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.
Crossroads of Empires
A journey through the Adriatic & Aegean aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Koper / Pula / Split / Korcula / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Butrint / Corfu / Nikopolis / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
Crossroads of Empires
A journey through the Adriatic & Aegean aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Koper / Pula / Split / Korcula / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Butrint / Corfu / Nikopolis / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
Aegean & Adriatic Odyssey
A voyage between Athens & Split aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Corinth Canal / Itea / Argostoli / Preveza / Sarande / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Kotor / Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split
Aegean & Adriatic Odyssey
A voyage between Athens & Split aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Corinth Canal / Itea / Argostoli / Preveza / Sarande / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Kotor / Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split
Bird Quest
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Iberian Coastal Odyssey
A voyage exploring the wonders of Spain and Portugal aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Bilbao / Gijon / Santiago de Compostela / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Oporto / Guimaraes / Coimbra / Lisbon / Obidos / Nazare / Alcobaca / Gibraltar
Sicily by Sea
A circumnavigation of Sicily aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Olga Verstage
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Siracusa / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
Bird Quest
A discovery of Britain’s seabird islands aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
Wild Scotland
An exploration of the remote islands of Scotland aboard the Ocean Nova
Ocean Nova
Itinerary at a glance
- Oban / Gigha / Jura / Staffa /& Lunga / Carbost / Loch Scavaig / Stac Lee / St Kilda / Handa / Foula / Papa Stour / Unst / Fetlar / Lerwick / North Ronaldsay / Aberdeen
Island Hopping in the Aegean
Discover some of the most beautiful Greek Isles aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
Island Hopping in the Aegean
Discover some of the most beautiful Greek Isles aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
Island Hopping in the Aegean
Discover some of the most beautiful Greek Isles aboard the MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Crossroads of Empires | 1616 JuneJun 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Koper / Pula / Split / Korcula / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Butrint / Corfu / Nikopolis / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
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Crossroads of Empires | 808 SeptemberSep 2024 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Koper / Pula / Split / Korcula / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Butrint / Corfu / Nikopolis / Delphi / Corinth Canal / Athens
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Aegean & Adriatic Odyssey | 2424 JuneJun 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Corinth Canal / Itea / Argostoli / Preveza / Sarande / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Kotor / Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split
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Aegean & Adriatic Odyssey | 202 SeptemberSep 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Corinth Canal / Itea / Argostoli / Preveza / Sarande / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Kotor / Dubrovnik / Korcula / Brac / Split
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Bird Quest | 2828 AprilApr 2024 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Iberian Coastal Odyssey | 1111 SeptemberSep 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Bilbao / Gijon / Santiago de Compostela / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Oporto / Guimaraes / Coimbra / Lisbon / Obidos / Nazare / Alcobaca / Gibraltar
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Sicily by Sea | 1414 OctoberOct 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Siracusa / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
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Bird Quest | 2828 AprilApr 2025 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Alderney / Isles of Scilly / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Holy Island / Isle of Man / Ailsa Craig / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Lunga / St Kilda / Stac Lee / North Rona / Sula Sgeir / Stromness / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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Wild Scotland | 1717 MayMay 2025 | Ocean Nova | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Oban / Gigha / Jura / Staffa /& Lunga / Carbost / Loch Scavaig / Stac Lee / St Kilda / Handa / Foula / Papa Stour / Unst / Fetlar / Lerwick / North Ronaldsay / Aberdeen
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Island Hopping in the Aegean | 404 JuneJun 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
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Island Hopping in the Aegean | 1414 JuneJun 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
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Island Hopping in the Aegean | 1313 SeptemberSep 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Folegandros / Sifnos / Syros / Fourni / Samos / Kusadasi / Patmos / Lipsi / leros / Nisyros / Symi / Rhodes
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