Cruise Lines

American Safari Cruises
The moment you step aboard an American Safari yacht you'll know you've found something special. Their yachts, the Safari Spirit, carrying just 12 guests, and the Safari Quest, carrying 21, cruise during daylight hours only, maximizing your opportunities to truly experience the wildlife, culture, and people found along the way. Whether you are at anchor in the deep reaches of a glacial fjord in Alaska, cruising the Napa and Petaluma Rivers of the California Wine Country, or snorkeling among sea lions in Mexico's Sea of Cortés, American Safari Cruises will take you there in luxurious, personal style.

Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival's 16 fabulous "Fun Ships®" make up the newest and largest fleet of the cruise ships in the world.

And while each "Fun Ship®" differs in decor and personality, they're all created with one purpose in mind: to make sure you have more fun on a Carnival cruise than you could have on any other vacation. That's why you'll find so many incredible features on every "Fun Ship®" -- including a choice of pools, a variety of clubs and lounges, and staterooms outfitted with all the comforts of home. With destinations including Canada, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Panama Canal, Mexico and the Mexican Riveria, Hawaii, and Alaska, the only question is, where should you sail to first?

Celebrity Cruises
You awaken to cappuccino and gourmet scones. Luxuriate in a seaweed and mineral bath. Roam around an exotic island, a bustling market or an Alaskan cove. Propose a toast with a martini made perfectly to your liking. Feast on cuisine prepared to the standards of Master Chef Michel Roux. Top off a whirlwind evening with a cigar and aperitif in Michael's Club.

Crystal Cruises
From the moment you step on board, you will experience Crystal Cruises' dedication to making your cruise with them a perfect one. Their Six-Star Commitment means each instant must be memorable, every detail sublime. From the grand designs of their ships to the right vintage wine, a turned-down bed, or even a simple smile, singular attention is paid to every detail of your cruise.

Cunard Line
The Golden Age of Travel! The grand tradition of the classic ocean voyage is very much alive aboard the luxury liners of Cunard. And where once legends trolled the promenade, today so can you. Proving that tradition belongs to no particular era.

Step back into the golden age of ocean travel, a time when liners at sea were the embodiment of the good life. The classic traditions of the grand ocean voyage are very much alive, aboard the luxurious liners of Cunard - the world-famous Queen Elizabeth 2 or the gracious Caronia.

Disney Cruise Line
Make memories to last a lifetime with a Disney Cruise Line Vacation. With incredible destinations, entertainment, dining options and programs for kids of all ages, now is the time to set sail on your dream vacation. Your Disney Cruise Line vacation options include 7-night Caribbean Cruise Vacations, 3- or 4-night Cruise Vacations to the Bahamas & Disney's private island paradise, Castaway Cay; and 7-night Land and Sea Vacations.

For more information on a Disney Cruise Vacation click here or call Best Travel and make your vacation dreams come true!

Holland America Line
Named "Best Overall Cruise Value" for the eighth consecutive year, Holland America Line's delighted guests explore over 250 ports worldwide aboard their our five-star fleet, enjoying exceptional cuisine, award-winning entertainment, an amazing variety of activities for people of all ages, and a uniquely gracious onboard ambience.

Norwegian Cruise Line
NCL proudly introduces Freestyle Cruising, a new vacation concept that transforms the traditional cruise into a carefree, unique experience with no boundaries. For the first time, cruise guests can dine whenever, wherever and with whomever they choose! The excitement of travel is combined with the flexibility and relaxed lifestyle of a fine resort. Click here for more details or to book your NCL cruise.

Princess Cruise Line
Princess Cruises' fleet of beautiful, gleaming white ships offers travelers not only spaciousness, warmth, casual elegance and charm but the choice and options that only Grand Class cruising can offer.

Depending on your ship, you can enjoy a variety of places to dine or snack including 24-hour restaurants, pizzerias, wine and caviar bars. Entertainment is equally varied with everything from karaoke bars to movie theatres, and you'll find chocolates on your pillow at night, plush terrycloth robes, and 24-hour service.

Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas offers an incomparable program of exploration and discovery to over 300 ports on six continents, including Antarctica. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating... upscale but not uptight. And all ships also share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to their lofty six star vantage point.

