‘More character and cheaper’: Best older cruise ships for luxury sailings

Some active cruise ships such as Sea Cloud date back to the 1930s - (Sea Cloud)

Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to new cruise ships, but sometimes the old ways of sailing (or indeed older ships) are the best.

While you won’t get a floating resort with a water park and cinema, classic cruise ships can offer more character and comfort when it comes to design and service. You may even find that sailing on the older ships can be cheaper compared with fares for newer vessels.