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Russia was excellent;
Russia was excellent; we thoroughly enjoyed our tour and we could not find fault with anything. We did not know what to expect; never having spoken to anyone that h...
Cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg was spectacular
The cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg was spectacular. The rivers, lakes and locks as well as the vast expanses of Russia boggled the mind. I walked miles and mile...
Bottom line is that we had a wonderful time, guides and accommodations were excellent and we were impressed that your local tour operator, had our backs.
All of our interactions with Toni and Jen were totally professional. Your rapid responses were appreciated, since we were working on a relatively abbreviated time l...
Loved the activities in our itinerary.
We loved the washing of the Buddha, visiting the villages and their schools, mee...
It was truly an amazing experience.
We were thoroughly enamored by the people that we met on that very remote river cruise. Experiences that raw are very hard to come by in this world. We'd love to ha...
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Would highly recommend using swallow travel!
I did a 3 Day and 3 night tour with Swallow travel and it was the highlight of my entire trip. I wish i had found out about Swallow travel sooner. The staff were exc...
a wonderful holiday we will be in touch for the next trip
We have just returned from a 2 week trip to Vietnam visiting Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An and Hanoi including a 2 night Halong Bay Cruise, all pickups, flights and several to...
Once again Swallow Travel has excelled
Once again Swallow Travel has excelled. This is my second experience with Thuong and the staff from Swallow Travel and once again I cannot express the benefits of de...
A fabulous holiday in Vietnam organised by Swallow Travel
We have just returned from a fabulous holiday in Vietnam organised by Swallow Travel. The holiday was a great mix of free time and guided tours. Ms Thuong put every ...
We had an amazing trip.
We had an amazing trip with Discover Corps to the Dominican Republic.
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The mix of a day of work to a day of play (with other Dominicans/Haitians) was terrific.
I brought my husband and ten year old daughter to their base camp in the Dominican Republic. The base camp of traditional architecture with raised walkways and a cen...
What an amazing week!
What an amazing week! I feel this was the perfect way to see Croatia, with the perfect combination of history, culture, fun and relaxation. I especially enjoyed all ...
Absolutely fantastic tour
Absolutely fantastic tour with great transport, food, company and tour guide. A relaxed trip without any pressure to party. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and Horizi...
Horizon Sail is the BEST!
I wanted to say the point of my review first so that anyone thinking about booking would take the time to hear about all the amazing things they have to offer and ul...
Everything was amazing!!!
Everything was amazing!!!
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Amazing trip
I had such a great trip sailing with these guys and would definitely recommend it to anyone wishing to go on a nice and relaxing holiday (and sneak in a little cultu...
The week on the boat was amazing
The week on the boat was amazing! Our guide Ollie and the crew had everything under control and organized a lot of very nice activities. We didn’t have to think abou...
Thank you Horizon
Horizon is the company for you if you want to have an amazing, relaxing week where you get the perfect mix of soaking up the rays, swimming through the crystal clear...
Travelling with Horizon Sail was an incredible experience!
Travelling with Horizon Sail was an incredible experience! Straight away we were made to feel welcome by the guide and crew. The smaller numbers of passengers suited...
Absolutely loved my week sailing with Nicola and Horizon Sail!!!
The itinerary was incredible, really felt like we actually saw Croatia not just the hotspots. The three course lunches were incredible too and I really cannot say en...
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What to Look for in Small-Ship Cruising Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
When researching your small-ship cruise destination and operator, read as many reviews as you can, but keep in mind that some of the reviews may not impact your own satisfaction. Given that small ships can access more remote destinations and offer more specific interest-driven activities, it is more important to get a good match than with the ocean-going mega-ships that can seem so similar.
Travelers who did not take the time to educate themselves fully on the small-ship trip they took may leave less favorable reviews. To make a good match and find the right small-ship cruise for you, pay attention to the number of guests, ratio of staff to guest, destinations visited, how much time is spent in each port, whether the itinerary is flexible, how you get ashore for excursions, what wildlife you can hope to see, what experts are onboard with you, what the best time of year for your destination is, etc.
If you want a professional take on small-ship cruising, see the Travelstride Small Ship Cruising Guide »
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