Mediterranean - Western Cruises | Ocean Village, Ocean Village (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.2)
Part of the Carnival UK cruise P&O group, Ocean Village is aimed at the younger market (30-55 years of age), particularly first-timers who don’t fancy the ‘traditional’ image of cruising. (The company’s slogan is: ‘For people who don’t do cruises’).
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 | Oriana, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
One of the most popular ships among UK passengers, with a very British feel – regular passengers have said they feel like they are "coming home" when they board. Service is friendly and polite.
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 | Artemis, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
The ship has an informal atmosphere and is particularly geared to the British market. There are no inside staterooms, so prices are slightly higher than other ships in the fleet.
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 | Black Watch, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
The ship offers a lot of space for its passengers in public areas and offers a very comfortable cruise at good-value-for-money. Cabins include 67 with balcony.
The food is better than many ships of this standard and is tailored to the British clientele.
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 | Braemar, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
Braemar was built as Crown Dynasty for the now defunct Crown Cruise Lines, but has also sailed for Cunard as Crown Dynasty, Majestic Cruise Line as Crown Majesty and Norwegian Cruise Line as Norwegian Dynasty.
Fred. Olsen acquired the ship in 2001 and renamed it Braemar.
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 | Costa Concordia, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.4)
Costa Concordia launched in July 2006 as the ship of fitness and relaxation, being home to the first Samsara Spa and a giant wellness area on two decks. This is one of Costa's largest and longest ships in the fleet, able to carry 3,780 passengers (maximum).
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 | Costa Deliziosa, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: NaN)
Constructed by Fincantieri, Costa Deliziosa is due to launch in Feb 2010 as the new diamond of the Costa Cruise fleet, and as a sister ship to Costa Luminosa, which it will feature many of the same facilities as.
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 | Costa Europa, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.8)
Costa Europa was built in Helsinki, Finland, and joined the fleet in 2002. The ship was substantially upgraded in January 2006. After over 20 years sailing, the interior is a bit tired and facilities somewhat dated.
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 | Costa Fortuna, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.4)
The ship offers very comfortable Mediterranean cruises with a good range of facilities in an Art Deco setting.
The interiors were designed by American architect Joe Farcus and are dedicated to the legendary Italian liners which sailed between Italy and Americas.
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 | Costa Luminosa , Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
Costa Luminosa is the first of a new class of ship for Italian cruise line Costa Cruises. Unusually, instead of building bigger, like most lines, Costa has gone down in size with this one. It’s still a big ship, but it feels more manageable when you are walking around.
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 | Costa Serena, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.4)
Italy meets US kitsch on the Costa Serena, which is themed around astrology and the heavens and was designed by the same architect who dreams up the glitzy decor on sister company Carnival Cruise Line's ships. The interiors are inspired by the mythology of Ancient Rome.
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 | Costa Victoria, Costa Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.0)
Built in Bremerhaven, Germany in 1996, the ship is now over 20-years-old but has a good amount of outside areas and the interior is well furnished in an Italian-style, with something for everyone from the Planetarium to the Concorde Plaza.
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 | Crystal Symphony, Crystal Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.8)
Uncrowned, stylish and comfortable, Crystal Symphony offers an upmarket experience on a mid-size ship, carrying 1,000 passengers. Most passengers are American. Food is varied and of a high standard. Service is excellent and there are no on-board announcements.
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 | Insignia, Oceania Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.8)
Almost identical to Regatta, also part of the Oceania fleet, Insignia used to be part of the now-defunct Renaissance Cruises fleet of ships, before joining Oceania, a new entrant in the cruise market.
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 | Island Escape, Island Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 3.4)
A mass-market cruise, tailored to British tastes, originally launched to cater for a younger (35-45 years) age group. However, it attracts customers of all ages who want a low-cost cruise experience with few frills.
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 | Le Levant, Compagnie des Iles du Ponant (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
Another ship that is marketed mainly at French-speaking clientele, Le Levant carries only 90 passengers and has a private yacht feel about it.
It carries out some interesting itineraries, such as expeditions in the Amazon tributaries and the Great Lakes of the US and Canada.
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 | Le Ponant, Compagnie des Iles du Ponant (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.1)
With capacity for only 65 passengers, this three-mast sail-cruiser is an unusual sailing experience.
All cabins have outside view and the on-board ambience is sophisticated, yet relaxed.
Passengers rate the food, much of which is bought locally at ports of call.
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 | Minerva(S), Swan Hellenic Cruises Ltd (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Minerva sailed for Swan Hellenic originally between 1996 and 2003. After it left Swan, it was renamed a couple of times, ending up as Explorer II in winter, when it was used in Antarctica, and Alexander von Humboldt in summer, when it sailed around Europe.
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 | MS Eurodam, Holland America Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
Eurodam is the first of Holland America Line's new Signature-Class of ship, with capacity for just 100 more passengers than the previous Vista Class, but an extra portion of deck that has enabled the line to add a second speciality restaurant, a new bar and private cabanas on the
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 | MS Westerdam, Holland America Line (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
One of the newest ships in the fleet, a sister ship to Oosterdam, Noordam and Zuiderdam, Westerdam is aimed at a (slightly) younger audience.
Its children's facilities are an improvement on other ships in a bid to attract the family market.
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 | MSC Armonia, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
The ship was formerly Festival Cruises’ European Vision, but has been refurbished in the MSC modern style.
There are a good number of cabins with balconies and many have an outside view.
