Sailing cruises are a more popular choice than ever for eco tourists

A sailing cruise ship operated by German company Windstar Cruises. Sailing voyages are easy to plan. — Windstar Cruises

Letting the wind carry you across the ocean sounds like quite a relaxing holiday, right? Sailing cruises are a nice alternative to giant cruises, but they’re not for everyone.

You can book a private sailing yacht for 20 of your friends, or join the crew of a larger ship for up to 220 passengers. Bigger ships have the usual cruise facilities on board, plus plenty of restaurants and entertainment.