Small Ship Cruise Talk
By Dan and Mikkel Woodruff
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Welcome to Small Ship Cruise Talk, your go-to podcast—and the only podcast of its kind—for all things small ship cruising! Whether you're curious about river cruises, yacht cruises, expedition cruises, barge cruises, or ship-within-a-ship experiences on larger vessels, we, Dan and Mikkel, of the esteemed small ship cruise website Sometimes Sailing, have you covered.
Ever wondered what it’s like to sail on a ship with just four passengers...or 150? Want to know how to budget for a small ship cruise and what the actual costs are? Do we give small ship cruise food a thumbs up or thumbs down? Find out all that and more, like what kinds of ports small ships go to and what packing essentials we recommend, along with valuable small ship cruise travel planning tips.
Each episode delivers concise, value-packed insights to help you easily navigate the world of luxury, adventure, and intimate cruising.
Join us as we dive into real cruise experiences, insider tips, and expert interviews to help you plan your perfect small ship vacation.
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Repeating the Same Cruise Itinerary: How to Do It Right
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May 06, 2026 |
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Future of River Cruises, Expedition & Yacht Cruising from Seatrade Global Leading Cruise Industry Event
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Cruise Tours Audio: How We Uplevel with One Simple Tool
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Is it Dumb to Take a Boat Excursion During Your Cruise? Pros, Cons & Tips
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Part 2: Tennessee Rivers Cruise Excursions, Day-by-Day
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Part 1: Tennessee River Cruise: What to Expect with ACL
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How Cruise Sustainability Affects Your Vacation with Joel Balsam
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Cruise Packing Hack & Tips: What to Know About Ship Laundry
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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5 Biggest River Cruise Mistakes to Avoid
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Tale of Two Small Cruises: Luxury Barges & Rustic Windjammers with Tamara Gruber
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Costly Travel Scams & How to Avoid Them as a Tourist
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Star Seeker Unveiled: Touring Windstar’s 7th Ship
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Celebrity River Cruises: Early Insights & Expectations
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Windstar in Costa Rica & Panama with Guest Keryn Means
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Part 2: Maine Island Hopping on a Windjammer Sailing Cruise
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Part 1: Sailing Cruises on Historic Maine Windjammer Ships
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Cruising into 2026: What to Watch & Our Bucket List Dreams
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How Chioggia Surprised Us (& How to Get There from Venice)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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From the Port of Piraeus to Athens: Your Cruise Day Game Plan
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Oceania Regatta Cruise to Alaska with CruiseTipsTV
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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American Cruise Lines Food Review & Dining Guide
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Planning the Perfect Douro River Cruise
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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The Retreat on Celebrity Xcel: First Look & Inside Scoop
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Viking Mediterranean Cruise: Venice to Athens Deep Dive
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Inside Viking Ocean Cruises Food & Beverages Experience
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Viking Ocean vs. River Cruise: Same or Totally Different?
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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320 Guests vs. 5,600: Inside MSC Yacht Club's Exclusive World
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Cruise Myth-Busting: Small Ships That Go Beyond a Buffet
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Christmas Market River Cruises: Your Questions Answered
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Inside Celebrity Cruises' The Retreat Suites-Only Experience
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Ocean Ship Experts Try River Cruising: Life Well Cruised Tips
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Packing Tips: 5 Essentials We Always Take on River Cruises
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Part 2: Mekong River Cruise Excursions in Cambodia & Vietnam We Loved
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Part 1: Riches of the Mekong River Cruise Excursions We Loved
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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All About Alaska: Cruise-Altering Insights with Expert Valerie Stimac
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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AmaMagna: AmaWaterways' Double-Wide Ship First Impressions
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Adventures By Disney River Cruise Insights with DCL Duo
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Mekong River Cultural Journey: Cruising Cambodia to Vietnam
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Part 2: UnCruise Small Ship Experience & Cost in Hawaii
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Part 1: Discovering True Hawaii on an UnCruise Adventure
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Young Travelers are Missing Out On Small Cruises w/ Noël Burgess
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Peek into USA River Cruising: Columbia & Snake Rivers
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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All-American Cruise Lines Sailing USA Rivers & Coasts
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Part 1: Christmas Markets River Cruise Planning Guide
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Part 2: Christmas Markets River Cruise Planning Guide
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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How Riverside Luxury Cruises Perfects Choice & Customization
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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CEO Secrets: Riverside Luxury Cruises' Edge Over Competitors
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Reykjavik Pre- & Post-Cruise Must-Dos & Logistics in Iceland
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Puffins, Fjords, & Luxury: Our Unforgettable Windstar Cruise Around Iceland
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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What You Need to Know About Luxury Cruising with Dana Freeman
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May 28, 2025 |
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Viking River Cruises vs AmaWaterways: Top Cruise Line Showdown
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May 21, 2025 |
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All About Alaska: Inside Passage Cruises Two Ways – Small Cruise vs. Big Ship Experience
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May 14, 2025 |
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All About Alaska: Sitka's Hidden Treasures
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May 07, 2025 |
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All About Alaska: Ketchikan's Must-Do Experiences: Excursions, Food, Drinks, & Top Hotel Choice
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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All About Alaska: Discovering the Inside Passage with Alaskan Dream Cruises
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Part 1: Your Complete Guide to Springtime Tulip River Cruises in The Netherlands & Belgium
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Part 2: Guide to Tulip River Cruises in The Netherlands Including Keukenhof Gardens
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Bonus: 9 Revelations from Seatrade 2025, the Leading Cruise Industry Conference and Tradeshow
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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What Small Ship Cruises Actually Cost
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Part 2: Top Things to Know Your First Time River Cruising
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Part 1: Top Things to Know Your First Time River Cruising
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Cruise Ship Size Matters
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Ocean vs. River Cruises: Worlds Apart?
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Three Flavors of Small Ship Cruises
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Welcome to Small Ship Cruise Talk
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Mar 14, 2025 |