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.
Island Life
Discover the Channel Islands & Isles of Scilly aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Herm/ Sark / Guernsey / Tresco / Bryher / St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Portsmouth
Along the Adriatic Coast
A cruise from Pula to Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
Along the Adriatic Coast
A cruise from Pula to Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
Along the Adriatic Coast
A cruise from Pula to Dubrovnik aboard the Queen Eleganza
Queen Eleganza
Itinerary at a glance
- Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
Aegean Island Odyssey
Island Hopping in the Greek Isles aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Naxos / Syros / Fourni / Patmos / Lipsi / Leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes / Halki / Folegandros / Sifnos / Athens
To the Land of Gods & Heroes
A passage around the Peloponnese combined with the islands of Kefalonia & Ithaca aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Corinth Canal / Corinth / Itea / Delphi / Kefalonia / Ithaca / Olympia / Pylos / Mystras / Nafplio / Nemea / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Athens
Sicilian Splendours
A circumnavigation of Sicily aboard the MS Monet with Guest Speaker Jeremy Paterson
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Selinunte / Palermo / Cefalu / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valletta
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
Hidden Treasures of the Adriatic
A voyage from Corfu to Dubrovnik including Albania & Montenegro aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Corfu / Sarande / Vlores/ Durres/ Tirana / Shengjin/ Bar / Kotor / Dubrovnik
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
Birds of the Scottish Isles
An in-depth exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
Treasures of the Peloponnese & Ionian Islands
A voyage from Athens to Corfu aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Nafplio / Gythio / Monemvasia / Pylos / Katakolon / Olympia / Argostoli / Preveza / Corfu
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Island Life | 3030 AugustAug 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Herm/ Sark / Guernsey / Tresco / Bryher / St Martin’s / St Agnes / St Mary’s / Portsmouth
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Along the Adriatic Coast | 2828 SeptemberSep 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
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Along the Adriatic Coast | 1010 MayMay 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
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Along the Adriatic Coast | 1818 JuneJun 2025 | Queen Eleganza | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Pula / Rovinj / Mali Losinj / Zadar / Sibenik / Primosten / Hvar / Korcula / Dubrovnik
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Aegean Island Odyssey | 606 JuneJun 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Naxos / Syros / Fourni / Patmos / Lipsi / Leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes / Halki / Folegandros / Sifnos / Athens
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To the Land of Gods & Heroes | 2727 MayMay 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Corinth Canal / Corinth / Itea / Delphi / Kefalonia / Ithaca / Olympia / Pylos / Mystras / Nafplio / Nemea / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Athens
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Sicilian Splendours | 1515 MayMay 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Selinunte / Palermo / Cefalu / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Valletta
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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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Hidden Treasures of the Adriatic | 1212 OctoberOct 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Corfu / Sarande / Vlores/ Durres/ Tirana / Shengjin/ Bar / Kotor / Dubrovnik
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Balkan Delights | 2525 AprilApr 2025 | 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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Birds of the Scottish Isles | 1818 MayMay 2024 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Sumburgh Head / Lerwick / Isle of Noss / Unst / Foula / Papa Stour / North Ronaldsay / Papa Westray / Stromness / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Iona / Lunga / Oban
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Treasures of the Peloponnese & Ionian Islands | 303 OctoberOct 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Nafplio / Gythio / Monemvasia / Pylos / Katakolon / Olympia / Argostoli / Preveza / Corfu
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