Tag Archive: Small Ship Cruises
Le Champlain Cruise Review
It’s not unreasonable to say Ponant Cruises is still in the process of making its name in the UK. The French operator has been around since the late 1980s but remains a best-kept secret among a select band of discerning … Read more…
Star Legend Cruise Review
Two weeks ago, I boarded Star Legend for a seven-night cruise from Copenhagen to Amsterdam. Until a decade ago, the Windstar Cruises fleet comprised three small sailing ships: Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf. In 2013, the line strengthened … Read more…
SeaDream Announces New 2024 Caribbean Programme
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced a new Caribbean programme, launching in early November 2024. The new voyages will call at 28 islands, with departures from Antigua, Barbados, San Juan, St. Martin and St. Thomas. The line will extend its offerings … Read more…
Get Ready For A Cruise-Tastic 2019!
Yes, it’s that time of year already when we’re looking at leftover turkey, stale mince pies, a bottle of cheap wine that we’re never likely to drink (but which our beer-drinking neighbours thought was “nice to look at”), the remains … Read more…
Five Small-Ship Lines You Need To Know About
We’ve reported this year on small cruise line takeovers by the big boys (Royal Caribbean & Silversea), big ships that are just plain ugly (Norwegian Cruise Line, and others), and when big is just TOO big (last week’s missive centred … Read more…
Expedition Cruises Are The New Black
The expedition cruise scene has been undergoing a radical change in the past 10 years. Once the preserve of clunky, basic, no-frills ships, the adventuring side of cruising has enjoyed a massive shot in the arm from new tonnage like … Read more…
Galapagos Islands Cruise Guide
The Galapagos Islands have become a relatively recent fixture on many discerning travellers’ bucket-list. The captivating mixture of incredible wildlife, rugged landscapes and lack of human impact gives the region an air of being truly remote and utterly thrilling … Read more…
Island Paradise With Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises offers voyages to various parts of our world, including the Mediterranean, but for many it’s the lines tropical itineraries that capture their hearts: Imagine dipping your toes in crystal clear waters, running warm, golden sand through your fingertips … Read more…
Small Ship Luxury With Silversea
Silversea Cruises fleet of 8 small ships were purposely designed for those who wish to discover the world while indulging in the comfort and luxury that comes with five-star travel. All staterooms aboard are ocean-view and the majority offer … Read more…
Un-Cruise Adventures
Un-Cruise Adventures began life in 1997 as American Safari Cruises and pioneered yachting cruising in Alaska. In 2011 InnerSea Discoveries enjoyed an inaugural season of expedition style exploration of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage and in January 2013 the company officially … Read more…
