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Here we share the latest small-ship cruise news and first-person cruise reviews and round-ups from our team of globetrotting writers. If you've got a penchant for small-scale travel aboard boats, yachts, tall ships and mini cruisers, then enjoy the ride through our sea of stories about small-ship cruising.

Behind the Scenes on the Grand Victoria French Bar...

Posted by QuirkyCruise | Aug 27, 2021 | Deals, Barge Cruise, Charter This, Micro cruising | 0

Plugged In — The Ultimate Guide to Cruise Ship Adapters, Chargers and Converters

by QuirkyCruise | May 12, 2025 | Packing Tips & Hacks, Cruise Tips | 0

By Paige Okun It was the first morning of our Greek island cruise. The sun rose over the Aegean...

Panama & Costa Rica Cruise with Star Clippers — 5 Reasons to Choose This Itinerary

by Heidi Sarna | Apr 27, 2025 | Heidi's Reviews, Central America, Costa Rica, Feature Articles, Panama, sailing, Sailing Feature Articles, Wildlife | 0

By Heidi Sarna With the handsome 166-passenger Star Clipper anchored off in the distance, as if...

Magdalena River Cruises — AmaWaterways Now Sailing Colombia’s Main River

by Anne Kalosh | Apr 24, 2025 | Anne Kalosh Reviews, NEWS, River Feature Articles | 0

By Anne Kalosh AmaWaterways has just introduced AmaMagdalena, the first luxury vessel to sail...

Sea Cloud vs Star Clippers — The Similarities and Differences

by John Roberts | Apr 22, 2025 | John Roberts Reviews | 0

By John Roberts, with Peter Knego and Heidi Sarna I have cruised with Sea Cloud Cruises twice now....

5 Reasons to Choose a Sea Cloud Spirit Cruise for Your Next Holiday — A Review

by John Roberts | Apr 22, 2025 | Feature Articles, John Roberts Reviews, sailing, Sailing Feature Articles | 0

By John Roberts Sea Cloud Cruises placed its newest windjammer, Sea Cloud Spirit, in San Juan,...

12 Top Mississippi River Cruises Offered by American Cruise Lines

by Jackie Sheckler Finch | Apr 9, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Reviews, Coastal Feature Articles, Excursions, River Feature Articles | 0

By Jackie Sheckler Finch Cruising the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries has been my pleasure...

5 Reasons Americans Should Consider Heading to Canada to Enjoy a St Lawrence Cruise Lines Vacation

by QuirkyCruise | Apr 5, 2025 | Charters, American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal Feature Articles, North America | 0

Sponsored Since its founding, St Lawrence Cruise Lines (SLCL) has been a company supported by both...

Private Nile River Cruise Package — Combining Cairo, a Nile River Cruise & Touring in Jordan

by QuirkyCruise | Apr 2, 2025 | Charters, Cruise Tips, Historic Sites, Inspiration, River Feature Articles | 0

By Jerrol Golden Let’s go! That’s what our guide, Fadi, says when it’s time to move on to the next...

Mutiara Laut Cruise Review of a Raja Ampat Adventure — a READER REVIEW by Aliza Knox

by QuirkyCruise | Apr 2, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Coastal Feature Articles, River Feature Articles | 0

Reviewer Aliza Knox from Singapore & Sydney. Cruise Line Mutiara Laut. Ship A classic...

Cycling & Europe River Cruising — A Great Combo

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 22, 2025 | Cycling cruises, Essays, Europe, Feature Articles, Fitness, Fitness cruises, Fitness Cruises | 0

Cycling & Europe River Cruising By Ralph Grizzle I am not your typical river cruiser. While no...

American Cruise Lines’s American Revolution Cruise Review by QuirkyCruise Reader Deb D

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 14, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Coastal Feature Articles, River Feature Articles | 0

American Cruise Lines’s American Revolution Cruise Review Reviewer Deb D. from USA. Cruise...

Ocean Endeavor Antarctica Review — A Reader Shares Details About Her 10-Night Expedition

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 13, 2025 | Antarctica, Reader Reviews | 0

Ocean Endeavor Antarctica Review Reviewer Uma Veras from USA. Cruise Line Intrepid Travel. Ship...

Island Windjammers Packing Tips & Cruise Insights

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 2, 2025 | Sailing Feature Articles, How to Choose articles, Micro cruising, Packing Tips & Hacks | 2

Island Windjammers Packing Tips & Cruise Insights By Sarretta McCaslin My husband and I love...

Small Ship Norwegian Fjords Cruises — 7 Cruise Lines to Consider

by Theodore Scull | Feb 23, 2025 | Norway, Europe, Jackie Sheckler Reviews, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

Small Ship Cruises to the Norwegian Fjords By Ted Scull & Heidi Sarna Updated February 2025 by...

Celebrity River Boats — Plans Announced for 10 New 180-pax River Vessels from Celebrity River Cruises

by Anne Kalosh | Feb 13, 2025 | Anne Kalosh Reviews, NEWS | 0

Celebrity River Boats By Anne Kalosh Branching into European river cruising, Celebrity Cruises...

Planning Your Own Shore Excursions — Why It’s A Great Idea

by Judi Cuervo | Feb 9, 2025 | Top 10s, Cruise Tips, Excursions, Heidi's Reviews, How to Choose articles, Judi CUERVO Stories, Other topics | 1

Planning Your Own Shore Excursions May Be Cheaper & More Tailored to Your Interests Than...

Island Windjammers Vela Review by QuirkyCruise Reader Sarretta McCaslin About a 12-Night Caribbean Cruise

by QuirkyCruise | Feb 4, 2025 | Reader Reviews, sailing, Scuba & Snorkeling | 0

Island Windjammers Vela Review Reviewer Sarretta McCaslin from USA. Cruise Line Island...

