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.
Island Hopping in the Aegean
Discover some of the most beautiful Greek Isles aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
Along the Adriatic Coast
A cruise from Pula to Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
Passage to Iceland
A voyage from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Suduroy / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Hofn / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Husavik / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Western Fjords / Stykkisholmur / Reykjavik
Aegean & Adriatic Odyssey
A voyage between Athens & Split aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Corinth Canal / Itea / Argostoli / Preveza / Sarande / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Kotor / Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split
Atlantic Island Odyssey
An island hopping expedition through the Shetland, Faroe & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Coastal Croatia
A cruise from Dubrovnik to Split aboard the 36-passenger Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Brac / Solta / Split
Natural Wonders of Iceland
A circumnavigation of Iceland aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Reykjavik / Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
Passage from Iceland
A voyage from Reykjavik to Aberdeen aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Reykjavik / Stykkisholmur / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Husavik / Seydisfjordur / Vestmanna / Elduvik / Runavik / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Baltic Odyssey
A voyage from Aberdeen to Stockholm aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker James Naughtie
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Skagen / Helsingor / Ronne / Gdansk / Klaipeda / Visby / Tallinn / Kotka / Mariehamn / Stockholm
Summer in Ireland
A voyage from Liverpool to Dublin around the Emerald Isle aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Liverpool / Cobh / Kinsale / Skellig Islands / Valentia Island / Galway / Aran Islands / Killybegs / Giant's Causeway / Derry / Belfast / Dublin
Alaska's Inside Passage
An Expedition exploring the Alaskan Coast & Inside Passage aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Vancouver / British Columbia’s Inside Passage / Wrangell / Petersburg / Kupreanof Island / Endicott Arm / Tracy Arm / Chichagof Island / Hubbard Glacier / Tsaa Fjord / Kodiak Island / Homer / Katmai National Park / Seward / Seattle
Wild Ireland
An in-depth discovery of Ireland’s wonders aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dublin / Baltimore / Sherkin Island / Bere Island / Skelling Islands / Valentia Island / Galway / Cliffs of Moher / Aran Islands / Killybegs / Tory Island / Rathlin Island / Larne / Belfast / Liverpool
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Island Hopping in the Aegean | 1414 JuneJun 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
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Along the Adriatic Coast | 1818 JuneJun 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
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Passage to Iceland | 2121 JuneJun 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Kirkwall / Suduroy / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Hofn / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Husavik / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Western Fjords / Stykkisholmur / Reykjavik
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Aegean & Adriatic Odyssey | 2424 JuneJun 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Corinth Canal / Itea / Argostoli / Preveza / Sarande / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Kotor / Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split
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Atlantic Island Odyssey | 2525 JuneJun 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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Coastal Croatia | 2828 JuneJun 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Brac / Solta / Split
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Natural Wonders of Iceland | 303 JulyJul 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Reykjavik / Golden Circle / Snaefellsnes Peninsula / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Akureyri / Hrisey Island / Husavik / Neskaupstadur / Mjoifjordur / Hofn / Westman Islands / Reykjavik
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Passage from Iceland | 1313 JulyJul 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Reykjavik / Stykkisholmur / Western Fjords / Grimsey Island / Siglufjordur / Hrisey Island / Akureyri / Husavik / Seydisfjordur / Vestmanna / Elduvik / Runavik / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Baltic Odyssey | 2525 JulyJul 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Skagen / Helsingor / Ronne / Gdansk / Klaipeda / Visby / Tallinn / Kotka / Mariehamn / Stockholm
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Summer in Ireland | 2727 JulyJul 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Liverpool / Cobh / Kinsale / Skellig Islands / Valentia Island / Galway / Aran Islands / Killybegs / Giant's Causeway / Derry / Belfast / Dublin
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Alaska's Inside Passage | 2727 JulyJul 2025 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Vancouver / British Columbia’s Inside Passage / Wrangell / Petersburg / Kupreanof Island / Endicott Arm / Tracy Arm / Chichagof Island / Hubbard Glacier / Tsaa Fjord / Kodiak Island / Homer / Katmai National Park / Seward / Seattle
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Wild Ireland | 505 AugustAug 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dublin / Baltimore / Sherkin Island / Bere Island / Skelling Islands / Valentia Island / Galway / Cliffs of Moher / Aran Islands / Killybegs / Tory Island / Rathlin Island / Larne / Belfast / Liverpool
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