Big cruise lines offer lots of great opportunities and if you are looking for a floating party experience and non-stop food, they are perfect for you. But if you are looking for a cruise that offers a more meaningful, immersive experience, it’s time to explore some of the more unconventional cruise options available.
When you take an unconventional cruise you can focus your trip on the experiences you will have and the relationships you will build rather than the luxury and amenities of a large cruise ship. A whole new world of unique experiences awaits you.
Unconventional cruise ideas include a small ship cruise through the Alaskan fjords and glaciers or a photography-themed cruise to the rainforests of Costa Rica on a cruise line like UnCruise Adventures, or sipping Champagne on deck while riding on a nuclear powered ice breaker as it pushes its way through the frozen ice of the Arctic Ocean on a Quark Expeditions ship.
These cruises have the capability to customize experiences to you and offer a more intimate experience, often with personalized guides so you can make the most of your trip. If you think you will give up luxury with these trips, think again, because the personal attention you get from the crew more than makes up for the over-the-top activities onboard a large cruise ship. And when it comes to those on-board meals — the quality food prepared by small-ship chefs far outweighs the endless buffets on commercial cruise lines.
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