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.
La Dolce Vita
An in-depth exploration of Italy’s wonders from Rome to Venice aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Andrew Wallace-Hadrill
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Rome / Naples / Herculaneum /Salerno /Paestum / Cilento / Taormina / Tindari / Syracuse / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Ostuni / Urbino / Loreto / Ravenna / Bologna / Rovinj / Croatia / Venice
Late Summer in the Aegean
Island Hopping aboard the MY Elysium
Elysium
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Fokianos Beach / Monemvasia / Milos / Sifnos / Folegandros / Magganari Bay / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Fourni / Patmos / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
Late Summer in the French & Italian Rivieras
A voyage between Marseille & Livorno aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Marseille / Aix en Provence / Avignon / La Seyne sur Mer / Cannes / Nice / Genoa / Portofino / La Spezia / Cinque Terre / Lucca / Livorno
Lost Empires
A voyage from Venice to Athens aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Pula / Rovinj / Split / Kotor / Sarande / Preveza / Argostoli / Delphi / Corinth Canal /Athens
Madagascar Coastal Odyssey
Discover the wildlife & wonders of Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
Madagascar Coastal Odyssey
Discover the wildlife & wonders of Madagascar aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
Madagascar - The Eighth Continent
A circumnavigation of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
Marvels of Madagascar
Discover the wildlife & wonders of Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Johannesburg /Tulear / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park &/ Nosy Mangabe / Reunion / Mauritius
Mediterranean Odyssey
A voyage from Malta to the Canary Islands including the Lost Cities of North Africa aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Sousse / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga / Gibraltar / Casablanca / Essaouira / Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Las Palmas
Morocco, Madeira & the Canary Islands
A voyage from Gibraltar to Tenerife including Morocco & Madeira aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Michael Buerk
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Gibraltar / Tangiers / Casablanca / Essaouira / Madeira / La Palma / El Hierro / Tenerife
Natural Wonders of Alaska
An exclusive charter of the National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest
Itinerary at a glance
- Seattle / Sitka / Southeast Alaska’s Islands / Icy Strait / Inian Islands / Glacier Bay National Park / Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait / Petersburg / Tracy Arm / Fords Terror / Juneau
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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La Dolce Vita | 3030 SeptemberSep 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Rome / Naples / Herculaneum /Salerno /Paestum / Cilento / Taormina / Tindari / Syracuse / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Ostuni / Urbino / Loreto / Ravenna / Bologna / Rovinj / Croatia / Venice
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Late Summer in the Aegean | 2121 SeptemberSep 2024 | Elysium | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Fokianos Beach / Monemvasia / Milos / Sifnos / Folegandros / Magganari Bay / Naxos / Delos / Mykonos / Fourni / Patmos / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
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Late Summer in the French & Italian Rivieras | 2626 SeptemberSep 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Marseille / Aix en Provence / Avignon / La Seyne sur Mer / Cannes / Nice / Genoa / Portofino / La Spezia / Cinque Terre / Lucca / Livorno
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Lost Empires | 1212 OctoberOct 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Pula / Rovinj / Split / Kotor / Sarande / Preveza / Argostoli / Delphi / Corinth Canal /Athens
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Madagascar Coastal Odyssey | 202 DecemberDec 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
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Madagascar Coastal Odyssey | 1616 DecemberDec 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion Island / Toamasina / Masoala National Park / Nosy Mangabe / Domaine de Bobangir / Diego Suarez / Nosy hara / Nosy Tanihely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Tulear /
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Madagascar - The Eighth Continent | 202 DecemberDec 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
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Madagascar - The Eighth Continent | 1919 DecemberDec 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mauritius / Reunion / Taolagnaro / Tulear / Andavadoaka / Nosy Hao / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Nosy Hara / Diego Suarez / Nosy Mangabe / Masoala National Park / Taomasina / Mauritius
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Marvels of Madagascar | 2121 NovemberNov 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Johannesburg /Tulear / Morondava / Mahajanga / Nosy Tanikely / Diego Suarez / Masoala National Park &/ Nosy Mangabe / Reunion / Mauritius
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Mediterranean Odyssey | 2222 OctoberOct 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Sousse / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga / Gibraltar / Casablanca / Essaouira / Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Las Palmas
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Morocco, Madeira & the Canary Islands | 202 NovemberNov 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Gibraltar / Tangiers / Casablanca / Essaouira / Madeira / La Palma / El Hierro / Tenerife
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Natural Wonders of Alaska | 1212 JulyJul 2024 | National Geographic Quest | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Seattle / Sitka / Southeast Alaska’s Islands / Icy Strait / Inian Islands / Glacier Bay National Park / Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait / Petersburg / Tracy Arm / Fords Terror / Juneau
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