Small Ship Cruises: Getting Up Closer with More Personal Experiences

There are a number of small ship cruise lines that don't fall among the major league players. The experiences small ship cruises offer are quite diverse.  Small ships can include river cruises, barges, expedition ships, yacht vacations and ocean-going luxury cruise ships that carry fewer than 750 passengers. Our small ship cruise experts can help you differentiate among the choices, and arrange the small ship cruise vacation right for you.

Are Small Ship Cruises For You?
Many small ship cruise travelers have been on larger ships, and prefer small ships that provide a more personal and intimate experience. They want to explore regions up-close -- getting into areas large ships can't. They often shy away from today's mega-ships, and their glitz and glamor. Small ship cruise travelers don't need evening production shows or a dozen dining venues to stimulate their interest.

Because of their size, small ship cruises often cost a bit more than a large ship cruise. So if you are looking for the least expensive cruise to the most popular cruise destinations, a small ship cruise is probably not for you.

Types of Small Ship Cruises
Learn more about and view and compare offers for small ship cruise lines. :In the luxury cruise category:

• Read about The Yachts of Seabourn
  View & Compare Seabourn cruise deals
  
  
• Read about Sea Dream Yacht Club
  View & Compare Sea Dream cruise deals
  
  
• Read about Windstar Cruises
  View & Compare Windstar cruise deals

In the upper premium cruises category:

• Read about Azamara Cruises
  View & Compare Azamara cruise deals
  
  
• Read about Oceania Cruises
  View & Compare Oceania cruise deals
  

Within the small ship cruises category more adventurous offerings fall under the expedition cruises moniker. These range from premium to luxury:

Below the luxury and premium categories are:

• Read about Cruise West
  View & Compare Cruise West deals
  
  
• Read about Star Clippers authentic clipper ships
  View & Compare Star Clippers deals
  
  
• Read about Variety Cruises
  (Greek Isles & Red Sea yachting vacations)

Are You Ready For A Small Ship Cruise?
Contact one of our small ship cruise specialists for more information and to book your adventure by sea. Or call us at 1-888-779-7447.