Small Ship Cruises
small cruise ships
River Cruises
Executive Summary about small ship cruises by Kent Pinkerton
River cruises are very popular in most countries, especially in the Europe and the US. The cruising industry is expanding rapidly with several options, which is the reason millions of people are considering cruising as a most preferred kind of holiday. One major benefit of river cruising is that you can have a unique evening out and come home the same day. Besides, there are many attractions within the ship, like swimming pools, spas, casinos, recreation centers, fitness centers and gymnasiums, gourmet dining, restaurants, bars, salons, game rooms and night clubs in the ship, which make it all the more exciting. The prices vary according to these options, as well as the length of the trip, the destination, size of the vessel, type of cruise, package etc.
Day-trip river cruises are the most popular. You can throw a party with music and dancing while cruising across the city’s waterways. Some cruises are also suitable for large parties like weddings.
There are different kinds of river cruises, depending on the style, the size, and the budget. To elaborate, there are luxury cruises, budget cruises, expedition cruises, niche cruises, sailing cruise lines, wilderness cruises, adventure cruises, small cruises, romantic cruises, single cruises and so on. There are many aspects to be considered while selecting a River Cruise: what is the preferred environment (formal/casual/party/romantic/festive etc)? River cruises also come in discount and package options. The common kinds of discounts offered are the off-season discounts and the group discounts. Information about these packages can be obtained from travel agencies, offices of the cruise lines, and from advertisements. The internet is a very good source of information as it contains latest info about most river cruises, along with their options, prices and dates. These can be compared, chosen and even booked online.
10 Top Small-Ship Cruises in the World That Will Take Your Breath Away
Executive Summary about small ship cruises by Shirley Linde
1) Alaska. In small ships you are in the middle of the “real” Alaska, spending evenings docked at fishing villages or close to wildlife. Example: American Safari Cruises with three luxury yachts from which passengers explore coves, kayak, hike, fish, whale-watch and more.
2) Antarctica. Christmas and New Year holidays are the most popular times to visit Antarctica. Example: Lindblad Expeditions.
3) Baja, Mexico. Example: Cruise West ship, the Spirit of Endeavor, accommodates 102 passengers for scuba diving, whales, and other wildlife.
4) Amazon River. (International Expeditions): Several ships go up the Amazon from the mouth on the Brazil coast to Manaus or further to Iquitos, Peru. Example: International Expeditions. They begin in Iquitos, and travel along the Amazon’s tributaries, going deep into the Pacaya-Samiria
5) Papua New Guinea. Several ships go to this unspoiled island to visit native tribes and view their cermonies. Example: The 42-passenger motor vessel Discoverer that operates cruises along the Sepik River and to nearby islands
6) Norway. Example: Norwegian Coastal Voyage. NCV’s ships go between Bergen and Kirkenes, above the Arctic Circle, and visit towns along the way. Many of the areas have no roads and the villagers use the ships for transportation so in ports the ship picks up or unloads cars and fish and local people as well as carrying tourists.
7) Seychelles Islands. The scenery and wildlife are worth going to the remote islands. During August and November whale sharks can be seen by scuba or snorkel.
8 Galapagos Islands. If you enjoy wildlife you will love the Galapagos. Ships there are all small, having no more than 200 passengers. This ship, as do all Galapagos cruises, goes to a series of islands where you can interact with brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crabs, blue-footed boobies, hundreds of sea lions and giant land tortoises, and visit the Darwin Research Station. If you primarily want to dive, you may wish to choose one of the smaller Galapagos yachts that carry 12 to 40 passengers and have onboard scuba equipment and courses.
9) French Polynesia. Families looking for adventure can board the 320-passenger ship Paul Gauguin with a retractable water sports platform, kayaking and water-skiing. Lectures feature naturalists, artists and experts on Polynesia.
10) Caribbean lesser known islands. This tall ship, with 112 cabins, is an adventure in itself. The ship has five masts and 42 sails, most of them square-rigged. Lectures are given by oceanographers and experts on the history of old sailing ships.
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