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.
Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2024
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 / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025
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
Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025
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
Atlantic Island Stepping Stones
An expedition exploring the Atlantic Islands including the Shetlands, Faroes, Hebrides & Rathlin Island aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Suduroy / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Rathlin Island / Liverpool
Autumn in Maritime Canada & New England
A journey from Montreal to Boston discovering the St Lawrence River & Nova Scotia aboard the Exploris One
Exploris One
Itinerary at a glance
- Montreal / Quebec / Saguenay / Baie Comeau / Gaspé / Percé / Prince Edward Island / Strait of Canso / Halifax / Portland / Gloucester / Boston
A Week in the Adriatic
A voyage between Zadar & Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Trogie / Sibenik / Zadar
A Week in the Adriatic
A voyage between Zadar & Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Trogie / Sibenik / Zadar
Azores to Britain
A voyage from Sao Miguel to Portsmouth aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Sao Miguel / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Guernsey / Portsmouth
Azores to Britain
A voyage from Sao Miguel to Portsmouth aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Sao Miguel / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Guernsey / Portsmouth
Baja California - Among the Great Whales
A cruise along the coast of Baja California Sur aboard the National Geographic Venture including a four night stay in Mexico City
National Geographic Venture
Itinerary at a glance
- Mexico City / Loreto / Gulf of California / Los Islotes / La Paz / Cabo Pulmo / Gorda Banks / Bahia Magdalena / Boca de Soledad / Bahia de Almejas / Rehusa Channel / Isla Magdalena / San Carlos / Mexico City
Balkan Delights
Explore Croatia’s beautiful coast & islands aboard the Queen Eleganza combined with a two night stay in Lake Bled
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
Balkan Delights
Explore Croatia’s beautiful coast & islands aboard the Queen Eleganza combined with a two night stay in Lake Bled
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2024 | 1515 JuneJun 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / North Ronaldsay / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / Fetlar / Unst / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Tvoroyri / Stornoway / Shiant Islands / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Oban
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Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025 | 2727 MayMay 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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Atlantic Island Odyssey - 2025 | 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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Atlantic Island Stepping Stones | 1717 JulyJul 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Lerwick / Torshavn / Vestmanna / Suduroy / St Kilda / Canna / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Iona / Rathlin Island / Liverpool
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Autumn in Maritime Canada & New England | 202 OctoberOct 2024 | Exploris One | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Montreal / Quebec / Saguenay / Baie Comeau / Gaspé / Percé / Prince Edward Island / Strait of Canso / Halifax / Portland / Gloucester / Boston
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A Week in the Adriatic | 1313 MayMay 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Trogie / Sibenik / Zadar
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A Week in the Adriatic | 2525 SeptemberSep 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Mljet / Korcula / Hvar / Trogie / Sibenik / Zadar
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Azores to Britain | 909 MayMay 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Sao Miguel / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Guernsey / Portsmouth
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Azores to Britain | 202 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Sao Miguel / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Guernsey / Portsmouth
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Baja California - Among the Great Whales | 1616 JanuaryJan 2025 | National Geographic Venture | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mexico City / Loreto / Gulf of California / Los Islotes / La Paz / Cabo Pulmo / Gorda Banks / Bahia Magdalena / Boca de Soledad / Bahia de Almejas / Rehusa Channel / Isla Magdalena / San Carlos / Mexico City
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Balkan Delights | 2626 AprilApr 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
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Balkan Delights | 707 OctoberOct 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Opuzen / Mostar / Brac / Split / Sibenik / Krka National Park/ Zadar / Rab / Opatija / Lake Bled
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