Of course, what constitutes the best cruise line depends on what you value in a cruise line. If you are only interested in taking cruises to a particular part of the world – like, say, the Caribbean – then the best cruise line is probably the one that offers the most cruises to the places of the Caribbean you wish to visit. If you are really taken by enormous cruise ships, then you might consider the Royal Caribbean International cruise line the best, as two ships in its fleet, Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas, are the world’s largest cruise ships. But for a more general list of the best cruise lines, one that doesn’t place too much weight on any given characteristic of a cruise line, let’s consider which cruise lines are the top rated. (We used the same metric in our article about the top three cruise ships; it seemed to work in that case, so we have to assume it will work in this case as well.)

There are a number of sources on the Internet that rank the most highly rated cruise lines, so let’s take a look at a list composed by one well-regarded source, Condé Nast Traveler. A recent issue of this magazine listed 13 cruise lines as the top rated, as determined by the readers of this magazine (who, presumably, have sailed with these cruise lines). Although each of these 13 cruise lines is given a numerical score, the magazine does not place them in order from highest to lowest (or vice versa), but rather lists them in alphabetical order. So, allow us to reorganize the list from highest rated to lowest rated, as that seems more helpful for our purposes:

1. Yachts of Seabourn
2. Crystal Cruises
3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises
4. Disney Cruise Line
5. Grand Circle Small Ship Cruises
6. SeaDream Yacht Club
7. Oceania Cruises (tied in rating to SeaDream Yacht Club)
8. Cunard Line
9. Silversea Cruises
10. Oberoi
11. Windstar Cruises
12. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
13. Abercrombie & Kent

Depending on your knowledge of cruise lines, you might notice that many of these are small, luxury cruise lines. This makes sense, as the more expensive and luxurious cruise lines surely provide excellent service and accommodations. Otherwise, they couldn’t get away with charging more for a cruise vacation than other, more major cruise lines. (Interestingly, though, Disney Cruise Line is rated very highly, and it is definitely not a small cruise line.)

So, if you are looking for a highly rated cruise line to book a cruise through (and you can afford to do so), the list above points you to several excellent possibilities. Again, though, these aren’t necessarily the best cruise lines for everyone, as people want different things from their cruise vacations. We’ll keep posting articles that rank cruise lines by other methods, so stay on the look out for those.

The first and most important attribute of a cruise ship is that it must be a vessel used for the pleasure of its passengers. Taking a cruise is about enjoying yourself – it’s a vacation, plain and simple. If a ship doesn’t serve this function, then it can’t be a cruise ship.

But then what about things like sail boats and yachts? Many of these are used exclusively for pleasure, but surely sail boats and yachts aren’t cruise ships, right? That’s right, so all cruise ships must necessarily have on-board amenities that are designed for entertainment. These amenities include, but are not limited to, restaurants, movie theaters, bars/clubs, and casinos. And this brings us to our next essential characteristic.

Cruise ships must be fairly large, although we hesitate to put a specific figure on this lest one counterexample explodes our size requirement. The basic point of this criterion is that it must be possible to enjoy yourself on-board in some of the ways that you enjoy yourself on land, and this is only possible if the ship is of considerable girth. For example, you can take a walk on land and not pass the same point several times in ten minutes, and you can purchase items at retailers – the same must be possible on a cruise ship.

These last three points suggest our last characteristic: cruise ships must only take voyages that are for the sake of themselves. That’s a little convoluted, so allow us to explain. Cruise ships take people on trips that serve no other function than to take people on trips. Cruise ships are not in the business of transporting people or things from point A to point B – they are designed to carry people around a specified part of the world and then return them to the port from whence they departed. So, again, cruise ships must embark only on those journeys that seek no greater end than the journey itself. If a ship doesn’t do this, it’s probably an ocean liner or something like that.

Before concluding, two remarks are in order. First, we don’t pretend that this list covers all of the essential attributes of a cruise ship; there could be others. However, this list does list characteristics that all cruise ships must possess. In other words, we have listed the necessary conditions of a cruise ship, but we make no claim that they are sufficient. Second, our list makes the implicit suggestion that a ship may at one point be a cruise ship and at another not a cruise ship. This is reasonable, even if as a matter of fact most cruise ships stay cruise ships, and other ships don’t become cruise ships.

