Best of Cruising: For Couples

There's something about being on the open ocean under a blanket of thousands of stars that gets your heart racing. Whether you're planning your honeymoon or just a quiet getaway for two, these are the ships you should consider above all others.

SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream I & II. Luxurious, intimate settings include snug alcoves for private dining alfresco, a Caviar & Champagne Splash party in the surf, and the feel of being a guest on a private yacht. Suites feature Belgian bed linens, and bathrooms have a to-die-for shower large enough for two with multijet massaging showerheads.

Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf & Wind Spirit. For sheer enchantment, you can't beat billowing white sails overhead and the thrill of skimming across the sea. Windstar ships are cozy and inviting, with warm, unobtrusive service and coed saunas.

Radisson Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Mariner & Seven Seas Voyager. Every single suite on these distinctive ships has its own private veranda. The Cordon Bleu restaurants are elegant and the cuisine sublime -- perfect for a quiet dinner for two.

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