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Top 25 Rated Five-Star Cruise Ships!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Berlitz Publishing and thought it would be of interest. For those that wish to only sail on the newest ships, they might find it interesting to compute the average age of the top 10 ships on this list. They might be surprised. g If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Berlitz Announces Top 25 Rated Five-Star Cruise Ships From Eagerly-Awaited `Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004' MASPETH, N.Y., Dec. 23 For the fourth year running, Europa, the luxury Hapag-Lloyd ship, captures the proverbial maritime Oscar, reveals Berlitz Publishing's annual definitive cruising guide: "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004," which is due in bookstores next month. So exclusive and high-scoring in all possible criteria is Europa, that author Douglas Ward, world-renowned authority on cruise ships, created a new class for her: Five-Stars Plus. Ward describes Europa as "the very best and most luxurious cruise ship and cruise experience available today - unless you have your own private motor yacht." While "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004" delivers the most comprehensive analyses and ratings systems for the 256 cruise ships that sail today's seas, Ward says there is "no best cruise line in the world." Cruise lines - he points out - are like the stock market. Their standards go up and down each year, due to competition, the introduction of new ships, and other factors. This year, only 24 ships earned "membership" into the Five-Stars Club. See attached sheet for the top 25 Five Star Ships in the world, according to "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004." "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004" has a suggested retail price of $23.95 and can be found soon at most bookstores, travel stores, and online outlets. For further information, contact: Berlitz Publishing, 46-35 54th Road, Maspeth, NY 11378; or call: 800-432-3294. Berlitz on the Web: www.berlitzbooks.com. Berlitz Publishing's Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004 FIVE-STARS PLUS CLUB 1. Europa FIVE-STARS CLUB 1. Sea Dream I 2. Sea Dream II 3. Seabourn Legend 4. Seabourn Pride 5. Seabourn Spirit 6. Crystal Serenity 7. Crystal Symphony 8. Queen Elizabeth 2 (Grill Class) 9. Silver Shadow 10. Silver Whisper 11. Hanseatic 12. Crystal Harmony 13. Silver Cloud 14. Silver Wind 15. Sea Cloud II 16. Hebridean Spirit 17. Sea Cloud 18. Seven Seas Voyager 19. Seven Seas Mariner 20. Constellation 21. Hebridean Princess 22. Infinity 23. Millennium 24. Summit See Berlitz Publishing's "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004" for the points these ships received, as well as explanations for why these ships scored as highly as they did. |
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Top 25 Rated Five-Star Cruise Ships!
Well, at least I've sailed on one of them - Infinity - #22. Berlitz is
too snobby for me! Arlene Ray Goldenberg wrote: Hi Everyone, I received this press release from Berlitz Publishing and thought it would be of interest. For those that wish to only sail on the newest ships, they might find it interesting to compute the average age of the top 10 ships on this list. They might be surprised. g If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Berlitz Announces Top 25 Rated Five-Star Cruise Ships From Eagerly-Awaited `Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004' MASPETH, N.Y., Dec. 23 For the fourth year running, Europa, the luxury Hapag-Lloyd ship, captures the proverbial maritime Oscar, reveals Berlitz Publishing's annual definitive cruising guide: "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004," which is due in bookstores next month. So exclusive and high-scoring in all possible criteria is Europa, that author Douglas Ward, world-renowned authority on cruise ships, created a new class for her: Five-Stars Plus. Ward describes Europa as "the very best and most luxurious cruise ship and cruise experience available today - unless you have your own private motor yacht." While "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004" delivers the most comprehensive analyses and ratings systems for the 256 cruise ships that sail today's seas, Ward says there is "no best cruise line in the world." Cruise lines - he points out - are like the stock market. Their standards go up and down each year, due to competition, the introduction of new ships, and other factors. This year, only 24 ships earned "membership" into the Five-Stars Club. See attached sheet for the top 25 Five Star Ships in the world, according to "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004." "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004" has a