small ship cruises

A 2024 Costa Rica Adventure: Pura Vida with Star Clippers!

A Costa Rica visit, in my humble opinion, is a must for every person on our planet. The very fact that this tiny country, about the size of West Virginia, is estimated to be home to 4% of the world’s species is truly mind-blowing! One reason is that the country is reputed to have approximately […]

What Makes Swan Hellenic Expedition Ships Special

SWAN HELLENIC Diana, the third ship to enter service for the company (in May 2023), is certainly a beauty of a cruise ship. Considered a small ship with 192 passengers with 120 crew members, she is a special breed. Purpose-built for polar expeditions, Diana and her sisters have ice-breaker hulls and are futuristically eco-conscious both […]