BLOUNT SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES —  

With their fleet of three innovative small ships, each carrying only 88 passengers, Blount specializes in adults-only casual small ship cruises in North America, including New England, Canada, and the Atlantic Coast, as well as Central America, the Caribbean and the Bahamas.  

Retractable pilot houses, bow ramps, shallow drafts, allow Blount ships to sail in less than seven feet of water! They’re all innovations you’ll find onboard Blount ships, and the vision of ship builder Luther Blount. You’ll also find glass-bottom boats onboard all ships that sail to the Caribbean.

Blount offers a truly informal cruising experience – there’s no white glove dining service, no formal attire, and no luxurious cabins. But there is a 180-degree vista-view lounge — the ideal place to get to know fellow passengers.  Although small children are not allowed on their cruises, teens 14 and older are welcome.

Blount’s inclusive cruises include our accommodations onboard, meals (including complimentary house wine and beer), and all onboard entertainment.  Most cruises have a historian or naturalist onboard, ready to provide information about the sights, people, and wildlife you’re seeing.  Your fare also covers things like our glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling excursions, kayaking, biking and performances by local musicians, storytellers, and area experts.  For those who want to pack in more sightseeing, they also offer a variety of optional excursions.

Many cruises feature live music, played by local musicians, and depending on the cruise, you could hear steel drum bands, jazz, bluegrass, or even some reggae. They also have photography classes, wine tasting and seminars about local culture, cuisine and history of our destinations.

Blount chefs provide healthy meals made from local ingredients, and often create meals based on regional specialties. All meals are served in a single sitting, with an open seating policy.  With their BYOB policy, you’re always welcome to “bring your own bottle.” If you have a favorite bottle of bubbly, a great wine from home, or a certain kind of cocktail you love to sip at sunset, bring it along, and they’ll keep it chilled, provide the mixers, and bottle storage, free.