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So many luxury cruise lines include Key West in their Caribbean itineraries that it's no wonder the island is considered a mecca for excellent dining, drinking, and shopping.

A panel of cruising experts has highlighted the best ocean, river and luxury cruise lines.

iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn, has already replaced 60,000 workers with robots, and Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise line now uses a robotic bar, Shakr Makr, developed at MIT, to serve customers.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a luxury cruise line with a fleet that visits more than 375 destinations around the globe.

For years, the luxury cruise line's loyal clientele enjoyed a high - quality product on two beautiful but aging ships.

The luxury cruise line had previously offered one hour a day of access to standard suite guests, with unlimited service for higher suites....

However, those who prefer days at sea on a luxury cruise line... read more»

However, those who prefer days at sea on a luxury cruise line might not be aware that credit card points can be used toward those vacations as well.

Continuing innovative momentum, in 2016, Crystal will be the first large luxury cruise line to navigate the elusive Northwest Passage, while in 2018, the cruise line will expand its coveted World Cruise portfolio with four separate global itineraries.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises» Seven Seas Mariner has completed a major renovation project, marking the conclusion of the luxury cruise line's fleet - wide refurbishment program designed to bring the fleet's design and amenities in line with the new flagship, Seven Seas Explorer.

In the early 1990s, the Lefebvre family conceived and organized this unique, luxury cruise line, pledging to build and operate the highest quality ships in the ultra-luxury segment and to offer a product unlike any other.

Azamara Club Cruises, a world leading luxury cruise line owned by the Norwegian - American company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., has decided to commend those who share their passion for luxury travel with a new «luxury travel blogger of the month» award.

Read stories of our luxury cruise line about people, destination and events.

Not exact matches

Privately owned luxury line, Silversea, just announced an EPIC Legends of Cruising World Cruise that will truly satisfy your wanderlust by taking you to all seven continents.

New York Cruise Lines also operates World Yacht, a luxury special events and private charter business, as well as The BEAST Speedboat summer time thrill ride.

The fixtures and finishings are lovely and totally what you'd expect for a top - of - the - line, luxury cruise ship.

: w / Radius Arms Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 32 Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 35 Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.79 Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.59 Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Ratio -LRB-: 1), Overall: 19.0 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.2 Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.7 Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 39.4 Brake Type: Power Brake ABS System: 4 - Wheel Disc - Front (Yes or): Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or): Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.4 x 0.94 Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 0.39 + EXTERIOR 2 - tone paint (2000) Raised roof line (2000) Roof rails w / crossbars Protective rear bumper step pad Front / rear body - color bumpers Body - color lower body - side cladding Aerodynamic body - color body - side ground effects molding Front / rear splash guards Automatic - off multi-reflector halogen headlights Multi-reflector halogen fog lights w / stone shields Daytime running lights Dual body - color fold away pwr mirrors Variable intermittent windshield wipers Fixed intermittent rear window wiper / washer Front Tire Size: 225 / 60HR16 Rear Tire Size: 225 / 60HR16 Spare Tire Size: Compact Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5 Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5 Front Wheel Material: Aluminum Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum Wheelbase (in): 104.3 Length, Overall (in): 187.4 Width, Max w / o mirrors (in): 68.7 Height, Overall (in): 63.3 Track Width, Front (in): 57.9 Track Width, Rear (in): 57.7 Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.3 Rear Door Opening Height (in): 30.2 Rear Door Opening Width (in): 43.3 Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 74.9 Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 43.5 Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 47.2 Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 42.3 Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 33.2 Liftover Height (in): 25.2 Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft3): 68.6 Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft3): 34.3 + INTERIOR Reclining front bucket seats w / height adjustable head restraints 6 - way pwr driver seat Driver seat height adjustment (2000) Driver seat adjustable lumbar support Moquette cloth seat trim 60/40 split fold down rear bench seat Rear seat headrests on all seating positions Front / rear carpeted floor mats Tilt adjustable steering column Instrumentation - inc: digital dual - mode trip odometer, ambient temp gauge Tell - tale door ajar graphic display (2000) Pwr windows w / driver - side one - touch down feature Pwr door locks Remote keyless entry Cruise control Air conditioning Rear seat heat ducts Rear window defroster w / timer Electronic AM / FM stereo w / cassette - inc: (4) speakers, clock, weatherband Front 12 - volt pwr outlet & ashtray Woodgrain patterned dash 2 front / 2 rear cupholders Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Overhead console - inc: sunglass holder Lighting - inc: overhead map, glove box, cargo area, trunk Front seatback net pockets Cargo area 12 - volt pwr outlet Cargo area hooks Cargo area / trunk multibox storage tray Rubber cargo tray / mat Cargo area security cover Passenger Capacity: 5 Passenger Volume (ft3): 95.9 Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 6.5 Front Head Room (in): 38.5 Front Leg Room (in): 43.3 Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.9 Front Hip Room (in): 51.3 Second Head Room (in): 37.2 Second Leg Room (in): 34.3 Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.6 Second Hip Room (in): 51.9 + SAFETY 4 - wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) Driver & front passenger airbags (SRS) w / passenger dual stage deployment 3 - point seatbelts on all seating positions Height adjustable shoulder belts on front seating positions Child safety rear door locks Uniform child safety seat anchorage system Energy - absorbing collapsible steering column Front / rear 5 - mph impact - absorbing bumpers Side - impact door beams Daytime running lights + EPA Fuel Economy & Specification EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 22 EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27 Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD - Spare Wheel Material: - TBD - Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9 Additional Photos Buyer Resources Contact Ebay Sales Department: for more information Toll - Free: [phone] Request More Info Vehicle Condition Service History 113,287 Miles No Known Mechanical Problems Options & Features Ext / Int Color GRAYwith Interior Luxury Features Air ConditioningClimate Control SystemCruise ControlWood Trim Power Equipment Power Driver's SeatPower MirrorsPower SteeringPower Windows Safety Features All Wheel DriveChild Proof Door LocksDriver's Air BagFog LightsKeyless EntryPassenger Air BagRear Defogger Interior Carpeted Floor MatsClockCup HoldersOverhead ConsoleVanity Mirrors Exterior Body Side MoldingsOff Road TiresRear WipersRoof Rack Audio / Video AM / FMCassette Financing Information Contact us today for more information, or fill out our Online Credit Application to begin the pre-approval process today.

