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1 month ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Janice Wald Henderson |Julie Kessler |Dana Freeman |Skye Sherman
#6Discovery PrincessPrincess Cruises#6 in Best Cruises from Los Angeles (tie)Read More »One of the newest ships in the Princess fleet, Discovery Princess launched in March 2022. The ship is equipped with Princess Cruises' signature MedallionClass technology, which allows cruisers access to Wi-Fi, touchless experiences (such as contactless payment) and food and beverage delivery anywhere on the ship. Discovery Princess holds 3,660 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,346 crew members.
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1 month ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Janice Wald Henderson |Julie Kessler |Dana Freeman
#1Silver DawnSilversea Cruises#1 in Best Cruises from BrisbaneRead More »One of the newest ships within the Silversea Cruises fleet, Silver Dawn debuted in April 2022. Similar in size to its sister ships, Silver Muse and Silver Moon, Silver Dawn can accommodate 596 guests (at double occupancy) and 411 crew members. Dawn is the first ship within the fleet to offer Otium, a new wellness concept that will eventually be implemented across all of Silversea's ships.
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1 month ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Gwen Pratesi |Julie Kessler |Dana Freeman
#7Seabourn QuestSeabourn Cruise Line#7 in Best Cruises to the Pacific (tie)Read More »Seabourn Quest, which launched in June 2011, is one of the smaller ships in Seabourn's fleet. It fits 458 passengers (at double occupancy) and about one crew member for every cruiser. It is virtually identical to the Seabourn Sojourn. Seabourn Quest differs from the line's newer ships in terms of accommodations, as it offers some ocean-view suites with porthole windows instead of verandas.
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1 month ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Janice Wald Henderson |Julie Kessler |Holly Johnson
#5VistaOceania Cruises#5 in Best Cruises from New YorkRead More »Debuted in May 2023, Oceania Cruises' first new ship in more than a decade holds 1,200 passengers (at double occupancy) and 800 crew members. Vista is the inaugural ship in Oceania's Allura Class, featuring top-of-the-line amenities like a culinary center, an artist loft and an extensive library, along with facilities like a pool, a casino, a spa and a fitness center.
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2 months ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Janice Wald Henderson |Julie Kessler |Megan duBois
#3VistaOceania Cruises#3 in Best Cruises from SouthamptonRead More »Debuted in May 2023, Oceania Cruises' first new ship in more than a decade holds 1,200 passengers (at double occupancy) and 800 crew members. Vista is the inaugural ship in Oceania's Allura Class, featuring top-of-the-line amenities like a culinary center, an artist loft and an extensive library, along with facilities like a pool, a casino, a spa and a fitness center.
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2 months ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Gwen Pratesi |Megan duBois |Julie Kessler
#9Seabourn QuestSeabourn Cruise Line#9 in Best Cruises from Vancouver (tie)Read More »Seabourn Quest, which launched in June 2011, is one of the smaller ships in Seabourn's fleet. It fits 458 passengers (at double occupancy) and about one crew member for every cruiser. It is virtually identical to the Seabourn Sojourn. Seabourn Quest differs from the line's newer ships in terms of accommodations, as it offers some ocean-view suites with porthole windows instead of verandas.
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2 months ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Gwen Pratesi |Julie Kessler |Leilani Osmundson
#4Discovery PrincessPrincess Cruises#4 in Best Cruises from SeattleRead More »One of the newest ships in the Princess fleet, Discovery Princess launched in March 2022. The ship is equipped with Princess Cruises' signature MedallionClass technology, which allows cruisers access to Wi-Fi, touchless experiences (such as contactless payment) and food and beverage delivery anywhere on the ship. Discovery Princess holds 3,660 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,346 crew members.
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2 months ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Megan duBois |Julie Kessler |Jill Schildhouse |Leilani Osmundson
#2VistaOceania Cruises#2 in Best Cruises from San DiegoRead More »Debuted in May 2023, Oceania Cruises' first new ship in more than a decade holds 1,200 passengers (at double occupancy) and 800 crew members. Vista is the inaugural ship in Oceania's Allura Class, featuring top-of-the-line amenities like a culinary center, an artist loft and an extensive library, along with facilities like a pool, a casino, a spa and a fitness center.
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2 months ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Janice Wald Henderson |Julie Kessler |Gwen Pratesi
#4Silver RaySilversea Cruises#4 in Best Silversea CruisesRead More »Silver Ray, Silversea Cruises' second Nova class ship, debuted in the summer of 2024. Nearly identical to its sister ship, Silver Nova, the new ultra-luxury vessel features an innovative asymmetrical design and unprecedented use of glass, creating light-filled spaces and uninterrupted ocean views. Silver Ray accommodates 728 guests (at double occupancy) and 544 crew, offering a nearly 1-to-1 crew-to-staff ratio.
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2 months ago | 
travel.usnews.com | Julie Kessler |Jill Schildhouse |Skye Sherman
#2Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line#2 in Best Cruises for Singles (tie)Read More »One of Holland America Line's newest cruise ships, Nieuw Statendam, launched in December 2018. This 2,666-passenger ship (at double occupancy) is the second in the line's contemporary Pinnacle Class collection. Like its sister ship, Koningsdam, this vessel emphasizes elegant, eye-catching design. The ship carries 3,170 passengers at maximum capacity and 1,036 crew members.
