peanut head Posted July 15, 2020 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Not being well versed in this topic, which do you consider the luxury cruise lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted July 15, 2020 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2020 54 minutes ago, peanut head said: Not being well versed in this topic, which do you consider the luxury cruise lines? Here we go again! This subject is debated here on a regular basis. For sure, Crystal, Regent, Seabourn and Silversea, then the discussion begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut head Posted July 15, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Thanks and sorry but I couldn't find the answer earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted July 15, 2020 #4 Share Posted July 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, peanut head said: Thanks and sorry but I couldn't find the answer earlier. No problem. As I indicted, there is no "fixed" answer. I can tell you that once you have been on a truly luxury cruise, it's hard to return to anything less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut head Posted July 15, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Which do you like and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 16, 2020 #6 Share Posted July 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Texas Tillie said: I can tell you that once you have been on a truly luxury cruise, it's hard to return to anything less. Maybe for you but not everyone might feel the same JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted July 16, 2020 #7 Share Posted July 16, 2020 3 hours ago, peanut head said: Which do you like and why? For the luxury lines, I've only ever done Crystal, but have 39 cruises with them since 2007. Crystal has the best single supplement for the luxury lines, so I've never left. The Crystal ships are the largest of the luxury lines, 800 to 900 passengers, but that allows them to have the most extensive entertainment and enrichment programs. I'd suggest you read each luxury lines boards, however, with the current situation, there isn't as much information as when the ships are sailing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted July 16, 2020 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Or better yet find a goodTA who is well versed in the luxury lines and let him/her advise and guide you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted July 16, 2020 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 3:46 PM, Texas Tillie said: No problem. As I indicted, there is no "fixed" answer. I can tell you that once you have been on a truly luxury cruise, it's hard to return to anything less. Agree with you on this one. I do wonder why a poster that does not like luxury cruising is even monitoring this board. I realize that anyone can go to whichever board they want to but hopefully no one is here just to make negative comments about luxury cruising. That would be wrong on many levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted July 17, 2020 #10 Share Posted July 17, 2020 15 hours ago, Travelcat2 said: Agree with you on this one. I do wonder why a poster that does not like luxury cruising is even monitoring this board. I realize that anyone can go to whichever board they want to but hopefully no one is here just to make negative comments about luxury cruising. That would be wrong on many levels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted July 17, 2020 #11 Share Posted July 17, 2020 And I agree with your post. It’s like someone posting on a Mercedes board trying to convince you that a Buick is good enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 17, 2020 #12 Share Posted July 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, wripro said: And I agree with your post. It’s like someone posting on a Mercedes board trying to convince you that a Buick is good enough. Is that like when you love a Mercedes telling everyone else they will love one also 😉 Other people may like an Audi or Bentley 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted July 18, 2020 #13 Share Posted July 18, 2020 22 hours ago, LHT28 said: Is that like when you love a Mercedes telling everyone else they will love one also 😉 Other people may like an Audi or Bentley 😎 If I were on a Mercedes board, sure since we’d be there to dis cuss Mercedes. Just like we’re here to discuss luxury cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy Posted July 19, 2020 #14 Share Posted July 19, 2020 21 hours ago, wripro said: If I were on a Mercedes board, sure since we’d be there to dis cuss Mercedes. Just like we’re here to discuss luxury cruising. Although it seems to be agitating to some, Cruise Critic in 2019 named Oceania riviera as one of the 8 best luxury cruise ships. Why is this such an odd big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 19, 2020 #15 Share Posted July 19, 2020 1 hour ago, fizzy said: Although it seems to be agitating to some, Cruise Critic in 2019 named Oceania riviera as one of the 8 best luxury cruise ships. Why is this such an odd big deal? Because Oceania is not a luxury line and this is a luxury line forum So you are not allowed to mention lines that are not Luxury 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy Posted July 19, 2020 #16 Share Posted July 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Because Oceania is not a luxury line and this is a luxury line forum So you are not allowed to mention lines that are not Luxury 😁 HA HA HA... I get it! Someone ought to instruct the owners of THIS website that they are posting incorrect info and they ought to be reprimanded.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 19, 2020 #17 Share Posted July 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, fizzy said: HA HA HA... I get it! Someone ought to instruct the owners of THIS website that they are posting incorrect info and they ought to be reprimanded.... not to worry some here will let you know LOL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toseaornottosea Posted July 19, 2020 #18 Share Posted July 19, 2020 56 minutes ago, LHT28 said: not to worry some here will let you know LOL And I wonder who that would be? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted July 27, 2020 #19 Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/19/2020 at 6:51 AM, LHT28 said: Because Oceania is not a luxury line and this is a luxury line forum So you are not allowed to mention lines that are not Luxury 😁 Perhaps you are getting comments because you seem to be putting down luxury lines. Oceania is a lovely premium-plus cruise line but, IMHO, it does not compare to Regent, Crystal or Silversea (haven’t sailed on Seabourn). I feel there is also an “interesting” difference between luxury cruise lines. There seems to be confusion/disagreement about luxury and premium-plus cruise lines and some of us are trying to determine whether newbies to this board are looking for a “luxury” line since the response from posters would be different than someone seeking a premium-plus (Oceania, Viking, Azamara) or premium (Celebrity, Princess, etc.) line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy Posted July 28, 2020 #20 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Rather than going around and around on this subject, wouldn't it be easier to contact the owners, editors and moderators of CC and explain to them that they have made classification errors on their own site? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vistaman Posted July 31, 2020 #21 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I know several people with ample financial possibilities constantly booking penthouses on RCL and Celebrity because they find it very luxurious and great fun despite they are in their 70s there are possibilities for everybody I was 3 times in a PH on Oceania and I did not find it luxurious - we can discuss about it for ages . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted August 1, 2020 #22 Share Posted August 1, 2020 23 hours ago, vistaman said: I know several people with ample financial possibilities constantly booking penthouses on RCL and Celebrity because they find it very luxurious and great fun despite they are in their 70s there are possibilities for everybody I was 3 times in a PH on Oceania and I did not find it luxurious - we can discuss about it for ages . I think that as long as you are moving "up" in the category of ship that you are sailing, you will find a new level of "luxury". If you are used to Carnival and move up to Celebrity, many would find it luxurious (especially in the suites). If you sail on Celebrity and go on Oceania's newer ships, you will likely find it to be luxury. And, once you sail on a true luxury cruise line, you may be spoiled forever (or not - most people love luxury cruise lines but others are happy with other cruise lines). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalusky Posted October 2, 2020 #23 Share Posted October 2, 2020 It would nice though to hear what the luxury IT factor are beyond included booze and possibly gratuities. It's not necessarily cabins as Viking cabins are roomier with heated floors than say Crystal. Viking also offers included Wifi as compared to say Seabourn. The only thing I can figure is passenger ratio and the staff going out of their way for special meals or remembering your drink. It would be nice to hear examples that demonstrate real differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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