Small ship cruising with freedom and enrichment

With so much talk of great big ships at seas it looks like it has become a competition of who has the largest and most innovative ship at sea. With such high numbers of people on board we are finding that crowded spaces and long queues are becoming more of a familiar scenario and lot of the time we see the standards falling. With all the new innovations on ships you may not even stand a chance to try these if you don’t want to stand in a queue for ages. So, what does large ships have to offer that small ships haven’t got? Most of it we’re not interested in anyway. I don’t think there anything else to explain.

We forget that many people still like the intimacy and the personalized service and most of the time the itinerary is the main reason why they choose a cruise over another. Smaller ships can get into more unusual remote ports, offering alternative destinations not seen before taking you off the beaten track.

One of my favourite brands is Voyage of Discovery who really focuses on destinations offering longer stops, and non-strict itineraries, they have taken a more relaxed approach to travelling the world. For them real adventure aren’t just about black-tie dinners. You will not be failed from high standards of service and contemporary small ships. We don’t often hear much talk about them as they don’t advertise on a bigger scale, simply because they don’t need to as they have a smaller space to fill.

You will always find an approachable knowledgeable lecturer on board, expert guides who really understand each destination with its culture, history, highlights. Enlightening talks from a whole range of guest speakers who are renowned experts on the places you’ll be visiting.

If you are experienced and energetic, demanding authentic, quality experiences and are passionate about your travels and adventures, looking for comfortable atmosphere, free from fuss and excessive formality then this is the cruise line for you.