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.
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
Along the Dalmatian Coast
Explore Croatia’s majestic beauty aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Split / Trogir / Brac / Hvar / Korcula / Mljet / Dubrovnik
Hidden Croatia
Explore the beautiful coast & islands from Zadar to Opatija aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Split / Zadar / Ilovik / Mali Losinj / Pula / Cres / Krk / Opatija
Istrian Coastal Odyssey
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
Istrian Coastal Odyssey
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
Istrian Coastal Odyssey
Discover the beauty of Istria & Kvarner Bay aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
Whales, Dolphins & Seabirds of the Atlantic Edge
A voyage from Portsmouth to Oporto aboard the MS Hebridean Sky in association with ORCA
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Lyme bay / Dartmouth / Shelf Edge / Bay of Biscay / Canyons / Santander / Vigo / Iles des Cies / Oporto
Dalmatian Coastal Journey
A cruise from Split to Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza combined with a two night stay in Montenegro
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Split / Primosten / Sibenik / Hvar / Korcula / Mljet / Dubrovnik / Perast / Kotor
Along the Camino - 2025
A voyage from Portsmouth to Vigo aboard the MS Island Sky combined with a three night stay in Santiago de Compostela with Guest Speaker The Right Reverend Nick Baines
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / La Coruna / The English Way / Vigo / The Portuguese Way / Santiago de Compostela / The French Way
Passage to Andalucia
A six night passage from Oporto to Malaga including a call in Morocco aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Rear Admiral John Lippiett
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Oporto / Coimbra / Lisbon / Alentejo / Seville / Tangiers / Malaga
Great British Military Heroes
A journey from Oporto to Gibraltar with a focus on the Peninsular War with Guest Speaker Kate Jamieson & Battlefield Guide Mark Crathorne aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Oporto / Vigo / Figueira da Foz / Lisbon / Gibraltar
Island Hopping in the Hebrides
A week-long expedition in the Hebrides aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Oban / Staffa / Iona / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Canna / Isle of Skye / Loch Scavaig / Inverie / Lunga / Tobermory / Oban
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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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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Along the Dalmatian Coast | 1818 OctoberOct 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Split / Trogir / Brac / Hvar / Korcula / Mljet / Dubrovnik
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Hidden Croatia | 202 OctoberOct 2024 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Split / Zadar / Ilovik / Mali Losinj / Pula / Cres / Krk / Opatija
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Istrian Coastal Odyssey | 404 MayMay 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
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Istrian Coastal Odyssey | 2222 SeptemberSep 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
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Istrian Coastal Odyssey | 1212 JuneJun 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Opatija / Krk / Cres / Mali Losinj / Rovinj / Porec / Groznjan / Pula
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Whales, Dolphins & Seabirds of the Atlantic Edge | 505 SeptemberSep 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Lyme bay / Dartmouth / Shelf Edge / Bay of Biscay / Canyons / Santander / Vigo / Iles des Cies / Oporto
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Dalmatian Coastal Journey | 1818 AprilApr 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Split / Primosten / Sibenik / Hvar / Korcula / Mljet / Dubrovnik / Perast / Kotor
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Along the Camino - 2025 | 1515 SeptemberSep 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / La Coruna / The English Way / Vigo / The Portuguese Way / Santiago de Compostela / The French Way
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Passage to Andalucia | 1111 SeptemberSep 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oporto / Coimbra / Lisbon / Alentejo / Seville / Tangiers / Malaga
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Great British Military Heroes | 1717 SeptemberSep 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Oporto / Vigo / Figueira da Foz / Lisbon / Gibraltar
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Island Hopping in the Hebrides | 808 JuneJun 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oban / Staffa / Iona / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Shiant Islands / Isle of Lewis / Canna / Isle of Skye / Loch Scavaig / Inverie / Lunga / Tobermory / Oban
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