If you're still interested, small ships make up for these differences in other ways. Port formalities usually move faster on a small ship. And 3,000 passengers crowding a port at once can be overwhelming for all concerned. 100 passengers are more easily assimilated into even the smallest port. Small ships tend to be more casual than the larger vessels, although all cruise ships, in all sizes and shapes today, range from casual to formal, simple to ultra-deluxe.
Some small ships have sails.
That's an option you won't find on a 3,000-passenger ship. All cruises include all of your meals and in-between snacks, onboard daytime activities, and nighttime parties or entertainment. All cruises provide relaxing voyages to some of the most exciting and exotic places in the world. Small ships just carry you there with less baggage, so to speak. The following small ship cruises have transported me in distinctive style to unforgettable locales where large cruise ships are unable to travel.