suggested retail price of $23.95 and can be found soon at most bookstores, travel stores, and online outlets. For further information, contact: Berlitz Publishing, 46-35 54th Road, Maspeth, NY 11378; or call: 800-432-3294. Berlitz on the Web: www.berlitzbooks.com. Berlitz Publishing's Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004 FIVE-STARS PLUS CLUB 1. Europa FIVE-STARS CLUB 1. Sea Dream I 2. Sea Dream II 3. Seabourn Legend 4. Seabourn Pride 5. Seabourn Spirit 6. Crystal Serenity 7. Crystal Symphony 8. Queen Elizabeth 2 (Grill Class) 9. Silver Shadow 10. Silver Whisper 11. Hanseatic 12. Crystal Harmony 13. Silver Cloud 14. Silver Wind 15. Sea Cloud II 16. Hebridean Spirit 17. Sea Cloud 18. Seven Seas Voyager 19. Seven Seas Mariner 20. Constellation 21. Hebridean Princess 22. Infinity 23. Millennium 24. Summit See Berlitz Publishing's "Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004" for the points these ships received, as well as explanations for why these ships scored as highly as they did. |
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Subject: Top 25 Rated Five-Star Cruise Ships!
Sorry.. but Celebrity M-Class ships... DO NOT deliver a product equal to either Seabourn or Silversea... far from it! Obviously, he hasn't seen the recent plating changes in the dining room!!!!!! Blech!!!! But, I've often though Doug Ward was a lot of crap any way. Babette |
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Top 25 Rated Five-Star Cruise Ships!
Berlitz Publishing's Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004
FIVE-STARS PLUS CLUB 1. Europa FIVE-STARS CLUB 1. Sea Dream I 2. Sea Dream II 3. Seabourn Legend 4. Seabourn Pride 5. Seabourn Spirit 6. Crystal Serenity 7. Crystal Symphony 8. Queen Elizabeth 2 (Grill Class) 9. Silver Shadow 10. Silver Whisper 11. Hanseatic 12. Crystal Harmony 13. Silver Cloud 14. Silver Wind 15. Sea Cloud II 16. Hebridean Spirit 17. Sea Cloud 18. Seven Seas Voyager 19. Seven Seas Mariner 20. Constellation 21. Hebridean Princess 22. Infinity 23. Millennium 24. Summit Thanks Ray, this is quite an interesting list. Do they own stock in RCI/Celebrity? Now we have to re-evaluate counting Radisson Seven Seas Cruises among the luxury cruise lines (with only 2 ships on this list) and replacing them with far superior Celebrity Cruises (with 4 ships on the list!!!!). I THINK NOT!!! Nobody can tell me the four Celebrity ships on that list a superior to the Seven Seas Navigator! Wolfgang Petrusch www.deluxevoyages.com |
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Wolfgang Petrusch wrote: Berlitz Publishing's Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2004 FIVE-STARS PLUS CLUB 1. Europa FIVE-STARS CLUB 1. Sea Dream I 2. Sea Dream II 3. Seabourn Legend 4. Seabourn Pride 5. Seabourn Spirit 6. Crystal Serenity 7. Crystal Symphony 8. Queen Elizabeth 2 (Grill Class) 9. Silver Shadow 10. Silver Whisper 11. Hanseatic 12. Crystal Harmony 13. Silver Cloud 14. Silver Wind 15. Sea Cloud II 16. Hebridean Spirit 17. Sea Cloud 18. Seven Seas Voyager 19. Seven Seas Mariner 20. Constellation 21. Hebridean Princess 22. Infinity 23. Millennium 24. Summit Thanks Ray, this is quite an interesting list. Do they own stock in RCI/Celebrity? Now we have to re-evaluate counting Radisson Seven Seas Cruises among the luxury cruise lines (with only 2 ships on this list) and replacing them with far superior Celebrity Cruises (with 4 ships on the list!!!!). I THINK NOT!!! Nobody can tell me the four Celebrity ships on that list a superior to the Seven Seas Navigator! Celebrity is supposed to be 5 star and the other lines either 5 star plus or 6 star. They don't belong with the other ships. I can't find any compelling reason to place a Sea Cloud above a Sea Cloud II, any of the Seabourn trio yachts as they are virtually identical. For me, the Celebrity Constellation, Infinity, and Summit are equal and should come in no particular order. If one has personnel outperforming the other that crew will shift to the other in a matter of months. I hope this list isn't taken seriously by anyone. Top 10, 20, type lists are always problematic. Ben (wants to sail Seven Seas Navigator most of all of the RSSC ships) Wolfgang Petrusch www.deluxevoyages.com |
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What gets me about these lists is RECCOMEND Magazine put out thier list and its
different too so its just a opinion... we all have opinion that differ for many of us Crystal is not what we would prefer some would never do Carnival, just a amtter of what one likes. BUt we all know Crystal is not in the same ball field as Celebrity! and should not be... Susette Join us on our Annual Group Cruise 04Dec04 Jewel of the Seas! Check out our website: www.cruiseoutlets.com |
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Top 25 Rated Five-Star Cruise Ships!
