Pacific Aria, a small ship by modern standards, is the smallest my wife and I have sailed on in eleven cruises. Having previously discovered that smaller ships tend to offer an experience that is more like traveling with family, we were eager to see what an even smaller vessel would offer. Below is what we found onboard, not just in relation to our interaction with others, but in relation to the venues and general feel.

CABIN

Being guest presenters onboard, my wife and I were assigned a cabin on the lowest deck. This was fine by us as we love to have a close-up view of the water from our window. And, with an eight metre swell at one point, the view was fantastic. Read more