While some people like resort-style holidays on large cruise ships, where the ship is the leading destination, others prefer a more intimate, small cruise ship experience, with first-class service, five-star accommodation, and unique adventures in different destinations. Read on to find out some of our favorite small cruise ship advantages.
1. You See More on Smaller Ships
Set sail on a Swan Hellenic expedition voyage, and you’ll visit remote, hard-to-reach places. Our small cruise ships can access ports and harbors that bigger boats can't reach, allowing us to take you to extra-special destinations. This means you can have one-of-a-kind excursions with our knowledgeable experts, get closer to the action, and avoid other tour groups—so you can experience things other travelers only dream of!
2. You’ll have a more intimate experience
People often choose small-ship cruise companies because they’re looking for something more personal, and with Swan Hellenic, you definitely get that! Forget sailing on a ship carrying over 6,000 guests – the maximum number of guests on our ships is just 192. So if you’re looking for cruise ships under 1,000 passengers, and prefer quiet cruise ships, look no further! Swan Hellenic's fleet of boutique ships was designed to give you an intimate, unforgettable experience. With informal spaces, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, our ships have all you need for a stylish, relaxed expedition voyage. Plus, if you’re a single traveler, sailing on smaller ships means it’s easier to make friends.
3 You’ll Receive a Bespoke Personalized Service
We can offer a more personalized, attentive service with fewer guests on Swan Hellenic ships. As a cruise line with small ships, our caring, thoughtful crew wants nothing more than to give you the best experience possible, and their intuitive personal approach means no task is too big or too small. With decades of experience, we know how to give you a first-class service. Our well-trained, friendly crew will always strive to give you the best service, and you’ll be on first-name terms with them in no time!
4 You’ll Find Things Run Smoother
Another small cruise ship advantage is that everything runs smoother. On larger vessels, with thousands of people traveling together, there’s more scope for inconvenient setbacks. But on a small cruise ship, there’s less chance of things being disrupted. From zodiac landings and cultural excursions, to the gourmet dishes our world-class chefs create, we’ve got everything covered.
5 Adventurous Itineraries
Because smaller ships are able to access off-the-beaten-track places, we get to take you to special destinations other cruise ships can’t reach. And thanks to our adventurous itineraries, you’ll really get to see what others don’t on a Swan Hellenic cruise. Our immersive voyages are planned meticulously, but our itineraries are flexible too, as we often run into exciting surprises, which is why it always pays to expect the unexpected on our expedition cruises!