14/10/2026
If you think cruising isn’t for you, you’re probably picturing the wrong ship.
You’re picturing 4,000 passengers, buffet trays, and a fight for a pool chair. That’s one kind of cruise. It is not the only kind.
Smaller, newer, all-suite ships are a completely different experience. Three I love for clients who say “I’m not a cruise person”:
🔹 Explora Journeys: Under 1,000 guests, every stateroom an oceanfront suite, and a design that feels more like a boutique hotel than a floating resort.
🔹 Emerald Yacht Cruises: About 100 to 130 guests on a true superyacht, with a marina platform for swimming and water sports on select yachts, and Mediterranean and Adriatic itineraries built around smaller ports.
🔹 Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Around 700 to 750 guests per ship, all suites with private balconies, and shore excursions, gratuities, and drinks included in the fare. Their 2027 Alaska sailings include Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, and Skagway.
What smaller passenger counts change:
🔹 You’re not waiting for elevators
🔹 You’re not planning your day around crowds
🔹 You’re not feeling like you’re on a floating city
🎯 PRO TIP: Water access depends on the specific yacht, weather, and port, so ask what your sailing offers before you book. The right ship, plus the right route, turns a skeptic into a repeat cruiser.
Cruising isn’t one thing. It depends entirely on the ship.
Curious which ship fits you? Comment CRUISE and I’ll DM you the details, including my upcoming group sailings.