Mikkel Woodruff

Small ships. Deeper discoveries. The cruising experience you've been looking for in a weekly podcast, co-hosted by Mikkel and Dan Woodruff with occasional guests.

Small Ship Cruise Talk is the essential podcast for discerning travelers who are done with the mega-ship experience and ready for something more intentional. We cover the full world of intimate water travel: river cruises, barge journeys, expedition voyages, yacht cruises, charters, and ship-within-a-ship experiences on larger vessels, delivering the kind of firsthand, experience-based insight you won't find in any brochure or booking site.

Our listeners come to us curious but uncertain. They leave with clarity, confidence, and a real sense of direction. We cut through the marketing noise with honest destination breakdowns, candid onboard experience reviews, real-world cost conversations, and practical guidance designed for travelers who value depth over volume with undiscovered ports, richer experiences, and genuine cultural connections.

Our podcast helps you make smarter decisions, avoid expensive missteps, and choose voyages that feel as meaningful as they are memorable. Because the best journeys don't just take you somewhere new. They change how you see the world...and your place in it.