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.
Iconic Gardens, Birdlife & History of Britain & Ireland
An expedition from Portsmouth to Oban aboard the MS Hebridean Sky in association with Botanica World Discoveries
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Fowey / Isles of Scilly / Fishgard / Waterford / Dun Laoghaire / Holyhead / Belfast / Ardfern / Iona / Lunga / Oban
Idyllic Istria
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Cres / Rovinj / Porec / Motovun / Momjan / Pula / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Zadar
Idyllic Istria
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Cres / Rovinj / Porec / Motovun / Momjan / Pula / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Zadar
Indian Ocean Stepping Stones
An island hopping expedition from Mahe to Madagascar aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mahe / Seychelles / Alphonse / Aldabra / Diego Suarez / Nosy Hara / Nosy Tanikely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Tulear
In the Realm of the Polar Bear
An Expedition exploring the Svalbard Archipelago aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
In the Realm of the Polar Bear
An Expedition exploring the Svalbard Archipelago aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration
Itinerary at a glance
- Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
In the Wake of Shackleton
Discover the Wonders of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / The Southern Ocean / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / The Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires
In the Wake of the Dhows
A passage from Mumbai to Doha aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Stuart Laing
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Mumbai / Diu / Porbandar / Sur / Wahib Sands / Muscat / Nizwa / Kumzar / Musandam Peninsula / Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Ain / Doha
Island Hideaways
A six-night explorarion of the Channel Islands & Isles of Scilly aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Sark /Tresco /Bryher / St Agnes / St Mary's
Island Hopping in Dalmatia
A voyage exploring Croatia’s beautiful coast & islands aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Solta / Zlarin / Telascica National Park / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Opatjia
Island Hopping in Dalmatia
A voyage exploring Croatia’s beautiful coast & islands aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Solta / Zlarin / Telascica National Park / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Opatjia
Island Hopping in the Adriatic
A cruise exploring Croatia’s beautiful coast & islands aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Korcula / Rab / Trogir / Sibenik / Dugi Otok / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Opatija
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Iconic Gardens, Birdlife & History of Britain & Ireland | 2525 MayMay 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Fowey / Isles of Scilly / Fishgard / Waterford / Dun Laoghaire / Holyhead / Belfast / Ardfern / Iona / Lunga / Oban
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Idyllic Istria | 505 MayMay 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Cres / Rovinj / Porec / Motovun / Momjan / Pula / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Zadar
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Idyllic Istria | 1010 SeptemberSep 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Cres / Rovinj / Porec / Motovun / Momjan / Pula / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Zadar
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Indian Ocean Stepping Stones | 808 NovemberNov 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mahe / Seychelles / Alphonse / Aldabra / Diego Suarez / Nosy Hara / Nosy Tanikely / Mahajanga / Morondava / Tulear
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In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 1414 JuneJun 2024 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
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In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 404 JulyJul 2024 | Hanseatic Inspiration | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Spitzbergen / Svalbard / Tromso
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In the Wake of Shackleton | 808 JanuaryJan 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Falkland Islands / The Southern Ocean / South Georgia / Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands / The Drake Passage / Ushuaia / Buenos
Aires
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In the Wake of the Dhows | 101 MarchMar 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Mumbai / Diu / Porbandar / Sur / Wahib Sands / Muscat / Nizwa / Kumzar / Musandam Peninsula / Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Al Ain / Doha
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Island Hideaways | 505 JuneJun 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Sark /Tresco /Bryher / St Agnes / St Mary's
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Island Hopping in Dalmatia | 202 JuneJun 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Solta / Zlarin / Telascica National Park / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Opatjia
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Island Hopping in Dalmatia | 1212 SeptemberSep 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Solta / Zlarin / Telascica National Park / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Opatjia
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Island Hopping in the Adriatic | 2020 MayMay 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Korcula / Rab / Trogir / Sibenik / Dugi Otok / Mali Losinj / Ilovik / Rab / Opatija
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