Photo tour: Inside Pacific Provider, one of the world's smallest cruise vessels

Are you the type of cruiser who just can't stand a crowd? Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel above, offers a deck-by-deck look at what just may be the least-crowded cruise vessel on the world's oceans, Offshore Outpost Expeditions' Pacific Provider.  Specializing in intimate, outdoorsy getaways in the Sea of Cortez and Alaska, the 163-foot-long "expedition yacht" carries just 12 passengers, despite being a similar size to expedition cruise vessels that hold five times that number.   As can be seen in the tour, Pacific Provider is built for adventure with zodiacs, skiffs, kayaks, and paddleboards on board that is used during daily excursions. The vessel also carries crabbing and shrimping equipment for passenger use. During a typical Pacific Provider sailing, the vessel anchors daily in a new, scenic spot where passengers can ferry ashore for hikes or explore by kayak or skiff. The skiffs also are used for fishing outings.