Learn about our preferred cruise line partners, or browse our list of links to help you plan your trip!
Learn about our preferred cruise line partners, the style of cruising they offer, and the destinations they sail.
You’ll also find links to help you plan and research you cruise, as well as great resources for guests whom are already booked. Can’t find what you’re looking for, or still have questions? Give one of our cruise experts a call, or complete an Online Cruise Request
Cruise Planning
The cruise lines, and where they sail
With over 20 cruise lines, 300+ ships, and literally thousands of ports of call around the globe - the choices can seem overwhelming.
Here at Cruise Holidays of Calgary, as a cruise specialist we can give you the guidance and advice you need to find the cruise product and itinerary that’s right for you. Below we’ve listed the major cruise lines, how we rate them, the style of cruising they offer, and the destinations they serve.
Our preferred cruise line partners
Our preferred cruise line partners are hand picked for their value for money and excellent standards of service and quality in their respective categories and styles of cruising. As a major producer and preferred travel partner with these cruise lines, we can offer exclusive rates, bonuses and/or amenities on many voyages. When booking one of our preferred cruise line partners, you can rest assured you are getting a solid cruise experience and excellent value for money.
With elegant mid-sized ships, teak promenade decks, wooden loungers for taking in the views, and almost one crew member for every two guests, you’ll appreciate the timeless quality experience of Holland America Line, a Premium rated cruise line. MORE ->>
Our preferred cruise line partners
Style of Cruising: Premium
Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 4.5 stars
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 2 guests
Key destinations: Global, including 7 to 20 night Caribbean and Mexico, 10 to 24 night Europe, Bermuda, Panama Canal, Australia & New Zealand, South America, Hawaii, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Canada & New England, and a leader in Alaska cruises & cruisetours.
Cruise guest profile: A great cruise line for couples and small groups looking for a quality experience with a focus on enrichment and a refined and comfortable ambiance, rather than entertainment or party life. Some ships in the fleet are also recommended for families with expanded facilities for teens, and comprehensive youth programs.
Style of Cruising: Contemporary/Premium
Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 4 stars
Crew to Guest Ratio: Varies by ship, with an average of 1 crewmember for every 2.5 guests
Key destinations: Global, including 7 to 14 night Caribbean, 7 night Mexico, 10 to 21 night Europe, South America, Hawaii, Australia & New Zealand, Asia, Africa, Canada & New England, and a leader in Panama Canal as well as Alaska cruises and cruisetours.
Cruise guest profile: Most Princess ships have broad appeal with top notch entertainment and onboard facilities, and a cruise experience that will suit younger couples, retirees and family groups alike. There are also three “Small Ships of Princess” which offer a more intimate product designed for more well travelled guests seeking a focus on itinerary and service over onboard facilities.
Step aboard a modern Princess Cruises ship, and enjoy delicious dining, exciting entertainment and onboard pampering. Take a vacation that moulds to your wants, needs and whims. With Princess' Personal Choice, you do what you want, when you want MORE ->>
Style of Cruising: Deluxe
Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 5 stars
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 1.5 guests
Key destinations: A leader in cruising to the Mediterranean and Europe, as well as Asia, South America and the Caribbean in the winter. The size of Oceania Cruises ships allows them to offer unique off-the-beaten-path ports of call and immersive itineraries.
Cruise guest profile: Well travelled guests looking for a strong itinerary focused cruise line, with superior onboard service and a luxurious onboard ambiance. A strong emphasis on enrichment and food & wine, rather than entertainment or party nightlife.
Oceania Cruises offers guests a world of affordable luxury and attractive value that is unrivaled anywhere. Explore the world aboard the Deluxe ships of Oceania. With comfortable mid-size ships, and only 684 guests to pamper, the 400 professional crew personalise their service to flawless perfection. MORE ->>
From the seafaring heritage of Radisson Seven Seas and the world-renowned service of Regent Hotels, a new level of luxury is born. Set sail with Regent Seven Seas - and experience 6 star rated cruising, with upscale amenities, an all-inclusive product and all-suite luxury ships. MORE ->>
Style of Cruising: Luxury
Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 6 stars
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 1.5 guests
Key destinations: Global, including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Caribbean, and World Cruises.
Cruise guest profile: Well travelled guests looking for a the highest standards of onboard service, and a luxurious and pampered way to adventure to exotic destinations. Mid-sized ships offer the chance to see unique ports of call out of reach of larger ships.
