Romance and cruising would seem to go hand in hand, so enjoy your Caribbean cruises with your better half and make the most of it.
Advertisements notwithstanding, however, cruising can be one of the most romantic vacation options, but often it's the tangibles -- onboard ambiance and lifestyle -- that are more likely to contribute to the feeling of "amore" than an occasional sunset. Choosing the right cruise line and, even more specifically, the right ship within the fleet, can be a big challenge. You don't want that sunset marred by crowds on deck jostling for the perfect photo op, the romance of a dinner for two killed by the whiny kids at the next table, or a cozy evening in ruined by cramped cabins with minimal amenities.
In choosing our top picks, we looked at criteria that we would deem universally romantic, whether your definition of romantic is a party-all-night ship or ultimate pampering and luxury. For instance? We opted for ships that offered cabins with private balconies, great bathrooms and extra-special amenities; options for dining a deux (or at least the option to eat when and with whom you choose); cozy nooks and date-night venues; and almost-private open-deck spaces for relaxing by day and star gazing by night.
Here are our favorite ships for celebrating or rekindling romance with your sweetheart.
Princess
P&O Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Windstar Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
SeaDream Yacht Club
Celebrity Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seabourn
Ref- http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=182
Best Ship: Arcadia
Why: Stylish Arcadia is one of P&O's three adults-only ships -- Adonia and Oriana are the others. With its upscale dining restaurant and wedding packages, Arcadia is a great pick, particularly for British couples.
Sweet Digs: Splurge on a suite for upgraded amenities like whirlpool baths, Champagne and chocolates on arrival, daily canapes and full-sized his 'n' hers Molton Brown toiletry sets.
Dinner for Two: Try celebrity chef Marco Pierre White's restaurant, Ocean Grill, for top-notch cuisine. At £20 - £30 per person, it's a worthwhile splurge, particularly if it is a special occasion.
Onboard Romance: The Orchid Bar, adjacent to the Orchid restaurant on Deck 11, is a great place to enjoy a sundowner (that's British for an evening cocktail). With its warm terracotta, rust, chocolate and cream decor, it would also make a lovely venue for a reception following a wedding in the Viceroy Room.
Downside: Getting a two-top could be a problem in the main dining area due to the lack of smaller tables.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Best Ship: Paul Gauguin
Why: Designed, built and decorated to sail year-round in the romantic South Pacific, the cozy, 332-passenger Paul Gaugin offers an air of tropical festivity amid cultured surroundings. Dining is restaurant-style, the staff is superb, and the ship is highly inclusive (cocktails and other beverages are included in cruise fares). But it's the ship's remote and lush island destinations that really turn up the notch on the romantic nature of the trip.
Sweet Digs: You know this is a ship intended for couples when most cabins come with a queen-sized bed and only a limited number can be split apart into twins. Consistent with the decor around the ship, cabins are elegant and tropically inspired; when we embarked, our stewardess had showered the bathroom sink with red rose petals. Definitely book ahead so you can nab a balcony cabin. It's not a trip to the South Pacific if you're not out on your balcony, savoring coffee, as Bora Bora pulls into view. And just when life onboard couldn't be any better, suites and category A and B veranda staterooms feature butler service.
Onboard Romance: Dance cheek to cheek with your honey to the tunes of a chanteuse in the La Palette Lounge, or gaze at the sea or stars from the lounge's top-of-ship vantage point.
Dinner for Two: For such a small ship, the choice of restaurants is superb. L'Etoile, which offers French cuisine accented with Polynesian touches, serves as the main venue. Couples will appreciate plentiful tables for two and an attentive waitstaff that will keep your glasses filled with house wines and nonalcoholic beverages (included in your fare). Two casual venues offer indoor and al fresco dining.
Downside: French Polynesia is a long trip from just about anywhere, so be prepared to endure hours on a plane before you get to your luxurious destination.
Ref: http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=182
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Advertisements notwithstanding, however, cruising can be one of the most romantic vacation options, but often it's the tangibles -- onboard ambiance and lifestyle -- that are more likely to contribute to the feeling of "amore" than an occasional sunset. Choosing the right cruise line and, even more specifically, the right ship within the fleet, can be a big challenge. You don't want that sunset marred by crowds on deck jostling for the perfect photo op, the romance of a dinner for two killed by the whiny kids at the next table, or a cozy evening in ruined by cramped cabins with minimal amenities.
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Here are our favorite ships for celebrating or rekindling romance with your sweetheart.
Princess
P&O Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Windstar Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
SeaDream Yacht Club
Celebrity Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seabourn
Ref- http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=182
Best Ship: Arcadia
Why: Stylish Arcadia is one of P&O's three adults-only ships -- Adonia and Oriana are the others. With its upscale dining restaurant and wedding packages, Arcadia is a great pick, particularly for British couples.
Sweet Digs: Splurge on a suite for upgraded amenities like whirlpool baths, Champagne and chocolates on arrival, daily canapes and full-sized his 'n' hers Molton Brown toiletry sets.
Dinner for Two: Try celebrity chef Marco Pierre White's restaurant, Ocean Grill, for top-notch cuisine. At £20 - £30 per person, it's a worthwhile splurge, particularly if it is a special occasion.
Onboard Romance: The Orchid Bar, adjacent to the Orchid restaurant on Deck 11, is a great place to enjoy a sundowner (that's British for an evening cocktail). With its warm terracotta, rust, chocolate and cream decor, it would also make a lovely venue for a reception following a wedding in the Viceroy Room.
Downside: Getting a two-top could be a problem in the main dining area due to the lack of smaller tables.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Best Ship: Paul Gauguin
Why: Designed, built and decorated to sail year-round in the romantic South Pacific, the cozy, 332-passenger Paul Gaugin offers an air of tropical festivity amid cultured surroundings. Dining is restaurant-style, the staff is superb, and the ship is highly inclusive (cocktails and other beverages are included in cruise fares). But it's the ship's remote and lush island destinations that really turn up the notch on the romantic nature of the trip.
Sweet Digs: You know this is a ship intended for couples when most cabins come with a queen-sized bed and only a limited number can be split apart into twins. Consistent with the decor around the ship, cabins are elegant and tropically inspired; when we embarked, our stewardess had showered the bathroom sink with red rose petals. Definitely book ahead so you can nab a balcony cabin. It's not a trip to the South Pacific if you're not out on your balcony, savoring coffee, as Bora Bora pulls into view. And just when life onboard couldn't be any better, suites and category A and B veranda staterooms feature butler service.
Onboard Romance: Dance cheek to cheek with your honey to the tunes of a chanteuse in the La Palette Lounge, or gaze at the sea or stars from the lounge's top-of-ship vantage point.
Dinner for Two: For such a small ship, the choice of restaurants is superb. L'Etoile, which offers French cuisine accented with Polynesian touches, serves as the main venue. Couples will appreciate plentiful tables for two and an attentive waitstaff that will keep your glasses filled with house wines and nonalcoholic beverages (included in your fare). Two casual venues offer indoor and al fresco dining.
Downside: French Polynesia is a long trip from just about anywhere, so be prepared to endure hours on a plane before you get to your luxurious destination.
Ref: http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=182
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