5 Luxury Ship-within-a-ship Cruises on Big Ships

A suite with a butler? Chilled Chardonnay (complimentary) whenever you please? No lines and no tipping? Say hello to VIP cruises!

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These treats are usually associated with small luxury cruises, which deliver a more personalized cruise experience than big ships.

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The following five cruise lines offer elite cruise perks to guests who sign up for their ship-within-a-ship program.

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NCL HAVEN

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5 Luxury Ship-within-a-ship Cruises on Big Ships

A suite with a butler? Chilled Chardonnay (complimentary) whenever you please? No lines and no tipping? Say hello to VIP cruises!

These treats are usually associated with small luxury cruises, which deliver a more personalized cruise experience than big ships.

The following five cruise lines offer elite cruise perks to guests who sign up for their ship-within-a-ship program.

NCL HAVEN

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is known for its “freestyle cruising” – laidback vibe, no dress codes, no set dining times, reasonable prices and lots of fun entertainment on board.

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CELEBRITY SUITE CLASS, AQUA CLASS + CONCIERGE CLASS

Celebrity Cruises adds an extra touch of class to mainstream cruising with avant-garde art, elegant dining and chilled facecloths when returning from shore excursions.

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MSC YACHT CLUB

MSC Cruises serves up a superior, mega-ship cruise experience with an Italian flair. Expect to practise your French or Italian, as fellow passengers are often mainly European.

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DISNEY CRUISE FOR ADULTS

Geared to families, Disney Cruise Line offers hugs with Mickey and Cinderella characters, magic shows, and kids and teen activity programs. Entertainment is top-notch.

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CUNARD QUEENS GRILL

Cunard’s newly refurbished Queen Mary 2 and smaller Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria recreate the golden age of sea travel with opulent interiors, formal dining and white-glove service.

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