Explore the world of small ship cruising, focusing on three main types: river cruises, yacht cruises, and barge cruises. 

Co-hosts Dan and Mikkel discuss the unique features, experiences, and benefits of each type, including easy embarkation, cultural immersion, luxury service, and personalized experiences. 

They will help you understand the differences between these three small ship cruise types and guide you in choosing the right experience for your travel preferences.

During this episode, they mention their experiences on the Douro River, cruising on the Danube River, (including sailing through the Wachau Valley), and seeing castles on the Rhine River in Germany.

Dan's love of the Tarascon Turtle is mentioned, which they saw on a cruise through Provence. (Mythical turtle photo is included in that link!)

They touch on their yacht cruise experiences aboard Emerald Azzurra and Windstar Star Pride.

And finally, they discuss their incredible experience on a barge cruise in France, including the Wi-Fi travel hotspot they always vacation with so staying connected on the ship is not a problem.

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