• Crystal Cruises
1-888-799-4625; www.crystalcruises.com Southern ports: Fort Lauderdale, Miami Fun fact: Caviar available upon request at afternoon tea.
• Cunard Line
1-800-728-6273 or www.cunard.com Southern port: Fort Lauderdale Fun fact: In business since 1840. Ships include the venerable Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2.
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1-800-285-1835; www.theregentexperience.com Southern port: Fort Lauderdale Fun fact: Guests greeted with Champagne while boarding. Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager feature restaurants operated by Le Cordon Bleu Paris.
• Seabourn Cruise Line
1-800-929-9391; www.seabourn.com Southern port: Fort Lauderdale Fun fact: Caviar in the Surf—uniformed waiters wade into the sea to serve guests Champagne and caviar.
• Silversea Cruises
1-800-722-9955; www.silversea.com Southern port: Fort Lauderdale Fun fact: All-inclusive fares cover round-trip airfare, precruise accommodations, transfers, all beverages, and gratuities.
ARTICLE BY Cassandra M. Vanhooser / Photography Meg Mckinney