Come along as we explore a unique travel world within cruising! During this episode, you'll learn some of the basics of small ship cruising, like:

• What qualifies as a small ship, and how many passengers can you expect
• An overview of the advantages of smaller vessels
• The unique experiences small ship cruises offer

We delve into the community aspect of small ship cruising, the cost considerations, and how these cruises compare to larger ships. 

Our discussion of some popular small ship cruise lines will excite your future vacation planning - some of which you may have heard of, and others you likely have not, but are certainly worth knowing about! 

For more information about small ship experiences, we encourage you to visit our website, Sometimes Sailing. 

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