BEST CRUISE SHIPS IN THE WORLD
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The Best Ships
by Size
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BEST SMALL SHIPS

Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn
Ship is now a Wi-Fi hot spot; sails Africa, Asia, Mediterranean

Paul Gauguin, Radisson Seven Seas
Crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 15; sails French Polynesia exclusively

Silver Cloud, Silversea
Refurbished in 2004; sails Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, South America

Silver Wind, Silversea
Tripoli added to ports of call; sails Africa, Europe, Seychelles, South America

Silver Shadow, Silversea
Its 100-day cruise travels from San Diego to Venice

Silver Whisper, Silversea
Golf clinics on board; sails eastern Canada, Caribbean, Europe

Seabourn Legend, Seabourn
Seabourn's youngest ship; sails Caribbean, Central America, Europe

Seven Seas Navigator, Regent Seven Seas
More than 67 cubic feet per passenger; sails Central America, Europe, South Pacific

Yorktown Clipper, Clipper
Has an American crew; sails Alaska, Caribbean, Central America, Europe

Regent Diamond, Regent Seven Seas
Twin hulls result in exceptional stability; sails Caribbean, Central America, Europe

Seabourn Pride, Seabourn
Luggage service ships bags from home to cabin; sails Caribbean, Europe, South America

Wind Surf, Windstar
Scuba diving instruction offered on board; sails Caribbean, Central America, Europe

Explorer II, Abercrombie & Kent
An expedition ships with a cinema and balconies rooms; sails Antarctica

Wind Spirit, Windstar
New Caribbean ports added; sails Caribbean, Europe

Wind Star, Windstar
All three Windstar ships available for charter; sails Caribbean, Central America, Europe

Mozart, Peter Deilmann
Flagship of this German Line's riverboats; sails the Danube

Polaris, Lindblad Expeditions
The only ship with three perfect scores; sails the Galapagos

Royal Clipper, Star Clippers
A 439-footed sailing ship; sails Caribbean, Mediterranean

Endeavour, Lindblad Expeditions
Expedition leaders have taken more than 200 trips; sails to Antarctica, Europe

Queen of the West, American West Steamboat Co.
A sternwheeler that plies the Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers

American Queen, Delta Queen Steamboat Co.
The largest steamboat ever built; sails southern United State

Viking Europe, Viking River Cruises
One of six Viking River Cruises ships that sail the Danube, Maine and Rhine rivers

Spirit of Endeavour, Cruise West
Large viewing lounge is conducive to whale-watching; sails Alaska, Baja

Spirit of '98, Cruise West
Modeled after a turn-of-the-century steamer; sails Columbia and Snake rivers

Clipper Odyssey, Clipper
Back on schedule after summer repairs; sails Alaska, Asia, Australia, Russia, South Pacific

Viking Pride, Viking River Cruises
Sir ship to the Viking Europe; sails European rivers

Sea Lion, Lindblad Expeditions
Shore excursions include kayaking and flightseeing; sails Alaska, Central America

Star Clipper, Star Clippers
Sister ship to the Star Flyer; sails Caribbean, Mediterranean

Oberoi Philae, Oberoi Nile Cruises
Offers four- and six-night Nile cruises between Aswan and Luxor

Yankee Clipper, Windjammer
This 1927 tall ship sails St. Vincent and the Grenadines year-round

Delta Queen, Delta Queen Steamboat Co.
Operating since 1947 and a National Historic Landmark; sails southern United States

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BEST MEDIUM SHIPS

Seven Seas Voyager, Radisson Seven Seas
Smallest cabin measures 356 square feet; sails Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the world

Crystal Harmony, Crystal
Onboard classes from calligraphy to pastry-making; sails Alaska, Asia, Caribbean, Hawaii

Crystal Serenity, Crystal
Newest and largest of the three Crystal ships; sails Asia, Caribbean, Europe, South Pacific

Crystal Symphony, Crystal
Crystal inaugurated its own wine label; sails the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal

Seven Seas Mariner, Radisson Seven Seas
Sister ship to the newer Seven Seas Voyager; sails Alaska, Asia, Caribbean, South America

Tahitian Princess, Princess
Top-rated among Princess's ships for itineraries; sails French Polynesia, Hawaii

Amsterdam, Holland America
Flagship of the 12-ship fleet; sails Alaska, Asia, Hawaii, Pacific Northwest, South America

Rotterdam, Holland America
One of four Holland America ships that sail Caribbean, Europe, South America

Zaandam, Holland America
Like other Holland America ships, offers 24-hour room service; sails Alaska, Caribbean

Ryndam, Holland America
New culinary Arts Program offers tastings and classes; sails Alaska, Mexico, Pacific Northwest

Veendam, Holland America
Youngest of the S-class ships; sails Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal

Maasdam, Holland America
New home port is Norfolk, Virginia; sails Caribbean, Europe, North America

Regatta, Oceania
New Concierge Level staterooms; sails Caribbean, Central America, Europe

Pacific Princess, Princess
Sister ship to the Tahitian Princess; sails Asia, Australia, South Africa, South Pacific

Volendam, Holland America
One of the seven Holland America ships that sail Alaska; will make 134 Alaska trips in 2005

Royal Princess, Princess
All outside cabins; sails Africa, Antarctica,  Asia, Europe, South America

