4 5 offering to ensure guests can focus on enjoying the experience and destination immersion. Nowadays, luxury also means having a broad variety of choices – from destinations to onboard restaurants and even a selection of pillows in suites. In terms of hardware and design, luxury is, in part, defined by quality and includes spacious accommodation, onboard facilities that enhance the journey, and design that connects travellers with the destination. CP: For some guests, luxury is having the time, space and freedom to immerse themselves in a destination accessed via a well-appointed ship. For others, luxury is black tie dress codes and ballroom dancing. Windstar walks a fine line; we offer an upscale luxury experience on all six small ships, but we don’t provide formal nights or what some would describe as luxury elements. The biggest difference is that Windstar operates true small-ship cruises with 342 or fewer guests and delivers amazing food, a highly personalised and intuitive service from genuinely caring crew members who remember guest names and preferences, and a relaxed social ambience with like-minded travellers. Our sailings target customers who are seeking customisable, high-end experiences that allow local immersion. To us, that’s luxury. DP: A true luxury experience is centered around the customer and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection focuses on three key elements: anticipatory service, product innovation, and highly customised voyages. Our goal was to create an experience that did not otherwise exist within the luxury cruising category. For Evrima, that means spacious all-suite accommodations, Michelin star-level dining, thoughtfully designed experiences both onboard and ashore, and the unparalleled service of The Ritz-Carlton brand. We’re uniquely positioned to stand out because of our intimate and modern ship design and itineraries designed with the yachting lifestyle in mind. AZ: Luxury expedition cruise experiences should be authentic and truly enriching. Vessels should be of a high standard and have elegant indoor spaces with expansive panoramic windows and enormous open decks to enable people to fully immerse themselves in the destinations they’re visiting and capitalise on wildlife-spotting opportunities throughout their cruise. Why does your brand fit perfectly within this space? MG: Resorts World Cruises’ more than 50 years of affiliated experience in the hospitality and cruising industries and deep Asian heritage enables us to deliver a perfect balance of both elements for our guests at The Palace – a luxury ship-within-a ship private enclave. Palace guests enjoy a seamless experience throughout the entire voyage, as well as various all-suite accommodations, a 24-hour butler service and exclusive access to onboard dining experiences and restaurants, a private sundeck, gym, spa, Swan Hellenic aims to give guests a taste of adventure, while enabling them to relax in comfort and enjoy fine dining
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