In the 2003 Berlitz guide, they used the following rating system to evaluate
cruise ships. Ship - 500 points Factors include the ships hardware, maintenance, safety, outdoor facilities and space, indoor facilities, space and traffic flow, decor, furnishings, artwork, and spa and fitness facilities. Accommodations - 200 points Factors include separate ratings for suites, deluxe and standard cabins of factors such as furnishings, layout, balcony lighting and furniture, if the balcony is in fact totally private, bathroom fixtures, and other amenities provided such as stationary. Food - 400 points Dining rooms are rated on dining room layout, table set-up and quality of the dishes used as well as the food itself. Buffets are evaluated on their presentation, and quality of the dishes used. The quality of the ingredients is also evaluated. They evaluate snacks and bar service, including if milk is served in open containers or in sealed packets (they insist that it should be served open). Service - 400 points They evaluated the quality of dining room, cabin, bar and deck service. They included here the noise level and lighting of the bars Entertainment - 100 points They evaluated how well the ship performed in relation to the target audience of the ship. They evaluated lectures as well as the late night shows. The physical plant such as set design and costumes was evaluated as well as the shows themselves. Cruise - 400 points They evaluated activities, TV and movie offerings, the hospitality standard, and the overall delivery of the cruise product. The points are totaled (a perfect score is 2,000 points) with a ship needing to score over 1,700 points to make the five-star class, and 1,800 points to make the five-star-plus class. In the 2003 guide, they broke down what each ship scored in each category. Europa Ship - 479, Accommodations - 189, Food - 370, Service - 359, Entertainment - 90, Cruise - 370, Total - 1,857 Sea Dream I Ship - 441, Accommodations - 173, Food - 371, Service - 370, Entertainment - N/A, Cruise - 435, Total - 1,790 (Note: Entertainment was not rated on this ship, and the total available cruise points was adjusted to 500) Sea Dream II Ship - 441, Accommodations - 173, Food - 371, Service - 370, Entertainment - N/A, Cruise - 435, Total - 1,790 (Note: Entertainment was not rated on this ship, and the total available cruise points was adjusted to 500) Seabourn Legend Ship - 461, Accommodations - 186, Food - 347, Service - 353, Entertainment - 86, Cruise - 353, Total - 1,786 Seabourn Pride Ship - 460, Accommodations - 186, Food - 347, Service - 353, Entertainment - 86, Cruise - 353, Total - 1,785 Seabourn Spirit Ship - 460, Accommodations - 186, Food - 347, Service - 353, Entertainment - 86, Cruise - 353, Total - 1,785 Crystal Serenity Not rated in the 2003 guide Crystal Symphony Ship - 451, Accommodations - 185, Food - 345, Service - 345, Entertainment - 88, Cruise - 354, Total - 1,758 Queen Elizabeth 2 (broken down for each class) Grill Class Ship - 441, Accommodations - 177, Food - 351, Service - 350, Entertainment - 84, Cruise - 351, Total - 1,754 Caronia Class Ship - 416, Accommodations - 152, Food - 320, Service - 318, Entertainment - 84, Cruise - 332, Total - 1,622 Mauritania Class Ship - 350, Accommodations - 99, Food - 279, Service - 273, Entertainment - 84, Cruise - 298, Total - 1,383 Silver Shadow Ship - 454, Accommodations - 180, Food - 339, Service - 349, Entertainment - 86, Cruise - 349, Total - 1,757 Silver Whisper Ship - 454, Accommodations - 180, Food - 339, Service - 349, Entertainment - 86, Cruise - 349, Total - 1,757 Hanseatic Ship - 434, Accommodations - 172, Food - 345, Service - 343, Entertainment - N/A, Cruise - 446, Total - 1,740 (Note: Entertainment was not rated on this ship, and the total available cruise points was adjusted to 500) Crystal Harmony Ship - 433, Accommodations - 163, Food - 345, Service - 346, Entertainment - 86, Cruise - 352, Total - 1,725 Silver Cloud Ship - 435, Accommodations - 181, Food - 339, Service - 340, Entertainment - 77, Cruise - 345, Total - 1,717 Silver Wind Ship - 435, Accommodations - 181, Food - 339, Service - 340, Entertainment - 77, Cruise - 345, Total - 1,717 Sea Cloud II Ship - 435, Accommodations - 173, Food - 344, Service - 333, Entertainment - N/A, Cruise - 424, Total - 1,709 (Note: Entertainment was not rated on this ship, and the total available cruise points was adjusted to 500) Hebridean Spirit Ship - 432, Accommodations - 177, Food - 350, Service - 341, Entertainment - N/A, Cruise - 407, Total - 1,707 (Note: Entertainment was not rated on this ship, and the total available cruise points was 5adjusted to 00) Sea Cloud Ship - 423, Accommodations - 173, Food - 348, Service - 335, Entertainment - N/A, Cruise - 425, Total - 1,704 Note: Entertainment was not rated on this ship, and the total available cruise points was adjusted to 500) Seven Seas Voyager Not rated in the 2003 guide Seven Seas Mariner Ship - 449, Accommodations - 177, Food - 334, Service - 324, Entertainment - 83, Cruise - 336, Total - 1,703 Constellation Ship - 454, Accommodations - 181, Food - 328, Service - 330, Entertainment - 78, Cruise - 330, Total - 1,701 Hebridean Princess Ship - 425, Accommodations - 177, Food - 350, Service - 341, Entertainment - N/A, Cruise - 408, Total - 1,701 Note: Entertainment was not rated on this ship, and the total available cruise points was adjusted to 500) Infinity Ship - 454, Accommodations - 181, Food - 328, Service - 330, Entertainment - 78, Cruise - 330, Total - 1,701 Millennium Ship - 454, Accommodations - 181, Food - 328, Service - 330, Entertainment - 78, Cruise - 330, Total - 1,701 Summit Ship - 454, Accommodations - 181, Food - 328, Service - 330, Entertainment - 78, Cruise - 330, Total - 1,701 I do find it interesting that the relative rankings haven't changed from the 2003 guide to the 2004 guide. Tom Smith "Benjamin Smith" wrote in message ... Celebrity is supposed to be 5 star and the other lines either 5 star plus or 6 star. They don't belong with the other ships. I can't find any compelling reason to place a Sea Cloud above a Sea Cloud II, any of the Seabourn trio yachts as they are virtually identical. For me, the Celebrity Constellation, Infinity, and Summit are equal and should come in no particular order. If one has personnel outperforming the other that crew will shift to the other in a matter of months. I hope this list isn't taken seriously by anyone. Top 10, 20, type lists are always problematic. Ben (wants to sail Seven Seas Navigator most of all of the RSSC ships) |
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