Norwegian Fjords Cruises | 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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 | 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 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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 | 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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 | 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 Bremen, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (Passenger/crew ratio: 1.7)
This smallish ship is popular with the German market and operates expedition-type cruises to relatively untouched parts of the world, such as Antarctica. There are on-board experts who give lectures about the destinations visited.
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 | MS Nordkapp, Hurtigruten Ltd (Passenger/crew ratio: NaN)
Nordkapp is one of Norwegian Coastal Voyage’s midsize ships, operating six, seven and 11-day itineraries out of Bergen in the summer and wildlife expedition cruises in Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia, down to Cape Horn and Antarctica in the winter.
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 | MS Nordstjernen, Hurtigruten Ltd (Passenger/crew ratio: NaN)
This is one of Hurtigruten's traditional ships, built in 1956, with capacity for 164 passengers.
Part working ship, part cruiser, the vessel sails the coast of Norway during the winter, delivering supplies and ferrying passengers and cars.
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 | MS Polarlys, Hurtigruten Ltd (Passenger/crew ratio: 12.3)
The Polarlys is one of the so-called new generation Hurtigruten ships cruising the Norwegian coast between Bergen and Kirkenes.
The ship has a modern feel with lots of brass and wood, and a collection of Norwegian contemporary art.
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 | MS Vesteralen, Hurtigruten Ltd (Passenger/crew ratio: NaN)
MS Vesteralen was built in 1983 and has since been modernised in 1988 and 1995. Its latest refit included updating the bright and cheerful public areas. The vessel features works of artists from northern Norway.
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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 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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 | 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 Polar Star, Hurtigruten Ltd (Passenger/crew ratio: 2.0)
The Polar Star is one of Hurtigruten’s Arctic expedition ships, operating in Spitsbergen in the summer. It has an Ice A* ice-strengthened hull and carries a fleet of zodiacs for excursions ashore in the polar regions.
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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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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