Small Ship Cruising
Our Small Ship Destination cruises are comprehensive and in the main concentrate on a particular area or theme with the focus of the voyage being the itinerary and experience to be had. Our small vessels can dock in ports which larger vessels cannot access and can often moor in the centre of town which allows for more time spent exploring the destination as opposed to travelling from and to the vessel by coach. Destinations covered by our ‘small ship destination cruising’ include the Baltic, Black Sea, Japan, Mediterranean and Adriatic. Itineraries are based upon cultural themes including Art, Music and politics of the region. Onboard you will be joined by specialist guest speakers who accompany the passengers ashore with the expert local guides and also deliver talks onboard. The advantages of exploring by small ship are numerous and include small group sizes when exploring ashore, ability to access some of the world's most pristine and untouched ports, no queuing to embark or disembark the vessel and a relaxed and informal atmosphere onboard which is conducive to becoming acquainted with fellow travellers and onboard staff and learning whether it be about the wonders of nature, the culture or ancient civilisations you are visiting.
Pacific Paradises
An expedition through the islands & atolls of Melanesia & Micronesia aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Brisbane / Noumea / Espiritu Santo / Butaritari / Marshall Islands / Caroline Islands / Yap Island / Palau / Keelung
Islands of the Azores
A nine night voyage around the Azores Archipelago aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
Around the Adriatic
A 12-night discovery of the Adriatic including Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy & Slovenia aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Split / Zadar / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice / Urbino / Loreto / Chieti / Monopoli / Alberbello / Otranto / Lecce / Vlore / Durres / Tirana / Kotor / Dubrovnik
Balkan Delights - 2025
Explore Croatia’s beautiful coast & islands aboard the Queen Eleganza combined with a two night stay in Lake Bled
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
Bird Quest - 2025
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Cruising the Western Mediterranean
A voyage from Gibraltar to Naples aboard the MS Hebridean Sky in association with Criterion Travel & the Archaeological Institute of America
Itinerary at a glance
- Gibraltar / Granada / Mahon / Cagliari / Trapani / Taormina / Salerno / Naples
Azores to Britain
A voyage from Sao Miguel to Portsmouth aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Sao Miguel / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Guernsey / Portsmouth
Istrian Coastal Odyssey - 2025
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
Birds of the Scottish Isles
An in-depth exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
Along the Adriatic Coast
A cruise from Pula to Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
Sicilian Splendours
A circumnavigation of Sicily aboard the MS Monet with Guest Speaker Jeremy Paterson
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Selinunte / Palermo / Cefalu / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valletta
Islands on the Edge
An island hopping voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Foula / Aberdeen
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Pacific Paradises | 2323 AprilApr 2025 | Hanseatic Inspiration / Spirit / Nature | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Brisbane / Noumea / Espiritu Santo / Butaritari / Marshall Islands / Caroline Islands / Yap Island / Palau / Keelung
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Islands of the Azores | 2323 AprilApr 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
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Around the Adriatic | 2424 AprilApr 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Split / Zadar / Rovinj / Pula / Koper / Venice / Urbino / Loreto / Chieti / Monopoli / Alberbello / Otranto / Lecce / Vlore / Durres / Tirana / Kotor / Dubrovnik
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Balkan Delights - 2025 | 2525 AprilApr 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
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Bird Quest - 2025 | 2828 AprilApr 2025 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Cruising the Western Mediterranean | 2929 AprilApr 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Gibraltar / Granada / Mahon / Cagliari / Trapani / Taormina / Salerno / Naples
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Azores to Britain | 202 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Sao Miguel / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Guernsey / Portsmouth
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Istrian Coastal Odyssey - 2025 | 404 MayMay 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
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Birds of the Scottish Isles | 808 MayMay 2025 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
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Along the Adriatic Coast | 1010 MayMay 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
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Sicilian Splendours | 1515 MayMay 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Selinunte / Palermo / Cefalu / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valletta
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Islands on the Edge | 1616 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Foula / Aberdeen
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