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Small
ship cruising is a term used for a variety of ships which do not fit the mold of “traditional cruise ships". Small
ships, small yachts, tall ships, river cruise ships, barge cruises, luxury small ships, adventure ships, diving ships and
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This type of cruise is not for everyone.
It is for the person who enjoys out of the way places with distinct itineraries. The ships are smaller, therefore, can maneuver
in more difficult and tight areas, pull into smaller harbors and go to more exotic locales, unlike their larger counterparts.
It is for people who value
their privacy, and prefer more intimate settings. Smaller ships usually accommodate a few hundred passengers, some only a
dozen, compared to thousands on the big mega ships. It is for passengers with a discerning palate, because the cuisine is
truly a work of art, especially on the luxury lines and the river barges (the latter ones are renowned for their gourmet chefs).
With small ship cruising, a whole other world opens up and is ready to be discovered.
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Many, such as Seabourn , Silverseas, and SeaDream Yacht Club come with a mini bar in cabin stocked
with your favorite brand. Wines are included with dinner, along with the shore excursions and gratuities.. It is truly a one
price, all-inclusive experience. It is for the person who wants to experience firsthand, the history, the culture, the arts,
the historical sights, accompanied with a lecturer or a historian or a famous writer/journalist, on board who will complement
the itinerary.
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| Keukenhof Gardens in Holland |
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