https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/ Current luxury-cruise comparisons, firsthand reviews and practical planning guidance. en-us Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/which-ultra-luxury-cruise-line-is-best/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/which-ultra-luxury-cruise-line-is-best/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT Compare Regent, Silversea, Seabourn, Crystal, Explora Journeys and Ritz-Carlton by food, suites, service, value and itineraries. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-entry-level-ultra-luxury-cruise-suites/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-entry-level-ultra-luxury-cruise-suites/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:45:00 GMT Compare the entry-level suites on six ultra-luxury cruise lines by size, balcony, service, layout and overall value. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-value-ultra-luxury-cruise-line/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-value-ultra-luxury-cruise-line/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT Compare six ultra-luxury cruise lines by total trip cost, including excursions, drinks, gratuities, dining, Wi-Fi and common extras. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-food-ultra-luxury-cruise-lines/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-food-ultra-luxury-cruise-lines/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMT Compare dining on Regent, Silversea, Seabourn, Crystal, Explora Journeys and Ritz-Carlton by variety, fees and reservation pressure. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-dining-guide/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-dining-guide/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Compare Seven Seas Prestige restaurants, dining inclusions, reservation priorities and the venues to book first. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-vs-explora-iii/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-vs-explora-iii/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Compare inclusions, suites, dining, service and atmosphere before choosing between Seven Seas Prestige and EXPLORA III. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-inaugural-season/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-inaugural-season/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Compare Seven Seas Prestige’s Caribbean, Panama Canal, transatlantic and European inaugural voyages—and find the right itinerary. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/oceania-sonata-vs-allura/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/oceania-sonata-vs-allura/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Compare Oceania Sonata and Allura on size, dining, suites, itineraries and the tradeoffs of booking a new ship. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/explora-iv-vs-explora-iii/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/explora-iv-vs-explora-iii/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Compare EXPLORA III and IV on published ship specifications, suites, launch timing and their very different 2027 destinations. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seabourn-pole-to-pole-2027/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seabourn-pole-to-pole-2027/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT Seabourn Venture’s 94-day Pole-to-Pole expedition explained, including the route, special benefits and likely extra expenses. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-alaska-2027/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-alaska-2027/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Explore Luminara’s 2027 Alaska routes, inclusions and extra costs—and decide whether this Ritz-Carlton yacht is right for you. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-extra-costs/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-extra-costs/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT See what Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection includes and what costs extra, from excursions and specialty dining to spa, laundry and airfare. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-bonvoy-benefits/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-bonvoy-benefits/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Learn how to earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points on Ritz-Carlton yachts, receive elite-night credits and use onboard elite benefits. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/silversea-new-suite-categories/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/silversea-new-suite-categories/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT Compare Silversea’s Oceanview, Veranda, Residence and Villa suite categories, including new 2027 benefits and which upgrade is worth it. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-suites-explained/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/seven-seas-prestige-suites-explained/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT Compare all 12 Seven Seas Prestige suite categories, sizes, benefits and tradeoffs to find the right suite for your Regent cruise. https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-luxury-cruises-solo-travelers/ https://melissalagerquisttravel.com/journal/best-luxury-cruises-solo-travelers/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT Compare luxury cruises for solo travelers, including dedicated solo rooms and single supplements. Updated October 5 with Crystal’s November 30 booking deadline and Regent’s October 1–December 31 booking window.