‘More character and cheaper’: Best older cruise ships for luxury sailings ^65.6%

The Independent - By Marc Shoffman - 4/10/2026, 12:24 PM

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Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to new cruise ships, but sometimes the old ways of sailing (or indeed older ships) are the best. While you won’t get a floating resort with a water park and cinema, classic cruise ships can offer more character and comfort when it comes to design and service. You may even find that sailing on... more