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Niche / Specialty Cruise Lines

Niche and specialty cruises offer guests a cruise vacation with a distinct expertise and focus. Most niche/specialty cruise lines are destination experts and provide guests with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture that they are visiting. Cruise lines in the specialty segment feature expertise to destinations like Antarctica, Hawaii, Europe, the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands, South America, the Orient, Asia and Scandinavia. Niche and specialty cruises which also include "soft-adventure" vacations will often feature the following to provide their guests with an enrichment experience as well as a vacation:

• Destination-rich cultural itineraries
• Enrichment seminars by distinguished guest experts
• Naturalists, geologists or licensed guides
• Regional cuisine
• Continental atmosphere with multinational guests

These cruise vacations emphasize destination and discovery and have a broad appeal to experienced travelers. Niche and specialty cruises are a great value and a convenient and comfortable way to see the world. Types of ships, accommodations and amenities vary by cruise line. Cruise fares range from less than $200 per person, per day, to $400 but will vary based on season and itinerary.

			American Cruise Line American Cruise Lines offers experiences to the most amazing destinations in the United States from coast to coast. more info
			American Safari American Safari Cruises is where discriminating travelers embark on voyages that combine comfortable yet elegant cruising with adventurous activities. more info
			Compagnie du Ponant The only French cruise line, Compagnie du Ponant's four ships, soon to be five, have their own individual personality and symbolize the art of cruising "a la francaise" more info
			Great American Steamboat Company Steamboating is back and better than ever with the Great American Steamboat Company! Experience history and heritage with the ambiance of a floating antebellum mansion more info
			InnerSea Discoveries InnerSea Discoveries guests appreciate raw wilderness, active adventure, and going eye-to-eye with wildlife more info
			Lindblad Expeditions For nearly 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions have been revealing the world's wonders to guests through expedition style travel. more info
			Star Clippers State-of-the-art tall-ships offering the ultimate experience for sailors by balancing grandeur, adventure and the tradition of sailing with the luxurious accommodations and service. more info
			Voyages of Discovery Discovery offers an exciting range of cruises to explore the world's great destinations including the Arctic Circle and North Cape, Scandinavia, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. more info
			Windstar Cruises Extra-ordinary cruise gives guests the chic feel of a chartered sailboat by offering attentive service, superb dining and the romance in the Med, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. more info