American Safari’s fleet consists of Safari Spirit, Safari Quest, and Safari Explorer. Safari Spirit was built in 1981 and renovated in 2005. It is 105 feet long and accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms. Rooms feature TV/DVD; Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattresses; king, queen, or twin beds; and full private bath with heated tile floors. The ship has an on-deck hot tub and fitness equipment, a salon for lounging or watching a movie, and a well-stocked bar featuring fine wines, bottled microbrews, and premium liquors. Although elegant, the environment is also casual. Safari Quest and Safari Explorer have the same features, except Quest accommodates 22 guests and Explorer accommodates 40 guests.

American Safari Cruises travel during the day to Alaska, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Hawaii, and Mexico’s Sea of Cortes. Cruises are either 8 days/7 nights or 15 days/14 nights. The following is a sample itinerary for the Mexico’s Sea of Cortes Cruise: Aquarium of the World.

8 Days/7 Nights — Roundtrip La Paz, Baja California, Sur

Daily Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in La Paz, boarding
Day 2 Isla Partida and Beach Activities
Day 3 Whale Watching
Day 4 The Nature of the Sea of Cortes Exploration
Day 5 Bahia Agua Verde Mule Ride
Day 6 Isla Coyote (Isla San Jose)
Day 7 Los Islotes
Day 8 Disembark La Paz

Journey Highlights

-Extensive exploration of the World Heritage Site biosphere reserve
-Nights spent at anchor in remote bays and coves
-From-the-yacht kayaking, snorkeling and small-boat excursions
-Included trail ride into the mountains with a local ranchero
-Underwater camera to view sea life

African Safari Cruises Prices and Contact

Each of the yacht charters and cruises are offered at one inclusive price, so all premium wines, microbrews and liquors, exclusive shore excursions, on-yacht meals, activities, taxes, port charges, transfers, and lectures are included.

Rates for a Single Stateroom or Commander Stateroom range from $4,995-$5,695 and from $3,995-$4,995 for a Mariner Stateroom. A Captain Staterooms costs $5,795-$6,595. Full charters are $99,995-$119,995.

American Safari Cruises is headquartered in Seattle, Washington at 3826 18th Avenue West, 98119.

Information/Reservations:
Office Hours: M-F 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Pacific Standard Time)
(888) 862-8881

Toll Free: (888) 862-8881
Fax: (206) 283-9322
Business: (206) 284-0300

Email: sales(at)AmericanSafariCruises.com; info(at)AmericanSafariCruises.com; webmaster(at)AmericanSafariCruises.com; PR@AmericanSafariCruises.com

For adults, some of the top luxury cruise lines in the industry today are Orient Lines (specifically Orient’s Marco Polo cruise ship), Cunard Line (Queen Mary 2), Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Classic International, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Fred Olsen, Hebridean Island Cruises, African Safari Club, Crystal Cruises, Discover Egypt, Ocean Village, and P&O Cruises. Many Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line vessels cater to adults as well.

When searching cruises for adults only there are also several signs that the line is probably (mostly) kid-free. Look for cruise lines that:

-Sail to exotic locations
-Offer under 50% supplement
-Offer single cabins,
-Offer shared cabins,
-Offer hosts

Hosts are simply “gentlemen” selected on the basis of their dancing ability. Dance hosts can be found on Cunard Lines Queen Elizabeth, Orient’s Marco Polo, Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea ships as well as some Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines vessels.

Out of all luxury cruise lines, Orient Lines is probably the best for adult travelers and singles. Voted one of the Top 10 Large-Ship Cruise Lines by Travel+Leisure (2007), Orient Lines offers 0% supplement on selected grades, 25% for other grades, and 75% for A grades and suites. Orient Lines also features “social staff” including congenial gentleman on hand to serve as social hosts, and eight single cabins, aboard Marco Polo, consisting of B Grade – 816, D Grade – 643, 648, 656, 661, and K Grade – 267, 101, 102.

Orient Lines has sailings to Europe, Africa, Egypt, South America, Antarctica, and (spring) Transatlantic. Orient Lines cruises may range from 11 days up to 52 days or more. At the time this article was written, Orient Lines (owned by Norwegian Cruise Line) was in the process of acquiring a new owner. Details will be posted to the official Orient Lines website as they become available, www.orientlines.com.

For links to all cruise line websites, including the cruise lines mentioned in this article, visit Ships and Cruises at www.shipsandcruises.com.