M SPORT PACKAGE - inc: M Sport Exhaust System Without Lines Designation Outside Shadowline Exterior Trim Aerodynamic Kit Anthracite Headliner Wheels: 19 x 8.5 M Double - Spoke Style 647M Fineline Black Wood Trim M Sport Package (337), TRANSMISSION: SPORT AUTOMATIC (STD), PANORAMIC SKY LOUNGE LED ROOF, PARKING ASSISTANCE PACKAGE - inc: Surround View Cameras Parking Assistant, LUXURY REAR SEATING PACKAGE - inc: Rear Ventilated Seats Rear Massaging Seats Heated Steering Wheel w / Fr & Rr Seats & Armrests 7 Touch Command Tablet Rear Comfort Seats, BOWERS & WILKINS DIAMOND SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM, DRIVER ASSISTANCE PLUS PACKAGE - inc: evasion aid and front cross-traffic alert Active Driving Assistant Plus Active Cruise Control w / Stop & Go Traffic Jam Assistant Active Lane Keeping Assistant side collision avoidance, EXECUTIVE PACKAGE - inc: Front Ventilated Seats Instrument Panel w / Nappa Leather Finish Power Rear Sunshade & Rear Side Window Shades Front Massaging Seats Ceramic Controls, Turbocharged, All Wheel Drive, Air Suspension, Active Suspension, Power Steering, ABS, 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Aluminum Wheels, Tires - Front Performance, Tires - Rear Performance, Sun / Moonroof, Generic Sun / Moonroof, Dual Moonroof, Heated Mirrors, Power Mirror (s), Power Folding Mirrors, Rear Defrost, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Rain Sensing Wipers, Daytime Running Lights, Automatic Headlights, Headlights - Auto - Leveling, AM / FM Stereo, CD Player, Satellite Radio, HD Radio, MP3 Player, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Auxiliary Audio Input, Hard Disk Drive Media Storage, Premium Sound System, Bluetooth Connection, Bucket Seats, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Mirror Memory, Driver Adjustable Lumbar, Seat Memory, Heated Front Seat (s), Passenger Adjustable Lumbar, Pass - Through Rear Seat, Rear Bench Seat, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Trip Computer, Power Windows, WiFi Hotspot, Leather Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Keyless Start, Hands - Free Liftgate, Universal Garage Door Opener, Cruise Control, Climate Control, Multi-Zone A / C, Rear A / C, Woodgrain Interior Trim, Leather Seats, Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Driver Vanity Mirror, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror, Floor Mats, Smart Device Integration, Navigation System, Heads - Up Display, Security System, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Telematics, Rear Parking Aid, Blind Spot Monitor, Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Knee Air Bag, Child Safety Locks, Back - Up Camera

KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: Leather Seats, Navigation, All Wheel Drive OPTION PACKAGES: LUXURY REAR SEATING PACKAGE Rear Ventilated Seats, Rear Massaging Seats, Heated Steering Wheel w / Fr & Rr Seats & Armrests, 7 Touch Command Tablet, Rear Comfort Seats, BOWERS & WILKINS DIAMOND SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM, EXECUTIVE PACKAGE Front Ventilated Seats, Instrument Panel w / Nappa Leather Finish, Power Rear Sunshade & Rear Side Window Shades, Front Massaging Seats, Ceramic Controls, M SPORT PACKAGE M Sport Exhaust System, Without Lines Designation Outside, Shadowline Exterior Trim, Aerodynamic Kit, Anthracite Headliner, Wheels: 19 x 8.5 M Double - Spoke Style 647M, Fineline Black Wood Trim, M Sport Package (337), DRIVER ASSISTANCE PLUS PACKAGE evasion aid and front cross-traffic alert, Active Driving Assistant Plus, Active Cruise Control w / Stop & Go, Traffic Jam Assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assistant, side collision avoidance, PANORAMIC SKY LOUNGE LED ROOF, TRANSMISSION: SPORT AUTOMATIC (STD).

Pros: — Drop dead gorgeous on the outside — Serene and very lux on the inside — Major oomph in the V6, on regular gas no less — Decent fuel economy, 22 in mixed driving, high 20s pure freeway — Love love love the smart cruise — it starts and stops by itself in heavy traffic — Auto Hold is a cool feature — Autonomous Emergency Braking (see below), blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert — Comfy and very adjustable driver's seat with ventilated leather — Great color flat screen display and pleasing instrument cluster with nice switches on the steering wheel — Composed ride and predictable steering — Real - time traffic on the nav, essential for SoCal driving — Very good (though not great) Lexicon sound system — Big trunk Cons: — Ugly front grille — Autonomous Emergency Braking alerts too late — Horrible voice recognition — Wimpy steering wheel, should be thicker — Confusing controls and odd layout — Hyundai service department — it's not exactly a luxury experience — A new car should not have a fuel line / fuel pump failure at 225 miles!

The Advantage, Sport Line and Luxury Line variants also feature two - zone automatic climate control, Park Distance Control at the rear, front foglamps, cruise control with braking function and a multifunction steering wheel.

Bluetooth handfree system with telephone integration, Cruise control, Front and rear parking aids, HDD premium satellite navigation system with Off road interface and voice control, PAS, Service indicator, Stop / start button, Tyre pressure monitor, Audio controls mounted on steering wheel, Digital radio (DAB), Ipod connection, Body colour tailgate handle, Body coloured door mirrors, Body coloured front bumper, Electric windows - one touch lowering driver side, Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors, Glazed tailgate, Heated front screen and washer jets, High mounted stop lamp, Oberon door handles, Privacy glass rear, Titan finish on air intake grille, 2 piece full length rubber mat in rear, 4 Lashing points, 9 mm plywood floor, Auto climate control, Cargo area lining, Full height bulkhead with grille, Height adjustable drivers seat, Height adjustable front headrests, Leather upholstery, Meteor door inserts and centre console surround, Noble plate finish, Reach and rake adjustable steering column, Bright pack - Discovery, Commercial convenience pack - Discovery, Commercial luxury pack - Discovery, Driver and passenger airbag, Immobiliser, Locking wheel nuts, Perimeter and volumetric alarm, Remote central locking, Superlocking, ABS and EBA, Active roll mitigation, Dynamic stability control, Electronic air suspension with terrain response and trip computer, Electronic park brake, Hill Descent Control, Hill start assist, Misfuelling device, Particulate filter (DPF), Rear 12v plug

Standard equipment highlights Luxury Line with Chrome Line exterior (optional M Sport Package) LED Headlights 18 - inch BMW light alloy wheels Comfort Access Dakota leather upholstery with Sensatec instrument panel Electric seat adjustment for driver and front passenger Electrically - adjustable steering column Navigation system Professional with 10.25 - inch Touch Control Display Wireless smartphone charging HiFi Loudspeaker system with 12 speakers and DAB + digital radio BMW Head - Up display Driving Assistant Plus, including Active Cruise with Stop & Go function, front Cross traffic warning, crossroads warning and Lane Keeping Assistant Parking Assistant Plus, including Parking Assistant with Active Park Distance Control to front and rear, Surround View and Panorama View Speed limiter and Speed limit info Airbags including front, full - length sides and head protection integrated in sides and headliner BMW ConnectedDrive with access to BMW Online and BMW Apps for seamless third - party app integration (for example, Spotify).

