Independent travelers often turn their noses up at the idea of cruising, but for those who want to enjoy some of the benefits of a cruise without succumbing to the mass tourism pitfalls associated with megacruises, a small-ship cruise is an excellent compromise.
If you'd like to set sail, but aren't in the mood to have thousands of others along for the ride, have a look at six interesting options that Deanna Hyland has found.
Independent travelers often turn their noses up at the idea of cruising, but for those who want to enjoy some of the benefits of a cruise without succumbing to the mass tourism pitfalls associated with megacruises, a small-ship cruise is an excellent compromise. 
If you'd like to set sail, but aren't in the mood to have thousands of others along for the ride, have a look at six interesting options that Deanna Hyland has found. 