Tagged: small-ship

What to Expect on Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf Sailing Ship: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Lingering on the ample decks of the five-masted, 342-passenger Wind Surf—billed as the flagship in the…

Douro River Cruise: Our Review of Uniworld’s Trip Through Portugal’s Top Wine Region

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising. The Douro River starts in north-central Spain and zigzags some 500 miles into Portugal before…

4 River Cruises in India That Will Wow You

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising. India is a spectacular destination, but it can also be a challenging and overwhelming place to…

A Cruise on Maine’s Coast with American Cruise Lines: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the cofounder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.     From popular Pacific Northwest routes along the Columbia and Snake rivers to sailings on the…

UnCruise in Alaska: Seeing the State’s Wild Splendor by Small Ship

I’ve cruised to Alaska more than half a dozen times on ships of all sizes and have always preferred smaller vessels for the intimate access they provide to the state’s supercharged…

Small-Ship Mediterranean Cruise: 9 Things to Remember About Life on Board

If you want a Greek islands experience that's intimate, explores lesser-seen sun-and-sand destinations, and experiences Greek culture at its best, then a small-ship adventure might…