If the idea of vacationing on a large cruise ship doesn't appeal to you, consider going on a small cruise ship. Think of small ship cruises as floating boutique hotels. Sure, large cruise ships may ...

I sailed in balcony rooms on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas and Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady. My Virgin Voyages' balcony room had a nicer bathroom and these cabins tend to be a good value.

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 type ...

In a now-viral TikTok, Ashley Wanichko shares her cruise experience aboard Carnival's Mardi Gras when she shared a tiny room with her boyfriend and sons Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She ...

As interest in small-ship expedition cruise travel continues to grow—particularly in polar and warmer weather destinations—AdventureSmith Explorations reports there are new ships, trips and ...

Vessel to set sail on Adriatic Sea this spring, offering seven-night journeys of curated cultural experiences and immersive excursions along Croatia's coast. The 146-foot deluxe ship presents a sleek ...

Several major cruise lines offer exclusive "ship-within-a-ship" areas for a more luxurious experience. Guests in these sections can enjoy the privacy of a small ship with the options of a large vessel ...