Raising the sails on a Windjammer Barefoot Cruises ship. For some, like myself, the mammoth ships carrying thousands, are, well, too big.
Small ships can maneuver better.
They bring you closer to the action around you, in the water and on land. This is what I cruise for, the places a ship transports me to, not the ship. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate my comforts as much as the next passenger. Good food and accommodations count for a lot. But I generally don't require eight meals a day, a midnight buffet, disco, nightclub shows or a casino.