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Seabourn Cruises (Europe, Caribbean)
One of the major benefits of a small ship is the ability to reach destinations larger ships simply can't. Seabourn definitely takes advantage of its size, offering unique itineraries to locales like the coastal village of Le Lavandou on the French Rivera or the Corinth Canal in Greece. Guests are pampered from the start on the line's three 208-passenger ships, with cuisine created by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer, all-suite accommodations, liberally flowing champagne, designer soaps, and cold towels awaiting you pier-side when you return from explorations. The ships have spas, nightly shows with professional singers, and retractable water platforms for swimming, sailing, windsurfing, and waterskiing. Tip: At some ports you can request a personal shopper, who will take you in a chauffeured car to all of the best boutiques, designer and craftsman studios, and art galleries. Details: The line particularly excels in Europe, where it sails in spring, summer, and fall; in winter the yachts traverse the Caribbean. Weeklong Greek cruises from $4,275 per person. Contact: Seabourn
