Seabourn Odyssey Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Sep 2025 SeabournÂ’ Odyssey was launched in 2009, as the first of a new family of ships for the luxury Seabourn line. The ship has a relaxed, yacht-like ambience and high-quality, yet unobtrusive service. Its passenger/space ratio is one of the highest at sea so the … Read more
Seabourn Quest Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Sep 2025 Launched in 2011, Seabourn Quest is a relatively small ship, but has one of the highest passenger/space ratios at sea. It has four restaurants providing international cuisine, plus six lounges and bars. The atmosphere on board is one of casual luxury and while the … Read more
Seabourn Sojourn Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Sep 2025 A small luxury ship, Seabourn Sojourn was launched in 2010 with one of the highest passenger/space ratios in the cruise industry. It offers a high level of service in elegant surrounds, reminiscent of a luxury yacht. Sojourn has a spacious public area on deck … Read more
Crystal Esprit Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Sep 2025 The Crystal Esprit is a small ship with a gross tonnage of 3,341. It can carry 62 passengers and 91 crew members. It was launched in 2015 which resembles a contemporary boutique hotel. There are 31 staterooms on board in 5 different categories. The … Read more
Crystal Serenity Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Sep 2025 Crystal Serenity is luxury ships which can 1,080 passengers on board with gross tonnage of 68,000. It costs US$ 350 million to build this ship. It was launched in July 2003 and underwent refurbishment in 2016. It sails from Vancouver, British Columbia and Los … Read more
Crystal Symphony Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 17 Sep 2025 Crystal Symphony was launched in 1995. It costs US $250 million and underwent refurbishing in 2012. The shipÂ’s total tonnage is 51,044 and can carry 940 passengers on board. This is a modern ship for discerning cruisers. This is a six-star ship which features … Read more
Le Boreal Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Aug 2025 Le Boreal was launched in 2009 by French small-ship cruise line Ponant. The ship decor gives the feel of a private yacht and is well suited to couples and solo travellers who enjoy relaxed sophistication with good food and service. The 10,700 tonne ship … Read more
Le Lyrial Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Aug 2025 Le Lyrial was launched in April 2015 and is the latest vessel in the four-ship series built by Ponant. This French luxury yacht sails to exotic and remote itineraries and can cope with icy conditions. It is best suited to couples and solo travellers … Read more
Le Ponant Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Aug 2025 Le Ponant is a luxury yacht under the management of the French line Ponant. The sleek, contemporary vessel has three masts and plenty of open deck space. It was launched in 2009 and sails through the Mediterranean from May to October. From November to … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
