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.
The 2017 winners for Top Small Ship Cruise Lines, are almost all recognizable names - offering supreme customer service, and adventurous touch, and covering destinations around the world.
Here are the Top 5 Small Ship Cruise Lines of 2017:
1. Crystal Yacht Expeditions
This award winning cruise line has a very strong focus on customer service and providing a luxurious intimate setting for your river cruise.
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2. Ecoventura
A leader in sustainable tourism for the cruise industry, Ecoventura specializes in cruises to the Galapagos Islands. They are a great choice for families!
3. Australis
Specializing in South America - specifically Patagonia and Cape Horn, Australis are the perfect luxury small ship cruise operator for adventurous travelers.
4. Lindblad
A regular staple on Travel & Leisures Worlds Best list, Lindblad provides small ship cruises to far flung destinations. They have an adventure travel focus, providing many exciting shore excursions.
5. SeaDream Yacht Club
A new name on the list, SeaDream Yacht Club was founded in 2001, and has been steadily growing in popularity, offering exclusive semi-private yacht tours in the Mediterranean, Caribbean. They do also offer some transatlantic voyages.