The food and wines, as expected are of good quality.
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 | MSC Lirica, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.1)
Launched in 2003, the decor is very Italian and is quite sumptuous within, with two restaurants.
Entertainment is not a strong point, but dining is good with typical Italian dishes.
The European outlook ensures service is good, although fairly relaxed.
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 | MSC Melody, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.1)
Although the outside decking is generous, it can be quite noisy.
There are kids’ clubs and the pool is on both the outside and inside. Dining is Italian in style, but the entertainment is not up to much.
The European outlook ensures service is good, although fairly relaxed.
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 | MSC Musica, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
MSC Musica combines traditional Italian service, style and cuisine associated with MSC Cruises, with some more innovative aspects that bring it into line with some of the better-known cruiselines on the market.
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 | MSC Opera, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
The Italian design and excellent quality finish give an expensive feel to this ship, There are many facilities not available with MSC’s older vessels, including a large Internet centre, shopping gallery with bar and upscale nightclub.
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 | MSC Orchestra, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
This is the MSC Cruises’ second Musica-class ship and while the décor is chic, the designs are definitely more daring – even a little tacky in places – as MSC follows the trend towards a brasher look so beloved of some rival lines.
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 | MSC Poesia, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.6)
MSC Cruises’ third Musica-class ship, MSC Poesia, meaning poetry, is elegant and stylish, with lots of brass and marble, and not too much to shock décor-wise, although the Zebra Lounge, with its black-and-white striped carpets, chairs and lamps, is rather extravagant.
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 | MSC Sinfonia, MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Highlights include the outside pool deck with hot tubs and bandstand.
Internally, the ship is well furnished and has a modern look. Quite a few of the cabins have balconies, but even the interior rooms are fairly roomy.
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 | MSC Splendida , MSC Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.5)
MSC Splendida is the second of a two-ship Fantasia-class series of vessels that features MSC Cruises’ VIP Yacht Club for cruisers who want all the facilities of a big ship but also a private area way from the crowds.
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 | MV Discovery, Shearings Holidays (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
One of the original “Love Boats”, of the US TV show Love Boat, this is an older ship that offers interesting itineraries for well-travelled people who would hate to be on board one of the mega-liners offered by mass-market cruise companies.
Expert lecturers are on board.
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| MV Discovery, Voyages of Discovery (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
One of the original “Love Boats”, of the US TV show Love Boat, this is an older ship that offers interesting itineraries for well-travelled people who would hate to be on board one of the mega-liners offered by mass-market cruise companies.
Expert lecturers are on board.
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 | Nautica , Oceania Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
Nautica started life as R Five, and was one of a series of eight sister ships built for Renaissance Cruises, which collapsed in 2001. The ship then cruised for Spanish cruise line Pullmantur as Blue Dream until 2004.
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 | Oceana, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.3)
A good value four-star product. Since it entered the P&O fleet, this ship has had its dining areas expanded, to cater for the British market. Passengers have rated the elegant dining room, although it can be noisy.
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 | Queen Victoria, Cunard (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.2)
Queen Victoria entered the Cunard fleet in December 2007. Cunard’s new Queen is elegant and stylish – rather what you would expect from a company that brands its vessels as Ocean Liners rather than cruise ships.
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 | Saga Ruby, Saga Holidays (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
Previously the Cunard Caronia, this classic-looking ship was built in 1973. It underwent a $17-million refit before becoming Saga’s second ship in 2005. Again, it offers some interesting and unusual itineraries. The European and Filipino staff are friendly and helpful.
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 | Seabourn Legend, Yachts of Seabourn (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.5)
Seabourn guarantees a luxurious cruise on board a small ship that delivers an intimate experience. Seabourn Legend is the newest of the line’s three ships (though still over 10 years old) and generally regarded as of a slightly higher standard.
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 | Silver Spirit , Silversea Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.4)
Silver Spirit is Silversea’s first new ship for eight years. The vessel is classic Silversea in look, feel and layout, although with a few art deco touches, but it’s about one-third larger than Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, which were previously its biggest ships.
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 | Silver Whisper, Silversea Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.3)
Elegant and spacious, ultra-all inclusive, Silversea offers an upmarket experience that is informal and flexible, rather than stuffy.
Sister ship to Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper holds about 100 more passengers the older vessels in the fleet, Silver Cloud and Silver Wind.
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 | Thomson Destiny, Thomson Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.9)
One of the attractions of sailing with Thomson is that the operator flies to the ship from so many regional airports. Thomson Destiny is the biggest ship in the fleet, although, like all Thomson ships, it does feel very crowded.
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 | Ventura, P&O Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.7)
There are a lot of exciting new things on board, such as the Circus skills training school, a video wall showing live footage of seven top city skylines in the Metropolis Bar and a big play area for kids.
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 | Wind Spirit, Windstar Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
Identical to Wind Star, Wind Spirit is an attractive ship with sails that are used when the weather allows. The on-board experience is casual and comfortable, although the ship is not particularly spacious.
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 | Wind Star, Windstar Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
A lovely looking ship, with sails that are utilised when the winds allow, the on-board experience is casual and comfortable, although the ship is not particularly spacious. There are no formal nights and passengers can sit where they like for meals.
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 | Wind Surf, Windstar Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.6)
Wind Surf is bigger than the other two ships in the fleet, and feels more spacious. Its seven sails are used when the wind allows. The on-board experience is casual and comfortable, there are no formal nights and passengers can sit where they like for meals.
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