Cruise Romance
Cruise
Diva Selects the Most Romantic Ships at Sea
by
Linda Coffman
Ask six couples what the most
romantic aspect of a cruise is and you are likely to get a dozen
different responses. To some, it could be the freedom to relax and
enjoy one another's company. Or maybe it's the joy of getting away
from home, work, and responsibility for a few cherished days.
One thing is certainly true—many
couples consider a cruise the most romantic vacation imaginable. Which
cruise ships are the most desirable for romantics? These are
CruiseDiva.com's favorites.
SeaDream
I & II
(SeaDream Yacht Club)
"No clocks, no crowds, no lines, no stress."
Just luxurious, intimate settings—snug alcoves for
private dining al fresco,
a Caviar & Champagne Splash in the surf, and the feel of being master of a
private yacht. The sleek SeaDream
twin vessels are mega yachts, offering 110 privileged passengers a
maximum of privacy. All suites feature Belgian bed linens and bathrooms have a to-die-for shower
large enough for two with multi-jet massaging
shower heads. For stargazing, wrap up in plush Turkish cotton bathrobes,
grab the pillows and duvet, and head for a Balinese Dream Bed for two.
But first, call room service for caviar to nibble on and a bit of the bubbly to toast
one another.
Silver
Shadow/Silver Whisper
(Silversea Cruises)
These elegant
sister-ships offer the ultimate in service and pampering. In the care
of their conscientious staffs, you will
want for nothing—leaving you all the time you need to concentrate on
one another. Exotic itineraries whisk you to some of the most divine destinations on earth. What could be more romantic than
sailing from Venice on a golden evening? Cruise Diva's favorite spot
for an intimate after dinner drink is Lampadina (Silver Shadow) or
Grappa (Silver Whisper). Once you retire for the night, the bed linens
are frankly sensuous.
Wind
Surf
(Windstar Cruises)
For sheer
enchantment, can you beat billowing white sails overhead and the
thrill of skimming across the sea? I don't think so... and Wind Surf
is cozy and inviting, with warm, unobtrusive service. While her diminutive size and low number of
passengers makes socializing a breeze, relaxation is a treasured
amenity, and there are few interruptions if all you want is to be
together under the stars. A CD player and VCR in your stateroom, coupled with
popcorn from room service, are all that's needed for a quiet evening
for two. Pssst—the sauna is coed.
Seven
Seas Mariner/Seven Seas Voyager
(Radisson Seven Seas Cruises)
If you "vant to
be alone," the distinctive Seven Seas Mariner or Seven Seas
Voyager are the ships for you. Every
single suite on each has its own private verandah and with their huge
passenger-to-space ratio, you'll never feel lost in a crowd. The
Cordon Bleu restaurants are elegant and the cuisine sublime—a
perfectly lovely setting
for a dinner for two. Then hold hands and savor the whisper of the
ship's wake from the aft deck adjoining Horizon Lounge. Or dance outside to the hushed
sounds of the combo within. Share more private moments on your own
verandah before you cuddle up beneath a down duvet.
Royal,
Pacific & Tahitian
Princess
(Princess Cruises)
Princess Cruises trio of small ships
are intimate, yet large enough to offer big ship features such as the
quietly elegant alternative restaurants and plenty of space. Best of
all, they sail to the world's
most exotic and romantic destinations. Get away from it all and be
pampered in the privacy of the therapy pool area just forward of the
spa and fitness center—it's not expensive and
often under-utilized. Or gaze at the moon from high
atop the ship... climb the outside stairs to reach the top deck aft.
No matter which ship
you choose, whether one of these or another, you can be certain the memories of
your cruise together will last a lifetime.
Now, isn't that
romantic?
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