Best luxury ships

If You Want Hip, Funky and Trendy ...
Try: Radisson Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Voyager

Seven Seas Voyager is a bit like a fabulous boutique hotel at sea. It's got theatrical -- and memorable -- restaurants, such as the oh-so-French Signatures, and the whimsical Latitudes. Stateroom accommodations are roomy -- there's a plethora of suites, which all come with butler service.

If You Want Casual Elegance ...
Try: Windstar's Wind Spirit, Wind Star or Wind Surf

This spiffy, "casually relaxed" sailing fleet of two identical 148-passenger, four-masted computer-operated sisters (the 312-passenger Wind Surf joined the line in 1998) is popular with a preppy, sporty, Docksiders-wearing crowd that wants to travel to out-of-the-way ports without sacrificing comfort and style.

If You Want Traditional Luxury ...
Try: Seabourn's Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend

While verandahs would greatly enhance the appeal (note that some cabins have French windows that open out but you cannot actually venture onto them), this polished fleet of 204-passenger luxury liners compensate for the lack of balconies with flawless service, dreamy cuisine with complimentary wine, plush staterooms, fascinating ports, and a farewell beach party drenched with caviar and champagne to complete the experience.

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