Sailing on an intimate ship has many benefits, from being able to reach harder-to-access ports to smoother disembarkation.

These destinations and brands are ideal for this style of cruising.

(Seven-night sailings from $4,970 per person, all-inclusive.)

Harbor of Cannes, France

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(Seven-night sailings from $3,200 for a single cabin, all-inclusive.)

(From $4,726 per person, all-inclusive.)

French and Italian Riviera - Silversea

Many Med cruises are a week or longer.

Le Ponant yacht in Corsica

Courtesy of Le Ponant

(From $4,770 per person, all-inclusive.)

(From $7,795.)

1 Midsize-Ship Cruise Linein the 2018 Worlds Best Awards.

Giglio Island in Tuscany, Italy

Ashley Camper/Courtesy of Sailing Collective

(From $3,199 per person.)

SeaDream yacht

Courtesy of SeaDream Yacht Club

Spa terrace of the Scenic Eclipse luxury cruise ship

Courtesy of Scenic

Windstar Wind Surf in Port Vendres, France

Courtesy of Windstar Cruises