Two vintage miniature cruise ships, each carrying just over 100 guests, take you to the best, and often most-exclusive, yachting harbours and coves in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Today, a jet-setters' paradise like St Barths or Positano. Tomorrow, a totally chilled backwater such as Bequia or Portovenere.

Comfortable and well-planned accommodation is perfect for a relaxed night's sleep, but the yacht itself is your verandah, from Balinese double sun-beds to a poolside lounger, or a captain's chair complete with binoculars. And if you want to sleep under the stars, then yes, they will make up a bed for you!

We love the constant contact with the sea: you can be outdoors morning, noon and night, with al fresco dining, a lively top of the yacht bar, and movies under the stars. From the marina at the back of the ship, play with the toys that are carried on board: kayaks, paddle boards, jetskis and Laser sailboats are all there for you to enjoy.

In each port of call, you can do your own thing or you can join a trip: maybe a helicopter tour, snorkelling off the beach, or a cycle ride along the coast (yes, they have cycles on board).

The food is fabulous, whether you choose to dine out on deck or in the air-conditioned restaurant. And all meals, drinks and gratuities are included in the fare.

We can't think of any ship more al fresco, more intimate and ultimately more unique than SeaDream. It is in a class of its own.