Culinary Collection cruises feature cooking classes, wine tastings, demonstrations from world-renowned chefs, and meals based on regional cuisine. An added bonus for Vacation.com members’ clients include value-added amenities at no extra cost, such as onboard credit, the services of a concierge host, an exclusive shore event, and a private cocktail reception, according to Cruise Industry News, www.cruiseindustrynews.com.

To book a food & wine vacation, visit any of the participating cruise lines’ websites or visit www.vacation.com. Use the Ships and Cruises Directory to locate official cruise line websites.

About Vacation.com

According to the official Vacation.com website,

Vacation.com® is a network of thousands of travel agencies across North America working together to provide the travel experiences clients both expect and deserve.

“Powered By Real Travel Agents,” Vacation.com is North America’s largest vacation-selling network. Vacation.com is the product of the 1998 acquisition and consolidation of ten leading travel agency marketing organizations (GEM, GEM Canada, Cruiselink, SPACE, ACTION 6, TIME, Consolidated Travel Services, Crown Travel Group, The Consortium and AURA) and is a stand-alone division of The Travel Leaders Group.

Consumers who use a Vacation.com member agency to arrange their leisure travel:

-Get peace of mind by planning with an experienced travel counselor
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-Enjoy special benefits from the best travel providers in the world

The Vacation.com head office is in Alexandria, VA, which serves member agents in the United States and Canada.

Vacation.com
1650 King Street, Suite 450
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 800-843-0733
Fax: 703-548-6815
Email: feedback@vacation-corp.com

About Theme Cruises

Just about any activity, interest, group or desire can lay the foundation for a theme cruise.
There are literally hundreds of theme cruises available today and many popular theme cruises are offered on a regular basis on most cruise ships. While no reasonable theme is out of the question these days, the following are just a few popular theme cruises on the market today.

Art, Epicurean/Food Wine, Broadway/Theater at Sea, Murder Mystery, Solar Eclipse, Holiday, Pearl Harbor, Maya Equinox, Cartoon/Action Figures, Health & Fitness, Gay/Lesbian, Motivational/Self Improvement, Personal Finance, Silver Screen/Hollywood Film Festival, Adventure, Natural History/Ecology, Literary, History/Cultural Heritage, Sports/Olympics, Spiritual/Gospel, Golf, Singles, Latin/Salsa, Couples, Country & Western, Booze Cruises, 50s Sock Hop, Polka/Square Dancing, Christian, Rhythm & Blues, Big Band/Swing, Classical Music/Opera, Contemporary/Dixieland, Jazz, Gambling, Luxury, Glacier, Bridge Tournaments, Family Reunion, and Military.

One of the leaders in theme cruises is Crystal Cruises. Crystal Cruises offers jazz, golf, film festival, health, and food & wine theme cruises, that will take you to the Caribbean, Monte Carlo, London, and Aspen. A typical golf theme cruise aboard the Crystal Serenity departs from Rome to London or a transatlantic cruise could morph into a jazz cruises. Crystal Cruises may also offer a Mediterranean/Black Sea food & wine cruise.

If you are interested in a theme cruise, you can begin searching the Cruise Mates website at www.cruisemates.com. Cruise Mates features a long list of cruise lines along with each cruise line’s list of theme cruises. The list includes all dates and destinations from A-Z.

After deciding where you would like to cruise (the Caribbean is popular), the next thing to consider is the cruise line. Everyone has their own preferences, so some people may prefer a casual environment and others may prefer a luxury cruise, where formal nights are always on the menu. Whatever your taste and budget, there is a cruise line to suit your needs. Some of the most popular cruise lines in the industry today include: Silversea Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, and Carnival Cruise Line.

Silversea Cruises and Crystal Cruises feature luxury cruise ships cruise lines that are popular among affluent, seasoned travelers, while Regent Seven Seas attracts the same crowd, but the cruise ships are bigger and the environment is more relaxed. Regent Seven Seas is also considered one of the most romantic cruise lines in the world so their cruise ships are perfect for honeymoons. Couples can enjoy French and Polynesian dining, spa treatments, waterspouts, and romantic shore excursions such as river cruises, dinner cruises, horseback riding through the mountains, wading in the water underneath a waterfall, and more.