Royal Caribbean International
The World Awaits. Are you ready to experience an adventure you'll never forget? Explore the most fascinating cities on earth. Snorkel in turquoise waters among tropical fish that glimmer like jewels. Ride in a helicopter over majestic seas of ice. Watch the sun set in a place whose name you can barely pronounce.

Seabourn Cruise Line
Six of the world's most lauded ships. Four glorious seasons of luxury. Three vast oceans. Dozens of countries. Scores of islands. Myriad reefs, coves, lagoons and fiords. Experience the familiar warmth of exceptional Scandinavian service aboard Seabourn's expanded fleet. The yacht-like sister ships Seabourn Goddess I and II and the sophisticated floating resort Seabourn Sun, join the celebrated intimate all-suite vessels, the Pride, Spirit and Legend, sailing the world with the utmost grace and elegance.

SilverSea
Experience the ultimate in cruising! All-suite accommodations, fine dining and spectacular entertainment! Crisp bed linens, plush bathrobes, Bvlgari toiletries and personalized stationery… nothing has been overlooked. The Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Far East & South Pacific, South America & the Amazon, Canada & the Colonial Coast, the Caribbean & Mexico, Africa & the Indian Ocean, Alaska & the Pacific Coast.

Star Clippers
Star Clippers refers to its informal yet elegant approach to sailing as the "Mega-Yacht Experience". Guests experience a casual, relaxed ambiance complimented by international cuisine. Their yachts, the Star Flyer carrying just 170 guests, the Star Clipper holding just 170 guests, and the Royal Clipper carrying just 228 guests, allow navigation of special ports that larger cruise ships can't. Experience a Star Clippers sailing with itineraries that include: the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Far East and Ocean Crossings.

Viking River Cruises
Better than an ocean cruise or bus tour, a Viking River Cruise shows you the best of Europe, Russia and China. Experience the large cosmopolitan cities and small quaint villages with an all-inclusive Viking River Cruise vacation package that includes roundtrip air, cruise, shore tours with English-speaking guides, deluxe river view cabins and gourmet meals.

Windstar
Windstar Cruises operates the 312-guest Wind Surf and 148-guest Wind Star, Wind Song and Wind Spirit. The four masted-sail yachts cruise to over 65 worldwide ports of call. Enjoy casual attire and ambiance, and an affordably priced luxury vacations with itineraries that include the Greek and Turkish Isles, Mediterranean and Adriatic, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras and Mexico.

Azamara Cruises
Smaller more intimate ships mean more enriching experiences and more inspired destinations. From Asia to Africa, Mediterranean, Baltic, South Pacific, Caribbean, South America, Europe, and Antarctica, there are hidden ports throughout the world that await your exploration.

Once onboard you will enjoy butler service in every stateroom, and sumptuous dining with a resort casual atmosphere and no formal nights. Each stateroom offers an idyllic sanctuary that is warm and welcoming yet distinctly elegant, featuring flat screen TVs, plush cotton bathrobes and towels, and European bedding, including a duvet and pillow-top mattress.

Treat yourself to an Azamara Cruise!

Cruise West
Cruise West is the largest small-ship cruise company and offers up-close, casual and personal experiences to guests in many destinations. With ten vessels, Cruise West sails to Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, British Columbia, California Wine Country, Sea of Cortez/Mexico, Costa Rica/Panama, Atlantic Coast, French Canada and Great Lakes. Cruise West also visits exotic destinations including South Pacific, Japan and Asia. Alaska cruises include the Inside Passage, Bering Sea, Prince William Sound and Glacier Bay, with more permits into Glacier Bay than any other cruise line. Cruise tours are also offered extensively throughout Alaska.

Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions take guests to some of the most beautiful and fascinating places on Earth. Unlike that of a cruise vacation, the Lindblad Expeditions philosophy of small ship travel offers a unique way for adventure travelers to explore and care for the world. Their expeditions are active adventures, engaging the mind and body, exploring with Zodiacs, kayaks and on foot, taking guests to remote beaches and hidden coves, going further and getting closer to nature and wildlife.

Key destinations include Galapagos, Alaska, Baja California, Antarctica, the British Isles, Arctic Norway, Egypt, Costa Rica, South Pacific and a host of others.

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