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.
Around the Adriatic
A 12-night discovery of the Adriatic including Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy & Slovenia aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Vlore / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Pescara / Chieti / Pesaro / Urbino / Venice / koper / Rovinj / Pula / Zadar / Split
Around the Adriatic
A 12-night discovery of the Adriatic including Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy & Slovenia aboard the 50-passenger MS Monet
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Dubrovnik / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Vlore / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Pescara / Chieti / Pesaro / Urbino / Venice / koper / Rovinj / Pula / Zadar / Split
Treasures of Sicily & Puglia
A voyage between Valletta and Bari aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Dr Steve Kershaw
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
Treasures of Sicily & Puglia
A voyage between Valletta and Bari aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Dr Steve Kershaw
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
September in the Mediterranean
Island Hopping from Gibraltar to Rome aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speaker Major General Patrick Cordingley
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Gibraltar / Palma de Mallorca / Mahon / Alghero / Bonifacio / Bastia / St Florent / Portoferraio / Civitavecchia
Aegean Antiquities
A voyage from Athens to Istanbul aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Athens / Nafplio / Nemea / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Delos / Syros / Patmos / Kusadasi / Ephesus / Pergamon / Canakkale / Troy / Bursa / Istanbul
Circumnavigation of Sicily
An in-depth exploration of the wonders of Sicily aboard the MS Hebridean Sky
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
Art & History from Andalucia to the French Riviera
A voyage from Malaga to Nice aboard the MS Island Sky with Guest Speakers Brian Healy & Olga Verstage
Island Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Malaga / Tarragona / Palamos / Figueres / Empuries / Port Vendres / Aix-en-Provence / Avignon / La Seyne sur Mer / Le Castellet / Nice
Classical Civilisations of the Mediterranean
A voyage from Valletta to Athens aboard the MS Monet with Guest Speaker David Stuttard
Monet
Itinerary at a glance
- Valletta / Syracuse / Crotone / Otranto / Sarande / Preveza / Katakolon / Gythio / Nafplio / Epidaurus / Sifnos / Athens
Aegean Coastal Voyage
A voyage between Istanbul & Athens aboard the MS Hebridean Sky with Guest Speaker Nigel McGilchrist
Hebridean Sky
Itinerary at a glance
- Istanbul / Troy / Philippi / Lemnos / Mount Athos / Volos/ Syros / 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
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
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Around the Adriatic | 2424 AprilApr 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Vlore / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Pescara / Chieti / Pesaro / Urbino / Venice / koper / Rovinj / Pula / Zadar / Split
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Around the Adriatic | 1919 OctoberOct 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Dubrovnik / Kotor / Durres / Tirana / Vlore / Otranto / Lecce / Monopoli / Alberobello / Pescara / Chieti / Pesaro / Urbino / Venice / koper / Rovinj / Pula / Zadar / Split
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Treasures of Sicily & Puglia | 2626 SeptemberSep 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
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Treasures of Sicily & Puglia | 505 OctoberOct 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valle dei Templi / Syracuse / Catania / Taormina / Taranto / Matera / Otranto / Lecce / Brindisi / Ostuni / Monopoli / Alberobello / Bari
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September in the Mediterranean | 2323 SeptemberSep 2025 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Gibraltar / Palma de Mallorca / Mahon / Alghero / Bonifacio / Bastia / St Florent / Portoferraio / Civitavecchia
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Aegean Antiquities | 404 OctoberOct 2024 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Athens / Nafplio / Nemea / Mycenae / Epidaurus / Delos / Syros / Patmos / Kusadasi / Ephesus / Pergamon / Canakkale / Troy / Bursa / Istanbul
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Circumnavigation of Sicily | 1515 OctoberOct 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Piazza Armerina / Valley of the Temples / Trapani / Palermo / Taormina / Syracuse / Noto / Ragusa / Valletta
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Art & History from Andalucia to the French Riviera | 909 SeptemberSep 2024 | Island Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Malaga / Tarragona / Palamos / Figueres / Empuries / Port Vendres / Aix-en-Provence / Avignon / La Seyne sur Mer / Le Castellet / Nice
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Classical Civilisations of the Mediterranean | 2424 MayMay 2025 | Monet | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Valletta / Syracuse / Crotone / Otranto / Sarande / Preveza / Katakolon / Gythio / Nafplio / Epidaurus / Sifnos / Athens
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Aegean Coastal Voyage | 2222 AprilApr 2025 | Hebridean Sky | Small Ship Cruising |
Itinerary at a glance
Istanbul / Troy / Philippi / Lemnos / Mount Athos / Volos/ Syros / Athens
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Crossroads of Empires | 1515 MayMay 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 | 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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