Horizon, Celebrity Cruises
At 15 years old, it's Celebrity's veteran ship; sails Bermuda, Caribbean

Zenith, Celebrity Cruises
Like all Celebrity ships, offers butler service in suites; sails Bermuda, Caribbean

Statendam, Holland America
Displays a $2 million art collection; sails Alaska, Asia, Caribbean, Hawaii, Pacific

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BEST LARGE SHIPS

Infinity, Celebrity
Top-rated for Crew/Service and Food/Dining among large ships; sails Alaska, Hawaii, South America

Constellation, Celebrity
Has added 128 ConciergeClass staterooms; sails Canada, Caribbean, Mexico

Island Princess, Princess
The highest-scoring Princess ship; sails Alaska, Hawaii, North America

Mercury, Celebrity
Personal trainers available; sails Alaska, California, Mexico

Summit, Celebrity
Has an onboard botanical conservatory; sails Alaska, Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal

Galaxy, Celebrity
The only Celebrity ship with a cigar bar; sails Europe, Mediterranean, Panama Canal

Golden Princes, Princess
Now does seven-day New England Sailings in fall; sails Caribbean, Europe, North America

Coral Princess, Princess
Of its 879 outside cabins, 84 percent have balconies; sails Alaska, Caribbean, Central America

Millennium, Celebrity
Instituting onboard acupuncture services; sails Caribbean, Europe

Oosterdam, Holland America
Top-rated among large ships for Cabins/Design; sails Alaska, Caribbean, North America

Century, Celebrity
Golf pro and golf simulator on board; sails Bahamas, Caribbean

Dawn Princess, Princess
New rail service into Denali Park on Alaska cruises; sails Alaska, Caribbean, North America

Explorer of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Top-rated overall among Royal Caribbean fleet; sails the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico

Radiance of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Highest percentage of outside cabins among Royal Caribbean fleet; sails Alaska, Caribbean, North America

Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Tops for itineraries among Royal Caribbean fleet; sails Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Hawaii

Serenade of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
This two-year-old ship is tops for Cabins/Design among Royal Caribbean fleet

Adventure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Sister ship to the Explorer of the Seas; sails Caribbean

Mariner of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
One of the youngest and largest of Royal Caribbean fleet; sails Caribbean

Grand Princess, Princess
Digital photography studio on board; sails Caribbean, Central America, Mediterranean

Sun Princess, Princess
Sister ship to the Dawn Princess; sails Alaska, Caribbean, Mexico, North America, Panama Canal

Disney Wonder, Disney
Cooking demonstrations and wine tastings offered; sails Bahamas, Caribbean

Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
The top Food/Dining score of Royal Caribbean fleet; sails Caribbean, Mexico

Disney Magic, Disney
Begins sailings from L.A. to Mexico this summer; sails Caribbean, Panama Canal

Voyager of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Twelve cabin classes; sails Caribbean, Mexico

Regal Princess, Princess
One of four Princess ships sailing the Panama Canal; sails Alaska, Asia, Mexico, South America

Brilliance of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
One of the few in the fleet to sail Europe; sails Caribbean, Central America, Mediterranean

Star Princess, Princess
A nine-hole putting course and golf simulator on board; sails Caribbean, Europe

Rhapsody of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Sails within Mexico and the Western Caribbean

Carnival Legend, Carnival
Sails to the Caribbean from New York City and Fort Lauderdale

Splendour of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
An onboard 18-hole miniature golf course; sails Caribbean, Central America, Mediterranean

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The Best Ships
by Category
Cabins/Design     Itineraries     Food/Dining

The Best
CABINS/DESIGN

SMALL SHIPS
Silver Shadow (Silversea)
Silver Whisper (Silversea)
Seabourn Spirit (Seabourn)

MEDIUM SHIPS
Seven Seas Voyager (Royal Caribbean)
Seven Seas Mariner (Royal Caribbean)
Crystal Symphony (Crystal)

LARGE SHIPS
Oosterdam (Holland America)
Disney Wonder (Disney)
Infinity (Celebrity)

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The Best
ITINERARIES

SMALL SHIPS

Oberoi Philae Nile cruise - Egypt

Oberoi Philae (Oberoi Nile Cruises)
Polaris (Lindblad Expeditions)
Seabourn Spirit (Seabourn)
Sea Lion (Lindblad Expeditions)
Silver Wind (Silversea)
Yorktown Clipper (Clipper)

MEDIUM SHIPS

Princess Cruises' Tahitian Priness cruise - French Polynesia

Tahitian Princess (Princess)
Regatta (Oceania Cruises)
Crystal Harmony (Crystal)

LARGE SHIPS

Celebrity Cruises' Constellation cruise - Transatlantic

Constellation (Celebrity)
Island Princess (Princess)
Legend of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)

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The Best
FOOD/DINING

SMALL SHIPS
Seabourn Legend (Seabourn)
Seabourn Spirit (Seabourn)
Yorktown Clipper (Clipper)

MEDIUM SHIPS
Crystal Harmony (Crystal)
Crystal Serenity (Crystal)
Seven Seas Voyager (Radisson Seven Seas)

LARGE SHIPS
Constellation (Celebrity)
Infinity (Celebrity)
Galaxy (Celebrity)

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