Royal Caribbean International is considered the perfect cruise line for first-time cruisers as it attracts a good mix of passengers from different backgrounds and with different interests. This means you’ll find a wide variety of activities, dining and entertainment options, and a very casual environment. Disney Cruise Line is perfect for families, couples, and singles looking for a festive atmosphere and excellent prices, while Carnival Cruise Line is tops for single, 20-30-somethings looking for a party atmosphere. Carnival Cruise Line also attracts young couples (married or otherwise) that may be interested in a festive atmosphere as well.

Once you feel that you know a bit more about the different cruise lines and cruise ships, you should get to know your destinations. Depending on the cruise line, you can expect to travel to popular destinations such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii or romantic and exotic destinations such as Tahiti, Fiji, Australia, Bermuda, and Europe. Exotic destinations that are also popular for romance and adventure include Africa, Asia, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Costa Rica.

If you want to save money on cruises, booking early and booking at the very last minute has advantages. Additionally, certain times of the year offer discounts and savings as well. For example, May through September is high season for Alaska, the fall and summer seasons are prime times for European sailings, and while the Caribbean is a year-round destination, winter is the most popular time for Caribbean travel. Peak travel times are always more expensive than off-peak travel, so keep this in mind.

When you are ready to book your cruise, you can contact your local cruise travel agent or you can contact the cruise line that you like most. A great place to search for certified cruise travel agents is with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The site has a search function that will help you locate certified cruise travel agents or counselors in your area.

If you already have a cruise line in mind, visit the cruise lines website to book a cruise or simply write down the cruise lines 800 or 866 number (listed on the website) and give tem a call. Click here for a directory of all cruise lines.

“Firstly, our SuperStar Libra, currently homeported in Taiwan, will be deployed to Singapore from November 2010 to January 2011 due to market demand,” said Michael Goh, senior vice president of sales at Star Cruises.

The SuperStar Libra will be doing a four-night itinerary from Singapore featuring calls in Port Klang and Phuket, and a three-night itinerary visiting in Port Klang and Penang, and an additional three-night itinerary with calls in Port Klang and Langkawi.

“SuperStar Aquarius is homeporting in Hong Kong and will be sent to Penang in January to begin a four-day/three-night itinerary to Krabi and Phuket. And lastly, Star Pisces will return from Penang to homeport Hong Kong, offering a two-day/one-night itinerary in January 2011,” he added.

“If the economy remains healthy, it should be a good year,” Goh continued.

“We’re the only operator in this region with a mission to establish the Asia Pacific as an international cruise destination. We understand the wants and needs of our Asian guests and showcase the best of Asia to the international traveler through our cuisine, hospitality and entertainment programs.”

Paul Gauguin is adding more hosted themed cruises for 2011, along with more seven-night voyages, according to Oscar Abello, vice president of product planning and revenue management.

Passenger capacity for 2011 is estimated at 13,500.

Orion Expeditions is set to welcome their second ship into the fleet next May. The Orion II, currently the Clelia II for Travel Dynamics and one of the eight original ships in the Renaissance class, will join the Orion I.

Blue Lagoon Cruises operates both the Fiji Princess and the Mystique

Captain Cook also operates in the Fiji region.

Managing Director Jackie Charlton commented that for 2011, the company is replacing the 116-passsenger Reef Escape with the 156-passenger Reef Endeavor for Fiji sailings.

The company also operates Great Barrier Reef and Murray River cruises.

For more information on specific NYK Asia/Pacific Cruises visit: http://www.asukacruise.co.jp or http://www.crystalcruises.com.

Source

Cruise Industry News Quarterly Magazine. n.d. 2010. www.cruiseindustrynews.com

To become a butler on cruise ships, you must have experience working with demanding clientele for a (minimum) 5 star vessel or hotel. Most luxury cruise lines also prefer candidates with food & beverage experience as well as a degree in hospitality. Candidates must speak fluent English as well as either French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Portuguese.

Butlers on cruise ships can earn anywhere from $4,166 per month up to $8,333 per month for senior level positions. Contracts are typically for six months. In addition to a competitive salary, butlers on cruise ships receive free travel to and from the ship, free accommodations and meals, discounts on goods and services aboard the ship, health insurance, and savings and retirement benefits.