Ponant and Aqua Expeditions Join Forces — Ponant Explorations Group Acquires Aqua Expeditions

by Anne Kalosh | Jan 20, 2025 | Anne Kalosh Reviews, NEWS | 0

Ponant and Aqua Expeditions By Anne Kalosh Ponant Explorations bought a majority stake in Aqua...

Island Windjammers Review — A Week in the Caribbean on the Cozy Diamant Sailing Between the Grenadines

by QuirkyCruise | Jan 19, 2025 | Caribbean Islands, Charter This, Charters, Feature Articles, sailing, Sailing Feature Articles, Scuba & Snorkeling | 2

Island Windjammers Review By Amy Fried Standing barefoot on the teak deck of the Diamant, with...

Cruising Solo — A Traveling Man Has Met Many Lifelong Friends on Cruises

by Theodore Scull | Jan 14, 2025 | Essays, Feature Articles, Solo Cruising, Ted Talks, Ted's Reviews & Stories | 0

Cruising Solo By Theodore W. Scull I married a woman several decades ago who loved travel but had...

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I'm up to 78 countries and 110+ cruises worldwide, and it's the small ship journeys that I love writing about most. And so QuirkyCruise.com was born, an excellent research tool for planning your own unforgettable small ship trip.

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I have traveled between all continents by sea and cruised along three dozen rivers. Ships and travel are in my blood, and so is writing. My journeys have translated into many books and many hundreds of articles.

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Hebridean Island Cruises Appoints its First Female Captain

First Female Captain for Hebridean Princess By Ted Scull Hebridean Island Cruises has just announced that Captain Caroline Palmer will work in tandem with Captain Richard Heaton aboard the 50-passenger Hebridean Princess, a beloved ship that has cruised in mostly...

Canal du Midi Cruise on the Charming Savannah Barge

Canal du Midi Cruise By Cynthia Heininger & Jim Feeney. "Of all the methods of traveling I have ever tried this is the pleasantest.” — Thomas Jefferson to William Short, May 21, 1787, on the Canal du Midi Spot on, Mr. Jefferson. And if you fancy being Mr....

Caledonian Canal Cruising in Beautiful Scotland on a Self-Drive Le Boat

Caledonian Canal Self-Drive Cruising By Robin McKelvie Quite simply there are few waterways in the world as dramatic and grand as Scotland’s Caledonian Canal. Indeed, the term ‘canal’ doesn’t do this epic feat of engineering justice. The Caledonian Canal is an aquatic...

2 New Small Ship Cruises in California — From American Cruise Lines & American Queen Voyages

New Small Ship Cruises in California by Anne Kalosh If you are California dreamin', take a look at new small ship cruises in California from American Cruise Lines and American Queen Voyages. Coming up soon, in October, American Queen Voyages is capping its inaugural...

The 200-pax Crystal Endeavor to become Silver Endeavour, as part of Silversea Cruises Fleet

Crystal Endeavor to Join Silversea by Anne Kalosh Expedition ship Crystal Endeavor has found a new home with Silversea Cruises, whose parent company Royal Caribbean Group paid $275 million for it. To be renamed Silver Endeavour (with a "u"), it is expected to debut in...

2 Small Ship Lines Offer Excursions to Famous Film Locations

Cruise to Famous Film Locations By Anne Kalosh. Two small-ship companies are offering extraordinary opportunities to visit famous film locations, one in the United States for "Field of Dreams" and one in Croatia for "Game of Thrones." Special Theme Excursions Offered...

AmaWaterways’ Black Heritage Cruise in France is a “Soulful Epicurean Experience”

AmaWaterways' Black Heritage Cruise By Anne Kalosh AmaWaterways has paired a cruise through the south of France with a Black heritage focus, capped by a Paris land program. This specially curated "A Soulful Epicurean Experience" is being offered in August 2023. As...

Upper Loire Valley Barge Cruise — Taking it Slow & Easy

Upper Loire Valley Barge Cruise By Dana Freeman 3/10/24 UPDATE: Barge Meanderer is not currently in operation; we hear they're looking for a buyer. Stay tuned. Reviewed April 2022 Every time I visit France, I fall in love with the country a little bit more. There are...

Luxury Barge Cruise Dining — Aboard the 6-Pax Grand Victoria

sponsored Luxury Barge Cruise Dining One of the main reasons to do a luxury barge cruise in France is to enjoy the fine dining and wines served on board. Three lovely meals a day are prepared on board in the barge’s galley by a private chef who whips up delectable...

Windstar’s Tahiti Offer — Celebrating 35 Years Cruising the Islands of Tahiti

sponsored Windstar’s Tahiti Offer — Celebrating 35 Years in Tahiti To celebrate Windstar Cruises’ 35th anniversary sailing the Islands of Tahiti, book a Tahiti Cruise + Air + Hotel Package before August 31, 2022, and enjoy free all-inclusive amenities. Windstar’s...

Pandaw River Cruises Restarting in Sept 2022 — With a New Build, New Suites & More Red River in the Works

Pandaw River Cruises Restarting By Heidi Sarna It feels like a lifetime ago that river cruising in Southeast Asia was up and running, thanks to the COVID pandemic that put a stop to leisure travel in spring 2020. And while parts of Europe, North America and the South...

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So far, I’ve explored 78 countries around the world by boat, road, plane, foot, bicycle and camel. My first big journey was a six-month trip around the world back in the days when…

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I am happiest near water, over water or better still on a conveyance moving through water. When my brother Sandy and I were deemed old enough, mother took us to Europe by ship.

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