Summit & Tide Travel Blog

One of the questions I hear most often is whether travelers should choose a river cruise, a traditional ocean cruise, or a small ship cruise. The answer depends more on the experience you seek. Some travelers want endless entertainment, multiple dining venues, and sea days spent relaxing by the pool. Others want to explore historic cities, sample local cuisine, and immerse themselves in culture. Some are searching for unique itineraries that take them beyond the ports visited

A 7-night small ship expedition-style cruise with UnCruise Adventures in Hawaii offers a completely new perspective to visiting the islands, one of fewer people and days built around exploration rather than crowds. If Hawaii is on your list, but you’re craving something beyond the usual routine, this might be the kind of adventure you didn’t know you were looking for.

Mackinac Island, Michigan If you’ve been-there-done-that in the Caribbean and feel like the Med is a little too… “done,” it might be time...

What makes an expedition cruise to Alaska special and why you should consider the small ship experience for the true adventure experience.