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.
Spring Voyage from Iberia to Britain
Discover the history, gardens & wines of Iberia aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valencia / Cartagena / Malaga / Tangier / Oporto / Guimaraes / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Dartmouth
Islands of the Azores
A nine night voyage around the Azores Archipelago aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
Islands on the Edge
An island hopping voyage from Portsmouth to Aberdeen aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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
Art & History in the Mediterranean
A voyage from Malaga to Marseille aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Dr Steve Kershaw
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Malaga / Cartagena / Valencia / Palma de Mallorca / Valldemossa / Mahon / Tarragona / Palamos / Figueres / Empuries / Port Vendres / Aix en Provence / Avignon / Marseille
Late Summer in the French & Italian Rivieras
A voyage between Marseille & Livorno aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Marseille / Aix en Provence / Avignon / La Seyne sur Mer / Cannes / Nice / Genoa / Portofino / La Spezia / Cinque Terre / Lucca / Livorno
Along the Barbary Coast
A voyage between Malta and Gibraltar including Tunisia & Algeria aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Chris Bradley
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers/ Cartagena / Ghazaouet / Melilla / Gibraltar
Morocco, Madeira & the Canary Islands
A voyage from Gibraltar to Tenerife including Morocco & Madeira aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Michael Buerk
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Gibraltar / Tangiers / Casablanca / Essaouira / Madeira / La Palma / El Hierro / Tenerife
Lost Empires
A voyage from Venice to Athens aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Venice / Pula / Rovinj / Split / Kotor / Sarande / Preveza / Argostoli / Delphi / Corinth Canal /Athens
Scottish Island Odyssey - 2024
An expedition through the Shetland, Orkney & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / North Ronaldson / Papa Westray / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / Inverewe / Handa / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Lunga / Iona / Colonsay / Oban
Scottish Island Odyssey - 2024
An expedition through the Shetland, Orkney & Hebridean Islands aboard the MS Island Sky
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / North Ronaldson / Papa Westray / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / Inverewe / Handa / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Lunga / Iona / Colonsay / Oban
Reach of Rome
A journey across the Mediterranean from Malta to Malaga aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Chris Bradley
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Spring Voyage from Iberia to Britain | 2525 MayMay 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valencia / Cartagena / Malaga / Tangier / Oporto / Guimaraes / Vilagarcia de Arousa / Santiago de Compostela / Dartmouth
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Islands of the Azores | 2323 AprilApr 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Sao Miguel / Santa Maria / Terceira / Graciosa / Flores / Corvo / Sao Jorge / Pico / Faial / Sao Miguel
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Islands on the Edge | 1616 MayMay 2025 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Portsmouth / Guernsey / Herm / Tresco / St Martin’s / Lundy Island / Skomer Island / Rathlin Island / Staffa / Iona / Canna / Loch Scavaig / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Foula / Lerwick / Fair Isle / Aberdeen
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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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Art & History in the Mediterranean | 1616 SeptemberSep 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Malaga / Cartagena / Valencia / Palma de Mallorca / Valldemossa / Mahon / Tarragona / Palamos / Figueres / Empuries / Port Vendres / Aix en Provence / Avignon / Marseille
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Late Summer in the French & Italian Rivieras | 2626 SeptemberSep 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Marseille / Aix en Provence / Avignon / La Seyne sur Mer / Cannes / Nice / Genoa / Portofino / La Spezia / Cinque Terre / Lucca / Livorno
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Along the Barbary Coast | 2323 OctoberOct 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers/ Cartagena / Ghazaouet / Melilla / Gibraltar
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Morocco, Madeira & the Canary Islands | 202 NovemberNov 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Gibraltar / Tangiers / Casablanca / Essaouira / Madeira / La Palma / El Hierro / Tenerife
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Lost Empires | 1212 OctoberOct 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Venice / Pula / Rovinj / Split / Kotor / Sarande / Preveza / Argostoli / Delphi / Corinth Canal /Athens
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Scottish Island Odyssey - 2024 | 2727 JuneJun 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / North Ronaldson / Papa Westray / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / Inverewe / Handa / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Lunga / Iona / Colonsay / Oban
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Scottish Island Odyssey - 2024 | 707 JulyJul 2024 | Island Sky | Expedition Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Fair Isle / Noss Head / Lerwick / North Ronaldson / Papa Westray / Isle of Lewis / Shiant Islands / Inverewe / Handa / St Kilda / Stac Lee / Loch Scavaig / Staffa / Lunga / Iona / Colonsay / Oban
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Reach of Rome | 2222 AprilApr 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Sousse / El Djem / Kairouan / Tunis / Carthage / Cagliari / Algiers / Cartagena / Malaga
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