No jangling phones. Often this kind of vacation requires a long and flexible time frame. Sail-fly and layover options on those voyages as well as tramp voyages extend the possibilities. Containerships These are the most common and modern freighters on the seas today. While in the past freighters were designed for a specific service, containerships have been standardized, as have the units they carry, giving these ships greater flexibility in serving different trades.
Larger containerships serve intercontinental trades.
Smaller ones, usually referred to as feeders, feed the larger ships with containers from within the continental trades. Speed at sea and efficiency in port have brought with them the opportunity to plan these trips with greater certainty as well as to visit more distant places. Also, ports in a number of regions throughout the world are still only capable of loading the ships in a traditional way. So whether it s due to a port s capability or the fact that its cargo routinely comes in various shapes and sizes that need different loading, stowing and securing methods, these ships often require longer stays in port. Variable weather conditions also affect this kind of operation, which means that passengers must be flexible in their personal schedules but will enjoy the advantage of having more time to explore the sights and sounds these exciting places have to offer.