The best small-ship ocean cruise lines in our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2025 are ideal for travelers seeking ...

Small ships don't entertain you all day long — you find and make your entertainment. The Wind Spirit is more expensive upfront than your average mega ship, but it's worth every penny, and I'll ...

Crowds: On a small ship, you won’t have to wait 10 minutes for an elevator when the evening stage show ends. On the flip side, there won’t be a stage show and the ship may not have an elevator.

Small ships are more like quaint towns, with easier navigation and more personalized service. Large ships offer a wide range of eateries, bars and entertainment. The right ship comes down to the ...

And it's safe to say they won't be participating in the mega-ship race: Aman says its vessel will have 50 cabins while Ritz-Carlton's second ship is set to sail in 2024 with just 224 suites.

Other small-ship lines followed, including Star Clippers, Pandaw, Galapagos Network/Ecoventura, the SeaDream twins, Windstar’s sailing ships and Silversea’s original Silver Wind and Cloud.

"The small ship sector is a vital and constantly evolving part of the overall cruise industry that excels at creating unmatched travel experiences, making it more popular than ever," said Cindy ...

I spent the past week cruising in Panama and Costa Rica, experiencing first-hand the pleasures of small ship cruising. My home away from home for the week was the 212-passenger Star Pride, but the ...