Short on Time, Big on Experience: Small Ship Cruises in Five Nights or Less
Not everyone can disappear for a couple of weeks at a time. Work, family, pets, and everyday life have a way of filling the calendar. But that doesn’t mean making extraordinary travel memories is [...]
Cruising Baja in Winter: Whale Watching by Small Ship
Winter in Baja California is something special. The air is mild, the light is clear, and the seas are calm—a welcome contrast to gray skies and chilly temperatures elsewhere. But the real draw in [...]
How a Travel Advisor Can Make Your Small Ship Cruise Even Better
Small ship cruises feel different from the start. They visit smaller ports, move at an easier pace, and give you more time to really experience a place. That’s a big part of the appeal. They are [...]
Q & A with Cindy: Cruising French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises
On this 14-night voyage to the Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands, Paul Gauguin Cruises explores deep into three of French Polynesia’s famed archipelagos. On this extraordinary journey, [...]
The Best of Both Worlds: Pair Your Cruise with a Land Adventure
Small ship cruises take you to places most travelers never reach. You wake up to the sound of seabirds in a quiet harbor, watch whales or eagles from the deck, and step ashore in small coastal [...]
Q&A With Carla, Aboard Lindblad’s National Geographic Venture to the San Juan Islands and British Columbia
When you’re planning a cruise, the hardest part can be deciding where you want to go, which cruise line you’d like to travel with, or which ship you’d like to travel on. [...]
Small Ship Cruise vs. Expedition Cruise — Which One Fits Your Travel Style?
You’ve decided a small ship cruise sounds like your kind of trip. You like the idea of a more personal experience, with fewer passengers and the chance to really get to know the places you visit. [...]
Why River Cruises Are Great for First-Time Cruisers
If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a cruise but felt a little intimidated by the idea of a massive ocean liner, you’re not alone. The thought of navigating multiple decks, dining with thousands of [...]
The Best Small Ship Cruises for Families
There’s something magical about watching the world open up through a child’s eyes. A dolphin leaping beside the ship or the first glimpse of a glacier can turn an ordinary day into an adventure [...]

