Small Ship Cruises and Tall Ship Sailing

We heard you and we have what you want! A cozier atmosphere, a space personalized with more settings and services.  There's  hundreds of floating resorts and the thousand seat dining rooms and floating duty-free shopping malls on so many ships.

Times have changed and the itinerary, the destinations you visit and the experience and services you want are your priority.  You're not a cruising tourist with big or mega-big ships anymore or maybe you never were.

It's your experience that counts! It's not about a crowded, floating resort or condominium. You receive personalized experience on a smaller vessel, a smaller footprint, special sites, not big buses, rooms that tell you what to see and do. We help fit your interests including yachts, rugged expedition ships, riverboats, classic sailing schooners and luxury small ships.  After all, do you think you'll get the same services of 300 as one of of 3,000?
Star Clipper ~ the Tall Ship Sailing Experience
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Star Clipper is a four masted barquentine built as a cruise ship, and operated by Star Clippers Ltd of Sweden. She is the first clipper ship in this class since 1912. She is classed by Lloyds 100A1 A luxury vessel, she sails under the Maltese flag. 
Africa
Canary Islands
Caribbean (All)
Caribbean (Eastern)   Caribbean (Southern)
Europe (All)     Mediterranean (all)
Greek Islands
Mediterranean (Eastern)
Mediterranean (Western) & Atlantic Islands
Mexico & Central America
Panama Canal
Repositioning
South America
Transatlantic

On Star Clippers, you will find that there are no rigid schedules. You are free to do as you wish with your days and evenings.

To entertain you at certain ports, Star Clippers brings local performers on board to give passengers an authentic taste of the local music and arts. So, rather than enduring another Broadway revue, you can enjoy the conviviality of fellow shipmates while a live band plays tropical tunes from a real paradise.​
 Windstar Cruises ~ “180 Degrees from Ordinary” in small ship cruising!

Windstar is perfect for travelers who love sailing, small ships. river cruises, yachts, boutique hotels & small-group tours. Make your next cruise 180 degrees from ordinary! Star Clippers’ tall ships go to exotic locales like Malaysia, Thailand, Athens, Bora Bora and St. Maarten. We welcome all types of travelers, groups, couples, singles, groups.  

Every Thursday we release popular 7-for-7 One Week Specials with these important benefits for you:
1. We curate 7 magnificent voyages and make them available at a low capacity-controlled rate for only 7 days.
2. It’s a great opportunity for savvy price shoppers who know a deal when they see it & are ready to book!
3. Take advantage knowing you have flexibility if your plans have to change.
4. 7-for-7 selections could be from any of our three sailing collections: popular Select Sailings, extended Star Collector Voyages & Cruise Tours, too!
= You can book 7-for-7 and still upgrade your cruise to All-Inclusive Fares for only $89 per guest, per day, and include unlimited alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, all gratuities. And remember, with Wild Side Destinations & Windstar, it’s your choice!
 Call Wild Side Destinations 503-260-0557
What To Pack
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Being comfortable is a top priority during your cruise vacation -- casual resort wear is the standard daytime attire for most cruises. It's best to bring a variety of footwear choices including low-heeled shoes for walking on deck, sandals for beach excursions and a pair of dress shoes as well.

You'll also want to think about the kind of shore excursions you want to participate in and pack accessories, where appropriate, such as hiking boots, binoculars, snorkel gear. Depending on when you travel, you may also want to pack a sweater or light jacket for cooler nights.

Remember, pack all of your medications, prescription or otherwise, in a bag you can carry onto your flights. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are all necessities for sunny days on the ship. 
M/S Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin Cruises celebrates 25 years in French Polynesia. Created specifically to provide enjoyable and meaningful travel experiences to French Polynesia, and the South Pacific. 

Designed to glide in luxury through the shallow seas,The Gauguin is a small-ship cruiser’s dream. She delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, providing a luxurious travel experience. Enjoy spacious suites and staterooms (nearly 70% w/private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star service. 
​Capacity: 330 guests, crew: 217/International Crew-to-Guest Ratio: 1:1.5

Small Ship Cruises & Tall Ship Cruises
  • Star Clipper
  • Uncruise Adventures
  • Windstar Cruises
  • Silversea Cruises
  • M/S Paul Gauguin Cruises
  • Capt. Cook Cruises 
  • Hurtigruten
  • AMA Waterways
  • Lindblad Expeditions
  • Quark Expeditions
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • International Expeditions
  • Island Windjammers
  • Emerald Waterways
  • Uniworld
  • American Queen Steamboat Co.
  • SeaDream Yacht Club
  • Ponant
  • Riverside Luxury Cruises