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Best luxury

Silversea Cruises ships are modest sized and sport spiffy interiors. Passengers are sophisticated, congenial, and well-traveled. Food and service are highly regarded. Crew-to-passenger ratio is high.

to view my tip-and-photo pages on Silversea Cruises newest ship, the Silver Spirit.

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Best luxury-upmarket

Azamara Club Cruises has two ships, each accommodating up to 644 passengers. Its price point is between upmarket and luxury. They provide vacationers with a needed niche between luxury and mid-priced fares.

to see my tip-and-photo pages on the Azamara Quest ship.

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Best upmarket

Celebrity Cruises is upmarket, thus clearly superior to the mid-priced lines in many ways, including cabin space, service, entertainment, food, and passenger sophistication. Most ships carry about 2,000 passengers.

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Best 20-something party boat

Carnival Cruise Line has a well-documented fun, party-boat reputation. Fare are mid-priced and ships are quite large (about several thousand passengers). Has gltizy Las Vegas style entertainment and decor.

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Best for families

If your children
   are 9 or younger

Disney Cruise Line has four ships, all family oriented. Pleasing kids is the prime focus, but there's something for everyone. The Dream is the best and newest ship (the Fantasy will share that accolade when it launches in 2012).

If your children
   are teens

Royal Caribbean International has specialized facilities and programs for teens. But there's plenty going on to please parents and other adults. Passengers: About 3,000.

If your children
   are tweens (9 to 12)

If 9 to 10, the Disney Cruise Line has a better fit.  If 11 to 12, Royal Caribbean is a better choice.

If your family
   is multi-generational

Carnival Cruise Line has facilities, activities and services for four-year olds up to grandparents. Ships are modern and large (some accommodate several thousand guests).

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