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.
Greenland & Beyond
An expedition along the western coast of Greenland to Labrador, Newfoundland & the St Lawrence River aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Kangerlussuaq / Sisimiut / Ilulissat / Disko Bay / Qeqertarsuaq / Fjords of Greenland / Paamiut / Qassiarsuk / Unartoq / Newfoundland / Labrador / Tadoussac / Baie Eternite / Saguenay / St Lawrence River / Lake Ontario
Mediterranean Island Odyssey
A late summer voyage from Mallorca to Livorno with Guest Speaker Professor Jeremy Black aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Palma de Mallorca/ Mahon /Alghero /Bonifacio / Ajaccio / Ile Rousse / Calvi / Bastia / Portoferraio / Livorno
Passage to Istria
A late summer voyage along the Croatian coast aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Latovo / Vis / Hvar / Sibenik / Dugi Otok / Ilovik / Mali Losinj / Unjije / Pula / Rovinj
Iberian Stepping Stones
A late summer celebratory voyage from Portsmouth to Mallorca aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker John Lippiett
Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Douarnez / Locronan / Villagarcia de Arousa / Coimbra / Lisbon / Cadiz / Seville / Gibraltar / Malaga / Cartagena / Palma de Mallorca
Hidden Islands of Northern Croatia
An island hopping discovery aboard the Princess Eleganza
Princess Eleganza
Princess Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Krk / Cres / Pula / Brijuni Islands / Unije / Mali Losinj /Susak / Ilovik / Dugi Otok / Zadar
Black Sea Odyssey - 2021
Discover the wonders of the Black Sea aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speakers Major JGH Corrigan & Imogen Corrigan
Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul / Bartin / Sinop / Trabzon / Batumi / Sochi / Odessa / Constanta / Nessebar / Istanbul
Late Summer in the Aegean
Island Hopping in the Greek Isles aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Sifnos / Paros / Syros / Patmos / Kusadasi / Ephesus / Chios/ Skyros / Thessaloniki
Waterways of the Tsars
A river cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg aboard the Volga Dream with Guest Speaker Professor Ludmilla Selezneva
Volga Dream
Volga Dream
Itinerary at a glance
- Moscow / Uglich / Yaroslavl / Goritsy / Kizhi / Svir River / Island of Svirstroy / St Petersburg
Hidden Islands of Northern Croatia
An island hopping discovery aboard the Princess Eleganza
Princess Eleganza
Princess Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Krk / Cres / Pula / Brijuni Islands / Unije / Mali Losinj /Susak / Ilovik / Dugi Otok / Zadar
September in the Mediterranean
A voyage of discovery from Mallorca to the Bay of Naples with Guest Speaker John Lippiett aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Palma / Mahon / Alghero / L'Ile Rousse / Calvi / Portoferraio / Bonifacio / Naples
Voyage from Mallorca to Malta
A journey of discovery from Mallorca to Malta including an exploration of Sicily
Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Palma / Mahon /Alghero / L'Ile Rousse / Calvi / POrtoferraio / Bonifacio / Naples / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Not / Ragusa / Agrigento / Valley of the Temples / Piazza Armerina / Malta
Black Sea Odyssey - 2021
Discover the wonders of the Black Sea aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speakers Major JGH Corrigan & Imogen Corrigan
Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul / Bartin / Sinop / Trabzon / Batumi / Sochi / Odessa / Constanta / Nessebar / Istanbul