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We do a deep dive on all aspects of small-ship cruising under 300 pax, with reviews, news, tips & destination overviews to inspire & inform.
Sleep Under The Stars on These Small Ships By Anne Kalosh. Who hasn't yearned to spend the night on deck, a skyful of stars overhead, the sound of water gently splashing against the hull, moonlight glittering on the waves? Some small-ship lines make that dream come...
Magna Carta Steamship Company Founded in 1999, the Magna Carta Steamship Company the LORD OF THE GLENS, a 27-cabin mini cruiser outfitted with classic interiors, on five- and seven-night cruises, April to October. One-way trips operate between Inverness and Oban via...
New Coastal Ship National Geographic Venture By Anne Kalosh. At festivities in San Francisco, Lindblad Expeditions officially named its second U.S.-flag coastal new build National Geographic Venture. The 100-passenger ship is the sister of 2017's National Geographic...
Surreal Tour Guide Spiels By Elise Lentz. Ever wonder what it would be like to work on cruise ships? Small cruise ships? For 15 years? Elise & Tim Lentz have worked on ships big and small as cruise directors, shore excursion managers, tour directors and event...
Sea Cloud Building Another Tall Ship By Anne Kalosh. Sea Cloud Cruises plans to expand its tall ship fleet in summer 2020 with the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit. The vessel is designed with a similar style and philosophy as Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II, and will be...
Windstar to Stretch Three Ships By Anne Kalosh. Windstar Cruises recently announced plans to lengthen and upgrade its trio of motor yachts in a massive project that will add 50 suites per ship, re-do all accommodations and expand dining choices, the spa, fitness...
Celebrity Cruises Galapagos If you've cruised on the biggies, you'll feel right at home on these sporty miniature versions. Many feel at ease knowing that the well-established Celebrity Cruises, a line that otherwise keeps busy with its fleet of giant 2,000 to...
Barge Cruising in France By Ben Lyons. Casting off from the quaint French town of Chateau Thierry, it was immediately apparent our barge trip would be at a different pace — literally and figuratively — from other cruises. Once up to ‘full speed,’ I scanned the shore...
American Queen Steamboat Co. Acquires Victory Cruise Lines By Anne Kalosh. American Queen Steamboat Co. (AQSC) is acquiring Victory I and Victory II, along with the Victory Cruise Lines brand. This will enable AQSC to expand beyond the U.S. rivers and into the Great...
Yangtze River Cruise FAQs By Tony Anderton. Thinking about a Yangtze River Cruise, but not sure what to expect? Here are some helpful tips and photos to set the mood. To read about Tony Anderton's recent Yangtze River cruise with Victoria Cruises aboard the...
QuirkyCruise Reader Review Scenic Spirit on Mekong River REVIEWER Sheila Healey from the US. CRUISE LINE Scenic. SHIP Scenic Spirit. DESTINATION Mekong River in Cambodia & Vietnam. # OF NIGHTS 7. DEPARTURE DATE & PORTS October 2018, from Siem Reap, Cambodia...
Island Windjammers Theme Cruises By Heidi Sarna. For the past decade, Island Windjammers has been tootling around the Caribbean with its trio of 10-, 24- and 26-passenger sailing ships in all their wonderfully quirky glory. The vibe is laid-back, wind-in-your-hair,...
Heidi & Ted, along with their team of expert travel writers, have reviewed and traveled their way around the world, seeking out the very best in small-ship cruising. We have organized our reviews in six small buckets — river & canal, sailing, micro, coastal, oceangoing and expedition small-ship cruises.
If you can imagine it, we’ve cruised it! With reviews, articles and destination overviews, we’ve got you covered.
