After years of building ever larger ships, several cruise lines are moving in the opposite direction. New vessels carry a few hundred guests instead of several thousand and stay longer in each port.
The change follows pressure from popular harbour cities that struggle with crowds, and from travellers who want to see more than a quick stop allows.
Overnight stays in places like Lisbon, Dubrovnik and Kotor are becoming common, giving passengers time for dinner ashore and a quiet morning before the crowds arrive.
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