The tale of a tall ship

In theory, a cruise should be the ideal holiday, allowing you to stay in luxurious surroundings and visit varied and interesting places every day. In practice, many cruise ships offer the same bland holiday at sea, with below-par food, average accommodation and cheesy cabaret-style entertainment.

However, there are options out there for people who would like the romance of a sailing holiday without feeling like they’re on a floating package holiday. Chief among ...