To become a butler on cruise ships, you should consider signing up with a placement agency. A placement agency will ask for the same credentials as the cruise line, conduct an interview, and perform all necessary employment and background checks. The agency will schedule interviews for you with top cruise lines. If hired, the cruise line will contact the placement agency and pay them a fee. You should never have to pay a fee to a placement agency. If an agency asks for money from you up front, it is not a reputable agency. The following agencies are among the best in the business.

CTI Group Inc.
http://www.cti-usa.com/
1845 Cordova Road Suite 215
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: 954.568.5900
Fax: 954.568.5888

Crewfinders International
http://crewfinders.com/
404 & 408 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954.522.2739
Toll Free: 800.438.2739
Fax: 954.522.2725

Delta Marine Personnel Services Ltd.
http://www.deltamarine.co.uk/
Office Suite 2, Lockside Marina
Navigation Road
Chelmsford
Essex. CM2 6HF
Tel: +44 1245 251 377
Fax: +44 1245 495583
Email: enquiries@deltamarine.co.uk

Dohle (IOM)
http://www.doehle-iom.com/index.asp
Fort Anne
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM 1 5PD
British Isles
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 649 649
Email: info@doehle-iom.com

If you prefer to search for a position on your own and you have a cruise line in mind, you can locate the cruise lines official website by visiting the Ships and Cruises Directory at www.shipsandcruises.com. Once you have located the official website (do not apply for jobs through other websites), visit the website and search around for job postings. Most cruise line websites have a career center or job page. If the cruise line lists job openings, be sure to follow the application procedure to the letter. Your application will be discarded if it is incomplete, incoherent, or if it demonstrates an inability to follow directions.

If the cruise line does not list job openings on its site, send a polished cover letter, resume, and professional photograph to the cruise lines Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department is typically located at the cruise line headquarters. This information is usually listed on the cruise line website. It is important to include the position you are interested in so that it can be directed to the appropriate department manager.

Although Lirica travels to exciting destinations that offer endless opportunities to explore and seek entertainment, onboard activities are just as exciting. The ship features 713-seat Broadway Theater, Blue Club Disco, Las vegas Casino, Virtual Reality Games, and a video game room. The ship has eight bars and lounges with varying themes as well as spa services, a health club, and upscale retail shops.

Lirica is large enough to accommodate 1,560 guests (double occupancy). The ship has 132 suites with private balcony, 2 family size suites, and 370 outside cabins, 276 inside cabins. Accommodations include a mini bar, safe, TV, telephone, AC, and bathroom with bathtub and shower.

MSC Lirica will travel from Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed Port to five destinations between November 2011 and March 2012. Nineteen eight-day/seven-night cruises will travel regionally from Abu Dhabi to Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Bahrain, Dubai, and back to the capital.

MSC Abu Dhabi cruises are on sale now at half off the brochure price of $1,300. To book a cruise, visit the official MSC Cruise website at www.msccruiseusa.com.

About MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises has been in service since 1998 and it is owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is considered the top European cruise thanks to its excellent ‘Italian service’, fine cuisine, and itineraries that cover dozens of exotic locations around the world. MSC Cruises features Mediterranean sailings, Northern Europe sailings, Transatlantic sailings, Caribbean sailings, South America sailings, and South Africa sailings.

Eastern and Western Mediterranean sailings travel to places such as Venice, Florence, Casablanca, Istanbul, Dubrovnik, Marseilles, Sicily, France, Barcelona, Alexandria, Ephesus, Athens, Yalta, Odessa, and more. MSC Cruise Line Northern Europe sailings travel to Russia, Stockholm, Denmark, Norway, and Estonia while Transatlantic sailings travel from Ft. Lauderdale or Europe around the world. Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Key West are on the Caribbean cruise menu and during MSC Cruises’ South America sailings passengers will visit Brazil and its numerous beach towns such as Ipanema and Copacabana. And finally, South Africa sailings feature visits to Port Victoria in the Seychelles, Zanzibar, the city of Durban, Cape Town, the Canary Islands, Alexandria, Ajaccio and more!

Besides regular cruises, MSC Cruises also offers a variety of theme cruises such as hobby cruises, baseball greats cruises, astral theme cruises, well-being cruises, golf cruises, bridge cruises, food & wine cruises, big band cruises, and even singles cruises.

