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Planning a maiden cruise can be overwhelming, given the sheer variety of ships and itineraries, but a new guide helps narrow down the top choices, ensuring there is a perfect vessel for everyone, whether celebrating a honeymoon or enjoying a break with friends.
For those who demand the absolute peak of opulence, lines like Silversea and Crystal Cruises offer superlative service, with the latter seeing 80 per cent of its original crew return after its 2023 revival, ensuring intuitive service where butlers remember your favourite canapés.
Silversea, the epitome of ultra-luxury with Italian flair, features spacious all-suite accommodation, world-class expedition leaders on its four dedicated expedition ships, and generous inclusions like all dining, most excursions, and butler service.
Active families, especially those travelling with children, should look no further than Royal Caribbean, whose contemporary ships are packed with high-octane thrills like ziplining, surf simulators, and state-of-the-art production shows, alongside serene adults-only spaces.
Meanwhile, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 remains the premier choice for wish-list transatlantic crossings, providing a city at sea experience with black-tie balls, elegant lounges, and Cunard’s famous afternoon tea.
Conversely, Saga focuses on the over-50s solo traveller, allocating over 20 per cent of its smart modern cabins to singles, hosting singles mingles, and even providing a chauffeur service between home and port, with everything from drinks to shore excursions and travel insurance included in the price.