Small Ship Cruise, Clipper Cruises, Wailea Travel

The small size and maneuverability of The Clipper Fleet's small ships enables navigation in secluded waters that have remained largely immune to the encroachments of development and tourism. The Clipper ships not only can go where large ships cannot, they can also stop — at small ports, hidden fjords or uninhabited islands — and take passengers ashore in our fleet of motorized landing craft. We can change course as opportunities present themselves, perhaps for an impromptu stroll among brightly colored flora, to watch a whale, or for a moment of silence as we contemplate an age-old glacier.

The lifestyle aboard Clipper ships is informal and relaxed, with an ambiance made possible by small numbers of fellow passengers and excellent service provided by our personable young crew. All of our ships feature well-appointed interiors that provide welcome settings without ostentation; and all have elegant, window-lined dining rooms and lounges, as well as in our comfortable, all-outside cabins.

Another Clipper specialty is their excellent cuisine. Clipper's chefs are trained at some of the most prestigious culinary institutes in the United States. Using the freshest of ingredients possible — seafood, fruits, vegetables — they prepare each meal from scratch, just as one would expect in a small gourmet restaurant ashore.

Destinations: The Clipper Cruise Fleet is migratory and follows the sun, northbound in the summer and southbound in the winter.

To learn more about Small Ship Cruising or to organize the cruise of a lifetime call your Small Ship Cruise Expert's at Wailea Travel Toll Free at 1-888-727-1777