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Frommers | Timberwind

        Built in Portland, Maine, in 1931, Timberwind spent the first 38 years of her life stationed 18 miles off Portland Head, taking pilots to meet large ships that had to be navigated into port. She was converted for passenger sailing in 1969, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992, and today…

Frommers | Blount Small Ship Adventures

Address 461 Water St., Warren, RI 02885 Phone 800/556-7450 Phone 401/247-0955 Fax 401/247-2350 Online www.accl-smallships.com Enjoyment Factor 4 Dining 3 Activities 4 Children's Program 0 Entertainment 2 Service 3 Overall Value 3     A family-owned New England line, Blount Small Ship Adventures…

Frommers | Island Windjammers

Address 165 Shaw Dr., Acworth, GA 30102 Phone 877/772-4549 Fax 877/766-6502 Online www.islandwindjammers.com Enjoyment Factor 5 Dining 4 Activities 3 Children's Program 0 Entertainment 2 Service 4 Overall Value 5     Remember Windjammer Barefoot Cruises? A decade ago, they were the self-styled pirates…

Frommers | American Glory

Simple but comfortable, these ships were built to nestle into small coves and ports along the East Coast, and their large cabins, numerous balconies, and multiple lounges have really raised the standard for the U.S. coastal fleet. …

Frommers | Wind Spirit

Two of the most romantic, cozy-yet-roomy small ships out there, these vessels look chic and have just the right combination of creature comforts and first-class cuisine, along with a casual, laid-back, unstructured atmosphere. …

Frommers | Amsterdam

Modern throwbacks to the glory days of transatlantic travel without the stuffiness or class separation, these attractive, gloriously midsize sisters have great features, from classic art to rich mahogany woodwork and elegant yet understated public rooms. …