Advanced Parking Guidance (APG), Fire Extinguisher, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Reversing Camera, Comfort Front Headrests, Parktronic (PTS), Designo Alcantara Roof Lining, Walnut Wood Trim, Ambient Lighting, Exclusive Aniline Leather, Folding Rear Working Table / Passenger Seat Upgrade, Electric Panoramic Glass Sunroof, Designo Metallic Paint, Keyless - Go, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Working Table - Drivers Seat, Wood & Leather Trimmed Steering Wheel, Sunblind for Rear Side Windows, Rear Seat Entertainment (2 Screens and DVD Drive), Memory for Rear Seats, Exclusive Passion Leather Upholstery, Distronic Plus - Radar Assisted Cruise Control, 2nd Fixed Handset in Rear Armrest, Siemens Mobile Hands Free Facility and Ariel, Luxury Automatic Climate Control - Rear, Electric Rear Roller Blind, Distronic Plus Radar Assisted Cruise Control (L), TV Tuner - Digital and Analogue Reception, Electric Rear Seats, Linguatronic - Voice Activation, Electric Rear Individual Seats, Folding Rear Working Table - Passenger Seat, Central Door Locking - Remote, Deadlocks, Immobiliser, Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes, Power - Assisted Steering, Front Fog Lights, Head Restraints - Front / Rear, Electronic Stability Programme, Traction Control System, Air Bag Driver, Air Bag Passenger, Air Bag Side - Front Side / Front & Rear Curtain, Centre Rear Seat Belt, Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage Point, Third Brake Light, Tyre Pressure Control, Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners - Front / Rear, Parking Aid - Front / Rear, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Exterior Lighting - Xenon Headlights, Cruise Control, Computer - Driver Information System, Adjustable Steering Column / Wheel - Electric Rake / Reach, Satellite Navigation, Electric Windows - Front / Rear, In Car Entertainment - Radio / CD / MP3 / DVD, Mirrors Internal - Automatic Dipping Rear View, Armrest - Front / Rear, Seats Electric - Driver / Passenger, Seat Lumbar Support - Driver / Passenger Electric, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio / Cruise Control / Telephone, Seating Capacity - Five Seats, Power Socket - Front / Rear, Upholstery Leather, Climate Control, Adjustable Steering Column / Wheel - Memory Rake / Reach, Cup Holder, Tinted Glass, Steering Wheel Leather, Mirrors Internal - Automatic Dimming Rear View, Seats Heated - Driver / Passenger / Rear, Seat Height Adjustment - Driver / Passenger, External Temperature Display, Load Anchorage Points, Rain Sensor, Trip Computer, Seats Electric - Memory Driver / Passenger, Body Coloured Bumpers, Side Protection Mouldings, Mirrors Exter

18» alloy wheels (4)- 5 - twin - spoke design, Auto dimming rear - view and driver's exterior mirror, COC document EU6 without registration certificate part II, Right - hand drive, Floor mats velour, Leather - Black, SE Line, Remote Online, Communication module for use of the Mercedes connect me services, Reversing camera with guidance lines, Parktronic with Active Park Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, Leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift, Double cup holder - front, Mercedes - Benz emergency call system, 7G - Tronic automatic with tipfunction & speedtronic cruise control, Touchpad, Instrument cluster with mileage reading, Particle filter, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Sump shield, Traffic Sign Assist, Roof liner fabric black, COMAND Online, DAB digital radio tuner, Anti-theft warning system and immobiliser, Luxury automatic climate control, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, LED Intelligent Ligh System - high - performance headlamps, Vehicle freight packaging without tie - down loops, Trim - Brown Eucalyptus wood, gloss, single - disc changer, Heated rear seats, Front seats - heated, MAGIC VISION CONTROL, ambient lighting, Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection, Enhanced anti-theft protection, EU6 emissions standard, Identification label under windshield, ECO start / stop function, TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor, Live Traffic Information, Adaptive brake lights, LED Intelligent Light System, Parking Package, Anti-Theft Protection Package, Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster, Automatic deactivation of front passenger airbag, Active Bonnet, Diesel Emission control BlueTEC (SCR), AdBlue ® reservoir with larger capacity, Iridium Silver Metallic

The top - of - the line touring model — marketed to rival some near - luxury sedans — is equipped with a V6 engine, 6 - speed automatic transmission, navigation, LED headlights, leather seating and adaptive cruise control and will carry a sticker price of $ 34,220, Honda said.

