And on a small ship. The ones below can anchor at places like St.-Tropez, Hvar, and Bonifacio, where larger ships cannot, and are so sleek the locals won’t hate you for spoiling their view.
SCENIC ECLIPSE It’s really a swish yacht with toys (two helicopters, a sub, a water sports marina) and airy suites tended by butlers. The itineraries go to some of the region’s most gorgeous hot spots. The Italian Treasures voyage, for one, takes you to Taormina, Lipari, Amalfi, and Capri.
EMERALD AZZURRA & SAKARA These 100-passenger superyachts (ever so slightly less luxe sisters of Scenic) have glossy curves, a top-deck infinity pool, and cool stops. Along a Venice-to-Dubrovnik sailing, it’s Hvar, Rovinj, Split, and Korcula. (They drew so much attention I quite enjoyed swanning up and down…
