Ship Comfort Ratings

The ship star rating refers to the overall level of comfort onboard. This includes cabins, common areas, and amenities like cuisine and also takes into consideration overall customer service from staff. North South Voyages only features and offers ships that meet a minimum 3* star overall rating.

Luxury Ships – 5* Stars
Luxury means a very high level of service and comfort on board. Gourmet cuisine, stunning cabins and common areas and even butler service and private hot tubs in select cabins.

Comfort Ships – 4* Stars
Mid range 4* Star ships mean comfortable cabins, great cuisine and amenities onboard that cater to guests wanting to enjoy time on board in comfort with wonderful service.

Standard Ships – 3* Stars
Standard ships have basic but comfortable rooms and common areas and many 3* options still provide excellent service. The main trade off is that many of the 3 Star options are very expedition focused and you spend less time on board. Meals are still quality but less gourmet than 4 and 5 Star ships.