Elite Traveler July-August 2018

EXPLORE TOP SUITES

Top Cruise Suites If you have never been on a cruise, now is the time to go. Companies have listened to what passengers want and have thrown conventional cruising out the window. Gone are the days of reserved tables with uninspired cuisine, the famous baked Alaska for dessert and staid entertainment. Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning mixologists, Grammy-winning producers and the world’s best designers are coming aboard to create ships that are so incredible, you might not want to head to shore. And the suites, featuring crystal chandeliers, king-size cashmere mattresses, expansive terraces and butler service, certainly rival those on land. To explore the world at a gentle pace, there’s simply no easier way than aboard a cruise. We’ve even selected the best itineraries for each ship, allowing you to explore places as far-flung as Tokyo, Santiago, St Petersburg, Rome and Tahiti. All aboard!

by Lauren Jade Hill & Kristen Shirley

Photos GrahamCopeland