Cruise lines across the board are pulling out all the stops to deliver the finest passenger experience. From the massive ships of Disney Cruise Line, to the smaller, luxury yachts of SeaDream, there's a sailing experience to satisfy every taste. Today's top vessels come equipped with full-service spas, gourmet restaurants, movie theaters, nightclubs and more. While choosing the perfect ship can be stressful, EMPIRE OF ENTERTAINMENT's Top 10 Cruise Lines make things easier, offering luxury voyages in breathtaking locales from Croatia to the Caribbean. So, pick your cruise, pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable vacation on the high seas.

No.1: Oceania Cruises

Oceania specializes in mid-size ships, and its destinations range from the Greek Isles to the Panama Canal, with multi-week Grand Voyage options that span the globe. Their “Signature Sailings” are themed trips exploring everything from culinary topics to health and wellness to music. Guests can experience hands-on classes, concerts, tastings and more with special guests ranging from up-and-coming jazz musicians to renowned speakers. You might encounter a former Russian diplomat while you’re sailing the Baltic Sea or an acclaimed vintner in France to discuss French wine. Another perk: a luxe Canyon Ranch SpaClub on every vessel, as well as fine dining options from executive culinary director, Jacques Pépin. The Marina and Riviera also house Artist Loft enrichment centers where guests can take drawing and painting classes.

No.2:MSC Cruises

Imagine a luxurious Mediterranean resort. Now imagine that resort afloat, cruising through the Bahamas, along the coast of West Africa, or perhaps on a Transatlantic Grand Voyage. With their warm Italian hospitality and classic European design featuring marble and Swarovski crystal, MSC Cruises invites passengers to sail in style. Signature restaurant La Cucina Italiana showcases modern Mediterranean cuisine, while Aurea Spa travels the world with its array of treatments. Two of the fleet's 12 ships, the MSC Splendida and the MSC Fantasia, offer the MSC Yacht Club — a singular ship-within-a-ship experience. Families love MSC because children 11 and under travel free when staying in their parents' stateroom. Eco-travelers value the company's commitment to social responsibility. The cruise line implements recycling and energy conservation policies and has a partnership with UNICEF to aid in efforts to be environmentally friendly.

No.3:Crystal Cruises

Crystal Cruises boasts two popular ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, which hold 922 and 1,070 passengers respectively. Destinations span the globe, including the Panama Canal, New England, Africa, Alaska and the South Pacific. Guests will feel pampered by the upscale urban décor with fine Italian and French fabrics. Complimentary language classes are available by Berlitz with destination-specific crash courses. For example, there are Italian lessons offered while traveling along the Amalfi Coast. The Cleveland Clinic provides health and wellness seminars and “Meet the Doctor” sessions. Guests have access to myriad gourmet specialty restaurants, such as Nobu Matsuhisa’s Silk Road.

No.4:Hebridean Island Cruises

Hebridean Island Cruises offers an all-inclusive, immersive experience — traveling through the Scottish Isles, around Ireland and down many European rivers. The smaller fleets — Hebridean Princess holds 50 passengers while the Hebridean Royal Crown holds 85 — focus on highly personalized service, including fine onboard dining or on-shore picnics, and a formal farewell gala on the final night. Perks: There are onboard lectures tailored to upcoming destinations, a library, bicycles for independent land exploration and private charters.

No.5:Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions boasts six large National Geographic vessels, plus a handful of smaller ships that each hold less than 50 passengers. The star of the fleet is the 30-sail Sea Cloud, which dates back to the 1930s and holds 58 people. The cruise line excels in nature-oriented destinations, including Antarctica, the Galapagos, South Africa, Costa Rica, Baja California and the Mekong River. Flexible meal times and a convivial atmosphere in the casual dining room create a relaxed onboard environment. The company's partnership with National Geographic means that on every journey guests travel alongside world-renowned scientists, researchers, photographers and even hosts from the Nat Geo TV channel.

No.6:SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream Yacht Club offers two luxury mega-yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II, each serving 112 passengers. They travel worldwide, including the Caribbean, Croatia and Europe, in addition to transatlantic voyages. Onboard dining is gourmet, all-inclusive and plentiful, including a decadent Captain’s Reception, plus spa menus and around-the-clock in-suite small bites. To keep busy, guests can attend movie screenings on deck, check out a state-of-the-art 30-course golf simulator, visit a luxury Thai spa or work up an appetite with the fully stocked onboard water sports marina, complete with glass-bottom kayaks and floating islands. There's also a fitness center for those wanting to stay in shape while away.

No.7.Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises travels worldwide, from the Amazon River to the French Riviera to the Arctic, Antarctica and Galapagos Islands. Each ship boasts its own Le Champagne — the only Relais & Châteaux restaurants at sea. Guests on their all-inclusive journey can choose from a multitude of onboard activities, such as wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and dance classes. At night, options include a show with a celebrated pianist, roulette in the casino, a movie in the theater, dancing and more. Enrichment cruises have themes ranging from history to the great outdoors, featuring celebrated guest speakers, bestselling authors, world affairs experts and noted historians.

No.8:Viking River Cruises

With a fleet of more than 35 vessels, Viking River Cruises offers tours on the world’s legendary rivers, such as the Nile, Yangtze, Mekong, Danube, Seine and Volga. For dinner, passengers enjoy open seating options and signature foodie events that emphasize local dishes, from Balkan cevapcici to Provençal lemon sorbet to Hungarian goulash made with paprika from a farmers' market in Budapest. The ships contain all outside-facing staterooms, two-room suites with French balconies on Viking Longships, and the Viking Culture Curriculum. The latter is an onboard program that varies by ship and could mean having tea with a Tibetan family or learning how to make Germany’s brandy-laced Rüdesheimer coffee.

No.9:Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line is an excellent option for a family trip at sea. Its four ships are massive, holding between 2,700 and 4,000 passengers each. The ships’ entertainment includes not only Broadway-style Disney musicals, character-themed pools and deck parties, but also the Oceaneer Club for kids and nightclubs and lounges (complete with cocktails) for mom and dad. Themed restaurants and exclusive adults-only dining rooms are open around the clock. Disney Cruise Line travels to an array of places, such as Alaska, the California Coast, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, the Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal.

No.10:Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ fleet includes Seven Seas Navigator which holds 490 passengers, and the Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager, each holding 700 passengers. The line offers worldwide destinations from Alaska to the Mediterranean, plus Grand Crossings that span oceans to include a variety of regions in one single journey. Dining ranges from artisan cuisine to casual al fresco seating, with a wide selection of restaurants, from steakhouses to classic French. Highlights include onboard pampering at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub and free, unlimited shore excursions (from an elephant ride in Phuket to a crab feast in Alaska). More intellectual pursuits consist of lectures by experts in food, politics, art and more.