UK & Northern Europe 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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 | Costa Atlantica, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
A newer, glitzy ship. Expect a lively and elegant cruise in very comfortable surroundings, with mainly Italian guests. The interior is beautifully decorated, particularly the stunning lobby. Movies are the theme on this ship.
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 | Costa Marina, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.9)
Over 15 years old, the ship, a sister to Costa Allegra, offers comfortable cruises with slightly tired interior and facilities. Food is continental and tailored to the German market. The theatre is poor by cruises standards and seats often have a poor view.
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 | Costa Victoria, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
The ship is over 20-years-old but has a good amount of outside areas and the interior is well furnished in an Italian-style. A 2004 refit added 246 balconies and this is a welcome upgrade.
The standard cabins are okay, if rather small. The theatre is very standard.
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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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 | Discovery, Voyages of Discovery (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
One of the original “Love Boats”, of the US TV show Love Boat, this is an older ship that offers interesting itineraries for well-travelled people who would hate to be on board one of the mega-liners offered by mass-market cruise companies.
Expert lecturers are on board.
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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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 | 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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 | MSC Armonia, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
The ship was formerly Festival Cruises’ European Vision, but has been refurbished in the MSC modern style.
There are a good number of cabins with balconies and many have an outside view.
The food and wines, as expected are of good quality.
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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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.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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 | Rotterdam, Holland America Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.0)
As with other Holland America ships, the majority of passengers are American and the ship has a traditional, less glitzy feel than some rivals.
There is a greater emphasis on learning something new with an interesting guest speaker programme.
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 | Saga Rose, Saga Holidays Ltd. (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
Built in 1965, this is a traditional-looking ship, built for long-distance cruising. A good-value product, as tips, transfers to and from the ship and in port are all included in the price. It has some interesting and unusual itineraries.
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 | Saga Ruby, Saga Holidays Ltd. (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
Previously the Cunard Caronia, this classic-looking ship was built in 1973. It underwent a $17-million refit before becoming Saga’s second ship in 2005. Again, it offers some interesting and unusual itineraries. The European and Filipino staff are friendly and helpful.
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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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 | 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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