Iberia Atlantic Coast Cruises | 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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 | 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 Mediterranea, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
As the sister to Costa Atlantica, the ship offers comfortable an elegant cruise in very comfortable surroundings, especially the stunning lobby. Contemporary and classical Italy are the themes on this ship.
Cabins are comfortable and there are more than 700 with balconies.
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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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 | 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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 | 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 Opera, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
The Italian design and excellent quality finish give an expensive feel to this ship, There are many facilities not available with MSC’s older vessels, including a large Internet centre, shopping gallery with bar and upscale nightclub.
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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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.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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 | 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 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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 | Thomson Celebration, Thomson Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Celebration does look a lot smaller, older and less glitzy and glamorous when she is alongside newer ships in port, nevertheless, the Thomson product is popular among passengers who want a value-for-money cruise, with a British atmosphere.
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