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TOP 10
CRUISE SHIPS »
Top 10 best
cruise ships rated by the LoveToKnow editors. |
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Brilliance of the Seas
The Brilliance of the Seas is a luxury
cruise ship owned by Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines. Some of the features on this ship are a rock
climbing wall, day spa and fitness center and a golf simulator. The ships
cost was $350 million. It is 962 feet long, has 12 decks and can carry 2,500
passengers and 850 crew members. The ship features a glass Centrum that
takes up 10 decks. It offers 817 state rooms with an ocean view and 577 with
balconies. |
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Carnival Dream
Part of the Carnival
Cruises lineup, the Carnival Dream is estimated to have cost about $750
million to build. She weighs in at 130,000 tons and is the largest ship that
Carnival has built as of 2010. Her sister ship is the Carnival Magic, which
should enter service some time in 2011. The ship actually has an onboard
water park with water slides. The ship is 1,004 feet long and boasts 14
decks. It can hold 3,600 passengers and 1,350 crew members. |
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The Clipper Odyssey
Although this ship is on the small side, it
is the utmost in luxury. The ship can carry about 110 passengers. Every
cabin has an ocean view and a sitting area. Other features on the ship are a
dining room, library, pool, gym, lounge and gift shop. The ship goes to
places like Alaska, The Bering Sea, Fiji, Andaman Sea and Dubai. The cruises
are run by Zegrahm & Eco Expeditions. If you enjoy a small, intimate group and
being pampered then this cruise ship is for you. |
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The Emerald Princess
This Princess Cruise ship cost around
$500 million to build. It weighs 113,000 tons, is 951 feet long and has 15
passenger decks. This ship is known for its classic beauty. It features a
sunny atrium as a focal point. Passengers who stay in the luxury suites
enjoy little luxuries like fresh flowers, 24-hour room service and laundry
and dry cleaning. View some of the staterooms, including 900 suites with balconies. |
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MS Eurodam
The MS Eurodam is part of the Holland America Line. The ship is 935 feet long and has 11 passenger
decks. It can hold 2,104 passengers and 929 crew members. The Eurodam has staterooms on the top two decks, which provides amazing
views and access to the spa area. The Holland America line goes to many
different countries, including Australia, Tahiti and Mexico. Not sure where
to go? Take an online virtual tour of the different cruises. |
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MSC Fantasia
The Fantasia belongs to MSC Cruises and is the largest passenger ship ever built for a European
owner. She is 1,093 feet long, 18 decks tall (13 passenger decks) and weighs
135,000 tons. The spa area of this luxury ship takes up 16,000 square feet.
You'll find several restaurants, including a main dining area that takes up
two levels. The ship also has a show lounge, library, night club, shopping
area, casino and card room. |
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Oasis of the Seas
The Oasis of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean
ship and is amazing in many different ways. It is 1,181 feet long and offers
16 passenger decks. The ship will hold up to 6,296 passengers and 2,165 crew
members. The ship has luxury suites with 1,600 square feet and lofts. The
ship has a zip line, mini golf course, casino, several bars, lounges and
night clubs, sports areas and four swimming pools. View pictures of this
amazing ship in the video and image galleries. |
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The Pearl
The Pearl is part of Norwegian Cruise Lines' fleet.
The Pearl is 965 feet long and has 15 decks. It holds 2,394 passengers and
1,100 crew members. The ship features the first at-sea bowling alley and 10
restaurants with a free style dining method. It also boasts 11 different
bars and lounges, a rock climbing wall and two swimming pools. Read through
the Questions and Answers to learn things like whether there are hairdryers
in the staterooms and where you can find popcorn on the ship. |
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The Queen Mary 2
Learn more about the Queen Mary 2 and her
voyages around the world. The ship is owned by Cunard. Travel Weekly reader surveys voted the QM2 as the Best Luxury Cruise Ship. The ship is
1,132 feet long and 17 decks (13 passenger decks). It holds 3,056 passengers
and 1,253 crew members. There are over 5,000 works of art sprinkled around
the ship from artists from around the world. Check out the photo gallery to view http://cf.ltkcdn.net/www/top10 of this beautiful ship. |
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The Wind Surf
Part of Windstar Cruises, the Wind Surf offers
luxury to 312 guests at a time. There are 154 staterooms, 31 suites with
ocean views and 123 rooms with an ocean view. Learn about onboard activities such as spa services, dining, casino, library and
fitness center. You can view deck plans online that lay out a clear view of
how the ship is set up and what features and amenities are available. There
are many luxury services as well, such as freestyle dining. |
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