Niche / Specialty Cruise Lines
Niche and specialty cruises offer guests a cruise vacation with a distinct expertise and focus. Most niche/specialty cruise lines are destination experts and provide guests with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture that they are visiting. Cruise lines in the specialty segment feature expertise to destinations like Antarctica, Hawaii, Europe, the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands, South America, the Orient, Asia and Scandinavia. Niche and specialty cruises which also include "soft-adventure" vacations will often feature the following to provide their guests with an enrichment experience as well as a vacation:
- Destination-rich cultural itineraries
- Enrichment seminars by distinguished guest experts
- Naturalists, geologists or licensed guides
- Regional cuisine
- Continental atmosphere with multinational guests
These cruise vacations emphasize destination and discovery and have a broad
appeal to experienced travelers. Niche and specialty cruises are a great value
and a convenient and comfortable way to see the world. Types of ships,
accommodations and amenities vary by cruise line. Cruise fares range from less
than $200 per person, per day, to $400 but will vary based on season and
itinerary.
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Cruise West
Destination-based expedition cruise line that takes passengers up close and personal by accommodating typically less than 100 people on each guided exploration. |
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Delta Queen Steamboat Company
Offers the only genuine, overnight paddlewheelers plying America's rivers, for a journey brimming with fun, discovery and all-American heritage. |
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Orient Line
Offers exclusive cruise and tour itineraries to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean and also provides one of the only opportunities to visit the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. |
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Star Clippers
State-of-the-art tall-ships offering the ultimate experience for sailors by balancing grandeur, adventure and the tradition of sailing with the luxurious accommodations and service. |
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Uniworld River Cruises
There are many ways to travel through Europe, but none can compare to the sheer luxury, comfort, and convenience of a Uniworld Grand River Cruise. Uniworld is America's leader in river cruise and river cruise tour programs to Europe, Russia and China. |
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Viking River Cruises
Transports guests back in time along the world grandest rivers to the grandest cities, medieval towns and charming villages in the interior of Europe, Russia and China. |
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Windstar Cruises
Extra-ordinary cruise gives guests the chic feel of a chartered sailboat by offering attentive service, superb dining and the romance in the Med, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. |
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