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We have been on Oceania & Windstar and both have small to very small ships. Depending actual cruise their ships can go where larger main-stream ships cannot. Very comfortable atmosphere, some may say that they are too confortable in that entetainment can be very low key and other onboard activites are lacking. We found both to be true and can become boring in the evenings or sea days.French Polynesia on Windstar has been my all time favorite cruise. The Islands are spectacular and the seas are equally inviting. Cruises are not much higher than typical, but land prices are stunning. Also the plane fares may be painful since it is an 8-hour flight from LAX.Any way small ships are okay as long as you inderstand the basic differences: plus side )1 small crowds, 2) differnet destiantions 3) food is typically very good. Minus side 1) can be boring sea days and evenings 2) expensive.Just a matter of picking the best for you.
We have been on Oceania & Windstar and both have small to very small ships. Depending actual cruise their ships can go where larger main-stream ships cannot. Very comfortable atmosphere, some may say that they are too confortable in that entetainment can be very low key and other onboard activites are lacking. We found both to be true and can become boring in the evenings or sea days.
French Polynesia on Windstar has been my all time favorite cruise. The Islands are spectacular and the seas are equally inviting. Cruises are not much higher than typical, but land prices are stunning. Also the plane fares may be painful since it is an 8-hour flight from LAX.
Any way small ships are okay as long as you inderstand the basic differences: plus side )1 small crowds, 2) differnet destiantions 3) food is typically very good. Minus side 1) can be boring sea days and evenings 2) expensive.
Just a matter of picking the best for you.
