My wife and I have a preference for smaller ships and although experienced cruisers have yet to explore the 'luxury' market. The small ships are rapidly disappearing from the mainstream providers and so time for a change.
Our first foray into the field was Star Pride last year and of coarse any comparison is mainly against that experience.
On both occasions our accommodation was a centrally located ocean view stateroom of similar size although Windstar made better use of the space and the bathroom included a double sink.
Cabin steward was good and everything was clean and consumables replaced promptly.
The Amalfi coast is breathtaking, both in terms of the narrow steep roads and the scenery.
To get away from the coast is to step back in time and European history
Ostuni deserved a whole day to appreciate all that was to be seen. The olive oil presentation was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
There is no other port like this iconic village