Episode 8: Intensive Small Ship Cruises
🛳️ Ready to take your cruising experience to the next level? In this week’s episode of The Ship Less Travelled, we’re diving into the world of intensive cruising — a lesser-known but totally game-changing way to explore a destination.
What is an intensive cruise, you ask? It's a style of cruising that focuses on in-depth exploration of a single country or region, often with more port stops, longer stays, and even overnight calls in iconic cities. This isn’t your typical “touch and go” cruise. It’s about immersing yourself in a place — its culture, cuisine, landscapes, and local life.
🌸 In this episode:
👉 Lorraine shares her firsthand experience on an intensive cruise through Croatia, hopping along the stunning Dalmatian Coast with overnight stays that allowed for relaxed dinners, sunsets, and deeper local connection.
👉 Dave reflects on his trip to Japan and how it might have looked different as an intensive cruise, especially when the voyage is perfectly timed for cherry blossom season.
👉 Dave spills the green tea with tips on pre- and post-cruise travel in Japan — don't miss iconic places like Kyoto, Tokyo or Mount Fuji.
👉 Hear where Lorraine is heading next on her upcoming intensive cruise !
🌍 Why consider an intensive cruise?
-More immersive travel experiences
-Deeper connection with a country’s culture and people
-Less time at sea, more time exploring
-Ideal for travellers who want to go beyond the brochure
Whether you're dreaming of Ireland’s rugged coastlines, Italy’s art-filled cities, Greece’s sun-soaked islands, or New Zealand’s natural wonders — there’s likely an intensive cruise that’ll get you closer to the heart of the destination.These are just a few of the destinations on offer.
💡 If you're new to cruising or looking to shake up your travel style, this episode is for you. We break down what makes intensive cruising so special, who it’s for, and how to plan one that fits your travel goals.
🎥 WATCH NOW to see if an intensive cruise should be your next great adventure.
