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.
Natural Wonders of the Amazon & Galapagos
An extraordinary river cruise through Ecuadorian Amazonia aboard the MV Anakonda combined with an island hopping cruise through the Galapagos aboard the Isabela II
Anakonda & Isabela II
Anakonda & Isabela II
Itinerary at a glance
- Quito, Ecuador
- Quito
- Coca
- Yasuni National Park
- Galapagos
- Sante Fe Island / South Plaza Island
- North Seymour Island / Santa Cruz Island
- Bartolome Island / Santiago Island
- Baltra
Sicily & the Barbary Coast
Discover the Roman sites of Sicily & North Africa aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Malta / Piazza Armerina / Agrigento / Trapani / Cagliari / Bejaia / Algiers / Tlemcen / Tangiers / Casablanca
Wildlife & Wonders of the Indian Ocean
A voyage from Mauritius to Tanzania including Madagascar & the Outer Seychelles aboard the MS Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Madagascar / Diego Suarez / Aldabra / Kilwa Kisiwani / Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam
Morocco, Madeira & the Canary Islands
A voyage from Casablanca to Tenerife aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Casablanca / Essaouira / Madeira / Las Palmas / El Hierro / La Gomera / Tenerife
Seville & Beyond
An escorted tour to Seville including a cruise along the Guadalquivir River to Cadiz aboard the MS Belle de Cadix
Belle de Cadix
Belle de Cadix
Itinerary at a glance
- Huelva
- Cadiz
- El Puerto de Santa Maria / Isla Minima
- Aracena Natural Park / Ronda
- Cordoba
Glories of St Petersburg
An escorted visit exploring the wonders of St Petersburg staying at the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
Itinerary at a glance
Passage through the Seychelles
Island Hopping in the beautiful Seychelles aboard the MS Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Dar es Salaam / Aldabra Islands / Farquhar Islands / Alphonse Islands/ Aride /Curieuse / Praslin / La Digue / Mahe
Passage through the Canary Islands
An island hopping voyage between Tenerife & Madeira aboard the MS Serenissima
Serenissima
Serenissima
Itinerary at a glance
- Tenerife / La Gomera / El Hierro / La Palma / Lanzarote / Madeira
Splendours of the Seychelles
An island hopping expedition cruise through the Seychelles aboard the MS Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Praslin /Grande Soeur / Amirante / Farquhar Islands /Aldabra / Alphonse Island / Aride /Curieuse
Islands of the Indian Ocean
An expedition from Mauritius to Mahe including Madagascar aboard the MS Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala national Park / Diego Suarez / Aldabra / Alphone Islands / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Mahe
Christmas & New Year in the Seychelles
An expedition cruise through the Inner and Outer Seychelles aboard the MS Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Aride / Curieuse / Amirante Islands / Farquhar Islands / Aldabra / Alphonse Islands / Praslin / Grande Soeur / Mahe
Madagascar & Beyond
Discover the wonders of Aldabra & Madagascar aboard the MS Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Caledonian Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe /Praslin /Grande Soeur /Alphone Islands / Aldabra / Diego Suarez /Nosy Hara / Nosy Tanikely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Tulear / Portuguese Island / Maputo