Cruise lines available for booking through this program usually are boutique lines and high - end luxury offers.

Credits tend to be $ 150 — $ 500 per room, and the cruise lines offered tend to be higher - end luxury and boutique lines around the world.

Also, earn 1 mile per $ 1 spent when booking through Luxury Cruise Portfolio, which includes brands such as Windstar Cruises and Holland America Line.

Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor - in - Chief of Cruise Critic, talks about some of the new luxury yacht products and innovations in cruising, and the cruise lines» focus on making sure that the passenger experience is an exciting one — regardless of what ship you are on or where you're saCruise Critic, talks about some of the new luxury yacht products and innovations in cruising, and the cruise lines» focus on making sure that the passenger experience is an exciting one — regardless of what ship you are on or where you're sacruise lines» focus on making sure that the passenger experience is an exciting one — regardless of what ship you are on or where you're sailing.

A new level of luxury awaits you with Regent, a cruise line committed to the highest levels of luxury through personalised service.

Now cruise lines explore the world with a little more luxury.

We offer a unique skill set to hoteliers, destinations, cruise lines and other brands interested in reaching an engaged target audience of luxury adventure travel enthusiasts.

While adventure cruises on small ships remain too pricey for many mainstream tourists, a growing number of lines are betting that aging boomers will be eager to marry luxury with discovery....

You'll be able to select your luxury cruise from a number of preselected itineraries and dates on cruise lines known for high standards of luxury and service.

Winners in other categories included Ultra-luxury Cruise Line of the Year — Silversea, Premium Airline of the Year — Singapore Airlines, Luxury Hotel Company of the Year — Belmond

Combining classic cruise line features with contemporary style, P&O Arcadia gives you the chance to experience luxury treatment on board a stunning adults - only ship.

I like that mid-range cruise lines are adding more luxury rooms and areas for those who want to pay for upgraded service.

Many luxury river cruise lines (e.g., AmaWaterways and Uniworld) provide complimentary bikes for guest use.

Silversea Expeditions, the luxury expedition cruise line, will be operating a series of four unique Shackleton Centenary Voyages to Antarctica in 2015 and 2016 to mark the 100 - year anniversary of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition.

Like ocean cruise lines, river cruise lines differ in style and degrees of luxury.

In 2017, Viking became the first cruise line to win both rivers and oceans categories in the prestigious luxury trade awards: Best Luxury River Cruise Company (for the fourth time) and Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Company (for the first cruise line to win both rivers and oceans categories in the prestigious luxury trade awards: Best Luxury River Cruise Company (for the fourth time) and Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Company (for the first luxury trade awards: Best Luxury River Cruise Company (for the fourth time) and Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Company (for the first Luxury River Cruise Company (for the fourth time) and Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Company (for the first Cruise Company (for the fourth time) and Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Company (for the first Luxury Ocean Cruise Company (for the first Cruise Company (for the first time).

This three day exclusive event is a great opportunity for buyers to engage and create business opportunities with 30 - 40 leading worldwide suppliers who represent the best companies in luxury travel around the globe; these include airlines, hotels, private jet and yacht charters, cruise lines and destinations such as Latin Trails, Pure Travel Group, Cuenca Municipal Tourism Board and Stella Maris Luxury luxury travel around the globe; these include airlines, hotels, private jet and yacht charters, cruise lines and destinations such as Latin Trails, Pure Travel Group, Cuenca Municipal Tourism Board and Stella Maris Luxury Luxury Yacht.

Privately owned luxury line, Silversea, just announced an EPIC Legends of Cruising World Cruise that will truly satisfy your wanderlust by taking you to all seven continents.

With a fleet of luxury cruisers that parallel those of the very best hotels and luxury resorts, the line has positioned itself at the very forefront of Yangtze River cruising.

Luxury line Crystal Cruises has been making a big play for multigenerational family groups, with its dedicated play areas and kids» programming — especially during holidays and the summer school break.

AmaWaterways, a luxury river cruise line that has grown to include 21 ships, recently announced it was waiving the onerous singles supplement on 2018 Europe, Asia and Africa itineraries.

Aqua Expeditions, one of the world's leading luxury river cruise lines, has announced its 2018 special themed cruises after the extraordinary success of the programs in 2017.

Since founding her luxury - cruise - focused agency some 36 years ago, Turpin has taken more than 180 ocean voyages, giving her a strong understanding of the crucial differences among ships and lines.

Ponant, a French - based luxury expedition cruise line, is building four new 184 - passenger expedition ships.