Some people associate cruising with mega-ships carrying many thousands of passengers, complete with waterslides, rollercoasters and racetracks – yet there are many small ships offering a very different way to cruise.
In maritime terminology, a small cruise ship is one carrying fewer than 1,000 passengers, though the term covers many that are much smaller than this, perhaps accommodating under 100 guests on board.
These vessels offer everything from exciting expeditions to the Galapagos and remote Pacific islands to thrilling tall-ship sailing
