We all saw how Kendall Jenner (28) and Kylie Jenner (26) enjoyed their vacation onboard a luxury ship in Spain on social media at the beginning of June.
It was very noticeable how much they liked their stay because both posted more than 20 photos on Instagram about it and no cruise line brand was mentioned (no marketing purposes).
Luxury cruising is not a new thing but recently has gained more and more importance among younger generations and larger business groups. Well-known hospitality companies like the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons are taking advantage and inaugurating new experiences onboard smaller ships but with higher standards than 5-star hotels. This goes against the myth that small vessels like river cruise ships are for older people.
We will explain to you why the sisters were so obsessed with this experience and why it is perfect for the most refined consumers:
1. It is exclusive:
luxury cruise ships are smaller than large ships, making them less available for most people. Regular European River vessels have around 55 staterooms, making them available only for 110 passengers during their stay.
Luxury ocean cruises like the Ritz-Carlton Evrima ship have only 149 suites that accommodate a maximum of 298 guests, making it a very exclusive getaway by nature.
These kinds of ships include a gym, pool, spa, and different kinds of restaurants and lounges facilities, differentiating them from higher quality larger ships. These luxury ships truly offer a real all-inclusive experience.
Staff memorize the guests’ names and their preferences to anticipate their needs. Room service is delivered in minutes and they make almost every and anything to satisfy even the most demanding clientele.
2. The most amazing destinations:
People want to travel more than ever in history, especially younger generations. The majority of millennials and gen-X are in the most productive time of their life, in this case, time off should be taken advantage of to the maximum.
Cruise ships are the most luxurious way to see many destinations in a limited amount of time. A different port each day allows people to enjoy sightseeing, try the best restaurants the destinations have to offer, and experience the most authentic experiences.
European river cruises can stop in amazing destinations such as Vienna, Amsterdam, Paris, Budapest, Basel, Frankfurt, Marseille, Berlin, Lisbon and many more.
At the same time, Ocean luxury cruises have expeditions that go to extraordinary places such as Antarctica, Galapagos, South Africa, Australia, and Hawaii.
3. Michelin-star dining every day:
Food and drinks are the most important part of any luxury escape, without it it’s impossible to categorize it as a 5-star experience. The ingredients, preparation, presentation, and of course the taste should all be carefully taken into account.
Small vessels make it easier to supply good quality local ingredients for the kitchen and adapt them into great dishes, furthermore, a lot of the chefs on board are chosen for their culinary experience in the best restaurants of the world and are coming from the most prestigious culinary institutes.
From breakfast to dinner, snacks and desserts, everything should be impressive. Caviar and black truffles are common ingredients for all kinds of dishes.
4. Concierge and personalized service:
The ratio between guests and staff members in luxury cruising can be incredibly high, in some cases being 1.5 or 2 members of the staff per passenger, it makes it possible to deliver a real personalized experience only comparable with the most luxurious boutique hotels worldwide.
The requests can be satisfied in minutes, and they will do all that is possible to find solutions to the most demanding needs. Arranging the pre- and post-cruise experience while delivering the most attentive, subtle, and warm service ever experienced.
5. A completely new way of enjoyment:
It is all about unique experiences. A dinner in Kyoto while a Geisha performs, a Montecarlo tennis match, or a wine tasting in a French Chateau from the 19th century. They can do whatever the client wants.
Horse-bike riding, fishing, biking, partying, and much more can be done in a luxury cruise getaway, bringing intimacy to the people who want it but at the same time opening networking opportunities to meet new people who love to travel.
Luxury cruising is not only for older people, it also is the most effective way to see the world without losing the comfort of an extraordinary stay. It is not all about catching planes and trains and running with luggage everywhere, you can do it the Jenner sister’s way.
