5 Luxurious Cruises For Your Romantic Honeymoon

The Viking Sun Cruise

CRYSTAL RAVEL (EUROPE) 

Spending your honeymoon in romantic Europe is the easiest option, but you can make it intimate and unique by taking a week-long river cruise across Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia. You’ll be onboard the Crystal Ravel, on which you can opt for a two-bedroom suite that comes with a panoramic balcony window across all rooms and bathrooms. And irrespective of the category you choose, rest assured of personalised service and Michelin-level cuisine. Whether you stay on the ship or opt to explore the beautiful cities you dock at, romance is guaranteed with the silvery Danube always within sight. Prices starting at ₹2,27,000 (approx); Crystalcruises.com

Seating at the Vista Deck

The Rhine suite

The Route 

Take the journey starting from Vienna, Austria to Budapest, Hungary, then Bratislava, Slovakia, cruising the scenic Danube Wachau Valley, and back to Vienna.

The Vista Deck

The Palm Court

SILVER EXPLORER (ANTARCTICA)

There’s nothing better than an exhilarating adventure on a remote continent to bond two people together— and you can’t get more remote than this one. Begin your two-week exploration of Antarctica from Ushuaia, a resort town in Argentina, from where you will board one of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world: The Silversea Silver Explorer. Ensconced in luxury, cross the famous Drake Passage, where three oceans meet, and sail on to the least visited continent in the world. In between your explorations, enjoy private butler service in your large ocean-view suite, with private balconies. Prices starting at ₹11,85,000 (approx); Silversea.com

Silversea Silver Explorer

The cruise in Antarctica

The Voyage 

Explore the Drake Passage and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. Spot whales, penguins, seals, and a wealth of seabirds as you learn about the rich history of the region.

View from the deck

A suite on board

WINDSTAR STAR LEGEND (CENTRAL AMERICA)

Spend 10 days cruising between Miami and Colón in Panama onboard the Star Legend cruise ship. This trip is more about the destinations than the ship itself, as you visit thrilling, less-frequented places across America like Cozumel, Roatan, Bocas Del Toro as well as other towns in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Columbia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Go snorkelling, bird watching, and explore shipwrecks together on what will be a truly unforgettable journey. Prices starting at   ₹2,50,000 (approx) per person; Windstarcruises.com

Star Legend at sea

A suite on board

The deck

The Destinations

The ports include Miami, Key West, Cozumel, Belize City, Roatan, Isla De Providencia, Puerto Limón, Bocas del Toro, and Colón.

Amphora Restaurant

Belize City

SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER (NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA)

Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer has often been described as the most luxurious cruise ships you can experience, and with good reason. Apart from the usual comforts of ocean-view suites and customised service, the cruise ship has a full facility Canyon Ranch Spa and salon on-board, where you both can get some much-needed pampering to recover from all the hectic wedding activities. Explore the ruggedly beautiful destinations like Dunedin and Tasmania, following which you can relax in your penthouse suite with its private balcony and butler services. Get ready for two weeks of utterly-fabulous views, topped only by the luscious wines from the regions you explore. Penthouse Suites starting at ₹12,70,000 (approx); Rssc.com

The Explorer at sea

The casino

The Destinations

Board the ship in Auckland, New Zealand, and cruise across Bay of Islands, Napier, Wellington, The Fjords Of Milford Sound, The Tasman Sea, and finally, arrive at Sydney.

The pool deck

The Seven Seas Explorer

Regent suite balcony

VIKING CRUISES (SOUTH AMERICA)

They call it ‘the journey to the end of the world’ and what can be more romantic than taking that trip together? Learn tango at Buenos Aires, Argentina, come up close with icebergs across the Strait of Magellan, watch penguins, explore countries like Uruguay, Chile, and the Falkland Islands and luxuriate aboard Viking’s latest cruise ship, Jupiter, in between the exciting excursions. An intimate all-veranda ship, pick one of the Veranda suites for an extra plush holiday. Prices starting at   ₹4,97,000 (approx); Vikingcruises.com

The cruise in Rio de Janeiro

Lounge by the pool

The Journey

The 18-day cruise will take you through Buenos Aires, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Chile; and the scenic Chilean Fjords.

Iguazu Falls

The on-board bar