Discover the Joys of Small Ship Cruising 🚢
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Hi, I’m Lee from Bucket List Inspo by WorldLee Journeys, and today I’m diving into one of my absolute favourite ways to travel Small Ship Cruising. After more than 35 years as a professional travel advisor, I’ve experienced just about every type of cruise imaginable BUT small ship cruising completely changed how my husband and I travel. In this video, I’ll show you why. You’ll discover: What defines a small ship cruise (hint: think 50–1,000 guests max!) Why fewer people means no queues, no crowds, and more connection The difference in food, service, and access to hidden ports Real examples from my own travels on Azamara, Ponant, Windstar, and Avalon How flexible itineraries make each voyage feel personal and spontaneous The top small ship cruise lines (and which are right for different travellers) When and how to book smart for the best value and availability If you’re over 50 and love authentic experiences without the chaos of the big ships, this episode is for you. I also share my insider booking tips, including how far in advance to plan, what “wave season” really means, and why “all-inclusive” can often be the best value overall. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro – Who I am and why I love small ship cruising 00:44 What defines a small ship cruise 01:29 Personalised service and no queues 03:12 What’s onboard (and what’s not) 04:32 Access to hidden ports 06:13 Real-life examples from Ponant, Windstar, and Avalon 08:39 Sustainability & responsible tourism 09:28 Best small ship cruise lines 13:28 My top booking tips 15:08 How to choose the right cruise for you Cruiseline reviews To Watch Windstar Cruises in Tahiti https://youtu.be/3VE2QNq-mEY Holland America Line in Alaska https://youtu.be/XaIIHuHQFLE How to Find your Perfect Cruise https://youtu.be/HOg-KK2U7d4 💡 Coming soon on the channel: → What Makes Expedition Cruising Different → What Makes River Cruising Different → Luxury Cruising Explained 🔗View cruise options HERE https://sovrn.co/197056d 📸 Follow Our Travels: https://www.facebook.com/worldleejourneys/ 🌍Check out our website: https://www.worldleejourneys.com.au 💬 Have a question about cruising? Let us know in the comments! 📌Please give our video a like 👍 and Subscribe to help support our channel here 👉 https://bit.ly/wljytsublink Claim your $200 VIP Travel Credit HERE 👉https://bit.ly/wlj200viptravelcredit #SmallShipCruising #LuxuryCruise #TravelOver50 #BucketListInspo #WorldLeeJourneys #CruiseTips #Azamara #Ponant #Windstar #AvalonWaterways