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Top: Princess Cruises takes
couples on romantic voyages
in the Med.
Left: U by Uniworld caters to
young couples looking to book
a river cruise.

Nikki Upshaw, Oceania's senior v.p. of
sales, notes that couples can choose among
more than a dozen dining venues, "all with
an abundance of tables for two. Travelers
who want a romantic experience also want
a quality experience," she says, "and they
are willing to pay a little more for it. You
want a cruise line that tends to the details.
We will make certain your clients have a
sublime experience they will remember for a
lifetime, and you will earn a very, very rich
commission in the process."
"Silversea's intimate ships and destinationintensive itineraries have a tremendous
appeal for couples who want to immerse
themselves in unique, remote regions
while still enjoying pampering services and
luxurious accommodations at sea," says Brad
Ball, Silversea spokesperson. Which makes
the line a perfect fit for adventurous couples.
Case in point: the conversion to an ice-class
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ship of Silver Cloud, extensively refurbished
and moving over to Silversea's luxury
expedition fleet by fall. Picture couples
discovering the Arctic or Antarctica, Africa
or the Russian Far East-with five dining
options, complimentary wines and spirits,
and a butler.
Adds Ball, "Voyages in the glamorous
Mediterranean on our brand-new flagship,
Silver Muse, are especially popular with
twosomes vacationing this summer." Along
with eight dining venues, there's the
innovative Zagara Beauty Spa, where guests
are urged to create their own spa program.
(Don't miss the sensory pleasures of the
Mood Room.)

Relax & Unwind
Spa bliss similarly beckons at the Canyon
Ranch Spa Club aboard Regent Seven Seas'
Seven Seas Explorer, unveiled last summer.

Privacy-seekers should check out the spa's
private outdoor area, a teak-deck terrace filled
with plush, partially covered lounge chairs
surrounding an infinity-edge plunge pool.
The pool contours to the ship's stern, which
means clients can soak and bond while taking
in sweeping sea vistas.
Notes Randall Soy, executive v.p. of sales
and marketing, "Regent Seven Seas offers
couples an inclusive, luxurious experience
in some of the world's most compelling
destinations. All dining and beverages are
included, so they can focus on each other
rather than being interrupted to sign bills."

Cultural Immersion
Culture vultures? Steer the pair to Ponant
themed sailings, ranging from a focus
on music in the Mediterranean and
Northern Europe this year and next; to
art, in partnership with Christie's, in the
Masterpieces in the Adriatic itinerary this
summer, cruising from Venice to Athens. The
line will double its portfolio with the launch
of two new Explorer ships in 2018.
"With the ships' intimate design, romanceseekers will feel as if they're on a private
yacht," says Navin Sawhney, Ponant's CEO of
the Americas. "We lead in polar expeditions,
so the fleet appeals to adventurous couples
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