Each year, Travel and Leisure Magazine announces their much anticipated list of "Worlds Best Awards."
Results are consumer based, compiled from a survey sent to Travel & Leisure readers, so this list of tour companies is truly a representation of what real travelers prefer.
Here are 3 of the Top Small Ship Cruise Lines of 2016:
1. Quark Expeditions
Specializing in expedition style cruising to far flung destinations, Quark is great for adventurous travelers who still want an element of luxury to their trip.
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2. Windstar Cruises
With most of their luxury yacht outings operating in Europe, Windstar pride themselves on providing comfortable, relaxing and spacious travel on board. The maximum occupancy aboard is 300, lending to a supremely intimate feel, and a lot of attentive service.
3. SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream Yacht Club was founded in 2001, and they have been steadily growing in popularity. They cover a small area, providing exclusive yacht tours in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and they do it with panache.
