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I think it's important to first note that my partner and I were on the trip as winners of the "Live Like a Local" contest (through partner Tour Radar). Normally a gr...
It was an excellent trip, however I
It was an excellent trip, however I would only recommen...
The skipper, Nico was extremely knowledgeable, friendly
The skipper, Nico was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and very helpfull to all aboard. None of us had any sail experience but we were all very relaxed and confiden...
The trip exceeded my expectations.
Sebastian and Carolina were extremely helpful putting the tour together to South America. We had a great trip, the itinerary was good and I enjoyed the fact that the...
We can strongly recommend Across Argentina as a secure and highly experienced travel agency
"We recently booked an extensive two week trip of Argentina and Chile through Across South America We approached the company by email (in English) from Australia and...
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Very well organized tour with great guides. All hotels were well located, quiet, clean, all modern amenities and good breakfasts. Went with my husband to Hanoi, Halo...
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Apr 2024
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Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona
This was a very interesting tour with a lot of fascinating places....
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Richard Lizak
Apr 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
************ was a great guide. He made the trip outstanding. German made us feel what it was like to be part of the Costa Rican community. Our bus driver, Francesco...
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Ann O'Brien Lizak
Apr 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
Our guide, ************, was excellent! German exposed us to what it truly was like to be part of the Costa Rican community experience. We met so many wonderful Cost...
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Beverly Sawyer
Apr 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
Victor is an amazing guide. We had so much fun and learned so much too.
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Apr 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
Amazing itinerary. German was a fantastic tour director, offering a wealth of information about the area, the history of Costa Rica, and providing valuable insights ...
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Mar 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
This tour covered all the best areas to see in Costa Rica.
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Mar 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
We travelled to Costa Rica to observe the vegetation and animals in the rain forest and cloud forest. This Eco adventure concentrated on that, and I was pleased with...
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Amy Longacre
Mar 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
Great selection of accommodations and interesting presentations at each of th...
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Edwin Liu
Mar 2024
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Costa Rica Eco Adventure end San Jose
Saw all types of wildlife, birds, flora and fauna.
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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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