Caribbean Cruises | Artemis, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4)
The ship has an informal atmosphere and is particularly geared to the British market. There are no inside cabins, so prices are slightly higher than other ships in the fleet.
Service is friendly and efficient, as typical of all P&O ships, with Asian and British crew and staff.
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 | Aurora, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
This ship has a cosmopolitan feel, with lots of options not previously available to the British market. There is an excellent range of facilities, although some people service and quality has suffered as a result.
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 | Black Prince, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
The ship is old by modern-day cruising standards. It entered service in 1966 and this shows with many small cabins, tired public areas and restricted views in the main entertainment area. However, its décor and unpretentious, which many of its customers like.
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 | Black Watch, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
The ship offers a lot of space for its passengers in public areas and offers a very comfortable cruise at good-value-for-money. Cabins include 43 with balcony.
The food is better than many ships of this standard and is tailed to the British clientele.
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 | Braemar, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
The ship’s public areas are spacious and the decks offer a lot of room for sunbathing. There are two outside bars and comfortable lounges. The cabins are mostly for couples, but the ship, like its sisters, does cater well for single travellers.
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 | Coral Princess, Princess Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Smaller than other ships in the fleet, there are still plenty of options, including several alternative dining restaurants (for which there is an extra charge). There are no butlers in the top suites, unlike on some rival ships.
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 | Crown Princess, Princess Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
This is Princess Cruises' newest ship, launched in summer 2006, and a sister ship to Caribbean Princess, although not identical.
The ship holds over 3,000 passengers, and has been cleverly designed so as not to feel too crowded.
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 | Crystal Symphony, Crystal Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.8)
Uncrowned, stylish and comfortable, Crystal Symphony offers an upmarket experience on a mid-size ship, carrying 1,000 passengers. Most passengers are American. Food is varied and of a high standard. Service is excellent and there are no on-board announcements.
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 | Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.9)
When Disney announced it was entering the cruise market in the late 1990s, there was scepticism in some quarters that the product would be tacky. This proved unfounded, and the on-board experience is incredibly slick and magical.
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 | Galaxy, Celebrity Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
A nicely appointed ship, with comfortable public areas, an elegant dining room and decorated with modern artwork.
The cabins are big, although some passengers have said they are not as spacious as those on Holland America Line or Carnival ships.
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 | Grand Princess, Princess Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
One of the biggest ship’s afloat, there is plenty to entertain and there are lots of different options for eating. You can either choose to eat in the main restaurant, or sign up for Personal Choice – you choose where you want to eat each night.
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 | Island Princess, Princess Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Sister ship to Coral Princess, this was the first ship in the fleet to introduce ScholarShip@Sea, which allows passengers to sign up to study courses in, for example, photography or cooking. There is a charge for the courses.
There is an on-board flower shop.
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 | Marco Polo, Orient Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4)
Built in 1966, this ship has a very different look to many other cruise ships around.
The destination is important to people who travel on board and the ship is so unique and popular that it attracts a high percentage of repeat customers.
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 | Mercury, Celebrity Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4)
A popular ship with Celebrity regulars, it is elegantly decorated and classy. The foyer has marbled floor, and elsewhere the ship is furnished with wood panelling. Art lovers will be impressed, as Mercury has a $3.5 million art collection on board.
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 | MSC Lirica, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.1)
Launched in 2003, the ship is used in the Caribbean and in the Baltic region.
The décor is very Italian and is quite sumptuous within, with two restaurants.
Entertainment is not a strong point, but dining is good with typical Italian dishes.
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 | MSC Orchestra, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
This is the MSC Cruises’ second Musica-class ship and while the décor is chic, the designs are definitely more daring – even a little tacky in places – as MSC follows the trend towards a brasher look so beloved of some rival lines.
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 | Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.0)
Popular with the US and UK market, the ship is relaxed and informal, with a huge choice of places to eat and lots of children’s options.
The ship has remote wireless access.
The shows have had good feedback for their variety – from Bollywood to West End shows.
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 | Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.8)
Previously Star Cruises’ SuperStar Leo, the ship joined NCL in 2004. It has a huge outside children’s area and an impressive atrium lobby. As with other ships in the fleet, there is an excellent range of cuisine to suit all tastes.
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 | Ocean Village, Ocean Village (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.2)
Part of the P&O group, Ocean Village is aimed at the younger market (30-55 years of age), particularly first-timers who don’t fancy the ‘traditional’ image of cruising. (The company’s slogan is: ‘For people who don’t do cruises’).
