Luxury Cruises
Small ships capped at 200 to 750 guests: Regent, Seabourn, Silversea, Ritz-Carlton, Explora and Scenic, compared line by line.
Luxury cruising is a different product from the megaship business that shares its name. Guest counts run from 228 to 922, crew ratios hover around one-to-one, and the fare usually swallows flights, excursions, gratuities and the wine list.
Mediterranean distances are short enough that afternoons are spent ashore rather than at sea, which is the whole argument for the region. These guides compare the lines on the things that actually differ.
Luxury Cruises Guides
Ultimate Mediterranean Luxury Cruise Guide
Small-ship lines, the best itineraries from Monaco to the Dodecanese, and when to sail.
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Five-star beach resorts, private yacht charters, spa retreats and Michelin dining on the Balearics' grandest island.
SHA, Chenot Palace and Lanserhof compared: programmes, price points and who each suits best.
Uluwatu's legendary cliff belt, four must-stay sanctuaries, and everything you need to book with confidence.
Other Collections
Six more ways to travel well, each with its own run of guides.