
Enjoy either the early or later traditional seating for dinner. Asian and Italian food is featured. You can make special arrangements for Kosher. Have a cocktail or two at any of the various venues. Each bar is unique. Can’t you just imagine it?
For an experience that is “180 Degrees from Ordinary” sail with the Windstar cruise lines. This line of sailing ships was created in the 1980’s. The idea was to create a romantic luxury sailing ship reminiscent of the olden days, but with today’s high technology.
The 148 passenger Windstar was the first commercial sailing vessel built in 60 years. The sails can unfurl in two minutes with the push of a button. It is classified as a motor-sail-yacht. The WindSong was built in 1987 and the WindSpirit in 1988. In 1990 the 312 passenger Club Med I was purchased and it became the WindSurf. The Club Med I was build in the same shipyard as the other members of the fleet.
These powered sailing vessel have wood interiors, teak decking and are decorated with eclectic artwork. There are 31 deluxe suites and two Bridge Deck suites. They all have ocean views, sitting areas, minibar and fridge, flat screen TVs, ipod nano, Bose sound systems and a collection of DVDs and CDs you can borrow. Can you imagine this high tech world on board a sleek sailing ship?
The Windstar fleet is very adult oriented, children are not encouraged and those under 12 even have to have special approval. This may be the very cruise line for you if you are interested in an adult, casually elegant, romantic cruise.
If luxury is on your mind, imagine the feel of the salt air, exquisite attention to details, a place where time is suspended, a place where it all comes together. A cruise on a luxury cruise ship may be the ticket. Make plans now to have it all.