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.
Spring in the Classical World
A voyage from Valletta to Athens aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker David Stuttard
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Valley of the Temples / Piazza armerina / Catania / Syracuse / Olympia / Gythio / Heraklion / Nafplio / Athens
Timeless Japan
Discover the cultural treasures & ancient wonders of Japan including a call in South Korea aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Tokyo / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Matsue / Hagi / Ulsan / Kitakyushu / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Kumano / Mount Fuji / Yokohama/ Tokyo
Voyage to Byzantium
Sail from Valletta to Istanbul aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Nigel McGilchrist
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Syracuse / Olympia / Itea / Corinth Canal / Syros / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Lemnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
Bird Islands
An exploration of the seabird islands of the western British Isles aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
Glorious Gardens & Cities of the Atlantic Edge
A voyage from Casablanca to Portsmouth including Portugal, Galicia & Cornwall aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Casablanca / Lisbon / Oporto / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Isles of Scilly / Falmouth / Portsmouth
Spring in the Hebrides
Discover the Lochs, Castles & Gardens of the Hebrides aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
Enchanted Islands
An island hopping voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Ronaldsay / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Wild Scotland
An exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
Circumnavigation of Sicily
Discover the Wonders of Sicily aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Licata / Agrigento / Trapani / Palermo / Cefalu / Lipari / Stromboli / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valletta
Atlantic Island Odyssey
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Orkney Islands / Shetland Islands / Lerwick / Unst / Faroe Islands / Elduvik / Vagur / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Islands of Italy
An exploration of Italy's islands combined with a call in Corsica aboard the MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Syracuse / Taormina / Lipari / Trapani / Cagliari / Oristano/ Alghero / Bastia / Portoferraio / Livorno
Islands of Italy
An exploration of Italy's islands combined with a call in Corsica aboard the MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Syracuse / Taormina / Lipari / Trapani / Cagliari / Oristano/ Alghero / Bastia / Portoferraio / Livorno
Tours at a glance
| Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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| Spring in the Classical World | 2020 MarchMar 2028 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Valley of the Temples / Piazza armerina / Catania / Syracuse / Olympia / Gythio / Heraklion / Nafplio / Athens
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| Timeless Japan | 3030 MarchMar 2028 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Tokyo / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Matsue / Hagi / Ulsan / Kitakyushu / Hiroshima / Miyajima / Koraku-en / Kurashiki / Takamatsu / Kumano / Mount Fuji / Yokohama/ Tokyo
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| Voyage to Byzantium | 1212 AprilApr 2028 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Syracuse / Olympia / Itea / Corinth Canal / Syros / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Lemnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
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| Bird Islands | 505 MayMay 2028 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
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| Glorious Gardens & Cities of the Atlantic Edge | 1414 MayMay 2028 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Casablanca / Lisbon / Oporto / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Isles of Scilly / Falmouth / Portsmouth
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| Spring in the Hebrides | 1515 MayMay 2028 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
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| Enchanted Islands | 2323 MayMay 2028 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Ronaldsay / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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| Wild Scotland | 2424 MayMay 2028 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
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| Circumnavigation of Sicily | 2727 MayMay 2028 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Licata / Agrigento / Trapani / Palermo / Cefalu / Lipari / Stromboli / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valletta
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| Atlantic Island Odyssey | 404 JuneJun 2028 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Orkney Islands / Shetland Islands / Lerwick / Unst / Faroe Islands / Elduvik / Vagur / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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| Islands of Italy | 505 JuneJun 2028 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Syracuse / Taormina / Lipari / Trapani / Cagliari / Oristano/ Alghero / Bastia / Portoferraio / Livorno
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| Islands of Italy | 1515 JuneJun 2028 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Syracuse / Taormina / Lipari / Trapani / Cagliari / Oristano/ Alghero / Bastia / Portoferraio / Livorno
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