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 | Ocean Village 2, Ocean Village (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.8)
Ocean Village Two was passed down two sister companies before becoming Ocean Village’s second ship in 2007, after a major refurbishment to change the dining areas and bring the look and feel of the vessel into line with the line’s casual concept.
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 | Oceana, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Less elegant than Princess ships (and some would say, with less atmosphere) this is nevertheless a good value four-star product. Since it entered the P&O fleet, this ship has had its dining areas expanded, to cater for the British market.
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 | Oriana, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.4)
One of the most popular ships among UK passengers, with a very British feel – regular passengers have said they feel like they are “coming home” when they board.
Service is friendly and polite.
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 | Pacific Princess, Princess Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.8)
For six months of the year, this ship operates for Princess Cruises in French Polynesia. For the other six months, it transfers to Sydney, where it operates Australasian cruises for sister company P&O Australia. There are only three wheelchair-accessible cabins.
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.gif) | Queen Mary 2 (QM2), Cunard (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.1)
The first ship to be built by Cunard since QE2 in 1969, QM2 caused lots of excitement when it joined the fleet in 2004. This is the largest ship in terms of length and tonnage in the world, and mainly carries out transatlantic cruises from Southampton – New York.
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 | Sea Princess, Princess Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Formerly a P&O ship, this is the first Princess ship to sail out of the UK (operating Mediterranean and Scandinavian cruises out of Southampton during the summer). It’s the only ex-UK ship to have an outdoor cinema, Movies Under The Stars, and to offer weddings at sea.
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 | Seabourn Legend, Seabourn Cruise Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.5)
Seabourn guarantees a luxurious cruise on board a small ship that delivers an intimate experience. Seabourn Legend is the newest of the line’s three ships (though still over 10 years old) and generally regarded as of a slightly higher standard.
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 | Silver Cloud, Silversea Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
Sister ship to Silver Wind, Silver Cloud is ultra-all-inclusive, offering gourmet cuisine, and with no annoying on-board announcements and no hard-sell that often occurs on some of the more mass-market ships.
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 | Silver Shadow, Silversea Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.3)
Silver Shadow is newer than Silver Cloud and Silver Wind and holds about 100 more passengers. It is an elegant and spacious ship, offering gourmet cuisine, and with no annoying on-board announcements and no hard-sell that often occurs on some of the more mass-market ships.
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 | Silver Wind, Silversea Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
Sister ship to Silver Cloud, this is ultra-all-inclusive, offering gourmet cuisine, and with no annoying on-board announcements and no hard-sell that often occurs on some of the more mass-market ships.
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 | Statendam, Holland America Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
There is a more spacious feel on this ship, as it carries fewer passengers than some others of a similar size. Almost identical to Ryndam, Maasdam and Veendam, offering the same, traditional cruise experience that is aimed at the American market.
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 | Summit, Celebrity Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.0)
Another nice looking ship, with the same service and attention to detail offered on other Celebrity ships.
As well as an Internet café, there is Internet access in all cabins.
Expect the same level of good service that Celebrity is well known for.
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 | Thomson Destiny, Thomson Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.9)
One of the attractions of sailing with Thomson is that the operator flies to the ship from so many regional airports. Thomson Destiny is the biggest ship in the fleet, although, like all Thomson ships, it does feel very crowded.
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 | Westerdam, Holland America Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
One of the newest ships in the fleet, a sister ship to Oosterdam, Noordam and Zuiderdam, Westerdam is aimed at a (slightly) younger audience.
Its children’s facilities are an improvement on other ships in a bid to attract the family market.
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 | Wind Spirit, Windstar Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
Identical to Wind Star, Wind Spirit is an attractive ship with sails that are used when the weather allows. The on-board experience is casual and comfortable, although the ship is not particularly spacious.
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 | Wind Star, Windstar Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
A lovely looking ship, with sails that are utilised when the winds allow, the on-board experience is casual and comfortable, although the ship is not particularly spacious. There are no formal nights and passengers can sit where they like for meals.
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 | Wind Surf, Windstar Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
Wind Surf is bigger than the other two ships in the fleet, and feels more spacious. Its seven sails are used when the wind allows. The on-board experience is casual and comfortable, there are no formal nights and passengers can sit where they like for meals.
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