Akin to a top quality boutique hotel, sail with Avalon aboard their modern fleet with just 65 rooms - all with expansive views and french verandah’s, combined with exceptional service, great dining with regional specialities, and a relaxed and informal atmosphere. All meals, wine, guided tours and excursions are included. MORE ->>
Style of Cruising: River Cruising - Premium
Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 4.5 stars
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 3 guests (vessels typically have just 120-200 guests onboard)
Key destinations: European waterways and rivers, including the Rhine, Danube and Rhone, as well as the Nile, Egypt and China.
Cruise guest profile: Couples and small groups looking for an immersive experience in Europe, docking in the heart of some of Europes most beautiful cities. Strong emphasis on enrichment, food & wine, and culture, with guided tours and excursions included.
Other major cruise lines
Style of Cruising: Contemporary/Casual Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 3 to 4 stars depending on ship
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 3 guests
Key destinations: The Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska
Cruise guest profile: Young couples, groups of friends and families looking for a casual and fun onboard atmosphere with a strong emphasis on activities, onboard nightlife, and action-packed cruising.
Style of Cruising: Contemporary Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 3.5 to 4 stars depending on ship
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 3 guests
Key destinations: The Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Europe, Panama Canal, Asia and South America
Cruise guest profile: Couples, groups of friends, and families looking for a large ship cruise experience with plenty of onboard entertainment and activities, and innovative features such as rock climbing walls, skating rinks, surf simulators and more. Strong emphasis on family friendly cruising with youth and teen programs on all ships.
Style of Cruising: Premium Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 4 to 4.5 stars depending on ship
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 2 guests
Key destinations: The Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Panama Canal
Cruise guest profile: Couples and small groups looking for a sophisticated cruise experience onboard modern ships with a good standard of service, and enrichment programs onboard longer cruises of 10 or more nights.
Style of Cruising: Premium Deluxe Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 4.5 Stars
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 2 guests
Key destinations: The Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Panama Canal, Asia
Cruise guest profile: Well travelled guests looking for a unique itineraries, with enhanced onboard service and a relaxed onboard ambiance. A strong emphasis on enrichment, rather than entertainment or party nightlife.
Style of Cruising: Contemporary/Casual Cruise Holidays Star Rating: 4 stars
Crew to Guest Ratio: 1 crewmember for every 3 guests
Key destinations: The Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal
Cruise guest profile: Couples and families looking for a casual onboard atmosphere with NCL’s Freestyle Cruising including no formal wear required, open seating dining with no fixed times, and a wide range of onboard entertainment and facilities. For those who like to keep busy, Norwegian Epic offers some of the best nightlife, entertainment and activities of any ship at sea today.
Luxury Collection cruise lines
Cruise Holidays of Calgary works closely with our Luxury Collection cruise partners to put together custom cruise vacations of a lifetime, with enhanced benefits and services including our Cruise Hoildays Concierge service. Find out more about our Luxury Collection partners Learn More ->>>
Specialty cruise lines
Jump to links and resources for our already booked guests: GO ->>>
Contact one of our cruise experts for more information on speciality cruise lines, including the grand ocean liner experience of Cunard, the epic voyage of Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Voyage), the family fun of Disney Cruise Line, or the premium river cruise experiences offered in Europe, China, Russia and Egypt by Uniworld and Viking River Cruises.
Cruise research tools, external links, and resources for our booked guests
External Links
The research tools below will take you to sites outside of Cruise Holidays of Calgary and will open a new window in your browser. Please note that we have no control over the content of these independent sites
Research and book independent shore excursions with our preferred supplier Shore Excursions Group
Learn more about group cruising - weddings, family reunions, corporate events and more
Cruise Holidays of Calgary are the cruise experts. Look no further when putting together your next group cruise vacation together. Take some time to learn about the benefits of arranging your next group get-together at sea, the excellent value proposition, and why you should choose us to co-ordinate your arrangements! GO ->>
Planning a corporate event? Forget that boring landlocked hotel overlooking the freeway - learn about the value of a cruise event at sea! GO ->>
Few cruise lines have made such a significant overall upgrade to their product as Norwegian. Offering a fleet of state of the art, brand new ships - there’s everything from rock climbing walls to onboard bowling alleys - plus up to 13 places to dine, some of the coolest lounges and bars at sea, and a casual, unstructured vibe. MORE ->>
