For travellers who seek the finest that the world has to offer

The World’s Best Boutique Ocean ships

50 – 250 passengers

Silver Origin
Silver Origin

1. Silversea

Indulge in characterful cuisine, sip premium wines and enjoy butler service on board Silver Origin, the first destination-specific ship built by Silversea. Silver Origin is a pioneer of experiential travel in the Galápagos, and sets the bar high when it comes to all-suite accommodations, butler service, destination-focused itineraries and exclusive shore excursions.

Embodying French elegance, Ponant’s Le Lyrial promises an intimate voyage with exquisite gastronomy, refined interiors and signature spa treatments. The ship has sustainable design, impeccable service and stylish marine-inspired decor. Judges love the all-inclusive luxuries.

3. Aqua Expeditions

Raising the bar on intimate exploration, the Aqua Blu yacht sails to remote destinations and features bespoke cabins, adventurous itineraries and fine dining

Finalists: Celebrity Cruises, Lindblad Expeditions

About the awards

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The Signature Luxury Travel & Style’s Luxury Cruise Awards are a compendium of the world’s finest ocean, river, expedition, family and tall-ship cruising. Our seventh annual awards celebrate the top cruise lines, ships and operators in the industry – all of which are thriving.

Our annual Luxury Cruise Awards are judged by a panel of 19 leading luxury cruise experts and travel advisors who rate major cruise lines across 14 key categories, including suites, service, dining, wellness, itineraries and shore excursions. Each cruise line is awarded points that are tallied to determine the overall winners. From on-board and on-shore services to facilities and experiences, our winners and finalists set the standard for the future of cruising.

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