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.
Halcyon Days on Aegean Islands
A voyage between Athens & Istanbul aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Naxos / Chios / Skopelos / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Samothrace / Thassos / Limnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
Istrian Coastal Odyssey - 2026
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
Bird Quest
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Poole / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Skomer Island / Grassholm Island / Isle of man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Oban
Timeless Japan - 2026
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
Istria & Beyond
Explore the Adriatic Coast aboard the Queen Eleganza combined with a two night stay in Rovinj
Itinerary at a glance
- Rovinj / Groznian / Motovun / Pula / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Krka Falls / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
To the Land of Gods & Heroes
A passage around the Peloponnese combined with the islands of Kefalonia & Kythira aboard the MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Aegina / Corinth / Delphi / Kefalonia / Olympia / Pylos / Gythio / Kythira / Nafplio / Athens
Timeless Japan - 2026
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
Island Hideaways
A six-night exploration of the Channel Islands & Isles of Scilly aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Sark /Tresco /Bryher / St Agnes / St Mary's
Circumnavigation of the United Kingdom
An exploration of the castles, gardens & historic houses of the United Kingdom aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Fowey / Isles of Scilly / Holyhead / Barrow in Furness / Belfast / Armadale / Inverie / Inverewe / Isle Martin / Scrabster / Port of Tyne / Great Yarmouth / Dover / Cowes / Portsmouth
Island Hopping in the Aegean
Discover some of the most beautiful Greek Isles aboard the MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
Islands, Gardens & Temples of Ancient Japan
A fascinating voyage from Kanazawa to Taiwan including calls in South Korea aboard the MS Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Tokyo / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Matsue / Ulsan / Haeinsa / Nagasaki / Yakushima Island / Amami Oshima / Ishigaki Island / Keelung /
Island Hopping in the Aegean
Discover some of the most beautiful Greek Isles aboard the MS Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
Tours at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
---|---|---|---|---|
Halcyon Days on Aegean Islands | 606 MayMay 2026 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Naxos / Chios / Skopelos / Meteora / Thessaloniki / Samothrace / Thassos / Limnos / Cannakale / Istanbul
|
Istrian Coastal Odyssey - 2026 | 909 MayMay 2026 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
|
Bird Quest | 1414 MayMay 2026 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Poole / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Skomer Island / Grassholm Island / Isle of man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Oban
|
Timeless Japan - 2026 | 1414 MayMay 2026 | 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
|
Istria & Beyond | 1515 MayMay 2026 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Rovinj / Groznian / Motovun / Pula / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Krka Falls / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
|
To the Land of Gods & Heroes | 2525 MayMay 2026 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Aegina / Corinth / Delphi / Kefalonia / Olympia / Pylos / Gythio / Kythira / Nafplio / Athens
|
Timeless Japan - 2026 | 2626 MayMay 2026 | 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
|
Island Hideaways | 2828 MayMay 2026 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Sark /Tresco /Bryher / St Agnes / St Mary's
|
Circumnavigation of the United Kingdom | 303 JuneJun 2026 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Fowey / Isles of Scilly / Holyhead / Barrow in Furness / Belfast / Armadale / Inverie / Inverewe / Isle Martin / Scrabster / Port of Tyne / Great Yarmouth / Dover / Cowes / Portsmouth
|
Island Hopping in the Aegean | 505 JuneJun 2026 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
|
Islands, Gardens & Temples of Ancient Japan | 707 JuneJun 2026 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Tokyo / Kanazawa / Kyoto / Matsue / Ulsan / Haeinsa / Nagasaki / Yakushima Island / Amami Oshima / Ishigaki Island / Keelung /
|
Island Hopping in the Aegean | 1515 JuneJun 2026 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
|