Slowly but surely, the cruising industry is coming back. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, cruise ships haven’t been setting sails. Besides safety protocols and proof of vaccination, a traditional cruise is not the same as it used to be. Thankfully, midnight buffets and cheesy entertainment are still the same.

For first-timers, there are several ships designed to suit you. These ships have creative onboard programming, dynamic itineraries, and delicious food. Furthermore, they allow you to see incredible sights.

It can be pretty challenging to know which one to choose from the numerous ships available. Fortunately, this article discusses 4 cruise lines that can give you a great time at sea.

Kindly read on to know them.

Aqua Expeditions

The Aqua Expeditions started as a luxury-boutique, river-cruise operator in Peru, and it has since expanded to Vietnam and Cambodia. In 2019, the cruise line debuted as an ocean explorer yacht sailing to the Raja Ampat, Spice Islands, and Komodo islands in eastern Indonesia.

The Aqua Expeditions ships have sizes between 15 and 20 cabins, and the excursions focus on nature, local culture, and wildlife. Activities you can participate in during the cruise include snorkeling, diving, village visits, walking safaris, and bird-watching tours. Furthermore, the food is an exquisite regional cuisine featuring local ingredients.

Prices for a three-night cruise start from$4,125, and it is inclusive of all meals, tours, and alcohol.

Seabourn

The Seabourn provides ultra-luxury cruising. The cruise line has a fleet of five all-suite vessels capable of accommodating up to 600 passengers at once. Due to their small size, the ships can access ports that larger cruise ships can’t. Also, they can sail to more than 400 destinations worldwide. Upcoming trips on the Seabourn include a trip through the Arctic, including the North Pole, next May and a whale watching itinerary in Australia and New Zealand, scheduled for December 2022

Furthermore, the service on the Seabourn is exceptional since they have nearly one staff per guest. 

The price of a seven-day voyage starts at $5,000 per head, and it is inclusive of all meals, including caviar, gratuities, and top-shelf alcohol. There is also an option of requesting custom stocking your fridge and in-suite bar.

Ponant

The Ponant is known for creating and engaging voyages that sail to all seven continents. For instance, if the Ponant sails to Japan, you could learn to make udon noodles from a top chef. Also, the sail to Antarctica will help you see the solar eclipse 100%.

With the ship’s moderate size, they often dock in the hearts of their destination rather than a faraway port. Furthermore, the Ponant has naturalist guides on board for every trip. With the recent collaboration between the Ponant and Smithsonian journeys, the voyages will be culture-focused from next year.

The price of a seven-day voyage starts at $3,990 per person, and it is inclusive of all meals, alcohol, excursions, gratuities, and water sports, excluding scuba diving.

Silversea Cruises

Silversea cruises have boutique-style vessels and expedition ships offering all-suite accommodations. The itinerary sails to the seven continents. They provide various interests, including hiking and wildlife watching on a trip through the Galapagos and visiting cultural cities like Bordeaux, France, and Athens, Greece, on a trip through the Mediterranean.

With its Sea and Land taste program debut, the Silversea provides onboard dishes and drinks with ingredients sourced at each port.

The cost of a seven-day cruise is an average of $7,000 per head, and it includes all meals, alcohol, gratuities, excursions, unlimited Wi-Fi, and butler services.

Conclusion

Although the covid-19 pandemic halted the activities of the cruising industry, the services are back. Several cruise lines provide activities that suit people new to cruising. If you’re looking to go on a luxury cruise, this article discusses the top cruise lines available to suit your needs.