The big attraction of small ships: Not everyone fancies a vessel carrying thousands of passengers – so here are the best boutique sailings with perks galore and no more than 245 guests on board

You’ll be sailing into ports that the mega-ships can’t reach. You’ll be assured of personal service and you might make friends for life along the way. The advantages of small ship cruising are clear – whether on board a superyacht, an ex-trawler or a traditional...