MSC Cruises’ features more than 70 ports of call and hundreds of shore excursions ranging from rainforest hikes and historic tours to snorkeling and shopping in open-air markets. Just a few MSC Cruise Line tours include: panoramic tours, walking tours, bus tours, bike tours, and ATV tours.

The MSC Cruises’ fleet includes 11 luxury liners, each its own individual style and amenities. The MSC Cruises fleet includes: MSC Magnifica, MSC Fantasia, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Melody, and MSC Rhapsody. Just a few of the ships’ amenities include: casinos, discos, gyms, spas, beauty salons, cinemas, libraries, jogging tracks, laundry services, and conference facilities. Guests can also find plenty of duty free shopping aboard MSC ships as well.

If you are interested in booking an MSC Cruise Lines vacation, booking online has several advantages. If you book early online, you can save hundreds of dollars. Booking early can cost you as little as $1,149 for an interior room (12-day cruise) up to $2,049 for a suite with balcony (12-day cruise). MSC Cruises features sailings ranging from 3 days up to 22 days. MSC Cruise Line features a wide range of Internet only specials as well. A good example is MSC Cruise Lines Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises. The seven night Caribbean cruise may cost as little as $75 per night, especially if you book off-season. Not only can you enjoy discounts of up to 50% on MSC Caribbean cruises, but kids under 17 sail free These discounts may be available through your local travel agent as well, so inquire within.

Oceania Cruises’ Singapore to Hong Kong cruise features 15 days aboard a luxury liner such as the 593.7-foot Oceania Nautica. Oceania Nautica can accommodate 684 guests and 400 crewmembers. Rooms feature butler services, Jacuzzi tubs, and 42 inch plasma TVs. All Oceania cruises feature fine dining options and upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. The Singapore to Hong Kong sails the South China Sea to Ko Samui, Thailand, Bangkhok, Sihanoukville, Cambodia, the Gulf of Thailand, Saigon, Vietnam, Hue/Da Nang, Hanoi, the Hainan Strait, Canton, China, and Hong Kong.

Prices for Oceania’s Singapore to Hong Kong cruises start at around $4,999 per guest. To book a Oceania Singapore to Hong Kong cruise visit the official Oceania website at www.oceaniacruises.com.

Costa Cruises’ Jewels of the Far East cruise offers seven nights aboard Costa Classica from Singapore to Malaysia. The ship will make stops in Kuantan, Malaysia, Bangkok. Thailand, and Ko Samui, Thailand. Shore excursions run the gamut from cultural tours to a day at the beach and lunch events.

Prices start at $829 per person for an inside room, $1,279 for an outside room, and $2,049 for a suite. To book a Costa Jewels of the Far East cruise visit the official Costa website at www.costacruise.com.

Silverseas’ Singapore to Dubai cruise features 15 days aboard a luxury vessel such as Silversea Silver Spirit. The Singapore to Dubai cruise stops in Pt. Kelang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, Phuket, Thailand, Colombo Sri Lanka, Cochin, India, Mumbai, India, Khasad, Oman, and Dubai, UAE. Prices vary depending on the type of suite. Owner’s Suites are the most expensive at around $62,095 (published fare) or $34,152 (Silver Savings fare). Vista Suites are the least expensive accommodations at $19,795 (published fare) or $10,887 (Silversea Savings fare). Other accommodations include Grand 2 Suite, Royal 2 Suite, Owner’s Suite 1, Grand Suite 1, Royal Suite 1, Silver Suite, Midship Veranda Suite, and Veranda Suite. Prices for these suites range fro, $21,995-$59,895. Silversea Savings rates are offered at 45% off the regular fares.

To book a Silversea Singapore to Dubai visit the official Silversea at www.Silversea.com.

If a luxury Singapore cruise is out of your price range, why not try a non-luxury Singapore cruise? Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean International and Holland America Line feature affordable Singapore cruises that last anywhere from several days up to 32 nights or more. Royal Caribbean International (RCI) offers a 6-night Singapore cruise starting at $645 per person, while Holland America Line (HAL) offers a 32-night Seattle to Signapore Cruise starting at $4,799. To book a Holland America cruise to Singapore, visit the official HAL website at www.hollandamerica.com. To book a Royal Caribbean International Spice of Southeast Asia Cruise, visit the official RCI website at www.royalcaribbean.com. For discount cruises you can also try any of the following discount booking search engines:

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com
Cruise411.com
Cruise.com